Veterinary
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Mar- 2019 -5 March
Royal Veterinary College ranked ‘best in the world’
The veterinary degree course at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) has topped the 2019 QS World University Rankings for the first time. Ranked third in the preceding three years, the RVC overtook Cornell University (now fifth) and the University of California (now second). Utrecht University was ranked…
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4 March
Nutraflora ‘success’ leads to larger box sizes
Nutravet has announced it has made its latest product Nutraflora more cost-effective for long term use by introducing larger pack sizes. Nutraflora was developed by vets for vets to be given as part of their recovery programme for animals undertaking surgery and during convalescence and it is also said to…
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4 March
Vets urge government to prioritise animal welfare for USA trade deal
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that standards of animal welfare should not be undermined “at any cost” by a potential UK/USA trade deal. The BVA announcement comes following the publication of the USA’s negotiating objectives for a deal. The group said the UK should prioritise the welfare of…
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1 March
Tech start-up to use AI in ‘world first’ to judge pet competition
A UK-based veterinary research and development start-up will use AI technology in a world first feat, to judge entries to its pet model competition in the search for an animal to represent the brand. Vet-AI was founded in early 2017 by tech expert Paul Hallett and experienced veterinarians Robert Dawson…
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Feb- 2019 -28 February
Building work takes shape at new pet hospital
The construction of new charity facility to care for Manchester’s poorly pets is underway following a donation from supporters of vet charity PDSA. Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn helped the charity reach a new milestone as the roof was installed at the PDSA Manchester Pet Wellbeing Centre, The Montague-Panton Animal…
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27 February
Warning as dog contracts ‘rare’ disease from slugs and snails
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners after a Wirral family almost lost their beloved pet to a rare and deadly disease linked to slugs and snails. Vet Dylan Payne, of Acorn Veterinary Centre in West Kirby, is part of the team helping eight year old black Labrador…
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26 February
Fitzpatrick Referrals welcomes hattrick of new specialists
Enzo Minghella, Pádraig Egan and Susan Murphy have joined the Fitzpatrick Referrals practice after gaining new qualifications. Enzo Minghella qualified as an EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in December 2018 and works across both the orthopaedics and neurology, and oncology and soft tissue sites at Fitzpatrick Referrals.…
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20 February
RCVS Council candidates and new VN Council member announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the candidates standing in the 2019 RCVS Council elections and confirming the two members of the Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council who were nominated this year. There are nine candidates standing in this year’s election, including five existing council members eligible for…
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18 February
Veterinary Nurse Council agrees to EU vet registration post-Brexit changes
The Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has agreed changes to how it will register veterinary nurses who qualified in the European Economic Area (EEA) should the UK depart the EU without a deal on March 29. Changes to the registration process for…
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13 February
Sativa hires director of regulatory affairs to launch CBD vet services
Sativa Investments, UK-based medicinal cannabis investment vehicle, has appointed Dr Nick Horniman BVSc MRCVS as its director of regulatory affairs with immediate effect. In his new senior management role, Horniman has been appointed to coordinate the company’s overall regulatory strategy and ongoing relationships with regulators. He will also implement the…
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