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    RCVS recruiting for new Practice Standards Scheme Assessors

    The RCVS has launched the recruitment process for new Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Assessors, ahead of the Scheme's relaunch in November this year. The College is looking to recruit 18 experienced veterinary surgeons as Assessors who will work...
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    Time to Chewz

    A new company supplying pet chews to the veterinary profession has launched this month. The Soft Chew Company has been set up by Kevin Ingram, owner of the veterinary supplier J.A.K Marketing and Niall McFerran, who has in the past worked for a number...
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    Food puzzles enhance feline wellbeing

    A group of veterinary surgeons and cat behaviour consultants in the USA have published a state-of-the art review of food puzzles used to improve feline wellbeing in this month’s Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery . 1 The authors say that domestic...
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    RCVS extends honours nomination period

    The RCVS has extended the nomination period for its three honours in order to encourage more people to make a nomination for those they believe deserve to be recognised for their achievements. The original deadline for nominations for the three honours...
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    MEPs vote to extend pet travel scheme

    The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the non-commercial movement of pet animals which afford the UK additional protection against rabies, ticks and tapeworms...
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    17 porky pets fight for PDSA prize

    The PDSA has announced the start of its annual pet slimming competition, and revealed the 17 competitors who will be fighting to win the title of Pet Fit Club Slimmer Of The Year. The competition is run to highlight the high level of pet obesity in...
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    New powers to curb irresponsible dog owners

    As of the start of this week, police forces and local authorities have new legal powers designed to reduce the number of dog attacks. For the first time, police and local authorities will be able to demand that owners take action to prevent a dog...
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    Hill's announces price reduction on 80% of its range

    Hill's Pet Nutrition has announced an average price reduction of over 5 per cent across almost 80 per cent of its product range from 1 st March 2010. The company says this is the first time in its history that such a big price reduction has been.....
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    RCVS Council elections hit by voter apathy

    According to the RCVS, 86% of veterinary surgeons, and 92% of veterinary nurses have so far failed to vote in this year's council elections. There's still time: voting for the RCVS Council and VN Council doesn't close till 2nd May and 28th April...
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    VetCT will match your donation to Wildlife Vets at the London Vet Show

    VetCT has announced it will be matching donations made to Wildlife Vets International (WVI) during the London Vet Show. Visitors to the company's stand will be invited to make a donation. Anyone not attending the show, but who nevertheless wants...
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    Self compassion webinar for vets

    The RCVS is hosting a free one-hour webinar about self-compassion, presented by Mind Matters research grant recipient Dr Katherine Wakelin, Clinical Psychologist, and Sarah Corthorne, trainee Clinical Psychologist, at 7:00pm on Tuesday 3rd September...
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    New podcast with Tim Nuttall shares principles of antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal practice

    Krka UK has launched a new podcast series in which RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Professor Tim Nuttall explores practical strategies to support responsible antibiotic use in practice. Topics include applying the principles of antimicrobial...
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    Submissions invited from vets for BSAVA’s 2025 Clinical Abstracts

    Applications are now open for the BSAVA’s Clinical Abstracts programme for 2025. The Clinical Abstracts provide an opportunity to present new research to the wider veterinary community at Congress and Expo 2025, taking place at Manchester Central on...
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    Young Vet Network gets discounted access to Vetstream

    The BVA has announced that Young Vet Network (YVN) members can now benefit from discounted access to Vetstream, the online peer reviewed service that provides clinical information about the veterinary care of dogs, cats, horses and rabbits. YVN members...
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    RVC's UK tour to give veterinary career guidance to school children

    The Royal Veterinary College is embarking on an educational tour to provide advice to school children on studying and working in the veterinary sector. The tour will visit secondary schools in the following towns: Tuesday 14th September, Woodstock...
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    BSAVA launches 'Diagnostic Rounds' CPD

    The BSAVA has announced the launch of Diagnostic Rounds: free, once-a-month evening case-based CPD sessions for members, starting in September. Each Diagnostic Rounds session will be live-streamed and interactive, with 90 minutes of interpretation...
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    Dechra scoops marketing award for equine calendar

    Dechra Veterinary Products has picked up a major award at the 2011 Veterinary Marketing Awards for a calendar called 'The Horse in History'. The calendar, designed to promote all of Dechra's equine products but particularly Equipalazone, also won...
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    New exotic advisory service for veterinary surgeons

    Greendale Veterinary Diagnostics has announced a partnership with a referral practice in order to provide general practitioners with additional support and advice with their exotic cases. Through this partnership, Birch Heath Veterinary Clinic will...
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    Applications now open for RCVS disciplinary committees

    Applications are now open for new members to join the RCVS Preliminary Investigation and Disciplinary Committees. This is the first time that non-Council members have been able to sit on these two key committees, and follows the approval of a Legislative...
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    New research into benefits of Prilactone for CHF

    A new publication into the benefits of spironolactone (Prilactone - CEVA Animal Health) has supported its use as part of first-line therapy for the treatment of dogs with congestive heart failure caused by mitral heart disease, according to CEVA. ...
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    Complimentary flock blood tests from Intervet / Schering-Plough

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has launched its complimentary blood testing service that allows practitioners to investigate one of the main infectious causes of early embryo loss in sheep flocks. The annual subsidised Barren EweCheck diagnostic...
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    CVS diversifies into grooming

    CVS has announced that it is diversifying into pet grooming, opening grooming studios in its practices across the UK. The company says the move is in response to the large number of clients that ask its staff to recommend a groomer in their area....
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    RCVS seeks vet to join RCVS Fellowship Appointment Group

    The RCVS is seeking applicants for an Appointment Group which will be responsible for deciding the membership for the governing body of the new RCVS Fellowship. In June, RCVS Council approved proposals to develop a new style Fellowship to move it...
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    Vets make career decision at primary school

    46% of veterinary surgeons working in the UK decided to become a vet while they were still at primary school, according to new figures released the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to celebrate World Veterinary Day this Saturday. The most recent...
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    New BEVA primary care clinical guidelines on analgesia

    The Equine Veterinary Journal has published BEVA's new primary care clinical guidelines on analgesia. The guidelines, which have produced by a panel of clinicians and analgesia researchers, summarise the current evidence and offer expert opinion and...