July 2017

Heartworm removal goes down a Storm

Vets at UC Davis have saved Stormie the Siamese from losing a leg by undertaking an "extremely rare" procedure to remove a heartworm from her femoral artery.

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Rescue dog to become small screen star

Channel 5 is to broadcast tonight the case of Molly, a rescue dog who was able to have her heart fixed on Valentine's Day, thanks to funds raised by the RSPCA.

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VET Festival wins award

Judges at the Conference Awards have named VET Festival as Best Conference by a Small Company – highlighting its clever use of a festival theme to engage the audience.

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Fast track surgery PGCert launched

Small animal vets now have the opportunity to obtain a surgery postgraduate certificate in 12 months, thanks to a collaboration between CPD Solutions and the University of Chester.

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Novel regeneration therapy available for use in UK dogs

A cell transplantation technique, historically used in human medicine with “groundbreaking regenerative capabilities”, has been … more

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Brighton hosts successful world feline congress

Delegates from around the world enjoyed a full scientific programme, commercial exhibition and poster room at ISFM's World Feline Veterinary Congress in Brighton.

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On the hoof service for equine foot data

HoofSearch is a streamlined updating service that collects metadata on new peer-reviewed research, academic papers and conference proceedings covering foot research, lameness, anatomy, imaging and related topics.

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Volunteers needed for Maldives expedition

Adventurous volunteers are being sought to work on a project in the Maldives gathering data on its sea turtle population, as well as first aid training and conservation work.

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Parasites focus in new CPD bulletin

Norbrook's latest booklet aims to help SQPs advise farmers on best practice sheep parasite control strategies and offers an insight into anthelmintic resistance.

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Videos aim to help vets with echocardiographic measurements

A vet at BCF Technology has created "step-by-step" guides for practitioners taking echocardiographic measurements and is asking for feedback on more topics.

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June 2017

Veterinary hospital gets to point of pain with acupuncture

Former RVC clinical anaesthetist Fabio Cilli is providing small animal patients individual acupuncture treatment plans based on assessment and history.

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Online course spotlights infection control

The Bella Moss Foundation (BMF) and Oncore Online Learning-designed course will see delegates learn how to beat the superbugs and implement rigorous, tailored infection controls.

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New tool may be ‘game changer’ in AMR fight

Bacteriophages could accompany or replace antibiotics used to treat bacterial disease across all types of livestock, according to research from the University of Leicester.

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Scottish CPD to be ‘king of the castle’

The old will blend with the new at the Scottish Vet Fair 2017, when cutting-edge technology and advances in clinical practice will be showcased inside a 16th century castle.

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Funding for EMS ‘huge step forward’ for UK vet students

Veterinary courses can now be considered as “long course” degrees in England, therefore increasing the loan available to students.

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RCVS DC finds no ‘serious’ misconduct against vet

The RCVS disciplinary committee has ended an inquiry against a Hampshire-based vet after it found no case of “serious” professional misconduct against him – despite finding the majority of charges against him proved.

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BEVA ‘proud’ of horse vets for safeguarding equine welfare

BEVA has defended the work equine vets do to safeguard horse welfare, stating “profit must not be confused with a lack of passion”.

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Appointment sparks new era for north-east practice

A vet appointment has hailed the start of a new era for a Northumberland town’s oldest veterinary practice.

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Grant for cardiovascular research announced

Cardiovascular researchers have the opportunity to apply for a project grant to help enhance knowledge around the topic.

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Profession fights back after ‘inaccurate’ screening claim

Calls to introduce screening of potential vet students to improve well-being in the profession have been debunked by mental health campaigners and veterinary associations.

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