June 2016

Vets have been warned to look out for a new strain of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease that can kill in hours.

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Ceva has reissued a letter and supporting guidance regarding nutritional husbandry practices at dry-off to every vet in Europe following reports of adverse incidents after using Velactis.

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Talks have begun that could lead to veterinary degree courses being offered in Wales for the first time.

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A vet has received a special thank you from a hearing dog after running a half-marathon for charity.

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Veterinary professionals can access learning materials from Boehringer Academy via an artificial intelligence website, which, the company hopes, will offer vets and nurses a tailored one-stop shop of information.

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Raoul Dowding Veterinary Surgeons in Gainsborough has unveiled a range of new equipment and facilities – including a cutting-edge ultrasound scanner – following a £50,000 investment.

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Women-only equine welfare groups are helping to improve the lives of working donkeys and horses in Pakistan, according to the vet leading the project.

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VNs and student VNs in practice have less than a week to supply their tips for feeding inappetent pets, for which they could win £250 in Amazon vouchers.

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Improve International has announced a series of one-day courses for vets to develop their knowledge in emerging areas of veterinary medicine.

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A way for sheep farmers to access cost-effective veterinary advice has been launched with the roll-out of Flock Health Clubs across the UK.

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The SPVS is offering two CPD weekend breaks in autumn that combine learning with sports … more

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Latest figures reveal a 20% year-on-year drop in the number of vets removed from the register for non-payment of their annual renewal fee.

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Bristol first-year veterinary student Ella Briscoe has become the 50,000th registered user of veterinary knowledge site WikiVet.

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The Royal Veterinary College is joining forces with Aberystwyth University to deliver a veterinary medicine programme tailored to the needs of animal health and welfare in Wales.

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Stress and long working hours have been pinpointed as major factors, forcing young vets to rethink their career options, which delegates will discuss at the inaugural BVU conference.

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Veterinary professionals are being urged to have their say as one of the largest and most comprehensive insights into pet well-being gears up for its 2016 campaign.

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Vets and veterinary nurses are invited to attend this year’s RCVS Day, which will be the last official engagement for RCVS president Bradley Viner.

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On 23 June the UK will vote to decide whether to remain in or leave the European Union, and Veterinary Times has approached key opinion leaders in the industry for their thoughts.

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CVS is aiming to add bereavement support advisors across all of its UK practices.

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An increasing number of student vets realise they made a mistake in career choice, but feel trapped and under pressure to complete their degree, according to the head of learning at the Royal Veterinary College.

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