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    New President to help foster a nurturing, learning culture in the profession

    The new President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Professor Stephen May, gave his maiden speech at the RCVS Day last Friday, in which he signalled his intent to help foster a nurturing, learning culture within the veterinary profession,...
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    New support programme to help recent grads develop

    Author, veterinary skills coach and mentor, Dave Nicol MRCVS has announced that he is taking enrollments for the first VetX Accelerated Learning and Mentoring Group , which offers 'life skills' teaching, online mentoring support, problem-solving and...
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    Ceva launches updated progesterone-releasing intravaginal device for cattle

    Ceva Animal Health has announced that it is to launch Prid Delta with grip tail; a new and updated version of its progesterone-releasing intravaginal device for use in cattle. The company says that Prid Delta with grip tail retains the unique properties...
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    Essex referral centre appoints surgery specialist

    Essex veterinary referral practice VRCC has appointed an international specialist in small animal surgery to its growing team. Esteban Gonzalez joins the practice in Southfields, Laindon, from Ars Veterinaria in Barcelona, one of the leading veterinary...
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    1.75M grant to fund research into reducing antibiotic usage through better diagnostics

    A consortium of seven academics has been awarded a £1.75 million grant to understand how better diagnostics can encourage responsible antibiotic use in animals. The award, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) working in partnership...
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    Glamour model's plight highlights problems with brachycephalic breeds

    The problems associated with brachycephalic breeds have been highlighted again after glamour model Jodie Marsh posted a video on Facebook yesterday showing her giving CPR to her bulldog Louie after he collapsed. The video has already been viewed a...
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    Boehringer launches online MVD murmur quiz

    Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Vetmedin, has launched Meaningful Murmurs , an online quiz for veterinary surgeons to test their knowledge about detecting clinically significant mitral valve murmur in dogs. Hosted on the Boehringer Academy website...
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    Ceva launches new spironolactone product for dogs

    Ceva Animal Health has launched what it describes as a new and improved spironolactone, Prilactone Next, for the treatment of congestive heart failure caused by degenerative mitral valve disease in dogs. Prilactone Next is replacing the spironolactone...
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    BVA seeks views on veterinary scanning surveillance networks

    The BVA is calling on all veterinary surgeons who use veterinary scanning surveillance networks in England and Wales to complete its new survey and help ensure the networks are able to fully protect animals in the UK. The survey - Surveillance use...
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    Kit Sturgess takes up new role as RCVS Treasurer

    The RCVS has announced that Kit Sturgess will officially take up the post of Treasurer at RCVS Day, tomorrow. Kit was appointed by RCVS Council at its June meeting, making him responsible for maintaining an overview of the College’s financial affairs...
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    ISFM's World Feline Congress proves a hit

    The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) reports that over 600 veterinary surgeons and 350 nurses and technicians attended its World Feline Veterinary Congress held in Brighton. Delegates came from 31 different countries - as far afield...
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    BVA and RCVS lobby peers and MPs on Brexit

    The BVA and the RCVS have held a meeting at the House of Commons to brief MPs and peers about animal and public health, animal welfare and veterinary workforce issues raised by Brexit. The briefing highlighted to members of both Houses the vital role...
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    Veterinary corporatisation to be debated at BEVA Congress

    The British Equine Veterinary Association has announced that it will be hosting a debate exploring the pros and cons of corporatisation on the Friday of this year's Congress, which runs from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th September. The session will...
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    Vet Futures reports on 12 months' activity

    Vet Futures, the RCVS/BVA project designed to put the profession in charge of its destiny, has reported on the work that has taken place since the launch of the Vet Futures and VN Futures Action Plans last July. The Vet Futures Action Plan included...
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    New CBBC vet show gives youngsters a look behind the scenes

    CBBC is airing The Pets Factor, a new documentary which gives youngsters a look behind the scenes of veterinary practice. The ten-programme series stars Cat Henstridge MRCVS, a Midlands-based locum, Cheryl Lucas MRCVS, a Vets4Pets JVP from Essex,...
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    New way to gain PgCert (Surgery) in 12 months

    CPD Solutions has joined forces with the University of Chester to offer small animal vets a way to gain the PgCert in surgery in 12 months. The programme commences in October 2017 and includes ten days of hands-on practical training based at the CPD...
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    New study shows early detection of foot-and-mouth disease could help limit culling

    A new study carried out by scientists from The Pirbright Institute and Wageningen Bioveterinary Research , published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology , has concluded that pre-clinical diagnosis could be key to helping control the transmission...
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    Zoetis launches Stronghold Plus spot-on for cats

    Zoetis has launched Stronghold Plus (selamectin/sarolaner), a topical combination of parasiticides licensed for the treatment of fleas, ticks, ear mites, lice, GI worms and heartworm in cats. Zoetis says the combined action of selamectin and sarolaner...
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    Zactran now licensed for footrot in sheep

    Merial Animal Health has announced that the European Commission has issued an extension to the marketing authorisation for Zactran for the treatment of infectious pododermatitis (footrot) in sheep associated with virulent Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium...
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    1400 practices back Pet Parasite Action

    Over 1400 veterinary practices around the UK have now signed up to take part in Merial's Pet Parasite Action campaign. Lynda Maris, NexGard™ Spectra Product Manager said: "The campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of the rising threat from...
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    Chanelle launches lowest dose pentobarbital injection

    Chanelle Vet UK has announced the launch of Euthoxin (pentobarbital) 500mg/ml Injection, indicated for use on a wide range of species including large, companion and exotic species. The company says Euthoxin 500mg/ml is a stronger dose than any other...
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    Graduates, employers and mentors needed for PDP survey

    Work Psychology Group, the company commissioned by the RCVS and the BSAVA to conduct research into the Professional Development Phase (PDP) , is now calling for veterinary graduates, employers and mentors to take part in an online survey. The questionnaire...
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    Zoetis launches breakthrough treatment for canine atopic dermatitis

    Zoetis has launched Cytopoint (lokivetmab), a novel once-monthly injectable treatment for the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs and the first monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy approved in the European Union for veterinary use. Zoetis says...
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    New echocardiography videos from BCF

    BCF Technology has released a free 'how-to' video series describing the techniques required to take some of the more-commonly-used echocardiographic measurements for first opinion small animal practitioners. The videos, by BCF in-house vet Ben Sullivan...
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    New veterinary CPD congress to be held at World Heritage Site

    VetCPD has announced the launch of a new CPD Congress being held in the beautiful World Heritage city of Bath, famed for its Roman Baths and stunning Georgian architecture, and just up the road from VetSurgeon.org Towers. The event is being held in...