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...
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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... -
Wellpets Vets, Sheerness is the first to receive IVC’S Patient Safety Accreditation Award
Wellpets Vets in Sheerness are delighted to become the first out of over 800 UK practices within the Independent Vetcare group to receive the company’s Patient Safety Award.
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Cats, Congress and Croatia: ISFM vets enjoy sunny CPD
The idyllic coastal town of Cavtat, Croatia became home to over 520 vets from 42 different countries who were attending the ISFM European Feline Congress for five days of feline-specific CPD from 26-30 June.
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The London Vet Show named Best-In-Show at AEO Awards 2019
For the third time in its short history, the London Vet Show has been named Best Trade Show (2000-8000 sqm) at this year's Association of Event Organisers Excellence Awards.
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Watch out for surge of headflies from mid-July
Farmers are warned to look out for the annual emergence of head flies (Hydrotaea irritans) from around mid-July, as these are a major source of annoyance for pastured cattle. These flies hang around until late September, mating and depositing... -
Join the global fight against rabies by supporting World Rabies Day on September 28 2019
A free registration to #WSAVA 2020 is up for grabs!
WSAVA are working with OIE, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and other partners to achieve an ambitious goal – to eliminate deaths from rabies by 2030.
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Professor Richard Malik receives ‘JFMS 20th Anniversary Award’
To mark 20 years of publishing the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) presented a special anniversary award during its annual European Congress, which this year was held in Cavtat,... -
University of Lincoln seeks puppies for pheromone collar study
The University of Lincoln, in conjunction with Ceva Animal Health, is recruiting puppies and their owners for a study into puppy behaviour and the effect of a pheromone collar on puppy development.
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MSD Animal Health Team Creates Keeping Britain’s Pets Healthy Well-Being Village at DogFest
MSD Animal Health’s team combined preventative healthcare and senior pet advice, including details on diabetes and dry eye, at the recent DogFest event. The Well-Being zone formed part of MSD Animal Health’s Keeping Britain’s Pets Healthy... -
Joint effort to raise awareness of pet blood donation
Vets4Pets is working alongside the charity Pet Blood Bank UK to raise awareness of pet blood donation amongst UK dog owners, as the charity reports that its stocks of blood tend to diminish throughout the summer months.
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New Appointments to VMG Board Announced
The Veterinary Management Group (VMG), which represents veterinary professionals working in leadership and management roles, has appointed five new board directors to help it develop the support it provides to its members.
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Ceva completes acquisition of IDT veterinary business assets, moving closer to its 2020 objective of 50:50 bio-pharma split
Ceva Santeì Animale (“Ceva”) and IDT Biologika GmbH (“IDT”) today announced that they have successfully completed the acquisition of IDT’s veterinary biopharmaceutical and R&D activities by Ceva.
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Last Call for 2019 Applications for the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management
Candidates wishing to sit the Veterinary Management Group’s industry-standard Certificate exam in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) this year have until 1 August to apply.
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Experts discuss latest feline infectious disease threats at european congress
The 18th annual ISFM congress welcomed parasitologists, veterinary clinicians and feline medicine experts in a first-class scientific programme exploring the latest findings in feline infectious diseases
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Bayer’s new SRD Smart Compare aids responsible antibiotic use in swine respiratory disease treatment
In line with its commitment to further responsible antibiotic use, Bayer is proud to introduce SRD Smart Compare, a new online tool that puts sound scientific evidence at veterinarians’ fingertips to aid in their selection of an antibiotic... -
BVA launches Young Vet of the Year Award
Do you work with an outstanding young vet? The BVA have launched a new award to celebrate new grads that are going above and beyond in their first 8 years of graduating.
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Ceva launches Isemid®, a new once a day diuretic for the treatment of dogs in congestive heart failure
As simple as it is effective; Ceva launches Isemid®, a new once a day diuretic for the treatment of dogs in congestive heart failure.
ISEMID® is the first diuretic for the treatment of congestive heart failure in dogs recognised... -
Pioneering Surgery Gives Much Loved Companion Dog a New Lease of Life
A veterinary surgeon based at Medivet in Faversham has carried out a successful 3D printed partial jaw replacement on a dog.
The pioneering surgery was performed by Dr Ryk Botes, a Medivet Branch Partner with a special interest... -
MSD Animal Health Launches Safe Journey Campaign
MSD Animal Health has launched the Safe Journey campaign, as part of its Keeping Britain’s Pet Healthy initiative, and in preparation for the increase in pets travelling abroad during the summer holidays. Campaign resources have been developed...
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Two pretty much identical jobs: same area of the country, similar role responsibilities, similar remuneration, similar business size and structures. Yet,...14-06-2019, 01:00 PM -
Two pretty much identical jobs: same area of the country, similar role responsibilities, similar remuneration, similar business size and structures. Yet, one ad receives 4 quality applicants and the other receives none. Why?
Both veterinary practices have clear plans for the future and are investing in their current teams and business to ensure provision of a quality service for clients. Both practices could be a great place to work. However, one of these practices has a reputation as a good employer, the other has none. We don’t mean a bad reputation, simply no reputation- people haven’t heard of them.
This was something I would encounter on a weekly basis when working in the defence recruitment sector and it is a very real problem within the veterinary profession. When we discuss marketing within the business, the tendency is to focus our efforts on the client and that is important. However, the scarce resource within the vet profession is not clients, it is employees.
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