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Mar- 2017 -1 March
New avian flu measures announced
New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be taken to control the disease. Following plans set out earlier this month, all poultry keepers across England must continue to observe strict biosecurity measures, with housing or netting required in…
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Feb- 2017 -22 February
Antimicrobial resistance remains high, claims EU report
Bacteria found in humans, animals and food continue to show resistance to widely used antimicrobials, says the latest report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Vytenis Andriukaitis, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, said: “Antimicrobial resistance is…
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21 February
Working party dedicated to Cavalier King Charles spaniel hearts
Following a meeting convened by the Kennel Club with representatives of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed clubs and the Veterinary Cardiology Society, progress has been made in developing a working party to review and improve the heart screening of the breed within the UK. The working group will review…
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17 February
Pet medicine supplier donates to dog charities
Petwell, the supplier of pet medicine, food and supplements online, has donated to the Birmingham Dogs Home and Berkshire Search & Rescue Dogs. Both charities are reliant on sponsorship and donations to exist and carry out their work. Petwell, which launched as VetePet in 2010, completely revamped its image in…
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16 February
Annual renewal reminder for veterinary surgeons
Annual renewals for veterinary surgeons must be completed by 1 April 2017. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is reminding those who pay their fees after 30 April 2017 will be charged an extra £35 to renew their registration while those who have not paid by 31 May…
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16 February
Better surveillance of livestock needed, warns BVA
A ‘robust surveillance system’ is vital to the health of UK livestock, claims the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Following the precautions against Avian Influenza further strengthened last week and reports of Schmallenberg Virus cases across the country, the anniversary of the devastating 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak (19 February) the…
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15 February
Second crowd funding campaign for ioLight
ioLight has announced a second crowd funding campaign, following on from the first one in 2015. The product, launched in July 2016 is the first professional quality pocket digital microscope. It is a laboratory grade microscope that fits in a jacket pocket, is simple to use and robust. It unfolds…
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13 February
Ceva launches new antimicrobial guide
Ceva Animal Health has launched a new practical guide on the use of antimicrobials. GRAM(Guidance for the Rational use of AntiMicrobials), promises to be a practical, easy-to-use guide on the rational use of antimicrobials in dogs and cats. A new reference for best practice, GRAM is a comprehensive 500-page guide…
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10 February
Recognise vets’ vital role in post-Brexit Britain, says BVA
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has stressed the important position vets will hold in post-Brexit Britain. Recognising and retaining the vital roles that vets play across animal health, animal welfare and public health is pivotal to securing successful outcomes from Brexit, said the BVA president. She addressed a roomful of…
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10 February
Ten month suspension for vet nurse who ordered drugs for herself
A Surrey-based veterinary nurse has been suspended from the Register for ten months after order drugs for her own personal use. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee has directed the Registrar to suspend the veterinary nurse. The disciplinary case against Lois Hodgkinson RVN took place…
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