The 2020 RCVS Knowledge Awards are now open for applications and nominations, again recognising examples of continuous quality improvement (QI) in practice.
Open to anyone working in a veterinary setting at any stage of their...
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RCVS Knowledge Awards return for 2020
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RCVS Knowledge Awards return for 2020
The 2020 RCVS Knowledge Awards are now open for applications and nominations, again recognising examples of continuous quality improvement (QI) in practice.
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BSAVA’s Postgraduate Certificates Continue to be Recognised by VetCEE
Veterinary Continuous Education in Europe (VetCEE) has continued to recognise the BSAVA’s Postgraduate Certificates in Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Medicine, granting VetCEE Approved programme status in Europe.
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IVC March in this Year’s London Pride
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IVC March in this Year’s London Pride
The theme for this year was #PrideJubilee, honouring 50 years of activism, protests and victories that have made the movement what it is today.
All over the country, during June and July this year, Pride flags were flown and parades... -
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New procedure for prevention of gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) offered at SCVS
Gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) is an all too common condition encountered in practice. Risk factors for the development of GDV include deep chest (increased thoracic height to width ratio), increasing age, previous episodes of gastric dilation (bloat),...
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World Health Organization launches AWaRe
By the end of 2023, WHO aims to support countries in tracking antibiotic consumption data and, with the continued implementation of the AWaRe tool, help countries improve prescription practices so that 60 percent of all antibiotics used come from... -
XLVets offers Day One competency training for Final Year Students
XLVets will run its annual Day One competency CPD for final year veterinary students at Conference Aston, Birmingham on 9th and 10th November. The event has an agenda based on survey feedback from students about what they most need to know... -
SPVS and VMG launch Congress 2020
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SPVS and VMG launch Congress 2020
Registration is now open for the SPVS and VMG 2020 Congress, returning to Celtic Manor Resort, Newport on 23-25 January 2020, supported by Boehringer and Citation.
The SPVS-VMG Congress is the UK’s leading non-clinical veterinary... -
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Manuka Honey Helps to Save Injured Pup
A Labrador puppy with life-threatening wounds on his front leg has been saved thanks to an innovative combination of laser treatment and Manuka Honey dressings.
Three-month old Cooper was successfully treated at Medivet 24... -
Questions Invited for OV Conference Speakers
Free and discounted tickets offered for the submission of interesting questions : Alexandra House, Swindon: 25–26 September 2019
The organisers of the 2019 Official Veterinarian (OV) Conference are offering OVs the opportunity to... -
Virbac introduces NEW VeggieDent® Zen Chews
Virbac is delighted to announce the arrival of VeggieDent® Zen, new multi-functional chews designed specifically for dogs who need a little extra help in daily relaxation. VeggieDent® Zen provides all the same dental benefits as VeggieDent®FR3SH... -
Call for vets to join focus group as XLVets looks to improve the outlook for women in leadership
Kerrie Hedley, Chief Operating Officer at XLVets, is asking female vets to share their opinions and experiences around leadership as part of a study which will form her MBA dissertation. The aim is to use her findings to develop some new strategies... -
First winners of Veterinary Evidence Student Awards announced
Three students have won the inaugural Veterinary Evidence Student Awards, with their papers achieving publication in RCVS Knowledge’s peer-reviewed journal.
First prize went to the University of Edinburgh’s Molly Vasanthakumar... -
The International Cat Care and ISFM Cat weekend returns on the 28th and 29th of September 2019
Come and join International Cat Care and its veterinary division the International Society of Feline Medicine for a weekend of outstanding and inspirational talks from the worlds of feline veterinary nursing and cat welfare.
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MSD Animal Health Launches V3 Campaign to Help Avoid Further Outbreaks of Equine Flu
MSD Animal Health has launched its V3 campaign to encourage horse owners to complete the third vaccination of the initial equine flu course. It aims to help prevent further outbreaks of equine flu. This year alone over 150 cases of equine... -
New EAE awareness campaign for farmers
#everylambcounts #planprotectprevent #EAE #responsibleuse #vaccineswork
Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) remains a significant burden to the UK sheep flock and is a highly infectious cause of abortion in sheep. EAE was responsible... -
SCOPS highlights necessary tough line on jetters and showers to protect future of sheep scab control
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is highlighting recent guidance issued by the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) and supported by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) on not using organophosphate... -
Groundbreaking conference hailed a success
The University of Aberystwyth proved to be the ideal setting for the BSAVA’s Vets Cymru conference held on the 28-29 June 2019. The conference, spearheaded by the BSAVA Cymru/Wales Regional Committee working in conjunction with the Wales... -
Agria Life leaps forward with seamless 5 Weeks Free insurance integration
Since its launch in 2018, Agria Life from Agria Pet Insurance has gone from strength to strength. The free to join membership programme is designed to increase support to veterinary practices; boosting client footfall and loyalty to keep... -
New study combining physics and biology sheds fresh light on hoof growth
New collaborative work between researchers in equine medicine, maths, physics and stem cell biology has resulted in a clearer understanding of how equine hooves grow and how abnormal hoof shapes may develop. The lead author Dr Cyril Ra... -
Animal Charity in Monsoon Crisis
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Animal Charity in Monsoon Crisis
On Friday 5 July the Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA) Hospital in Rajasthan, India, was hit by a devastating monsoon flood. An emergency evacuation was launched and many of the 500+ animals onsite had to be moved to temporary shelter.... -
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New study provides clarity on the recognition and signs of Canine Chiari associated pain
A recent study based at Fitzpatrick Referrals, partner practice of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey, found that canine Chiari-like malformation (CM) can cause significant pain and impact on activity, temperament... -
Are ‘pet foxes’ aiding the rise of lungworm in dogs?
New pet owner research, commissioned by Bayer, reveals that one in seven British adults1 actively encourage fox visitors into their home and garden, yet more than three quarters (85%) are not aware foxes are a carrier of Angiostrongylus... -
Input Sought for VMG-SPVS CPD Programme - Online survey open until 31 August 2019
The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) and the Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) are seeking input from individuals working in practice to help them develop a CPD programme for 2020 which will raise standards of leadership... -
Bimeda Launches New Training Animation On Correct Sheep Dipping Technique
Bimeda is pleased to announce the launch of a new training tool, which highlights the correct technique for the plunge dipping of sheep.
The voiced animation provides an overview of the correct procedure for preparing to dip,... -
RCVS Knowledge launches roadshows programme
RCVS Knowledge is to expand its CPD offering with the introduction of quality improvement roadshows, launching in October.
The roadshows programme will initially cover the clinical management of hip dysplasia and, in an industry...
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