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    RCVS calls for nominations for 2026 awards

    The RCVS has launched the nomination period for its 2026 Honours and Awards. The RCVS Honours and Awards programme recognises veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople, both in the UK and overseas, who are carrying out exemplary work across...
  • Small Animal Medicine Society

    Research Posting update

    Congenital PSS in Birman Cats - DNA Project A ngie Hibbert and Proffessor Tim Gruffydd-Jones at the Feline Centre (Bristol) In conjunction with Professor Leslie Lyons (UC Davies) are currently looking into the predispoistion of Birman cats to congenital...
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    ONLY ONE WEEKEND LEFT TO WRITE YOUR CASE REPORT SUBMISSION

    CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Do you have an interesting or unusual small animal medicine case/series of cases that would be suitable to present as an oral abstract? The Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) invites submission of abstracts for short communications...
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    SAMSOC Travel Scholarship

    The commitee are pleased to announce plans for a CPD travel scholarship award of £250 which will be open to application from SAMSOC members Details for applications will be announce in 7-10 days. Other News The feline acromegaly lecture vote...
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    Case Report Results

    Hi everyone, We hope that everyone who was able to attend this years SAMSOC meeting enjoyed the day. We are already starting to consider lecture subjects for next year so if you have any ideas please contact us. Stijn is currently processing...
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    New research project posted on SAMSOC WIKI

    Exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) Treatment Study Aran Mas, P-J.M.Noble , A.J.German EPI is a common condition in dogs with early response to therapy being critical for positive outcomes (Batchelor et al, 2007). Pancreatic enzyme supplementation...
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    SAMSoc - Current Clinical Trials

    We would like to announce a new facility in the SAMSoc website. We are inviting members to list details of any clinical trials that they are currently undertaking, within the SAMSoc Wiki. Our hope is that by distributing this information to our members...
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    JSAP Publishing Seminars at BSAVA Congress

    JSAP is pleased to announce that it will provide two seminars to be held during BSAVA Congress, in conjunction with the Clinical Research Abstract sessions, aimed at providing guidance for those seeking to publish their research and wishing to critically...
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    Case Report Competition Selection Announced / FINAL PROGRAMME

    FOUR great case reports have now been selected for the case report competition at the SAMSOC meeting (see finalised programme below), complementing an exciting & thought provoking programme. Please note: Registration deadlines for your yearly shot...
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    How to register for SAMSoc 2009

    If you wish to register for the SAMSoc pre-BSAVA meeting on April 2009 then please print the attached form and send the completed form and payment to the address shown. Please note that the deadline for catering arrangements is March 13th. Lunch will...
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    Internal Medicine Locum Work

    Willows Referral Service Locum Internal Medicine Clinician required During 2010 Willows Referral Service has opportunities for part-time Internal Medicine locum cover. The successful applicant(s) should either hold an RCVS, European or American...
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    Case Report Competition 2010

    SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE SOCIETY Case Report Competition 2010 Sponsored by Vetoquinol Do you have an interesting or unusual small animal medicine case that would be suitable to present as an oral abstract. The Small Animal Medicine Society is...
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    Call for abstracts - specifics

    CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Do you have an interesting or unusual small animal medicine case/series of cases that would be suitable to present as an oral abstract? The Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) invites submission of abstracts for short communications...
  • VetSurgeon News

    Vets, roll up, roll up for the SPVS GP Mastery course

    SPVS reports that there are still places available on its next GP Mastery course for vets in the first third of their careers, those returning to work, and any in need of renewed confidence. The nine-month course, which starts on 15 th October, is...
  • VetSurgeon News

    Worming campaign aims to help vets engage with sheep farmers

    Elanco Animal Health has launched "Better Butt", a campaign to highlight how vets and farmers, working together, can take flock performance to the next level with strategic worm management. The campaign aims to demonstrate the direct link between proactive...
  • Small Animal Medicine Society

    Latest Clinical Trail Post - The Genetic Basis of Endocrine Disease in Dogs

    Brain Catchpole and Lucy Davidson are collaborating with a number of centres to investigate the genetic basis of several canine endocrine disorders.They are keen to recruit samples (serum and EDTA blood) from dogs suffering from the following disorders...
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    Clinical Trail Posting Update

    Feline Chronic Kidney Disease: Use of oral phosphate binders - Harriet Syme and Colleagues RVC As part of ongoing research into Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) at the Royal Veterinary College, and the Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC) is...
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    Travel Scholarship Award

    The Small Animal Medicine Society is pleased to announce the launch of the SAMSOC Travel Scholarship The scholarship, worth £250, can be awarded to any SAMSOC member undertaking CPD to study a particular aspect of Small Animal Medicine. Applicants...
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    SAMSOC TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP 2010

    The Small Animal Medicine Society is pleased to announce the launch of the SAMSOC Travel Scholarship The scholarship, worth £250, can be awarded to any SAMSOC member undertaking CPD to study a particular aspect of Small Animal Medicine. Applicants...
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    First case report posting on SAMSOC website

    I am please to announce that we have our first mini case report posted on the SAMSOC website :- Pharyngeal pain and oral ulceration as the presenting signs in 2 cases of canine gastric adenocarcinoma Zoe Belshaw, MA Vet MB Cert SAM MRCVS Hills' Resident...
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    Feedback Satellite Meeting 2009

    Feedback Form Responses pre-BSAVA Satellite Meeting SAMSOC 2009 Below you will find feedback from people attending the 2009 SAMSOC satellite meeting. You'll find that the great majority of people had a great day. We hope to use positive and negative...
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    How to Renew Your Subs for 2009

    Membership renewal information attached.
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    Case report sponsership

    The SAMSOC committee is please to announce that Vetoquinol has agreed to sponser next years case report competition. The competition will have a similar format to last year with audience voting deciding the winners from the 3 choosen finalists ...
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    Registration form for SAMSoc Meeting 2010

    Form attached with details of cost and methods of payment Yvonne
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    Travel scholarship - Deadline Reminder

    The Small Animal Medicine Society is pleased to announce the launch of the SAMSOC Travel Scholarship The scholarship, worth £250, can be awarded to any SAMSOC member undertaking CPD to study a particular aspect of Small Animal Medicine. Applicants...