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    Somerset practice celebrates 100th birthday

    An independent Somerset practice with branches in Wells and Shepton Mallet is celebrating its 100th year in business. Founded in 1922, the practice has come a long way from the days when its founder, Tom Patterson did his rounds on a motorbike with...
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    Veterinary buying groups merge

    The veterinary buying groups VetShare and London Vet Forum (LVF) have announced that they have merged to become the VetShare Buying Group. VetShare Buying Group says that merger will ensure it has the resources and capabilities to compete in an industry...
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    Ceva launches new Feliway TV advertising campaign

    Ceva Animal Health has launched a new TV advertising campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of the veterinary behavioural product, Feliway. The new advertisement, features the new 'Feliway' purple cat playing happily in the home with its family...
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    BCF's small animal imaging competition

    BCF, the veterinary imaging company, has launched a competition in which you can test your knowledge on a series of x-ray and ultrasound images for the chance to win a Sony Cyber Shot digital camera. Visit the BCF website to enter - www.bcftechnology...
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    New evidence on the clinical presentation of rabbits with RHDV2

    A new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), reports the clinical features, gross post mortem and histopathological findings of sudden or unexpected death in rabbits during an outbreak of RHD. For the study...
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    Morale crisis amongst veterinary receptionists

    Research carried out by the British Veterinary Receptionist Association has that morale amongst receptionists is at a low ebb, largely as a result of poor relationships with practice managers and low rates of pay. The survey of 812 veterinary receptionists...
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    Vets urged to take part in RCVS 2019 Survey of the Profession

    This week, the RCVS will be sending every veterinary surgeon its Survey of the Profession, designed amongst other things to help the College and other organisations prioritise the issues they tackle and the support they offer. The survey is conducted...
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    If you haven't paid, your RCVS fees are now overdue

    The RCVS is reminding everyone that the annual fee that allows you to remain on the RCVS Register for 2019-2020 is now overdue. At the same time as paying the fee, all veterinary surgeons must annually confirm their Register and correspondence details...
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    Horiba launches haematology analyser in the UK

    Horiba Medical has announced it is the official exclusive UK distributor of the fully automated Vet abc Plus+ veterinary haematology analyser from scil animal care company GmbH, Germany. According to the company, the compact Vet abc Plus+ provides...
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    Avid offers free updates in June for all PETtrac members

    To coincide with National Microchipping Month in June this year, Avid will update the details of any pet with an Avid microchip registered on the UK 24hr PETtrac microchip database free of charge, saving their owner £6 for a change of address and £12...
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    Merial to combine with Intervet/Schering Plough

    Sanofi-aventis and Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that Sanofi-aventis has exercised its option to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough, Merck's Animal Health business. The new joint venture will be equally-owned by Merck and Sanofi...
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    RCVS consults over its role as nurses' regulator

    The RCVS is seeking the views of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and members of the public about proposals for a new Royal Charter which would clarify and underpin the role of the College and give it formal recognition as regulator of the veterinary...
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    PDSA report highlights need for vets and nurses to educate the public

    A new animal welfare report by the PDSA has revealed that millions of pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners' animal welfare knowledge. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) report , which...
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    Disciplinary Committee dismisses case against Nottinghamshire vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has dismissed a case against a Nottinghamshire veterinary surgeon, having found not proven the charge that he had caused, allowed or failed to prevent a potential breach of the Rules of Racing of the Greyhound Board of...
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    Pain free webinar

    Free places on Vétoquinol's webinar: 'Chronic Pain in the Geriatric Dog: Decision Making and Risk Management' are going fast, according to the company, and those wishing to attend are being advised to register as soon as possible. Vétoquinol says...
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    BEVA president elect highlights plight of Ukrainian horses

    David Rendle, president elect of the British Equine Veterinary Association, is highlighting the plight of Ukrainian horses after returning from a trip to the Ukraine-Poland border to deliver veterinary supplies earlier this week. David says that whilst...
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    New look for Simparica Trio

    Zoetis has updated the packaging for Simparica Trio, its monthly chewable parasiticide for dogs. The refreshed packaging keeps the same colour scheme, but the graphics indicating the product uses stand out better. The company has also added an area...
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    Companion Care amongst The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For

    Companion Care Vets has been named as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For , the first veterinary organisation to receive the accolade. Companion Care, which has 90 surgeries across the UK (the majority within Pets at Home stores...
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    RCVS has no mandate to control student numbers

    The RCVS has clarified its role concerning new UK veterinary schools, saying that it has no mandate to control student or graduate numbers. Responding to calls from the profession that it should comment on the desirability of any change in the number...
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    VetSurgeon members scoop BSAVA Awards

    Congratulations to VetSurgeon members Mike Martin, Malcolm Ness and Mark Patteson, who were amongst the winners of the 2010 BSAVA Annual Awards. Mike Martin actually collected two awards this year: The Dunkin Award for the author of the most valuable...
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    Ceva sponsors cattle foot trimming course

    Ceva Animal Health, the manufacturer of Ketofen, has announced it is sponsoring a professional foot trimming course for cattle in order to encourage vets, farmers and professional foot trimmers to work more closely together. The four-day course, which...
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    Orthomed launches orthopaedic expertise webinar series

    Orthomed has announced the launch of a series of four webinars covering a range of orthopaedic subjects. The webinars are being presented by global diplomates and hosted by The Webinar Vet. They are: Cranial Cruciate Controversies. Presented...
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    Dechra offers Cushing's CPD as podcasts

    Dechra Veterinary Products is offering CPD sessions as podcasts for the first time, as part of a new series of presentations on canine hyperadrenocorticism. The Cushing's Challenge series, which will also be available as webcasts with supporting...
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    Virbac launches VeggieDent chews for toy dogs

    Virbac Animal Health has launched an extra small version of its VeggieDent dental chews for dogs weighing less than 5kg. Research commissioned by the company shows that 9% of all dogs in the UK weigh less than 5kg 1 and that periodontal disease...
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    VetCT now offers unlimited teleconsulting support for chronic cases

    VetCT has announced that it now offers unlimited specialist teleconsulting support to help general practitioners with the management of chronic cases. The VetCT teleconsulting service, which can be accessed via the web and an app-based platform, provides...