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Thu 3rd September, 2015 Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm Health Problems of Chelonians
Sean McCormack
Sean McCormack will discuss Health Problems of Chelonians.
Tue 8th September, 2015 Time: 1pm - 2pm
Join the veterinary health informatics revolution – SAVSNET, ticks, antibacterials and effect of client deprivation
Alan Radford
The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) was recently developed in the UK to improve companion animal-disease surveillance at local, regional and national scales by reusing data from participating veterinary laboratories and veterinary practices (www.savsnet.co.uk). SAVSNET Ltd is a not-for-profit, charitable company, established between University of Liverpool and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). SAVNSET collects anonymised electronic health records (EHRs) in real-time from participating veterinary practices using compatible versions of practice management software (currently PremVet, RoboVet and Teleos), on a consultation-by-consultation basis, including animal signalment (including species, breed, sex, neutering status, age, vaccination and treatment history, weight, insurance and microchipping status), clinical free text and owner’s post-code. A compulsory, single-question questionnaire is appended at the end of each consultation allowing the attending veterinary surgeon or nurse to categorise the main reason for the animals presentation (currently gastrointestinal, respiratory, pruritus, tumour, trauma, renal, “other sick”, vaccination, “other healthy” or post-operative check-up). This allows SAVSNET to collect a usable syndrome badge in real-time for every consultation. From labs the data gathered include for each test performed the species tested, sampling and diagnosis dates, sample type, diagnostic method and result, postcode area (first 1 or 2 letters of the postcode) of the submitting veterinarian. Here we will review how SAVSNET works and how people can benefit from participation, showcasing the work of SAVSNET using a pot pourri of recent outputs such as tick bites, firework phobia, rabbit health, effect of owner deprivation on health care, and the use of antibiotics in practice. Alan’s has two main interests in his research career. The first stems from his PhD and is on the genetic diversity and evolution of pathogens, especially viruses. Recent projects include canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus and feline calicivirus. He is currently working on a project to reappraise the role of old and potentially new pathogens in respiratory disease in dogs and cats. In working with these pathogens, Alan became aware of a distinct gap in knowledge concerning how common these pathogens are in veterinary practice, and whether some outbreaks of disease were being missed. This led Alan and colleagues to develop an interest in using big data to survey companion animal diseases, and ultimately to the establishment of SAVSNET (the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network – SAVSNET.co.uk). SAVSNET collects large volumes of anonymised data from participating veterinary practices and diagnostic laboratories, and uses it to identify significant trends in the diseases seen by veterinary surgeons in practice.
Thu 10th September, 2015 Time: 1pm - 2pm
Noise Phobias
Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy
Year in, year out veterinary practices are inundated with questions from frantic dog owners about their anxious pets. Who gets challenged with these questions? You do. The Vet Nurse is the first in line to receive an array of challenging questions from desperate dog owners. Overwhelmed by the array of different techniques and products that can supposedly help to ameliorate this condition? During this webinar, Veterinary Behaviour Specialist, Dr Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy will guide vet nurses on best practice advice regarding the treatment of Noise Phobia. She’ll give essential tips on recognising dogs suffering from this condition as not all dogs are as scared as they may seem to be at first glance and those that appear “ok” may not be. Dogs that are truly affected by this condition are stressed, their welfare is compromised and they must be treated to safeguard their well being. Furthermore, dogs suffering from a noise phobia may also be affected by other anxiety disorders. Correct handling of these cases is crucial
and will be discussed in detail during the webinar.
Thu 10th September, 2015 Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Treating Wildlife within the Law
Liz Mullineaux
As previously explained by Michael Stanford (The Webinar Vet 12th March), the legislation affecting wildlife rehabilitation can be problematic for both vets and rehabilitators, risking prosecution for both if not followed correctly. This webinar will make some suggestions, based upon the presenter’s personal experience, as to how vets can work alongside wildlife rescue centres in a practical way that both ensures animal welfare and fulfills the legislative requirements. Liz is a practicing vet who has been involved in wildlife rehabilitation for 20 years and holds a clinical doctorate in this subject. She is currently Scientific Advisor to Secret World Wildlife Rescue. Her main interest is the appropriate veterinary care of wildlife casualties. She is co-editor of the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties.
Tue 15th September, 2015 Time: 8pm - 9pm
Liver Fluke: 2, Animal Health: 1, How to get EVEN
Andrew Forbes
Liver Fluke: 2, Animal Health: 1, How to get EVEN
Thu 17th September, 2015 Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Rabies: Pet Passports and Increased Risks
Paula Boyden
Paula Boyden will discuss Rabies: Pet Passports and Increased Risks.
Tue 22nd September, 2015 Time: 8pm - 9pm
“Happy Heifers” (learning from the Welsh Dairy Youngstock Project the keys to successful heifer rearing)
Owen Atkinson
This webinar will be presented by Owen Atkinson, RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production. Owen will present the findings of a recent pan-Wales survey of dairy heifer rearing which include some fascinating indicators to what makes for successful youngstock management, and opportunities for vets to improve value to their clients (as well as offer new services). To elaborate a bit more, this detailed survey on dairy youngstock rearing was conducted by private practitioners on 75 dairy farms throughout Wales during April and May, 2015. It is one of the largest studies of its kind ever to be conducted in the UK. The findings not only give a snap-shot “state of the nation” for heifer replacement rearing, from colostrum management, to feeding practices, to age and weight at service and calving, but also indicate some valuable success factors which can underpin veterinary advice and strengthen our existing evidence base. As heifer rearing/replacement costs are the second largest component of milk producers’ cost of production (after feed), there is understandably a huge amount of interest in this area currently. One thing that was abundantly clear from the project was the huge potential for improvement – whether by reducing disease, reducing calf mortality, or reducing age at first calving. There is no shortage of opportunity for vets to lead the way in better youngstock management, and this Webinar will be invaluable to those wishing to do so.
Mon 28th September, 2015 Time: 8pm - 9pm
Anaesthesia of the geriatric patient
Alessandra Mathis
Anaesthesia of the geriatric patient
Tue 6th October, 2015 Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm The role of the founder – lone wolf or team player?
Ian McKelvie
A key issue for entrepreneurs is access to, and retention of, great talent. This is especially tough when starting up and when scaling the business. Most startup founders are lone wolves; the things that make them absolutely great at starting a business sometimes make them not that great at building and leading teams. In order to start a company and take the kind of risk that entails, it’s required that they ignore criticism and doubters, especially early on. If you don’t have a healthy ego, you won’t survive.
But that can make it tough to build a great, high performing team. There’s no real place for a founder to go within his or her team to get the straight story, to have conversations about their own growth opportunities, or share the frustrations and fears of running a company. Being the leader can be a really isolating experience. So, as a founder, how do you deal with accepting feedback? Can you adapt your vision to build a team, without giving up the singular focus you need to succeed? What are the tools you need to be a better leader? A founder and entrepreneur himself, Ian can talk about strategies for how to accept, give and use feedback to build a stronger business. How founders can maintain their focus while still leveraging the diversity of perspectives and approaches needed to stay competitive and scale. Ian McKelvie is an internationally recognized leadership expert, consultant and speaker. He thrives on challenges and inspires others to bring their best as he helps guide organizations culturally, behaviorally and strategically. Blending rich perspectives from a life shaped on four continents with an intense entrepreneurial mind, Ian is a catalyst who harnesses organizational strategy and leadership development to accelerate tangible, measureable results. Ian’s perspective on business leadership was shaped by his more than two decades in marketing and finance. His leadership roles for Fortune 500 Firms including IBM and Xerox gave him in-the-trenches experience setting strategy and coaching teams to deliver exceptional results. As an entrepreneur, Ian has developed and led three successful start-ups. A sought after speaker, Ian has delivered high-impact presentations to global audiences of all sizes for firms including Microsoft, Avanade, Point B, The Gates Foundation and Siemens. He consistently wins praise for his dynamic stage presence, his ability to connect with audiences and to deliver practical, relevant content that inspires action. His wealth of business experience combined with his conversational style make him a powerful speaker on topics as diverse as leadership, business excellence, organizational culture and change management. Ian received a BBA with a concentration in Finance and his MBA equivalent from Simon Fraser University in Canada. He is a recipient of Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Marketing Masters award.
Thu 22nd October, 2015 Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm Acute renal injury: diagnosis, management and prognosis
David Walker
David Walker will discuss the identification and management of dogs with acute kidney injury (AKI). Appropriate management of dogs with AKI can dramatically impact the possible prognosis and this stimulating, practical presentation will hopefully help to improve you patient outcomes. David is a specialist in small animal medicine and works at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire. He has been heavily involved in the identification of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (‘Alabama rot’) in the UK.
Tue 3rd November, 2015 Time: 1pm - 2pm Chemotherapy Safety in Practice
Iain Grant
When the decision is made to treat veterinary cancer patients in your practice with chemotherapy drugs, there are a number of practical considerations that must be recognised to ensure the safety of the personnel handling and administering these therapies, the patients and their owners. In this 1-hr webinar we shall discuss how to evaluate the hazards associated with chemotherapy drug use and the many practical steps that can be taken to guarantee that the risk of exposure to the drug or its residues is kept to a level that is as low as reasonably achievable
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