October 2016

A cocker spaniel puppy is recovering from what the attending RSPCA inspector called one of the worst wounds he'd ever seen.

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Vets and veterinary nurses are being invited to test their knowledge and win free CPD that covers all their annual RCVS mandatory hours.

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The RCVS will run a social media campaign next month to address uncertainties surrounding the type of activities that can be counted towards CPD for vets and veterinary nurses.

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The BVA has announced a £10,000 donation to Vetlife after Veterinary Times revealed a near tripling of annual contacts to the charity dedicated to helping vets in crisis.

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Research designed to increase understanding of a mystery disease estimated to kill 1% to 2% of UK horses each year has been published, and is available to download for free.

3 mins

The number of EU students applying for medicine, dentistry and veterinary degree courses in the UK has fallen in the wake of Brexit.

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A roundtable event on critical care management is to take place at this year's London Vet Show.

4 mins

A set of global guidelines to assist vets in providing optimal companion animal welfare is being developed by the WSAVA.

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More than 500 delegates looked forward at CVS' annual conference at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel earlier this month.

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Shield Veterinary Centre in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire celebrated with demonstrations, games and quizzes, as well as raising money for charity.

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A dentist with experience in both human and veterinary fields has carried out a career first by operating on a primate in pain.

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Taking place on 27 October at the Dorchester Hotel in London, preparations are underway for this year's Animal Health Trust UK Equestrian Awards.

4 mins

Royal Canin is offering three free places on its sponsored “Working safely and legally” CPD workshop.

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Owners are “killing pets with kindness” in the face of a UK animal obesity crisis, according to BVA president Gudrun Ravetz.

4 mins

Scientists from the University of Nottingham have taken on the role of would-be matchmakers – for a lonely and ultra-rare "lefty" snail.

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To mark the launch of the 2017 BVA In Practice CPD programme, the association has teamed up with programme sponsor Subaru to find a vet to give one of its Outback models the most intense test drive possible.

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The terrier type had the large nail deliberately hammered through the centre of its skull before being buried alive, said the RSPCA.

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Research into brachycephalic cats has found flatter-faced breeds have more severe respiratory problems and are likely to be less active.

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The announcement of a regionalised approach to eliminating bTB in Wales has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association.

4 mins

The college celebrated its latest milestone with a weekend of events including an ethical debate, talks, a film screening and a glamorous gala dinner.

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