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Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead

Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer

Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead

This week, the Animal and Plant Health Agency published its latest risk assessment of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain during 2024. It confirmed a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) into GB livestock …

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How My Career in Government Prepared Me For RCVS Council - Part 1

Posted by: Kate Richards, Posted on: 17 July 2020 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Professional development
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Kate Richards, a former government vet and current RCVS council member, talks about her veterinary career to date and some of the excellent skills she's learnt along the way.

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Richard Irvine appointed as UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 15 July 2020 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Policy Work
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Find out about the new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer.

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GVS Learning Opportunity: African Swine Fever Webinar and Free One Health Course

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 13 July 2020 - Categories: Professional development
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Find out more about two new learning and development opportunities.

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GVS Learning Opportunity: One Health in Rabies Control and Meeting Sustainable Development Goals

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 9 July 2020 - Categories: Disease outbreak, Professional development
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Find out about two new exciting one health learning opportunities which are completely free.

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World Zoonoses Day: Message from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer

Posted by: Dr Christine Middlemiss BVMS MRCVS, Posted on: 6 July 2020 - Categories: Disease outbreak, Government Veterinary Services
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To celebrate world zoonoses day we have a second blog, this time from the UK CVO Christine Middlemiss with a message about zoonoses.

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Zoonoses: Why I Get Up in the Morning

Posted by: Carmen Marco, Posted on: 6 July 2020 - Categories: Disease outbreak, Government Veterinary Services, Policy Work
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To celebrate zoonosis day, find out about the work of Carmen Marco, an APHA vet, and how government vets work to control the spread of zoonotic diseases.

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GVS Opportunity: Battersea Veterinary Trustees

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 2 July 2020 - Categories: Policy Work, Professional development
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Find out more about an exciting new trustee role at Battersea Cats and Dogs home.

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GVS Opportunity: Government vet career campfire at Global Veterinary Careers Summit

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 30 June 2020 - Categories: Professional development
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Find out more about the recent Global Veterinary Careers Summit and how you can re-watch the sessions featuring a number of government vets

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From African Swine Fever to COVID-19

Posted by: Javier Salguero, Posted on: 19 June 2020 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Professional development
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Find out about Javier's diverse career working with some of the most famous and unusual zoonotic diseases.

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GVS Opportunity: Global Veterinary Career Summit 24 – 28 June

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 16 June 2020 - Categories: Professional development
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Find out about the upcoming Global Veterinary Career Summit where three government vets will be hosting a career campfire panel session.

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