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New Weight Management Academy launched

ROYAL CANIN® has launched its very own Weight Management Academy – a unique suite of services to help support the management of cat and dog obesity across the UK and Ireland. The Academy provides vets, RVNs and receptionists with a wide range of quality materials designed to further their knowledge…

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Great results reported from joint &me mental health campaign

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative and the Doctors’ Support Network (DSN) are pleased to report positive progress since the launch in January of their joint anti-stigma mental health campaign. The &me campaign (#AndMe), which was launched at the House of Commons in January, has taken…

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New manual launch at BSAVA Scottish Congress

Early detection of chronic kidney disease and the genetic basis for urinary tract disease are just two of the new topics covered in the latest edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology, which will have its first outing at BSAVA Scottish Congress (2-3 September 2017).…

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RCVS launches new website

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has today launched a redesign of its website, www.rcvs.org.uk, with a key focus on improving user experience to help people find what they want, faster. The redesign includes a complete overhaul of the layout, structure and navigation of the College’s whole family of sites:…

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Vets4Pets warns holidaying pet owners to be disease aware

This summer a record number of pet owners are expected to be holidaying abroad with their pets through the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS). In the last five years just one ferry company alone, Brittany Ferries, has seen a 72% increase in pet passengers. These statistics highlight the importance of ensuring…

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NOAH reveals first ‘Brexit Barometer’ report

The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) inaugural Brexit Barometer report has revealed that optimism and uncertainty are vying for position on the future of the animal medicines industry in the UK. The report was developed following the set-up of NOAH’s Brexit Taskforce and a Brexit workshop event where NOAH members and stakeholders representing 16 organisations came together to discuss and debate the impact of the EU Exit on the animal medicines sector. The…

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New research reveals secrets of the demographics and disorders in German Shepherd Dogs

A new study conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed novel insights into the demographics and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs. This information will raise awareness of the susceptibility of German Shepherd Dogs to a variety of health conditions, inform diagnosis and treatment, and…

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‘Overwhelming reliance on non-UK EU veterinary staff’, claims committee

A report has found that there is an overwhelming reliance on non-UK EU citizens to fill crucial official veterinary positions in the UK. The UK currently has some of the highest farm animal welfare standards in the world and there is cross-sector support for maintaining those high standards after Brexit.…

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The Mayhew Animal Home Rebrands to ‘Mayhew’

The longstanding London-based animal welfare charity, The Mayhew Animal Home, has rebranded. The organisation is overhauling its identity and logo to highlight the range of proactive animal welfare and community outreach work it delivers in addition to the rescue and rehoming work it is well known for.   The charity…

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Team awarded for training efforts

A number of awards were handed out to team members at The Park Vet Group’s recent AGM. The Leicester based veterinary group came together to celebrate the success and achievements of the staff over the last year and to plan for the future. A number of awards, sponsored by Training-Progress,…

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