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Agria Pet Insurance supports BBVA drive for Bee Friendly Vet practices
Did you know that we depend on pollination from bees for a third of the foods we eat? There has been growing awareness amongst the public and political organisations over the last few years about how crucial bees are to the food chain. Equally, there’s increasing concern voiced to the RCVS from vets and public alike, over bee sustainability and the threats to bee populations – both man-made and natural. And, as well as their vital role in pollinating so many of our foods, the honey they produce...
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Davies Anaesthesia Specialist helps educate vets in India
A vet from Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) in Hertfordshire has been sharing her knowledge and experience to help veterinary surgeons in Southern India hone their skills in anaesthesia. Louise Clark, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and Head of Anaesthesia at Davies spent four days teaching at the Worldwide Veterinary Service’s (WVS) International Training Centre in Ooty, Tamil Nadu last month. The WVS, founded by vet Luke Gamble in 2... -
ADAPTIL and FELIWAY launch Pet Anxiety Month in March
Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading behaviour products ADAPTIL and FELIWAY, is launching the first ever Pet Anxiety Month in March. The nationwide campaign aims to educate pet owners on the signs of anxiety in cats and dogs, help identify the cause of the problem and encourage changes both in and out of the home environment to support anxious pets. Pet Anxiety Month will be supported by a #PawsForThought initiative to highlight the issue of anxiety in pets and... -
Fitzpatrick Referrals welcomes a hat-trick of newly qualified specialists
Fitzpatrick Referrals is pleased to announce that registrars Padraig Egan, Susan Murphy, and anesthetist Enzo Minghella have passed their board exams first time round to become EBVS® European Specialists. Enzo Minghella, (DVM DipECVAA MRCVS) qualified as an EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in December 2018 and works across both the orthopaedics and neurology, and oncology and soft tissue sites at Fitzpatrick Referrals. He joined Fitzpatrick Referrals i... -
BSAVA’s PetSavers receives donation from Debs Foundation
The Debs Foundation charitable trust has donated Ł5,000 to PetSavers, which is a part of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), to support their Clinical Research Projects. The Debs Foundation charitable trust was set-up a year ago, in memory of veterinarian Debbie Gittleson.
The Foundation’s aim is to support charities that reflect the causes Debbie believed in and advocated for, in particular those with an emphasis on animal welfare. ... -
VMA Annual Awards: Young Marketer Finalists Announced
Four finalists for the prestigious Young Marketer of the Year Award have been announced ahead of the VMA Annual Awards judging day in London next week: Killian Gaffney (Head of sales and marketing, UK & Ireland, Chanelle Group), Amy Scott (Equine Brand Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Ltd.), Rob Simpson (Senior Product Manager, Ruminant Cattle Young stock, MSD) and Nikki Barclay (Senior Product Manager, Bravecto, MSD).
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New study of bacteria in ponies’ guts sheds light on ageing and obesity
The complex community of tiny living cells (microbes) living in the horse’s gut may provide valuable information about ageing and obesity, a new study has revealed. Initial findings have suggested that obesity in ponies may have a greater effect on gut microbes than age in healthy ponies. Ultimately this could help guide better ways to feed older and/or obese horse and ponies.
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No ticket for NEF? All is not lost……
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No ticket for NEF? All is not lost……
What: National Equine Forum (NEF)
When: Thursday 7th March 2019 from 10am – 4.30pm
Where: Live streaming, wherever you are!
Tickets have now sold out for the National Equine Forum but you don’t have to miss out if you don’t have one as you can watch the FREE live streaming on the NEF website (http://www.nationalequineforum.com/), or via Equestrian Pro TV and the International channel Clip My Horse.
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Vet Becomes President of RSM Pain Medicine Section
Louise Clark, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and Head of Anaesthesia at Davies Veterinary Specialists, has been appointed President of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Pain Section for 2018/19. It is believed that this is the first time the RSM Pain Section Council, which comprises medical practitioners and consultants, has appointed a veterinary surgeon as President.
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Professional Endurance Rider ‘strikes gold’ with SPILLERS®
International endurance rider Bella Fricker has joined the SPILLERS® Team as Brand Assistant. With her knowledge and practical experience as a competition horse owner and rider and she also adds considerable expertise to SPILLERS® ‘ first class Care-Line service. Introduced to her grandmother’s Anglo Arab before she could walk, Bella became hooked on endurance riding at the age of 13. She continued to compete while at university, where she achieved a degree in politics and international...
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Organised by 5m publishing, the VetsNorth conference and exhibition will be taking place this year on 12-13 June at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. The two-day programme offers in-depth lecture content focused on key areas within small animal medicine and surgery, as well as a stream dedicated to emergency and critical care nursing. Compared to much larger scale events, VetsNorth offers a relaxed setting with plenty of opportunity for visitors to engage with world-renowned speakers and discuss any concerns or queries they may have relating to many areas of practice. Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry experts and hear the latest insight from across the veterinary profession. Book your one or two-day ticket at www.vetsnorth.com We hope to see you there!
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