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    Nominations open for Ceva's Animal Welfare Awards

    Ceva Animal Health has announced that it is now accepting nominations for its annual Animal Welfare Awards. The awards recognise veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and charity professionals who go the extra mile to prevent and reduce welfare...
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    57,000 views for Petplan Vet Award video, and counting

    Petplan has launched a video to promote its Veterinary Awards to the public. Impressively, it has already notched up over 57,000 views on youtube.
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    AHT opens new animal cancer treatment and research facility

    HRH The Princess Royal has opened the Animal Health Trust's new cancer treatment and research facility in Suffolk. The facility has been purpose-built to treat horses, dogs and cats with cancer. It will also assist in furthering understanding of...
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    Brighton vet severely reprimanded by RCVS DC

    The RCVS Disclipinary Committee has severely reprimanded and warned as to her future conduct a Brighton-based veterinary surgeon who failed to maintain a proper boundary between her professional and personal relationships with a client. The eight...
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    New survey to discover what you think of the RCVS

    The RCVS has launched a survey to discover what the profession thinks it does well and what it could improve upon. The confidential online survey asks about your recent interactions with the College, what you think the organisation does well and...
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    Axiom launches sublingual immunotherapy treatment

    Axiom Veterinary Laboratories has launched SLIT - sublingual immunotherapy treatment - for allergies in cats, dogs and horses. According to the company, sublingual immunotherapy has been shown to be safe and effective in humans for over 20 years and...
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    Novartis Animal Health found in breach of NOAH Code on promotion

    Novartis Animal Health has been found in breach of the National Office of Animal Health Code on promotion. The complaint related to a promotion at the National Sheep Association's 'Scotsheep 2012' on 6 June 2012, where Novartis had used the strapline...
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    New DNA test to fight neurological disease in terriers

    The Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the AHT has identified a genetic mutation which causes a severe progressive disease in Parson Russell Terriers (PRTs). Late onset ataxia (LOA) affects coordination and balance, making everyday movement and tasks...
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    Webinar Vet launches UK's first virtual veterinary CPD congress

    Webinar Vet Anthony Chadwick MRCVS (pictured right) has launched the UK's first virtual CPD congress for veterinary surgeons. The event will 18 hours of CPD lectures via two live streams and one recorded stream. Anthony said: "Covering topics such...
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    Ceva launches bovine reproduction webinars

    Ceva Animal Health has launched ReprodAction, a new series of webinars to help address the problems commonly faced in bovine reproduction management. James Husband, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Reproduction, kicked off the series at the beginning...
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    Candidates sought for RCVS and VN Council elections

    Nominations are now being sought for candidates to stand in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council and Veterinary Nurse Council (VN Council) elections. The deadline for nominations is 5pm on 31 January 2013. Nick Stace, RCVS Chief Executive...
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    BVA calls for evidence-based measures to tackle antimicrobial resistance

    The British Veterinary Association has warned that political measures to reduce antimicrobial resistance in Europe and the UK are in danger of becoming kneejerk reactions that are not based on sound science. The warning comes ahead of European Antibiotic...
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    New online veterinary anatomy museum

    The Royal Veterinary College has announced that it is to launch the Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum next Tuesday (20th November). According to the College, the museum is one of the world's largest online veterinary anatomical resource collections...
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    Kruuse becomes exclusive distributor for anti-lick plasters

    Kruuse has announced that it is now the exclusive veterinary distributor in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for Nurtured Pets' Anti-LickStrip pet plaster, a natural hypo-allergenic adhesive plaster that deters licking, biting and chewing...
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    WSAVA calls for global monitoring of infectious diseases in cats and dogs

    Following a new study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases , the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's One Health Committee has called for a co-ordinated global infectious disease monitoring system to be established for veterinarians...
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    Senior staff changes at the RCVS

    The RCVS has announced a number of senior staff changes. Gordon Hockey has been ratified by Council as Head of Legal Services and Registrar. This is a new role created when the post of Registrar and Secretary was split into two: Chief Executive...
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    PDSA report highlights need for vets and nurses to educate the public

    A new animal welfare report by the PDSA has revealed that millions of pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners' animal welfare knowledge. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) report , which...
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    Royal Canin unleashes its Christmas promotion

    Royal Canin has announced the launch of its Christmas promotion through which practice clients will be rewarded with activity balls for cats and leashpods for dogs. The stocking fillers will be distributed to practices along with promotional materials...
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    RCVS calls for feedback on its Practice Standards review

    The RCVS has called for comments on a Concept Note which considers how the Practice Standards Scheme might develop in the future. The Scheme is administered by the RCVS and the detailed Standards are decided in consultation with the Practice Standards...
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    New book of veterinary tips

    Six mixed-practice veterinary surgeons with over 200 combined years of experience have published a book of veterinary tips which they have collected from practising vets all over the UK in order to raise funds for VBF - the charity that supports veterinary...
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    New prescription guide to improve antimicrobial compliance

    Bayer Animal Health has produced a take home prescription guide to encourage pet owners to remain compliant with its antimicrobial, Veraflox (pradofloxacin). The leaflet contains prescription details together with a treatment record and next appointment...
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    BCF launches Logiq S7 Expert ultrasound system

    BCF Technology has announced the launch of the Logiq S7 Expert ultrasound system. BCF says the new system offers the latest in ultrasound technology and represents a significant leap forward in imaging capability. The Logiq S7 ultrasound system...
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    New product to make it easier to collect cats' urine samples

    Kruuse has announced that it is to become the exclusive veterinary distributor in Europe for Kit4Cat , a globally patented hydrophobic sand for veterinary use. Kit4Cat is a biodegradable sand with a natural non-toxic urine repelling coating which...
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    New Dermatology Compendium contributes to EBM

    Virbac has published a compendium of recent independently-published studies relating to its range of dermatology products. Studies are listed according to the disorders investigated with an impact rating given to each piece of research. The compendium...
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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...