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    FAB Easy To Give Awards

    The Feline Advisory Bureau has announced the winners of the 3rd annual 'East To Give Awards', given by a panel of experts to recognise products that are designed to be easy to give to cats. The winners are: Convenia (Pfizer) Having a long-acting...
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    Dechra to host pig deworming webinars

    Dechra will be hosting two 60 minute webinars to share best practice in pig deworming at 6:00pm on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13 June. The webinars will include a presentation by Peter Geldhof, Professor of Molecular Veterinary Parasitology at Ghent...
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    New support materials for vets for Pet Eye Health Awareness Week

    Dômes Pharma has produced a range of support materials to help vets educate pet owners on the early signs of eye conditions during National Pet Eye Health Awareness Week which this year runs from 16th – 22nd September. The materials include a social...
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    Launch of BVA Organisational Membership Scheme.

    The BVA has announced the launch of a new Organisational Membership scheme, following the recent activation of its Affiliate and Associate membership categories which saw the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Veterinary Practice...
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    Birthday boost for white horse

    Congratulations to Merial for a creative initiative to celebrate the 25th birthday of Eqvalan®. The company made a much needed donation towards the upkeep of the Pewsey White Horse in return for being able to use it as part of Eqvalan's birthday....
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    Thinking of standing for election? Then meet the RCVS

    On Tuesday 15 January the RCVS will hold a 'Meet the RCVS Day' for those standing or considering standing for election to RCVS Council or the Veterinary Nurses Council. The event offers prospective candidates an opportunity to find out more about...
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    New research into cat owners' thinking

    Bayer Animal Health, maker of Profender , has released the results of some market research conducted amongst cat owners. The survey, which was conducted by OnePoll amongst 1000 cat owners, found that: 57% see their cat as a member of the family...
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    It's Pet Anxiety Month

    Ceva Animal Health, maker of Adaptil and Feliway, is holding Pet Anxiety Month this month. The company has prepared practice marketing materials to support the campaign to educate pet owners on the signs of anxiety in cats and dogs, which are available...
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    Lantra backs call for vets to help the future of farms

    Lantra, the UK Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, has backed a report that addresses veterinary expertise in food animal production. The 'Unlocking Potential' report, produced by Professor Philip Lowe on behalf of Defra...
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    RVC epilepsy app to be available in seven languages

    The Pet Epilepsy Tracker, an app developed by the RVC to help pet owners monitor their dog's condition and response to treatment, is to be translated into seven languages and offered throughout Europe. Launched during National Epilepsy Week in May...
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    RCVS invitation to find out more about joining PIC & DC

    The RCVS has announced that it is to host an open day on Monday 15 December for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the College’s Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary...
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    Early bird discounts for Webinar Vet's 24hr online congress

    The Webinar Vet has announced that booking has opened for its third annual online webinar congress, with early bird discounts of up to 61% available for a limited time. The 2015 congress will take place over 24 hours, with continuous lecture streams...
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    RCVS announces record number of election candidates

    The RCVS has announced that 19 people are standing in this year's RCVS Council elections, including, for the first time, more women than men, and a much lower average candidate age. Of the 19 candidates - believed to be the highest number since records...
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    Independent IT consultants report on RCVS database

    Following issues with the implementation and associated costs of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' database (iMIS), independent IT specialists TFX Consulting Ltd have reported on both the implementation project and the long-term suitability of...
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    Echocardiography presentation added to Ceva's CPD website

    Ceva Animal Health has added a new presentation to its Cardio Academy CPD website , entitled: Echocardiography: Common Views. In the 30 minute multimedia presentation, cardiology specialist Anne French discusses the most common echocardiographic views...
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    IVC gives cow behaviour training to help vets and farmers spot the signs of illness

    IVC Evidensia Farm Vets is rolling out a new training programme across all its UK practices to help vets and farmers better understand cow behaviour signals, with the aim of improving welfare and productivity. Led by Navaratnam Partheeban (Theeb) ...
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    Feline inappetence and Cushings to be explored at Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024

    Dechra has sponsored two hour-long sessions at this year's Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024, which is free of charge and takes place from Monday 5th to Friday 9th February. The first, hosted by Sam Taylor, head of veterinary specialists at ISFM ...
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    Ian Wright to present exotic parasite webinar for vets

    Ian Wright MRCVS, Chair of the European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites, will be presenting a free webinar about new exotic parasites on 17th July 2025, 7.30pm - 9.00pm . In the webinar, which is sponsored by Horiba, Ian will p resent...
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    Free practice dispensing guide from Genitrix

    Genitrix is offering a free poster-sized treatment and dispensing guide for small animals. Designed to be pinned on the consulting room or dispensary wall, the poster sets out key data, including active ingredients, species information and application...
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    BSAVA Congress? There's an app for that!

    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...
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    XLVet practices raise over 35K for charity

    Members of the XLVets , a collaborative group of independent veterinary practices across the UK, have raised over £35,000 in a recent charity challenge to travel the world without an engine. To mark the 10 th anniversary of XLVets, all 53 member practices...
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    Two thirds of vets injured by their patients this year alone

    The BVA has announced the results of a survey which found that 64% of small animal veterinary surgeons have been injured in the line of duty in the past year alone. By far the most common injuries were scratches and bites (90% and 78% respectively...
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    New educational videos about antimicrobials for vets

    Bayer Animal Health has announced the launch of three new educational videos which look at some common concerns in the profession about antimicrobials, including owner compliance, laboratory testing, and prescribing policies in different clinical scenarios...
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    BSAVA launches Compulsory Microchipping Guide

    The BSAVA has launched a new guide to help practices navigate compulsory canine microchipping legislation which comes into force on 6th April. The 18-page guide provides information on all aspects of microchipping, including the differing implications...
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    GALVmed research contracts to help save Africa US$5billion a year

    Edinburgh-based charity the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) has announced three drug discovery contracts in an effort to combat animal African Trypanosomosis (AAT), a disease which is estimated to cost Africa US$5billion...