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    Langford Vets to host a day of feline CPD for vets

    The Feline Centre at Langford Vets is hosting a day of in-person CPD lectures, masterclasses and practical sessions about feline care for vets on Wednesday 15th May, in Langford, Bristol. The day also has a stream for veterinary nurses, and another...
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    Northumberland vet seals a deal with Tesco and Asda

    Northumberland vet Rory Thomson from the St Clair veterinary practice in Blyth reports that he's been able to release an injured seal back into the North Sea, thanks in part to donations of fresh fish from Tesco and Asda which kept her well-fed during...
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    New video considers how chipping may affect your practice

    Bayer Animal Health, maker of Tracer microchips , has produced a new video in which Emma Milne and Petlog Executive Celia Walsom consider the implications for practices of the change in the law which will make it compulsory for all dogs to be microchipped...
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    BCF launches Logiq S7 Expert ultrasound system

    BCF Technology has announced the launch of the Logiq S7 Expert ultrasound system. BCF says the new system offers the latest in ultrasound technology and represents a significant leap forward in imaging capability. The Logiq S7 ultrasound system...
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    Careers @ Vets Now

    Vets Now has just added a new recruitment section to its website, with details of the veterinary career opportunities available within the company. Click here for more.
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    Two more vets recognised in New Year's Honours

    Veterinary surgeons Lewis Grant and Professor Quintin McKellar have joined Dr Lydia Brown in the New Year's Honours List. Mr Grant, former veterinary manager in the Meat Hygiene Service, Food Standards Agency and animal welfare representative of the...
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    Navicular disease leaflet for horse owners

    CEVA Animal Health has produced a leaflet to help horse owners understand the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease. Navicular disease can be difficult to diagnose and management of the condition can be a challenge for both vets and horse owners...
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    BSAVA PetSavers funds research into vaccine uptake and hesitancy

    The BSAVA charity, PetSavers is to fund a new research project at the University of Liverpool which will use SAVSNET data to investigate vaccine hesitancy and develop new strategies to improve vaccine uptake in companion animals. Research conducted...
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    RCVS updates coronavirus guidance

    The RCVS has published updates to its coronavirus guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, to reflect the developing situation and the latest guidance from the UK and devolved nation governments. On 9 April, the College published a flowchart...
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    Cefshot product recall

    Zoetis UK Ltd has issued a recall of Cefshot DC 250mg Intramammary Suspension for Cattle. According to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, the company has identified that there is a small possibility that some syringes from the batches listed below...
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    New support programme to help recent grads develop

    Author, veterinary skills coach and mentor, Dave Nicol MRCVS has announced that he is taking enrollments for the first VetX Accelerated Learning and Mentoring Group , which offers 'life skills' teaching, online mentoring support, problem-solving and...
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    BVA launches discounted debt recovery service

    The BVA has announced a partnership with Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC) to offer its members preferential rates on debt recovery services. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey found that 9 in 10 vets do work for which they charge...
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    Vet Helpline opens in time for Christmas

    The Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) has announced that the new Vet Helpline, which will now be answered by a live person 24 hours a day, has launched in time for Christmas - an especially difficult time for many people. The new service runs on a...
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    Nominations sought for RCVS VN award

    The Veterinary Nurses Council of the RCVS is seeking nominations from veterinary surgeons and VNs for its Golden Jubilee award by 8 May 2012. The award recognises an exceptional contribution made to the veterinary nursing profession and/or a positive...
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    BEVA debate concludes new vet schools not needed

    A debate held at BEVA Congress last month ended with more than 70% of voters disagreeing with the motion: this house believes that new vet schools will benefit equine veterinary practice in the UK. The result reflects a recent industry survey indicating...
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    Ceva launches ectoparasiticide for dogs

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Vectra 3D, a broad spectrum topical ectoparasiticide for dogs which is effective against fleas, ticks and flies. Vectra 3D contains a formulation of a brand new active called dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin...
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    New canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners

    Vétoquinol (maker of Propalin) has announced the launch of a new canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners. canineui.co.uk contains information about the causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options for canine urinary incontinence...
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    New navel barrier for lambs and calves

    NoBACZ Healthcare, the wound protection company spun out from the University of Cambridge, has launched NoBACZ Navel, a novel, rapid-setting and long-lasting solution for navel dipping lambs and calves. Developed in conjunction with Fiona Lovatt BVSc...
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    Forte Healthcare becomes distributor for Locatim in the UK

    Forte Healthcare Ltd has taken over the distribution of Locatim in the UK. Used to treat calf diarrhoea, Locatim is an orally administered product, indicated for the reduction of mortality caused by enterotoxicosis associated with E. coli F5 (K99)...
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    CVS raises £19K for Pet Blood Bank UK

    CVS has given Pet Blood Bank UK £18,943.85 donated by staff and clients over the course of the last year To raise the funds, CVS put customer and staff collection boxes in its small animal first opinion practices and referral hospitals. Staff also...
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    Bultavo 3 vaccine gets UK approval against bluetongue serotype 3 in sheep and cattle

    Boehringer Ingelheim's Bultavo 3 bluetongue vaccine has been given provisional UK marketing authorisation by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has also granted a marketing authorisation in exceptional...
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    Dechra launches hyperthyroid support materials

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a range of materials to assist veterinary practices in educating and supporting their clients with hyperthyroid cats. Available as part of the support package are a range of notice board displays, educational...
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    Septuagenarian vet heads off on 8,000km bicycle ride to Cape Town

    Retired veterinary surgeon Graham Duncanson is celebrating 50 years in the profession by cycling over 8,000km from the UK to South Africa to raise money for the British Veterinary Association's charity, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) . Graham...
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    Veterinary wellbeing event goes online for 2020

    WellVet, the annual event held to help veterinary professionals thrive and support each other, has announced the line up for this year's conference, which will be held online on Saturday 23rd May 2020. Five time European champion and British record...
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    Vets Now to open 28th out-of-hours clinic in Maidenhead

    Vets Now will be opening its 28th out-of-hours emergency clinic at Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital, Summerleaze Road, Maidenhead on Monday 8th October. It will provide emergency cover for private veterinary clinics in the Maidstone and Berkshire...