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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:42 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Training
BEVA Congress Registrations this year show that many more vet practices are now recognising the benefits of Veterinary Nurses attending Congress (8-11 September 2010) and are actively encouraging their VN teams to attend, say the organisers. Apparently...
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 5:54 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: New services
The Recruitment Investment Group (RIG) has established a new recruitment agency that specialises in the supply of skilled professionals to the veterinary animal health market. The newly formed RIG Animal Health Recruit will be working in the "industry"...
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 2:03 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Research, Equine
CEVA Animal Health has published a trial which, according to the company, shows that horses suffering lameness caused by bone spavin can show marked improvement following treatment with a Tiludronate infusion, in combination with controlled exercise....
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 1:46 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal
So, after months of speculation, the Panorama documentary: It shouldn't happen at a vets' finally aired last night. Early reaction from most of the profession seems to be one of mild relief that by focussing so heavily on Medivet, the documentary...
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 9:47 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal
The Daily Mail has today published an interview with the 'nurse' who worked undercover at Medivet for tonight's Panorama documentary: It shouldn't happen at a vets (tonight, BBC1 9pm). Looks like the communications departments at the RCVS...
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 8:53 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Support, Farm animal
CEVA Animal Health has published an information booklet on Q Fever to help broaden awareness and understanding of the disease. Q Fever is an emerging, worldwide disease that affects goats, cattle and sheep as well as humans. It is caused by the bacterium...
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 3:06 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, New products
Genitrix has announced the launch of Prilben (benazapril hydrochloride). The product joins its 'Standards' range, created to offer veterinary practices cost-effective versions of frequently used products. Prilben is indicated for the treatment...
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 4:50 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, Support
The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) has published ' Consensus Guidelines on the Long-term use of NSAIDs in cats ' in the July 2010 edition of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. The society says it has developed the guidelines...
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 9:53 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal
Medivet, the practice group which is to feature in the forthcoming Panorama documentary It shouldn't happen at a vets' (9pm, July 22nd), has issued a statement concerning the programme. The statement, which can be read in full here , includes...
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 3:21 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Research, Small animal
New research released today by Petplan has revealed that at a time when marriage is in decline and the average child bearing age is increasing, a new breed of pet owner has emerged: women between the ages of 25 and 34 who bought their pet as a substitute...