August 2018

More than 320,000 university students across the UK took part in this year’s National Student Survey to have their say on how UK educational institutions are really performing.

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The team at Davies Veterinary Specialists has raised more than £7,000 for Medical Detection Dogs after a busy year of fund-raising.

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The report concluded that progress in developing and implementing plans is greater in high-income than low-income countries, but all countries have scope for improvement.

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Experienced vets will lead two days of workshops and discussions looking at the advantages and disadvantages of this concept.

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July 2018

Scientists find key to increasing speed and efficiency of production to address major problem of infectious bronchitis virus in global poultry industry.

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Alsager Vet Centre in Stoke-on-Trent will host a dog show on 19 August to raise funds for Greyhound Gap – a charity that takes in the breed along with lurchers.

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Congress 2019 at Celtic Manor in Wales will be opened by 2016 Olympic field hockey gold medalist Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE.

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Inaugural VN-specific CPD event hosted by veterinary division of International Cat Care will focus on areas including dietary management, behavioural issues and multi-cat households.

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Government report reviewed work at three Welsh farms where badgers were trapped and tested for TB, and culled if blood tests proved positive. Of the 37 badgers trapped, 5 returned positive results.

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“It was clear the lengthy shaft of wood had damaged a large vessel within Poppy’s neck, and that this was leaking very badly if the stick moved,” said vet Chris Shales.

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Pet insurance analysis reveals average cost of vet treatment for dogs and cats has risen over the past year, with clear differences between the most commonly claimed-for ailments in each species.

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Takeovers will “create the biggest, most diverse production animal team in the UK” and secure a foothold in the lucrative veterinary locum market.

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“I am looking forward to working with the whole veterinary community embracing the challenges we face in our professions,” says Amanda Boag.

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Expected summer surge in numbers of ”stray” cats ending up in shelters sparks call for urgent legislation to microchip all felines.

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Bayer Animal Health uses its Baylab to offer primary and secondary school-aged children insight into what a veterinary career can offer.

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Research revealing 45% of veterinary-diagnosed cases were not recognised as the condition by horse owners has prompted Boehringer Ingelheim to get the profession involved in raising awareness.

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Yorkshire-based business jets 37 team members to Nice for CPD in the sun, plus dinner at the iconic Café de Paris Monte-Carlo.

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Caroline Hewson set to join human medicine colleague on stage in Edinburgh as part of event’s annual series, “The cabaret of dangerous ideas”.

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A study has examined how changes in air temperature and water levels impact on the spread of the potentially lethal viral disease.

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Risk factor to unvaccinated poultry increased following outbreaks of notifiable disease at commercial premises in Belgium.

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