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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 6:45 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: RCVS
The RCVS is to embark on a communications campaign over the next few months to raise awareness amongst the general public of the difficulties that vets face in providing out-of-hours emergency cover, and the responsibilities incumbent on animal owners...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 6:35 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: RCVS
Following a five-year review of the Practice Standards Scheme, new standards will take effect from 1 April 2010, and be formally launched at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress in Birmingham (8-11 April). The Scheme, to which around...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:33 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, New products
A Lincolnshire couple desperate to find an alternative to Elizabethan veterinary collars, after their dog Tess suffered a traumatic experience, have invented a new range of wound coverings called Cozi-fit. According to Terri and Dave Ward from Skellingthorpe...
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 4:12 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, Support
Rabbit Awareness Week (26 th April - 2 nd May 2010) is reportedly going to be bigger than ever this year with over 1000 vets within the industry expected to be involved. In partnership with Burgess Pet Care, Petplan Insurance, Company of Animals, Intervet...
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 6:37 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Charity
The RCVS Trust will take part in National Pet Month (3 April - 3 May) and is asking veterinary practices to put on 'Alice in Wonderland' themed fundraising events. Cherry Bushell, RCVS Trust Director said: "The Trust aims to improve the health...
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 6:05 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Legislation
The Government has been forced to scrap plans for compulsory dog insurance less than a two weeks since they were revealed in leaked Defra documents . Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has now ruled out the idea. Apparently, the climbdown followed protests...
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 6:08 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Charity
RSPCA has launched a new website called ' Political Animal ' to encourage voters to lobby their prospective parliamentary candidates about animal welfare issues ahead of the General Election. The site offers an interesting timeline of the last...
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:04 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Farm animal, New products
CEVA Animal Health has launched Marbokem, a Marbofloxacin-based antimicrobial for the treatment of respiratory disease in cattle which offers the advantages of a one-shot protocol and a shock-resistant vial. Marbokem is used for the treatment of respiratory...
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 6:25 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: New products
Visitors to BSAVA Congress 2010 can navigate the commercial exhibition stands and lectures more effectively this year, thanks to a free iPhone app developed by IT provider, AT Veterinary Systems . The app includes floor plans of the ICC and the NIA, a...
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 4:21 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: New products, Equine
Alstoe Animal Health has introduced a new, palatable joint nutrient supplement for horses. According to the company, the benefits of feeding equine joint nutrient supplements to assist with maintaining mobility and supporting health joint function has...