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    Net-Tex Industries produces midge repellent to help combat Bluetongue

    Net-Tex Industries , the UK's leading producer of midge and other insect repellent sprays and creams for use on livestock, has produced a new midge repellent formulation which the company hopes will help combat bluetongue before a successful vaccine...
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    New SPVS President reveals his agenda

    Midlands-based veterinary surgeon Richard Hillman, who will become the new President of Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons on May 25th, has outlined the issues he'll be championing during his term of office: On practice standards: “We need...
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    BVA launches updated poultry poster

    The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation has announced the availability of an updated version of its A3 poultry poster designed to assist veterinary surgeons identify diseases in free-range birds. Based on information compiled by Victoria Roberts,...
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    BAVECC launches 24/7 survey

    The British Association of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (BAVECC) is carrying out a survey of the veterinary profession about 24/7 emergency veterinary cover, the results of which will be presented to the RCVS Standards Committee during its...
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    Last call for NSAID iPad competition entries

    Novartis has made a last call for entries to its competition in which you can win an iPad whilst getting the latest update on the correct use of NSAIDs from an acknowledged expert in the field. To enter the competition, watch the first in a series...
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    Drontal launches new outdoor advertising campaign

    Following an outdoor advertising campaign that ran earlier this year, Drontal has launched a new national campaign, which will see the iconic Schnauzer featured on over 6,000 outdoor sites across England, Scotland and Wales. Drontal product manager...
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    Permanent identification to be required for Canine Health Schemes

    The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Kennel Club's confirmation that, from January 2010, all dog owners and breeders wishing to participate in the Kennel Club/BVA Canine Health Schemes (CHS) for eye disease and hip and elbow dysplasia...
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    VetSurgeon Jobs retains super low price to support the profession

    As of today, VetSurgeon.org Jobs costs £25 +VAT for advertising a job vacancy ... reduced from £99 + VAT before the coronavirus pandemic to support the veterinary profession in these economically challenging times. The service has been free of charge...
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    Tim Hutchinson elected as RCVS Junior Vice-President

    Tim Hutchinson MRCVS has been elected to serve as the Junior Vice-President of the RCVS. Tim, who is Managing Partner of Larkmead Vets and also a Director at the independent veterinary community XLVets, graduated from Liverpool Vet School in 1994 and...
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    BSAVA opens early bird registration for Alba 2025

    The BSAVA has today opened Early Bird registration for BSAVA Alba 2025 which is taking place at the Glasgow Crowne Plaza on September 26th-27th. Delegates will have the opportunity to gain up to 16 hours of CPD, explore a bustling exhibition with 20...
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    Twycross video offers insight to life as a zoo vet

    Twycross Zoo has released a video on YouTube in which Sarah Chapman, Head of Veterinary Sciences, describes the challenges of being a zoo vet, explains why she loves the job and introduces the zoo’s partnership with the vet school at University of Nottingham...
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    New guide to equine exotic diseases

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, has launched a new guide entitled ‘Your guide to Exotic Diseases' , to educate horse owners on these potentially fatal, insect-borne diseases, some of which are zoonotic. Joining the company's guides...
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    RCVS announces election results

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has announced the results of the RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurse Council elections. A record number of candidates stood in the RCVS Council election this year, and the results were much closer than usual...
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    Dog owners confused about chips

    Petlog has released the results of research to discover what dog owners know about microchipping and the upcoming change in legislation which will make chipping compulsory from 2016. The survey was conducted amongst 1000 people in May. 46% of those...
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    Nominations open for Young Poultry Vet of the Year 2015

    The World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) has announced that nominations are now open for its Young Poultry Veterinarian of the Year 2015 Award, sponsored by Zoetis. The award, now in its fourth year, is open to qualified poultry veterinarians...
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    Boehringer launches new Canikur Pro website

    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched a new Canikur Pro website - www.canikurpro.co.uk - to provide pet owners with advice on digestive upset and offer a quick reference guide to using Canikur Pro. The site offers information about the common...
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    Chief Veterinary Officer's annual report 2007

    Defra's Chief Veterinary Officer's annual report was published this week, reviewing developments in animal health and welfare during 2007. The report, by former Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Fred Landeg, summarises progress and developments in the...
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    First new 'human' CT scanner in private practice installed by VRCC

    VRCC veterinary referral centre , the leading European veterinary cancer treatment centre, has announced that it has installed what is believed to be the first and only new 'Human' CT scanner in a UK private small animal veterinary centre, at a...
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    Free feline hypertension and CKD CPD coming up in Watford

    Ceva Animal Health is hosting a free evening CPD meeting on feline hypertension and CKD, at the Hunton Park Hotel in Watford on 18th February 2020, starting with a buffet at 7:30pm. The meeting will be led by Dr Rosanne Jepson BVSc MVetMed PhD DipACVIM...
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    Virbac launches diets for convalescence and digestive issues

    Virbac has launched Veterinary HPM Digestive Support wet diets, two clinical diets for the nutritional management of digestive issues and convalescence in cats and dogs. Virbac says this is the only wet product to provide separate species-specific...
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    College consults on new standards framework for veterinary nurse training

    The RCVS has launched a consultation on its standards framework for veterinary nurse training. The Standards Framework for Veterinary Nurse Education and Training sets out the professional values, skills and behaviours required of approved educational...
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    New insurance covers pets with existing medical conditions

    Staysure Group has launched Petsure, a new insurance product which covers cats and dogs regardless of their pre-existing medical conditions. The company says most other providers have restrictions for older pets, commonly for dogs over the age of 8...
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    MSD launches Summer Staycation pet parasites campaign

    MSD Animal Health has launched its Summer Staycation campaign with a range of resources to help veterinary practices keep their clients safe from parasites while holidaying in the UK. MSD says the Summer Staycation campaign is designed to support the...
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    Teleconsulting service offers practices free festive food

    VetCT, the vet-to-specialist consulting service is offering all existing and new subscribers food and drink vouchers so they can have a seasonal staff party together. The teleconsulting service, accessed via the VetCT App, offers general practitioners...