The AHT is appealing for practices to provide DNA samples from basset hounds, miniature wire-haired dachshunds and beagles with a confirmed diagnosis of Lafora disease, to help it develop an accurate test.
More than 120 delegates attended Vet Dynamics' seventh annual conference for three days of world class CPD and a gala dinner where more than £11,000 was raised for Vetlife.
Head of the RSPCA’s special operations unit says the risk is “hugely serious” and it can only be “a matter of time” before a rabies-infected dog enters the UK.
“These awards reflect BEVA’s recognition of and support for significant accomplishments by equine vets, and others involved in horse health and welfare, and it is a privilege to present them” – Renate Weller, outgoing president.
Technology pairs a cancer medicine delivery system with reactive, short-lived antiseptic compounds and trials have shown the “nanoparticles” to be effective in treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Theme for new presidential year is #VetDiversity, which builds on past-presidents’ themes of "One Veterinary Community" and "Team Vet – Working Together".
“The quality of this year’s images was fantastic, and it was great fun – but a tough task – selecting the winning entries,” says former association president Simon Doherty.
