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24 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Dechra launches first vet-licensed tetracosactide injectable
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Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Cosacthen, the first veterinary licensed tetracosactide injectable to test adrenal function in dogs. Cosacthen contains 0.25 mg/ml of tetracosactide which had only previously been available as human-registered...
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23 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Vet Record celebrates innovation
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The Veterinary Record has recognised three companies for their innovations in the field of antimicrobial resistance, bovine TB and animal welfare. Newmarket-based Test and Treat was one of three finalists, for its U-Treat test which enables vets to...
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23 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New study shows extent of dog obesity problem in the UK
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The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study of canine obesity which reveals both the extent of the problem, and the risk factors. The study 1 was led by the RVC’s VetCompass programme and included 22,333 dogs whose health was followed for...
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22 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New app offers specialist veterinary consultations for GP vets
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VetCT is launching a new app through which veterinary general practitioners can consult Specialists for £80+VAT for a 15-20 minute consultation, £120 for an extended 30 minute consultation or £195 for a 1 hour consultation, all of which also qualify...
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19 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Practices urged to go green with new checklist
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Vet Sustain, the BVA, the BVNA and SPVS are urging veterinary practices to go green and have produced a new checklist to help teams drive change at their workplace In a 2019 BVA Voice of the Veterinary Profession Survey, 89% of vets said that they...
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18 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Voting opens for record number of candidates in the 2021 VN Council elections
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Voting has now opened in the 2021 elections for RCVS VN Council. There are a record 14 candidates standing for the RCVS Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council this year, none of whom are currently members of VN Council. They are: Samantha Jayne Anderson...
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18 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Bimeda launches online Nutrition Academy
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Bimeda UK has launched its online Nutrition Academy, which in 2021 will focus on the role of trace element nutrition in the health, fertility and productivity of ruminants. The academy will consist of three modules which will be launched in 2021. Those...
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16 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
NAVC launches new veterinary product gallery
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The North American Veterinary Community has launched an online gallery, open to all members of the veterinary profession worldwide, which showcases new animal healthcare products. The gallery was traditionally held in-person at the NAVC’s annual Veterinary...
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15 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Professor David Argyle resigns from RCVS Council as PIC concludes 'no further action'
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RCVS Junior Vice-President (JVP) Professor David Argyle has resigned from RCVS Council and his position as its Junior Vice-President, after the Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC) closed a case against him and decided to take no further action...
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15 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Dechra launches two-tube Osurnia
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Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a two-tube pack of Osurnia, its gel treatment for otitis externa. Until now, the treatment has only been available in 20 and 40 pack sizes. The new two-tube pack option offers clients a pre-packaged treatment...
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12 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Antacids may help brachycephalic dogs undergoing surgery
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A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has found that the addition of antacid treatment during the pre- and postoperative period for brachycephalic dogs undergoing surgery may result in a faster and...
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10 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Vet nurse 'X' struck off for child grooming conviction
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The RCVS Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee has struck off an unnamed veterinary nurse after they were convicted of grooming someone they believed to be aged under 16 for the purposes of sexual gratification. The Disciplinary Committee took the...
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10 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New poster to alert pet owners to spring dangers
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TVM UK has developed a poster to help practices educate owners about the common dangers to their pets in the spring. The poster gives information about common dangers such as: Lilies, which can cause kidney failure in cats Chocolate and sweet...
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9 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Dechra launches organic diet for cats and dogs
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Dechra Veterinary Products has launched an organic line of its 'Specific' pet food aimed at owners looking for a more sustainable way to feed their pets. The new line, which is available from veterinary wholesalers, is described as a complete feeding...
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9 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
IVC buys PawSquad telemedicine provider
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IVC Evidensia has bought PawSquad, the veterinary telemedicine provider. PawSquad, which was founded in 2015 by Diwaker Singh and Radu Georgescu, offers veterinary consultations by video and live text chat in the United Kingdom. IVC says it continue...
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8 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Vet nurses welcome at small animal medicine extravaganza
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The Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) has announced that its pre-BSAVA Congress meeting, to which all vet nurses are welcome, will take place online, on 24th March 2021 from 8.40am. The programme includes: What’s the evidence in Veterinary...
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8 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New technology makes regional anaesthesia a one-person procedure
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Arlo Guthrie
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Medovate, a company which develops medical technologies, has partnered with Vygon Vet to launch Safira, an anaesthetic device which makes regional anaesthesia a one-person procedure. In current regional anaesthesia procedures two operators are often...
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6 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Vet nurses invited to ophthalmology conference
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The British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists has announced that its annual conference will be held online on the 20th March 2021 and veterinary nurses with an interest in ophthalmology are invited. The association says that the day of lectures...
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5 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Disciplinary Committee reprimands vet for very bad excuse for drink driving
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The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has reprimanded Dr Vanja Fures MRCVS for giving a false (and startlingly bad) excuse for his conviction for drink driving. Dr Fures was convicted of driving with excess alcohol in the Dublin Criminal Courts of Justice...
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4 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New data on the prevalence of anal sac disorders in dogs
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The Royal Veterinary College has had new research into the frequency and treatment of anal sac problems in dogs published in the Veterinary Record . The authors say that study seeks to redress the lack of evidence-based information that has so far...
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3 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
20 hours free CPD for vet nurses at upcoming nutrition symposium
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Arlo Guthrie
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Purina Petcare UK is holding a two-day nutrition symposium for veterinary nurses online on Thursday 29th April and Friday 30th April 2021. The symposium is the first time the company has delivered virtual nurse training on this scale in the UK and...
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3 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
Disciplinary Committee accepts Lanarkshire vet's undertaking to remove himself from the Register
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The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has accepted an undertaking from Lanarkshire vet Robert Andrew Crawford to voluntarily remove himself from the Register and to not apply to re-join. At the hearing, Dr Crawford made no admissions to the charges against...
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2 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
RCVS Mind Matters pledges £20K to Vetlife
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The RCVS has pledged £20,000 for the Vetlife Health Support Service through its 'Mind Matters' initiative. The charity reports that 2020 was its busiest year ever, with 3,921 calls to its Helpline - a 25% increase over 2019. Similarly, Vetlife's...
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1 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New injectable vaccine against Bordetella bronchiseptica
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Arlo Guthrie
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MSD Animal Health has launched Nobivac(r) Respira Bb, a new injectable vaccine against Bordetella bronchiseptica. The new vaccine offers 12 months protection when used as a single-dose booster in dogs previously vaccinated with Nobivac(r) KC. It is...
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1 Mar 2021, 0 Comment(s)
New streamlined allergy testing
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Arlo Guthrie
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Avacta Animal Health has launched a new streamlined allergy testing portfolio: Avacta Allergy +. According to the company, the new Avacta Allergy+ offers: Simplified allergy testing options with improved performance including CCD blockers. A...
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