Sharon Verner

British Veterinary Association-NI and North of Ireland Veterinary Association President
Views expressed are my own.

[DAERA @daera_ni]

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced in Northern Ireland from 12.00 noon on Saturday 18 January 2025, Agriculture Minister @AndrewMuirNI has confirmed. More info: https://t.co/A38KcawWge

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

Do you know the clinical signs of #bluetongue? If you keep #cattle, #sheep, #deer, #goats or #camelids, it’s important to know the signs. Sheep are more likely to show clinical signs than cattle. If you suspect #bluetongue you must report it to us!

https://t.co/7YCKK4L1fp

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

Beef farming contributes over £603m to the NI economy each year, & this Beef Week, running from 23 – 30 April, the UFU is bringing consumers behind the farm gate to strengthen their connection with where their beef comes from - https://t.co/VZaWZisskd | @LMCNI | @asda | @AbpFoods

[Sharon Verner @SharonVernerVet]

Good discussion on veterinary workforce issues at the recent NI Grain Trade Association dinner with fellow BVA member and FVE Vice-President Jane Clark and enthusiastic farmer and conservationist Adam Henson.

@NIGTA
@BritishVets
@infoVetNI
@janeclark
@AdamHenson

[Sharon Verner @SharonVernerVet]

Over 80 vets attended the recent joint spring meeting of Northern Ireland’s two veterinary associations https://t.co/aVL2Y2GGiA

[AVSPNIPres @AVSPNIPresident]

Another full house! This time farm animal CPD in conjunction with @SharonVernerVet and NIVA kindly supported by @msd_ah. Presentations on IBR by Dr. Maria Guelbenzu & Haemonchus contortus by Prof Eric Morgan.

[Selaine Saxby @SelaineSaxby]

I am delighted to have had the Second Reading of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill this morning.
Great to see so many colleagues join me in the Chamber to help tackle this cruel trade, we truly are a parliament of animal lovers.🐶🐱🐾

[National Sheep Association @natsheep]

SCOPS podcasts proving to be an invaluable resource🎙

Nicola Prosser of Towcester Farm Vets has listened to all four episodes⭐

Read more at⤵
https://t.co/JrBHpxKKrI

[Animal Health NI @animalhealthni]

AHWNI marks programme
anniversary with new
website launch https://t.co/WqRHasHyyN

[TB Advisory Service @TB_Advisory]

As we enter Spring, we will see an increase in badger activity. Walk around your farm try to identify:
Setts (usually a D shape on the side)
Latrines (usually close to a sett)
Runs (these may be to water and feed areas)
Footprints (Kidney shaped pad with 5 toes)
#TBAS

[Sharon Verner @SharonVernerVet]

Thanks to BVA and @DrNeilHudson

[BritishVets @BritishVets]

Close on the heels of last week’s BVA Westminster dinner, we're at @HouseofCommons to actively engage with MPs & Peers on our manifesto asks.

It's great to see high levels of parliamentary support for the reform of #VeterinarySurgeonsAct, among other key priorities. #TeamVet

[Animal Health IRL @animalhealthire]

More herd health tips for the spring calving season can be found here
https://t.co/F0756Oi8yH

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

The UFU says poultry farmers and backyard keepers must ensure they continue to have strict biosecurity measures in place, following confirmation of a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in England. Read more here, https://t.co/YnnHsGYxp9

[Animal Health NI @animalhealthni]

https://t.co/7lYimZuKF8

[National Sheep Association @natsheep]

❗️COMING SOON❗️

NSA’s Sheep Worrying Week 25th March – 1st April 2024🐑🐕

Get involved using the hashtags below and help spread the word⤵️

#LeadOn #SheepWorrying #SWBD2024

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

Tomorrow, 26 February, the UFU is launching its new annual campaign, NI Farm Family Day. The aim is to focus on and celebrate our unique farm family structure, and the work that our farm families do to produce quality food while working hand in hand with nature.

[Sean Wensley @SeanWensley]

.@DrESkelly_Smith & team held a superb all-Ireland Equine Welfare Symposium, on Esther's last day as @nivetassoc President. Expert speakers underscored the imperative for continually improving welfare stds, incl turnout 🐎 companionship 🐴 🐴 & need for NI farriery legislation

[Andrew Muir MLA @AndrewMuirNI]

Congratulations to Sharon upon her election as President, I look forward to working with Sharon, wider BVA and North of Ireland Veterinary Association teams and vets more generally over time ahead as Minister

[Sharon Verner @SharonVernerVet]

Delighted to be taking on the Presidential role jointly of BVA-NI Branch and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association as President this year!
Looking forward to working with Esther Skelly-Smith (SVP) and Kirsten Dunbar (JVP).
#ThrivingTogether