April 2016

The first of April brought with it the usual abundance of amusing online articles, tweets and blogs, only claiming credibility until midday – and the veterinary community was no exception.

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Several species of lice live on chickens and cement their eggs on the base of feather shafts.

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There was a time in history when it was possible for one person to know the sum total of all humanity’s knowledge. Those days are long gone.

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Ever wondered what it's like for vets working worldwide to help animals in need? Wonder no more as vet Cait tells all about her experience as a Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) volunteer vet on World Spay Day.

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Metabolic bone disease is a common condition seen in almost all house rabbits with dental … more

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Professor Susan Dawson admits to Rebecca Hubbard that she is "excited and nervous in equal measure" at taking on the role of BSAVA president for 2016/17.

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Rebecca Hubbard speaks to outgoing BSAVA president Patricia Colville during the association's 2016 congress.

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Part of this blog went out on my Facebook page on the night of the 2016 Crufts final, fuelled by sadness and prosecco – never a good combo!

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Many dogs will not pass faeces for the first 4 to 5 days after surgery.

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March 2016

Easter brings not only the endorphin rush associated with an abundance of chocolate eggs, but also the picturesque seasonal backdrop of spring lambs merrily bouncing about. If only the reality was so idyllic...

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My blog posts are generally written in an attempt to provide a balanced view on VN and industry issues or to get your opinions on certain subjects. Well, let’s forget that for today – I’m getting off the fence…

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The biography and manifesto of Wendy Nevins RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Helen Tottey RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Matthew Rendle RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Samantha Thompson RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Racheal Marshall RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Stacey Bullock RVN, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS VN council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Kit Sturgess, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Cheryl Scudamore, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS council election.

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The biography and manifesto of Stephen May, a candidate in the 2016 RCVS council election.

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