Vet Times

February 2020

Use 29 February to make a partnership proposal says author of new research into factors affecting female leadership within the profession.

7 mins

The British monochromatic zebra crossing has been given a colourful makeover by the University of Nottingham to demonstrate its strong commitment to inclusivity, and celebrate the diversity of all its staff and students.

3 mins

Publication from Improve International provides comprehensive information to support the diagnosis and treatment of commonly seen pathologies of dogs and cats.

3 mins

The first ā€œfor dogs, from dogsā€ canine bacterial gastrointestinal support product is introduced in the UK.

6 mins

Projects that look at companion animal loss and bond-centred veterinary practices will be considered.

3 mins

GPs with an interest in mentoring and/or workplace training are needed to help shape the future of support for veterinary graduates.

5 mins

Fearless charity runners do it their own way after planned London 10km run is cancelled by Storm Ciara.

5 mins

A new algorithm has been used to detect the life-threatening condition in dogs, with an accuracy rate ā€œgreater than 99%ā€, say US developers.

3 mins

Association hopes the new scheme will provide a broader base of students with an insight into the world of equine veterinary medicine.

3 mins

Narrow-spectrum antibiotic, targets the most important pathogens in fresh cases of mastitis in cows.

2 mins

Compassionate TB advisor named Dairy Vet of the Year at the Cream Awards.

3 mins

Product could protect against the bacteria in animals from seven weeks old if piglets are vaccinated at the earlier treatment time of three weeks, according to MSD.

3 mins

Evicto provides flea and worm protection, and pets can be bathed two hours after treatment without loss of efficacy.

3 mins

Top Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority award goes to ā€œpassionateā€ head nurse Emma Penn, of Middlewich Veterinary Surgery in Cheshire.

3 mins

The new Aservo EquiHaler (ciclesonide inhalation solution) is a result of synergies between human pharma and animal health businesses.

3 mins

Scotlandā€™s first in-house receptionist academy has produced its first cohort of graduates, with six staff earning certificates from The College of Animal Welfare.

4 mins

January 2020

Vet had previously been reprimanded and warned about his conduct in relation to neutering surgery and related clinical note-keeping, and communication with clients.

6 mins

As of 18 February, graduates from the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine will be formerly accredited as vets by the RCVS.

4 mins

The Vets Now ā€œBitesizeā€ roadshows will visit nine UK cities, and cover the most popular and current topics in emergency and critical care.

3 mins

ā€œThe disciplinary process had been a salutary experience and he is very unlikely to pose a risk to animals in the future or to contravene professional standardsā€ ā€“ RCVS disciplinary committee chairman Stuart Drummond.

6 mins

New range, available for cats and dogs, offers additional dispensing flexibility to practices and supports them in encouraging quarterly visits and compliance to health care plans.

3 mins

ā€œI would like to reassure the profession that the fee rise is both a necessary piece of financial future-proofing and will also help fund current projectsā€ ā€“ Lizzie Lockett, royal college chief executive.

3 mins

Veterinary personnel ā€œtouchedā€ by bush fire crisis pay for medical supplies to be sent to colleagues in Australia to aid injured wildlife.

3 mins

ā€œIā€™d encourage everyone whoā€™s eligible to vote to take this opportunity to elect someone who can be a strong voice for vets in their regionā€ ā€“ BVA president Daniella Dos Santos.

4 mins

Despite Government manifesto promises on animal welfare, the RSPCA says no legal guarantee exists that welfare will be protected in a future trade deal.

3 mins

The proportion of dogs screened for hip and elbow dysplasia has increased, while grades and scores of dogs used for breeding have also improved.

5 mins

Multiple samples of each batch of injectable omeprazole have been demonstrated to be free of testosterone using a validated and highly sensitive method of analysis.

3 mins

Additional vets and nurses will be required when Ā£1.4 million West Yorkshire hospital opens in late summer.

3 mins

Pending the success of the six-month ā€œtraffic lightā€ scheme, the initiative will be rolled out across the UK in the summer.

5 mins

Scientists say mutations caused by viral recombination events are a major driver of foot-and-mouth disease virus evolution.

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