July 2016

MSD summit spotlights small animal preventive health care

MSD Animal Health hosted an industry summit aimed at understanding approaches to preventive health care in small animal practice.

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Charity of the Year initiative raises thousands for assistance dogs

Hounds for Heroes has received a £8,283.23 boost thanks to the Vets4Pets support office, which selected it as its charity of the year.

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Disabled dog’s hunt for a home goes viral

A puppy brought back from almost complete paralysis by the skill and dedication of veterinary staff has become an internet sensation as she searches for a permanent home.

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Moggie nominated for PDSA award after soggy ordeal

A cat that got itself into a spin after getting stuck in a washing machine has been nominated for a PDSA Pet Survivor Award.

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Winners celebrated at International Cat Care Awards

Manufacturers that strive to improve the lives of felines through innovation have been recognised by International Cat Care (ICC).

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New advice issued on new strain of disease in rabbits

A trio of veterinary organisations have issued advice on a new strain of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease which has become more prevalent in the UK.

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BCVA supports AMR review recommendations

The BCVA has welcomed the publication of Lord Jim O'Neill's review on antimicrobial resistance and highlighted the areas it intends to support.

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Glasgow vet student breaks Dame Kelly Holmes’ record

University of Glasgow veterinary student Laura Muir has broken the 12-year-old British record for the women’s 1,500m.

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Vet’s first major op is a prickly customer

A Spanish vet’s first major UK operation was an unusual one – the amputation of a sick hedgehog’s leg.

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RCVS and PetSavers to exhibit at Countryfile Live

Two mainstays of the veterinary profession will be promoting their work at the first BBC Countryfile Live event at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

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Vet goes back to basics for TV series

A vet has turned his back on the rat race to spend a year in an isolated community for a Channel 4 series.

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Pioneering wildlife campaigner and Tiggywinkles founder dies

Les Stocker, founder of the world's first bespoke hedgehog unit and an honorary associate of the RCVS, has died aged 73.

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Dangerous Dogs Act needs reviewing, claims charity

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has called on the Government to review the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act in light of new research.

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RSPCA issues warning in response to Prince George birthday snap

He may only be three years old, but it appears Prince George has already fallen foul of the RSPCA.

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Experts consider animals’ biological limits

An RVC symposium discussed how selective breeding for desirable traits could push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down due to increased susceptibility to disease.

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Welfare charity offers hands-on wild animal learning in Africa

Veterinary professionals can now learn about wildlife veterinary medicine and get hands-on animal care experience at one of Africa’s top rehabilitation facilities.

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New RCVS president aims to remove vets’ fear of college

New president Chris Tufnell admits to feeling "personally ashamed" of the fact some vets and vet nurses live in fear of the RCVS.

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Zoological society raises more than £2,000 for wildlife charity

Wildlife Vets International received a boost to funds thanks to the endeavours of the Liverpool University Veterinary Zoological Society.

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Call for Velactis suspension following adverse events

The EMA has recommended suspending the marketing authorisation of Velactis, a treatment used to reduce milk production in dairy cows at drying off.

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Invitation to attend AHDB research workshop

Veterinary professionals will be able to learn about the range of research conducted by AHDB Beef and Lamb at a forthcoming event.

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