July 2016

XLEquine preventive health care campaign launched

XLEquine has launched a campaign designed to raise awareness of preventive health care among its members.

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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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Vet/VN Futures action plans aim to ‘bring about change’

The “critical” Vet Futures and VN Futures action plans – designed to shape the profession and allow it to thrive in an increasingly uncertain future – have been unveiled.

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BSAVA introduces its Master’s in Clinical Veterinary Research

Vets keen to answer clinical questions with confidence can now complete a master's by research, BSAVA academic director Frances Barr has announced.

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‘Outdated’ view of profession needs laying to rest – BVU

The British Veterinary Union (BVU) has urged vets not to play down intense stress or accept it as a normal aspect of the profession.

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Vets advised about rabbit haemorrhagic disease vaccine

Vets attempting to tackle cases of RHD2 in rabbits have a new weapon in their armoury, a leading veterinary advisor has said.

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Trio of speakers confirmed for OV conference

Speakers for this year's Official Veterinarian Conference have been announced.

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Insurance company expands preferred vet network

Britain's second largest pet insurer has almost doubled the number of veterinary partners to sign up to its preferred referral network.

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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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Trauma surgeon warns about blasé attitude to bite wounds

Vets should take bite wounds more seriously as they can often be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to injury.

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RVC study investigates progression of osteoarthritis

Work by the Royal Veterinary College's skeletal biology group has been showcased at an event highlighting key publications from the past year.

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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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Vet group invests thousands in dedicated cat unit

A £100,000 feline-only unit to improve the welfare and health of stressed out cats has opened in the north-east of England.

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Urinary stones service to help provide appropriate diets

Royal Canin has launched a urinary stones analysis service to help UK veterinary practices offer a more tailored nutritional approach for urinary patients.

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Protect animals from zoonotic disease, urges association

Experts have highlighted the risk zoonotic diseases pose to emphasise the need for urgent focus.

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Be prepared with parasite control, farmers advised

Vets are being urged to remind sheep farmers to make parasite control in weaned lambs and preparing for blowfly strike high priorities.

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Malignant catarrhal fever confirmed in Devon and Dorset

Three cases of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF), a rare and fatal condition, have been confirmed in three cows on farms in the West Country.

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Vet first in Ireland to earn aquaculture accreditation

A vet has become the first in Ireland to be accredited as a Certified Aquaculture Veterinarian.

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Project to tackle profession’s challenges in Scotland

Senior representatives from across the veterinary profession are working together to secure a strong profession and make Scotland a safer, healthier and more prosperous place.

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Vets bolster calls for BVD free England

The BVA has joined the 70-strong coalition of organisations from the veterinary profession, industry and science sectors and the Government to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea from England.

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