April 2017

The Canine Rehabilitation Institute is to bring the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist programme's Canine Sports Medicine module to the University of Surrey in September.

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Veterinary professionals are being offered the chance to win a free day of CPD, courtesy of Royal Canin. Sessions will cover nurse consultations and video-making for social media.

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Blacks Vets looks set to find fame on television once again with the new prime time BBC Two show, Me And My Dog: The Ultimate Contest.

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A woman involved in the breeding and selling of sick and dying puppies in Solihull has received a suspended prison sentence and been disqualified from keeping dogs for life.

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UK vets, and students on veterinary medicine and VN courses, have been urged to help some of Portugal’s most vulnerable animals – and explore the country at the same time – by signing up to a new volunteer scheme.

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Veterinary professionals have the opportunity to share their views on existing and future digital trends by taking part in an online survey.

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March 2017

Veterinary professionals urged to get involved in month of events from today (1 April) to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership and care.

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Equine vets and horse owners will have access to the latest research and resources on common emergency conditions in horses with the launch of a website.

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Comedian Russell Brand has been announced as the keynote speaker at VET (Veterinary Education for … more

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The full lecture programme, exhibitor listings and an interactive map are all included in the 2017 app, available now from smartphone app providers.

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Stuart Reid has released an online message following Theresa May's triggering of Article 50 and the official start of the Brexit process.

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Film emphasises judges’ responsibilities regarding health and welfare, general ring procedure, the agreed escalation procedure for double handling, and a change to the breed standard.

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Researchers in Tennessee, US, identify test as other methods often misdiagnose the fatal disease – which has no cure – in its early stages.

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The RCVS has been accused of neglecting British students studying for veterinary degrees across the EU.

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RCVS chief executive Nick Stace insists his appointment to the board of one of the UK’s largest and most influential financial regulatory bodies will not interfere with his college job.

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Britain’s exit from the EU offers opportunities for the UK animal health market – including further possibilities for animal medicine businesses to thrive, it says.

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A penguin with patchy feathers has been given a new customised wetsuit to keep him warm and dry.

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Welsh CVO Christianne Glossop appears to confirm a limited culling programme could be rolled out following a government consultation.

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A parrot with a talent for mimicry has been identified as a serial dog poisoner.

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A protective bodysuit made from fabric developed for Olympic athletes has helped save the life of a dog that suffered severe lacerations to its right hind leg in a farm machinery accident.

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