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Feb- 2017 -10 February
New mobile vet practice solution launched
A mobile vet practice solution has launched into the industry. Pawsquad enables vets to easily set-up and manage their own mobile vet practice, taking control of their time and hours as an independent professional Pet owners can also use a dedicated 24/7 video conferencing and text service – providing them…
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10 February
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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9 February
Euthanasia drug found in dog food
A US pet food company has recalled its ‘Hunk of Beef’ product after drugs used for euthanasia were detected. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food found traces of the contaminant Pentobarbital, which is often used to euthanise pets and can be fatal to humans. Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and…
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9 February
Telemedicine consultation launched by RCVS
The RCVS will be launching a new consultation asking for the views of the veterinary and veterinary nurse professions on the use of telemedicine in veterinary clinical practice. Telemedicine can be defined as any clinical healthcare service that is provided using remote telecommunications services and the aim of the consultation…
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7 February
FORWARD Symposium hailed a success
The FORWARD Symposium has been hailed a success with over 250 delegates attending last Sunday. Dr Chris Zink and Professor Noel Fitzpatrick presented to a community of veterinary professionals, dog trainers and handlers alike at the symposium held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. Other speakers included Metropolitan Police Dog…
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7 February
FSB calls for a pro-business Budget to boost jobs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a pro-business Budget that boosts jobs and long-term growth. The Federations claims that the Chancellor should use the Budget to show he backs British businesses to improve job creation and drive productivity across the nations and regions of the UK. While small…
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7 February
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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1 February
Vets and pet owners celebrate opening of DVS Therapy and Fitness Centre
More than 70 veterinary professionals, paraprofessionals and pet owners attended the launch of Davies Veterinary Specialists’ new Therapy and Fitness Centre in Higham Gobion Hertfordshire on the evening of 25 January 2017. The party celebrated how to make a big difference to small animals with demonstrations of the new facilities, complementary…
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1 February
Boehringer Ingelheim launches Equine Airway Solutions: practice-based CPD
Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Equisolon, has launched a short, interactive Equine Airway Solutions practice-based CPD module. The module, which accounts for one hour’s CPD, is facilitated by a Boehringer Ingelheim territory manager and presented by Dr Tim Brazil BVSc, PhD, CertEM, DECEIM, MRCVS, a leading expert in equine internal medicine.…
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Jan- 2017 -31 January
Pet owners queue for a peek into a new Birchwood veterinary surgery
Pet owners and their four legged friends queued up for the first sneaky peek of a new veterinary surgery at a Birchwood shopping centre. A former plant room at the shopping centre has been transformed by the independently-owned Willows Veterinary Group and an open day was held for animal lovers…
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