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Study highlights ‘widespread normalisation’ of brachycephaly

RVC and Blue Cross research suggests nothing would stop nearly one in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs from buying one.

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Veterinary concerns raised over greyhound race ban idea

Almost two-thirds of responses to a Welsh Government consultation support the sport being phased out, but two leading veterinary groups say safeguards would need to be in place.

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New import rules imposed to curb PPR threat

Restrictions on imports from Europe tightened following outbreaks of the disease on the continent.

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VMD seizes thousands of equine medicines

Enforcement action is taking place after more than 13,000 items were intercepted in just a few weeks.

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Tighter avian flu restrictions follow new Yorkshire case

The incident near Beverley is the 12th case to be confirmed in England since early November.

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Antibiotic report ‘encouraging’ says RUMA 

Analysis of antibiotic use shows continuing falls for most critical products, even as usage rose in cats.

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Pirbright pig project paves way for human respiratory vaccine

Findings provide “critical insights” into how immune responses can be measured from blood samples, providing a foundation for future testing of mucosally administered vaccines.

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‘Obsolescence’ jibe in Weybridge cash row

A £200 million funding package for improvements to the APHA’s headquarters won’t “touch the sides”, a vet and MP claimed today.

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RCVS makes StreetVet Christmas donation 

President of the RCVS, Linda Belton, has chosen the charity for the college’s annual donation.

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Working over Christmas

In practice over the festive season? Got your own versions of carols and Christmas classics? Jane Davidson has…

Nominative determinism and novel names

Jane Davidson takes a look at the lighter side of her veterinary history PhD, with a quick review of some of the unusal names she discovered during her studies.

4 quick tips to improve ultrasound guided aspirates

The ultrasound is an incredibly useful diagnostic tool. In this video tip, Gerardo Poli offers some advice to help you perfect the basics of ultrasound-guided aspiration.

Pulling up a seat at the table

As the latest member of the VN Times family, student veterinary nurse Chris Riddington introduces himself and describes his journey from OCD teenager to contented, enthusiastic SVN.

How running has helped my life as a new graduate

Eleanor Goad explains how pounding the pavements has successfully enabled her to “switch off”, while simultaneously helping her to make friends in a new town and re-evaluate her self-imposed limits, both personal and professional.

Trust, part 3: communication

Having outlined the need for competence and competence in building trust with clients, Hubert Hiemstra discusses the final part of the three Cs – communication.

Trust, part 2: competence

Hubert Hiemstra’s series on problem-free consults continues by exploring ways of using this trust-building tool in practice.

And so it begins…

With Guy Fawkes Night and firework displays fast approaching, Jane Davidson thinks about other ways to help with the stress caused to pets, owners and vets.

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Role of KPIs in herds – a guide to data-driven dairy

Owen Atkinson explains why spreadsheets are essential to improving the health and well-being of cows.

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Impact of hypocalcaemia on small animal ocular health

Joana Rijo, Pieter Defauw and Renata Stavinohova discuss how calcium deficiency can lead to such eye problems in canine and feline patients.

33 mins
Seasonal pet poisonings: how to approach these cases

Nicola Robinson covers antifreeze to mince pies in this article for vets treating cats and dogs in general practice.

38 mins
Evidence-based management of EMS and PPID in horses

Nicola Menzies-Gow discusses the importance of studies behind these conditions and the allocation of medicine.

35 mins
Research Review: Allergies in vet students

Myelopathy in cats, treating IMPA with leflunomide, the use of sildenafil in cats and leptomeningeal gliomatosis in dogs are among the topics under the microscope in Alex Gough’s latest Research Review column.

19 mins
Advanced equine imaging – an update on options

Mélanie Perrier discusses the developments made for diagnostics in horses.

39 mins
ILE therapy in a dog with sodium valproate toxicosis

Costel Zagan examines a case of toxin ingestion in a terrier and the use of intravenous lipid emulsion.

39 mins
Bringing professional development to Tirana

Wolfgang Dohne recounts the ups and downs of producing an event in Albania.

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BOAS recovery in dogs: reviewing complications faced

Emma Vince summarises issues that may occur following anaesthesia as a result of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

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Prehab, rehab and physio: preserving human-animal bonds

Vet nurses have a vast skill set that can be used and developed in so many ways. VN Times invited four talented nurses to share their wisdom, having carved out careers that now maintain vital human-animal bonds and care for the people and pets in their care.

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Avian triage

Chris Appleton details considerations when treating these patients to show why the veterinary nurse’s role is a pivotal one.

23 mins
Cat chat: the different needs of domestic cats

International Cat Care describes the different needs feral, street and pet cats have to gain a better understanding of how they interact with humans.

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Equine obesity – ways in which vet nurses can help

Rosina Lillywhite explores the critical role equine nurses can play in combating this pervasive issue, focusing on education, nutritional management, exercise planning and behavioural interventions.

47 mins
Orthopaedic nursing – more than bones and kit

Lacey Pitcher describes how veterinary nurses are well equipped to play an increased role in managing these patients, in and out of practice.

28 mins
Using ethograms to learn behaviour traits in tapirs

Ellie Meikle explains how her qualifications have been used to support conservation in this species during a trip to Costa Rica.

15 mins
Training future nurses – how to best champion the change

Victoria Bowes-Keegan RVN, reflects on the importance of student support and educating veterinary nurses coming through training programmes.

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Top, middle or bottom? Building to budget

Budget is king when it comes to any building project – no more so than when the project in question happens to be a new veterinary practice. The physical and regulatory complication of these buildings means informed decisions must be made at every stage if the money isn’t to run out before the doors open…

20 mins
Are subscription plans the future of vet care?

Conventional pay-per-service veterinary models are struggling to keep pace with the demands of accessible and affordable healthcare. Subscription models are seen by many new practices as the solution for pet owners looking to provide comprehensive care for their pets while keeping costs in check...

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Driving development – use your PMS to best advantage

The route to running your practice efficiently while increasing profitability could be right at your fingertips. Practice management systems can often be overlooked but, in the right hands, they have the potential to transform your business…

23 mins
Finding finance: the best options for your practice

From premises, staffing issues and dealing with local competition to regulatory matters and HMRC, there’s much to think about when running a practice. But one source of worry for many, understandably, is how to keep the financial plates spinning and, in particular, where to source the funding necessary to keep the doors open…

25 mins
Building your business: a first-hand perspective

No more important time exists in the life cycle of a veterinary practice than the first year of trading. Here, independent practice owner Helen Simmons shares her insights on how to get your practice off to a flying start…

31 mins
Face to Face: Jen Wormleighton from Animal Friends

Animal Friends is one of the UK’s largest providers of pet insurance and offers a wide range of market-leading products for dogs, cats and horses. To find out more and get up to speed with latest developments, VBJ spoke to head of veterinary services at Animal Friends Insurance, Jen Wormleighton.

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Who counts the beans? How to find a good accountant

Choosing a good and trustworthy accountant is critical to the success of any organisation. As court cases have illustrated, veterinary practices are not exempt from being a victim of criminality committed by those associated with them, especially where finance is involved…

24 mins
Practice Profile: Doncaster Pet Clinic

Sometimes in life it’s worth throwing caution to the wind and taking a risk for the right opportunity. For Kirsty Perratt that opportunity arrived two years ago and she grabbed it with both hands, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to Doncaster Pet Clinic last month…

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