September 2016

Farmers signed up to the scheme could market their animals as being at lower risk of contracting or passing on the disease, says Cattle Health Certification Standards.

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Veterinary nurses have been reminded their college renewal fee of £61 is due by 1 November.

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A weekend packed with CPD opportunities and talks has been held by White Cross Vets to celebrate the efforts of its 150-strong team.

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Florence Vessières won recognition for her research at the 26th European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine congress in Sweden.

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A series of regional workshops have been set up to help official veterinarians (OVs) explore key issues to help farms remain free from bovine TB.

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One of the country’s leading parasitologists has warned vets to be on the lookout for a new zoonotic parasite being brought into the UK by rescue dogs from eastern Europe.

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BEVA has elected a new junior vice-president and three BEVA council members.

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UK veterinary practices will struggle to retain staff unless they are willing to embrace a part-time working culture, warns equine vet Anna Hammond.

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The British Veterinary Association is investing in the Young Vet Network in an effort to address concerns about mental health in those younger than 35.

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A survey has found 90% of respondents believe strangles should be more of a priority in the UK.

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Vet Nadine Headley offers the service to pets with a range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, muscular pain and digestive problems.

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Almost all small animal vets have been asked to euthanise healthy pets, with half (53%) saying this was not a rare occurence.

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Vets can brush up on the issue of hyperthyroidism in cats via a free webinar, hosted by Fabio Procoli from Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists.

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RVC cardiologists have developed the world’s first interactive virtual patients, providing students with an interactive and challenging learning experience in a safe environment.

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The BVA has expressed concern over a survey demonstrating more than half of responding vet practices had below average profitability, while 15% generated "a negative value for net profit".

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A group of intrepid motorbiking vets have raised funds to vaccinate hundreds of equines against African horse sickness (AHS) in a remote South African region.

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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has extended the nomination period for its three honours to encourage more entries.

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A new tool to support vets and pet owners in proactively managing canine arthritis was launched at the 18th European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress in London.

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Veterinary professionals in the UK are being called on to join an online campaign to stamp out the scourge of puppy farming.

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The first exhibition of winning photographs from the BVA's inaugural photography competition will take place at BVA Members' Day at the At-Bristol Science Centre on 22 September.

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