July 2016

Bluetongue vaccine arrives to meet potential demand

Bluetongue vaccines for sheep and cattle are now available across Great Britain, with supplies approved for use in veterinary practices, Defra has announced.

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Bigger and better for 2017 VET Festival

Organisers of the annual VET Festival extravaganza have promised 2017's event will be "even bigger" than this year's "bumper event".

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Study shows feasibility of mass vaccination campaigns

The World Health Organization’s target of vaccinating at least 70% of the dog population against rabies is possible, according to a study published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Severely injured and traumatised dog rehomed by vet

A mauled dog that suffered a broken skull and lost its eyesight has been rehomed with the vet who helped save its life.

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Testing service aims to speed up disease detection and control

The APHA has launched an online tool allowing vets to detect and control disease faster.

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BVA event to focus on nature’s role in well-being

This year's keynote address at the BVA Members' Day will focus on how proximity to nature can help enhance veterinary well-being.

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Webinar offers introduction to physics of MRI

A free global webinar designed to take the mystery out of MRI physics will take place on 27 July.

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Equine welfare priorities unveiled at Commons event

A vision for improving horse welfare has been showcased at a House of Commons event to address welfare priorities of the UK’s 800,000 horses.

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NOAH website gets fresh look

The new NOAH compendium website has been optimised for ease of viewing on mobile phones and tablets as well as traditional desktops.

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Media’s vaccine claim ‘blatantly untrue’ – WSAVA

The WSAVA has hit back at inaccurate reports in the national media claiming it was urging vets to avoid using a market-leading vaccine.

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Experts review what today’s ageing cats look like

What does a healthy ageing cat look like? That is the question being tackled in this month's issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.

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Charity bike ride in honour of pioneering vet

The life of a veterinarian who founded one of the UK’s first practice groups will be remembered via a charity event.

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Blue Cross saves two-week-old tabby hit with broom

A kitten had a narrow escape after being mistaken for a rat and hit over the head by a member of the public.

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BVA photo competition winners announced

Vets Karen Coumbe and Stephen Powles have been named winners of the BVA's inaugural photography competition after wowing judges with their images.

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Vet’s pedal power earns charity funds

A vet has completed one of the toughest solo cycling challenges in the world, riding 928 miles in 90 hours 3 minutes – with less than six hours sleep.

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Vet takes to airwaves to spread pet care message

A vet from Greater Manchester is getting behind the microphone for a regular slot on Oldham Community Radio to give advice on general topics such as dental care and preventive flea and worming treatments.

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Team of 10 tackles tiger toothache

When an 18-stone tiger needed root canal treatment it required more than a simple visit from a vet dentist – as staff at Blackpool Zoo discovered.

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Defra confirms requirements for microchipping small animals

Defra has confirmed the position of those microchipping cats, ferrets and rabbits.

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Think twice before cloning, says Dolly the sheep creator

The scientist who created Dolly the sheep believes anyone tempted to have their pet cloned should think again.

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BBSRC provides big data funding boost

The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) has been awarded £700,000 from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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