Royal Canin’s latest roll out in the Veterinary Health Nutrition range, Weight Management, will be introduced this week at BVNA Congress ahead of the national launch on 1st November. Following the relaunch of the entire range of veterinary...
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Royal Canin to introduce new Weight Management range at BVNA Congress
Royal Canin’s latest roll out in the Veterinary Health Nutrition range, Weight Management, will be introduced this week at BVNA Congress ahead of the national launch on 1st November. Following the relaunch of the entire range of veterinary... -
Diagnosis and management of feline diabetes mellitus to be at the centre of next Royal Canin webinar
Experts in nutrition, Royal Canin, will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 27th November exploring the diagnosis and management of feline diabetes mellitus.
The webinar, aptly named “Challenges and Solutions in Diagnosis and... -
Something in the way you move: EVJ publishes gait analysis virtual collection
Current research shows that equine gait analysis has many practical applications beyond lameness assessment, to help support and improve equine health and performance. The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is giving equine vets access to the latest... -
‘Stand up for your profession’ Chief Army Nursing Officer keynote at BSAVA Summit
BSAVA has announced Colonel Alison McCourt OBE ARRC QHN L/QARANC as the keynote speaker on the second day of BSAVA Summit.
Colonel McCourt, who was awarded an OBE in the 2015 Operational Honours and Awards list for her outstanding... -
NOAH launches its Vision for UK Animal Health and Welfare
NOAH has published its Vision for UK Animal Health and Welfare – Agriculture Policy that’s fit for the future.
Speaking at the NOAH One Health Conference in London, NOAH Chair Jamie Brannan explained: “This paper sets out our... -
Veterinary Insights brings Visiocare Services to London Vet Show
Veterinary Insights – the specialist provider of veterinary analysis and insight – will be attending London Vet Show for the first time since being acquired by Carus Animal Health. The Veterinary Insights portfolio will now also include... -
Autumn Fluke Forecast and seasonal disease information in the October Parasite Forecast
The October Parasite Forecast includes the Autumn fluke forecast and seasonal disease advice. The blowfly alert has been updated, and there is a new webinar available for viewing!
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Sniffer dogs used at the border against the threat of African swine fever
This morning (Thursday 3 October), Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner and the UK Chief Vet visited Heathrow Airport to find out more about the work of Border Force and their highly trained sniffer dogs to ensure the UK remains free of the animal... -
BSAVA launches app for members
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BSAVA launches app for members
The BSAVA has launched a new app for members to give them easy access to the information they need for daily practice.
The new app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, is intended for veterinary and veterinary... -
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VMD Enforcement Newsletter (September 2019, Issue 18)
The aim of our Enforcement Team is to ensure compliance with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), in order to protect public health, animal welfare and the environment. We do this by seeking to eliminate the marketing and use of illegal... -
Vets Warned of a Major Disease Risk Under the Radar
While much attention is focused on the growing risk from exotic zoonotic diseases, the threat posed by the arrival of increasing numbers of exotic ticks in the UK is passing under the radar. This was the warning given to delegates to this... -
Virbac Supports WVI African Painted Dog Conservation Project
Virbac are pleased to confirm their continued support to Wildlife Vets International in their campaign to reduce the risk of population decline in African painted dogs, who are impacted by diseases contracted from domestic dogs. The African painted... -
Next vet generation embark on charity graduate scheme
Thirty new veterinary graduates are embarking on their new careers with leading charity PDSA at its busy Pet Hospitals around the UK.
The new recruits have started a 15-month supportive programme, which enables their knowledge and skills... -
AHT calls for vet help to refine Lafora disease testing
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is seeking vets’ help to support a research project to develop a reliable DNA test for Lafora disease, a life-limiting condition that affects some breeds of dogs.
The project, which is being undertaken... -
Linnaeus leading the way on mental health care
One of the UK’s leading veterinary groups has launched a bold initiative to tackle the alarming level of suicides within the industry.
The Linnaeus Group, which has around 150 sites across the UK, is taking action to counter the statistic... -
Be Part of It! – Veterinary Marketing Association Annual Awards Now Open for Entries
Entries are now being accepted for the VMA Annual Awards, the industry’s showcase awards event. The Awards will return to the 5 –star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 20th March 2020.
“Each year, the VMA brings together marketers... -
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020.
Returning for the ninth consecutive year, the awards celebrate the achievements of remarkable people who dedicate their lives, and go above and beyond, to improve animal health and welfare both in the UK and abroad. A new award category has been... -
New PgCert in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging
CPD Solutions has added to its suite of practical PgCerts with its latest new subject- Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging. This highly practical programme starts in March 2020 and enables veterinary surgeons to gain their Diagnostic Imaging PgCert... -
SPILLERS™ launches low starch, molasses free cube as part of a new and improved conditioning range
SPILLERS™ has listened to feedback from horse owners and in response has introduced a new low starch, molasses free conditioning cube and a reduced starch conditioning mix. SPILLERS is supporting retailers with the new product launch by running... -
Vets can lead best practice with ground-breaking point of care UTI test
A new urine test, U-Treat, has been developed by British scientist Ron Turner and could change how vets approach cases of suspected urinary infections in dogs and cats. The technology is launching in veterinary practice and has potential to cross... -
Weight management key to laminitis control say vets at BEVA Congress
Veterinary experts at BEVA congress stressed that weight loss, diet and management changes to thwart obesity, are the best weapons in the battle to prevent laminitis.
Laminitis is one of the most common conditions treated by equine... -
New Forensic Access CPD arrives on Vetacademy
Vetstream is pleased to welcome a new content provider, Forensic Access, to its range of online CPD courses to Vetacademy. At the forefront of forensic science in the UK since 1986, Forensic Access provides a comprehensive range of services and... -
Chubby learns new eating habits to manage megaoesophagus
The Internal Medicine Team at Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) have taught French Bulldog Chubby to eat in an upright position to help manage his dilated and dysfunctional oesophagus. Chubby was a particularly unusual patient having been... -
BVRA forges ahead with annual congress, dispensing award and Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day
The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) is continuing to grow its membership and has a new venue for its 2020 congress, with registration opening on 25th September. The Association has also recently announced a new Competent Veterinary... -
IVC Evidensia Sponsors Travel Scholarship
IVC Evidensia has recently agreed to sponsor a scholarship scheme that is run by the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Association (FECAVA). IVC Evidensia will sponsor 10 students through the FECAVA IVC Evidensia Student Travel...
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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.
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