August 2016

Congress in the Snow is once again heading to Austria in 2017, but this time to an alternative resort – Mayrhofen.

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Vets are advising pet owners to be extra vigilant during the barbecue season after a dog stole and swallowed a pack of chicken satay kebabs - while they were still on sharp wooden skewers.

3 mins

A vet has won the British Mountain Bike Orienteering National Championship at his first attempt.

4 mins

Vets and VNs are invited to participate in a survey about how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) professionals can be better assisted in the workplace.

2 mins

A Scottish veterinary group helped make a seriously ill child's dreams come true after inviting her to spend a day at one of its practices.

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Vetacademy has added a course on aquatic medicine for vets, vet technicians and aquarists working in the aquarium and aquaculture fields who wish to fast-track their knowledge and skills.

3 mins

A total of 3,357 veterinary professionals have responded to a consultation on RCVS proposals to move towards a more “outcomes-based” approach to CPD.

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Practice staff wanting to learn more about practical infection control – and help a charity while doing so – can participate in an online course starting on 8 August.

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Adventurous veterinary staff are being invited to harness paddle power for charity, while getting up close to African wildlife.

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Research proposals are being accepted for a one-year trial to conduct ethical review for practice-based clinical research.

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July 2016

US researchers believe the English bulldog is so inbred and unhealthy, its survival may depend on an infusion of new bloodlines from another breed.

3 mins

Two vets are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats in the name of charity.

3 mins

A University of Nottingham student is appealing for help with a survey to discover why some owners do not to vaccinate their horses against this potentially fatal disease.

3 mins

The Bella Moss Foundation has joined forces with the BSAVA to host a free webinar on infection control.

4 mins

MSD Animal Health hosted an industry summit aimed at understanding approaches to preventive health care in small animal practice.

4 mins

Hounds for Heroes has received a ÂŁ8,283.23 boost thanks to the Vets4Pets support office, which selected it as its charity of the year.

4 mins

A puppy brought back from almost complete paralysis by the skill and dedication of veterinary staff has become an internet sensation as she searches for a permanent home.

3 mins

A cat that got itself into a spin after getting stuck in a washing machine has been nominated for a PDSA Pet Survivor Award.

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Manufacturers that strive to improve the lives of felines through innovation have been recognised by International Cat Care (ICC).

8 mins

A trio of veterinary organisations have issued advice on a new strain of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease which has become more prevalent in the UK.

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