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Defra plans bTB cull end by 2029 as Brian May doc row rumbles on

Department vows to work with vets and farmers in wake of BBC programme, as it today (30 August) also reveals consultation on ending the cull within five years.

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Veterinary professionals urged to take part in Big Pain Survey

Launched by vet-led Zero Pain Philosophy initiative for September’s international Pain Awareness Month, survey will seek to find where knowledge gaps among clinicians still remain.

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£600k practice relocation plan unveiled

Leaders of a South Tyneside practice say their plan to move to a new site will enable an increase in staffing and an expansion of services.

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Summit aims to ‘reframe error’ in veterinary practice

Clinicians are being encouraged to book their places at a summit this autumn examining issues of patient safety and how to improve it.

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Top antibiotic amnesty veterinary teams should be ‘proud’

However, leaders of the Veterinary Antibiotic Amnesty acknowledge more still needs to be done to raise professional engagement ahead of the third annual programme in November.

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Recognition for neurodiversity campaign

Representatives of Vetlife “thrilled” after veterinary charity nominated for a major award ahead of a ceremony next month.

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Funding boost for livestock emissions project

SRUC says its new facility will be one of only a few in the world that can measure all emissions from livestock when it is operational.

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Three new bluetongue infections confirmed in East Anglia

Restrictions have been extended across a large area of Norfolk and Suffolk following confirmation of further cases in sheep.

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Call to action to contain African swine flu virus in Ukraine

Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has called on Defra to intervene following an appeal for help from its counterpart body in the war-torn country.

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Highlighting oesophageal foreign bodies on radiographs

Need to know if there is an oesophageal foreign body but can’t be certain on radiographs? Dr Gerardo Poli has a quick tip for you.

In context: The Archers and contextualised care

With its billing as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting", Jane RVN’s addiction to the world's longest-running present-day drama occasionally turns up storylines of note to the UK veterinary profession. This is one of those times…

Don’t rush: a systematic approach to x-rays

Gerardo Poli offers some tips on radiographic interpretation, a common area he has found many clinicians request more training in.

Receptionists – the first port of call

It’s not always easy to recognise a veterinary emergency when it's thrust upon you, so it's important to ensure your front-of-house staff are capable and confident in a crisis, writes RVN Dale Gillies.

Urinalysis: the neglected test

Urinalysis is an important diagnostic tool in veterinary practice – so why, asks Gerardo Poli, do some clinicians fail to perform urinalyses even when they are indicated?

Mistakes, pt 3: speaking to the client

Hubert Hiemstra concludes this series by discussing the aspect of making mistakes that will likely make your palms sweat and your heart race: telling the client something has gone wrong.

Mistakes, pt 2: when it hits the fan

Having dealt with the fear of making mistakes, Hubert Hiemstra – in the second of a three-part series – outlines the course of action for how to respond when the worst happens.

Titles: no dearth of directors

What’s in a name? More importantly, what message does a person’s job title convey, and can they mean different things to different people? RVN Jane Davidson muses on this titular topic.

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BRD: impact on herds and improving vet involvement

While it remains a common and costly disease, many farmers are still reluctant to seek help with respiratory disease issues in their herds.

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BVD: health and welfare costs of ongoing problems on farm

Anna Bruguera reviews the various clinical presentations of BVD and highlights the importance of applying control measures for improving animal health, welfare and herd productivity.

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Sheep health – focus on UK’s ovine iceberg disease threats

Diseases such as maedi visna, ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma and ovine Johne’s disease vary in UK prevalence, but all have huge economic impact and health implications. David Charles focuses on the big “iceberg” diseases in sheep, including screening and testing.

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Nutrition and its effect on renal and urinary conditions

Cecilia Villaverde considers the part diet can play in preventing and managing these issues in cats and dogs.

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Euthanasia – better a day too early than a day too late?

Caroline Allen argues why this difficult and emotional topic needs to be part of the wider clinical discourse.

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Herd health planning

Owen Atkinson explores how data can be used by vets for reviewing and forecasting on dairy farms.

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OA: the impact on pets’ lives

Sophie Platt and Sarah Cooper consider differences between cats and dogs in this condition.

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Examination Room: Liz Somerville

Liz Somerville is a founder-director of Loch Leven Equine in Scotland and has been on the board of the Veterinary Management Group since 2019. Now president of the VMG, Liz took time out of her busy schedule to tell us about her job, her life and to share some insights about the sector…

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Achy breaky hearts – cardiology in primary care practice

Charlotte Pace outlines tangible and actionable steps every veterinary nurse can put into place daily, including emergency presentations, complications and dealing with chronic patients.

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Doctoral-educated veterinary nurses

Samantha Fontaine, Susan Holt, Gemma Irwin-Porter, Rachel Lumbis, Hamish Morrin, Sarah Vivian and Georgia Woods-Lee discuss the need for this type of VN, drawing on their own motives and experiences.

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Rabbit liver lobe torsions – symptoms and care required

Drawing on a case study, Ellie Kohut explains what this condition is, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnostics and nursing care needed.

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Patient treatment plans – how use of VNs secures success

Catriona Muir highlights the critical role of vet nurses in ensuring a successful outcome for ongoing care of animals and advocates for the establishment of nurse-led clinics in veterinary practices.

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VN Voice: Career progression – my personal VN endeavour

Chloe Emily Thomas talks us through her career so far, describing her progression from a student during the COVID-19 outbreak to a three-year-qualified RVN undertaking a diploma in canine behaviour.

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Tackling triage: how to prioritise patients

Sara Ho-Le discusses the method of performing this process, what to do if a life-threatening abnormality is detected and how to categorise animals on arrival.

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A look at life in referrals

In the first of this series, Rebecca Bruford discusses the different nursing roles in an equine referral hospital and how these contribute to gold standard patient care.

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Nutritional support for critically ill foals

Laura Wilkie explains the importance of dietary care in young horses, as well as the vital role nurses can play in patient care.

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Simple ways to build great referral relationships

The process of referring a client’s animal into the hands of another clinician can be fraught with complications. But, as so often in life, good communication is key to success… 

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Eye out for a bargain? Saving money on equipment

Kitting out a clinic can be fraught with difficulties. Too much choice is one problem, while financing is another. However, common sense can be drawn on in acquiring what is needed at the lowest possible cost, being tax efficient and considering used equipment…

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“The latest version of the Vetus 7 Expert introduces several software upgrades aimed at further enhancing its functionality to assist the veterinarian and improve efficiency,” claims Probo Medical.

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Supporting new owners – services to help vet practices thrive

It can be a daunting prospect for those who decide to go it alone and  open their own veterinary practice. But plenty of support is out there for those who know where to find it, as Gemma Barmby explains...

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VetEnvoy is a veterinary communications hub that provides a seamless flow of information between key practice IT systems. To find out more about this innovative and fast-evolving system, VBJ sat down with managing director of VetEnvoy, Sarah Kirkham…

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Are you being served? How to deliver great customer service

Veterinary practice is a service industry and while situations always occur where animal welfare trumps all, any business needs to entice and retain clients to stay afloat. This means excellent customer service must always be a key priority, so it’s vital to get it right…

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Practice Profile: Creature Comforts

The buzz around Creature Comforts has been building since news first emerged of a “pet tech” start-up with eye-catching plans to revolutionise the way veterinary care works for vets, pets and clients. So, when the first clinic opened in central London last month, VBJ caught up with founder Russell Welsh to see if this ambitious venture looks like it’s living up to the hype…

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In this VBJ Hygiene Insight, Vincent Sherard-Bornshin – chief executive of RSPCA Bury, Oldham and District – explains the benefits behind Truvox Multiwash in helping close the gaps in cleaning protocols after he invested in the system during COVID.

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