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  • VetSurgeon News

    Institute for Animal Health diagnoses bluetongue in Suffolk

    Tests done at the Institute for Animal Health's Pirbright Laboratory during late Friday night (21-22 September) have confirmed that a cow in Suffolk has been exposed to bluetongue virus, cause of the disease bluetongue. The animal had been exhibiting...
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    FMD and bluetongue update from BCVA

    FMD As expected Defra have lifted the surveillance zone in Surrey. The country is now split into three zones for FMD. 1) The FMD Tree Export Area which is the majority of the country and from which exports of meat is allowed subject to the normal rules...
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    Pet Blood Bank UK announces trustees

    Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) , the first charity which collects, processes, stores and supplies pet blood products in the UK, has announced its Board of Trustees. They are: Phil Nuttall, former Head of the National Blood Service Sheffield Centre...
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    New BSAVA guide to antibiotic use in rabbits

    The BSAVA and the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWA&F) have published a new guide to responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits. The BSAVA says there unique opportunities and risks to the use of antibiotics in rabbits. For example, antibiotic...
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    New resource to help vets support clients in cutting their pet’s carbon pawprint

    The BVA has published 'How can I reduce my pet’s environmental impact?', an online resource designed to h elp vets have conversations with clients on the best way they can reduce their pet’s impact on the planet. The advice includes buying healthier...
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    Vets asked to help shape new online antibiotic decision-making tool

    The BSAVA and the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) are asking for feedback from vets in practice about their new tool to support and streamline the decision-making process around infectious disease. The aim of the tool is to enhance the confidence...
  • VetSurgeon News

    Microchips may become compulsory

    Acoording to news reports , a government minister has said that a package of measures to encourage responsible pet ownership is on the way, and that may include compulsory microchipping. Replying to a question in the House of Lords, Lord Taylor of...
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    New solution for anthelmintic resistance testing in sheep

    VetDX, a UK-based provider of digital tools for livestock diagnostics and health planning, has launched a new end-to-end solution for anthelmintic resistance monitoring in sheep. The solution is designed to streamline Animal Health and Welfare Pathway...
  • VetSurgeon News

    BVA criticises badger vaccine project conclusions

    The British Veterinary Association has criticised the conclusions drawn by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust in its report on badger vaccine deployment. The report considers the effectiveness of the Trust's programme of deploying the injectable BadgerBCG...
  • VetSurgeon News

    Feline hyperthyroidism added to Dechra's endocrine app

    Dechra has expanded its endocrine app with new material on feline hyperthyroidism, with guidance for vets on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the condition. The updated content includes instructions on interpreting blood test results and...
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    ProReward launches new treat varieties

    Petproject is updating its ProReward 100% Liver treats and have added three new varieties to the range, a low fat 100% Chicken, hypoallergenic 100% Venison and 100% Icelandic Cod which is high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Petproject says that after speaking...
  • VetSurgeon News

    Entries invited for Veterinary Business Awards

    Nominations are now open for the second annual SPVS Veterinary Business Excellence Awards. The awards are to recognise outstanding veterinary practices that have demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation in areas crucial to the future success...
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    Nominations sought for RCVS and VN Council elections

    The RCVS is inviting nominations from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are eligible to stand for RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, respectively, in next year’s elections. The College says next year’s elections will not...
  • VetSurgeon News

    Dwindling vet influence threatens food safety

    A rural social scientist has argued in this week's Veterinary Record that the dwindling influence of vets in the public health arena threatens food safety in the UK. Philip Lowe, from the Centre for Rural Economy at the University of Newcastle, argues...
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    NOAH launches pethealthinfo.org.uk

    The National Office of Animal Health has launched http://www.pethealthinfo.org.uk/ , a new website that bills itself as: "A 'one stop shop' featuring a wealth of animal health information and advice to help owners and potential owners to make decisions...
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    Bluetongue vaccination roll out plan published

    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today released details of the strategy for rolling out vaccination across England. Under EU law, vaccination can only be carried out in a Protection Zone. As vaccine starts to...
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    Intensive Respiratory Centre to breathe new life into critically ill animals

    The Royal Veterinary College has established the Nestlé Purina RVC Intensive Respiratory Centre to provide advanced critical care for patients with severe respiratory diseases. The Centre will offer small animals the UK’s most advanced level of respiratory...
  • Small Animal Medicine Society

    AVSTS Meeting

    Hi , I appreciate that this is a advertsiement for a soft tissue society , but as i was approached by a member of the commitee as this years programm does have potential interest for a medic. Namely Congenital and Herediatary disease...
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    Hill's launches Prescription Diet Feline c/d Multicare

    Hill’s Pet Nutrition has launched Prescription Diet Feline c/d Multicare, formulated to manage both struvite and oxalate urinary stones. It's appropriate for cats with feline idiopathic cystitis, which accounts for an estimated 64% of all FLUTD cases...
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    New weight management programme for practices

    Royal Canin has announced a new Approved Weight Management Centre programme for vet practices across the UK. As part of the programme, a number of practices across the UK will receive ‘Centre of Excellence’ status for managing overweight or obese...
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    Goodbye doggie breath

    Virbac has launched Cooldent, described as a highly palatable, fast-acting tablet to freshen dogs' breath. Claire Lewis, Product Manager, explained: "Bad breath in dogs is unpleasant and is most frequently caused by a build-up of plaque and calculus...
  • Small Animal Medicine Society

    SAMSoc Satellite Meeting Programme 2012

    Programme attached including details of how to register
  • VetSurgeon News

    Clark Dental launches handheld x-ray

    Clark Dental has launched the new Nomad Handheld X-Ray machine from Aribex™. According to the company, Nomad already has a superb track record as a practical, effective and recognised state-of-the-art device. It boasts a multitude of benefits...
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    Lincolnshire vet wins Vet Futures headline competition

    Lincolnshire veterinary surgeon David Bull MRCVS has won a Vet Futures ‘Headlines of tomorrow’ competition with his entry: ‘Vets and medics collaborate to prevent human and animal obesity’. The competition was held at BSAVA Congress in April where...
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    Registration and retention fees frozen for 2012

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council and the Veterinary Nursing Council have decided that there will be no increase in registration and retention fees for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses for 2012. Last year, the Councils decided...