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    New study quantifies aggression in dogs

    A new study, led by academics at the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences and published online in Applied Animal Behaviour Science , has investigated the occurrence of dog aggression towards people with a survey of UK dog owners. ...
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    BCVA recommends clampdown on critically important antibiotics

    The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has issued recommendations to clamp down on the use of critically important antibiotics (CIAs) when treating cattle, and avoid preventative use where possible. The move comes as the whole agriculture...
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    New RCVS guidance on religious clothing in veterinary practice

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have jointly published new guidelines on accommodating religious clothing and beliefs in veterinary education and clinical settings. Although developed by the RCVS and...
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    VetYogi launches yoga subscription service for vets and practice teams

    VetYogi, a yoga company run by Chloe Hannigan MRCVS, has launched a subscription service for veterinary practices and individuals. VetYogi’s new ‘VetYogi Collective’ offers an on-demand online hub of yoga, mental health and wellbeing sessions designed...
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    Merial launches new pet parasiticide range

    Merial has announced the launch of V LINE, a new range of parasiticides sold exclusively through veterinary practices. The first two products, called Broadline for cats and NexGard for dogs, will be unveiled at the BSAVA Congress at the start of next...
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    RSPCA complains about the Daily Telegraph

    The RSPCA has made a formal complaint against the Daily Telegraph to the Press Complaints Commission after the newspaper failed to print an apology or offer a right to reply after printing a series of articles which the charity considers potentially...
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    Nominations open for the 2013 Veterinary Awards

    Petplan has announced that nominations are now open for its 14th annual Veterinary Awards. The awards recognise members of the veterinary community who have gone above and beyond in their daily role. According to the company, one in three pets...
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    West Nile virus vaccine now available in the UK

    Fort Dodge Animal Health has announced that its Duvaxyn WNV vaccine against West Nile Virus (WNV) is now available in the UK, following its licensing through the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). Duvaxyn WNV is the first vaccine available in Europe...
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    SPVS Senior Officer working to restructure VN training

    Jacqui Molyneux, SPVS President Elect, has announced details of the work she has been involved in to radically restructure and improve the training of veterinary nurses in the UK. For the last 10 years the VN qualification has involved candidates...
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    Eurovet launches Octacillin Pig

    Eurovet has launched Octacillin Pig, a water-soluble amoxicillin powder for treating pneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis . Octacillin is widely used in poultry and has recently been approved...
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    Disciplinary Committee restores Berkshire vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has accepted an application for restoration to the RCVS Register by James Main, who was struck off in 2011, following his administration of a prohibited substance to a racehorse and his subsequent attempts to conceal his...
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    RCVS announces mental health and wellbeing training for vets

    The RCVS has announced dates for a range of new mental health and wellbeing training opportunities for veterinary professionals this year. Expanding on the training available in autumn 2022, which was launched based on the results of an extensive training...
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    World-first genome study investigates blood pressure and kidney disease in cats

    The Royal Veterinary College has conducted what it says is the world’s first genome wide association study (GWAS) specifically evaluating renal function and blood pressure traits in domestic cats. The researchers say that the findings pave the way...
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    New appointments to Veterinary Residues Committee

    Lord Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food, Farming and Animal Health has announced seven new members to the Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC). The VRC’s role is to advise the Chief Executives of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and the...
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    One week left to stand for RCVS Council

    The RCVS is reminding veterinary surgeons that they have until the end of January to put themselves forward as a candidate for the 2018 RCVS Council elections. The nomination period closes at 5pm on Wednesday 31 January 2018 with the election period...
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    New guide to setting up mobility clinics

    Lintbells is launching Mobility Matters, a new guide to setting up nurse-led mobility clinics in practice, together with a pack containing a range of supporting marketing materials. The support pack is available now for existing stockists; others...
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    MSD launches telemedicine facility for practices

    MSD Animal Health has added a telemedicine system to its VetsDeliver platform which allows practices to set up online consultation rooms, hold online appointments on Zoom and charge owners in advance. To use the service, practices have to register...
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    3883 veterinary nurses join the new register

    The new, non-statutory Register for veterinary nurses opened on 1st September. 3329 VNs were automatically included (having been listed with the RCVS since 2003). The remainder joined the list voluntarily. RVNs are obliged to undertake 45 hours...
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    Small animal referral centre restructures

    Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS), the multi-specialist small animal referral centre based on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border, has announced a restructuring of the ownership and management of the practice. Following 12 years of successful operation...
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    Zolvix released in 0.5L pack for quarantine dosing

    Novartis Animal Health has launched a 0.5L pack of the anthelmintic Zolvix to make the product more readily available for quarantine dosing, and for the smaller sheep farmer. Novartis says that because Zolvix is a broad spectrum anthelmintic that...
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    Vets Now launches 24/7 pet ambulance in Winchester

    Vets Now, the Out Of Hours emergency vets has announced the launch of Winchester's first dedicated 24/7 pet ambulance service. Specifically designed for the comfortable and secure transport of all small animals, the new state-of-the-art ambulance...
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    RVN Georgina Hills becomes President of the Veterinary Management Group

    Veterinary nurse Georgina Hills has been elected President of the Veterinary Management Group (VMG), the professional association for all those in leadership and management roles in the veterinary sector. Since qualifying as an RVN in 1998, Georgina...
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    Nutramega renamed Nutracoat

    Nutravet has renamed Nutramega, its skin supplement for dogs, as Nutracoat. The company says it has renamed the product to better reflect its main use, which is for maintaining skin and coat health in cats and dogs. Chris Jones, Managing Director...
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    New study shows vapocoolant spray may be the better option for IV catheterisation

    A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has concluded that there is no difference between vapocoolant spray or eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine (EMLA) cream for improving tolerance of intravenous catheter placement in dogs 1 . Given...
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    New group to review veterinary surveillance

    Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced the formation of a new independent advisory group to recommend a future delivery model for veterinary surveillance in England and Wales. The Advisory Group will be chaired by Dirk...