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    Jersey vet's enthusiasm wins an Ipad for veterinary nurse

    Gardner Llewlyn Veterinary Recruitment and VetSurgeon.org / VetNurse.co.uk have announced the winners of a competition in which people were invited to nominate nurses for a special thanks for the work they do. 67 entries from veterinary surgeons,...
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    Pig vets reassess highest priority antibiotics

    The Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) has announced that following a review carried out by its Medicines Sub-committee, it is adopting the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) list of highest-priority Critically Important Antibiotics (CIAs), namely fluoroquinolones...
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    Nearly 50% of farmers not vaccinating against enzootic abortion of ewes

    Ceva Animal Health, the manufacturer of Cevac Chlamydia, has published the results of a new survey which showed that 47% of farmers are not vaccinating against enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) 1 . 322 farmers took part in the survey, 83% of which had...
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    New practice materials for Pet Dental Health Month 2025

    Animalcare has published a range of materials to help practices promote good dental health during Pet Dental Health Month in February. The company has updated its waiting room board kit for veterinary staff to create a visual reminder of the importance...
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    Survey highlights vets' lack of time for older pets

    Animalcare has released the results of a survey in which 60% of respondents said a lack of time / staffing levels were the main barriers to setting up senior pet clinics. The survey was carried out to get an insight into how practices are currently...
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    AHT calls for help with Eosinophilic Keratitis research

    Researchers at the Animal Health Trust are appealing for information from veterinary surgeons who have seen recent Eosinophilic Keratitis (EK) conditions, an emerging issue in UK equine ophthalmology. The AHT says that despite the increased awareness...
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    Lincs vet struck off for false certification of horse

    The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has this week decided that a Lincolnshire-based veterinary surgeon should be removed from the RCVS Register, having found him guilty of disgraceful professional conduct. ...
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    Practice wins £1000 to help fatties

    Petplan has announced the winner of the 'ChiWOWhua' competition which took place at BSAVA Congress in April, and offers a guide to pet insurance in practice. Alfreton Park Veterinary Hospital was chosen out of more than 800 entries from across......
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    Epiphen® Solution is back in stock

    Vetoquinol has announced that Epiphen® Solution, the phenobarbital anti-epileptic treatment for dogs, is now back in stock following a manufacturing issue that has been successfully resolved. The company says the solution now completes the Epiphen...
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    Dechra launches 'How To' videos for pet owners

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched the first in a series of 'How To' videos for pet owners which are now available online at dechra.co.uk and via youtube In the videos, Louise O'Dwyer, Head Nurse at Petmedics in Manchester demonstrates how pet...
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    Abattoir study highlights need for lung protection therapy when treating cattle for pneumonia

    Pneumonia-induced lung damage could be costing some cattle almost 74kg a year in lost lifetime growth potential with even moderate damage resulting in animals losing 39kg over an 18 month beef finishing system. These are the figures from a major...
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    ProteqFlu gets increased shelf life

    ProteqFlu, the live attenuated canarypox equine influenza (EI) vaccine, has had its shelf life extended from 27 to 36 months. Merial says the increased shelf life is the result of ongoing investment in vaccine research & development, and that the...
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    GB will be bluetongue-free

    Defra has announced that Great Britain is to be declared bluetongue-free from 5th July 2011. From this date, bluetongue susceptible species being exported from Great Britain will no longer need to be vaccinated against BTV8 or meet any of the other...
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    New company to help practices secure PSS accreditation

    Diverse Undertakings Ltd. has announced that it is extending its services to include support for veterinary practices in securing their RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) accreditation. The company was originally formed to provide business advisory...
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    Dechra launches wound case history competition

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a case study competition to find out how veterinary professionals are using Celox, its new haemostatic agent designed to stop heavy bleeding. According to the company, Celox Veterinary forms a gel-like clot...
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    New online sheep worming decision tree

    Novartis Animal Health has launched 'The Wormer Decision Tree', an online tool to help veterinary surgeons in giving sheep farmers the most up-to-date advice about worming. Lesley Stubbings, SCOPS representative and Independent Sheep Consultant said...
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    Council approves College's Strategic Plan

    The RCVS Council has approved the new Strategic Plan designed to bring the College closer to its vision of enhancing society through improved animal health and welfare, over the next three years. The Strategic Plan is founded on feedback from the...
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    New President and President-Elect at BVA

    Harvey Locke has been elected President of the British Veterinary Association, and Carl Padgett its President-Elect for 2010/2011. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the close of its Annual Congress, held in Glasgow...
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    New BSAVA socialisation advice for vets to give puppy owners

    The BSAVA has put together a Q&A and top tips about puppy socialisation for vets to give clients as they emerge from lockdown. The BSAVA says it has produced the leaflet because of fears that so many of the puppies bought during lockdown will have...
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    New car stair system may help reduce canine joint injuries

    Dog and Drive has launched a folding stair system to help dogs get in and out of SUVs and estate cars and reduce joint injuries. The patented system is made from lightweight carbon fibre and can be installed and removed from the back of the car in...
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    Government clampdown on alternative pet remedies

    Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare. Some herbal and homeopathic products are claiming medicinal benefits without scientific proof, meaning they...
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    CVS to support disease surveillance network

    CVS has announced that it is to support the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET), a charity initiative run jointly by the BSAVA and the University of Liverpool to monitor health and illness in companion animals using anonymised data...
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    Help needed with lungworm research

    Researchers from Highcroft Veterinary Referrals, the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Zurich are asking veterinary surgeons to take part in a survey designed to identify the rate of complications associated with Angiostrongylus vasorum...
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    London Vet Show announces business programme

    The London Vet Show, which takes place on Thursday 19th November and Friday 20th November at the Olympia Grand , has announced the business programme for 2015. The programme will include: ‘Preparing to double your veterinary practice profits...
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    Potentially lethal flea treatment recalled

    The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued an alert that Bio-Tech Solutions has recalled Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs and Armitage Flea Drops for Cats and Kittens, after a packaging error which caused an unknown quantity of the...