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Climate change will increase risk of BTV outbreak – study

The study suggests a combination of location, weather and animal movement restrictions helped limit the impact of the 2007 UK outbreak, while another predicts larger outbreaks by 2100.

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Referral centre boosts its dental credentials

Wiltshire dental specialist becomes only one in Europe to gain prestigious US recognition.

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VetCPD introduces range of tutored online CPD courses

VetCPD is offering a range of courses for vets and VNs starting in February, including emergency and critical care, diabetes in companion animals and skin cytology.

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Phenobarbital formulation for canine epilepsy launches

Tablets are divisible into 15mg increments to enable accurate titration of dosing, come blister-packed to facilitate dispensing and are liver flavoured to help with tableting compliance.

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Ethics review panel becomes permanent

RCVS calls for new members of its ethics review panel after council members vote to make the free service permanent.

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Positive prognosis for panicked pony impaled by post

Vet surgeon says it’s “quite remarkable” that vital structures weren’t pierced after 70cm fence post penetrates Penny’s chest and snaps off.

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Survey to help veterinary professionals struggling with mental health

The Positive Vet Nurse Instagram page creator has initiated the questionnaire to help shed light on the causes of such problems among the profession.

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Water therapy helps ex-Crufts winner walk

Serious cruciate ligament damage left border collie Tiegen unable to put her leg down properly, but surgery and sessions on an underwater treadmill have got her back on her feet.

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Trainee VN walks on the wild side

A nursing apprentice swapped Yorkshire for South Africa to go and work with a charity that helps animals endangered by poachers.

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Arts vs science: the path to vet school

Eleanor Goad on why it's enriching for everyone to branch out and diversify in life and research.

Making the right call: tips for building confidence on the telephone

Struggling to converse while on the telephone? Give this advice a try and see if it improves your confidence and efficiency.

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Hollie: a cautionary tale

While mourning the passing of her wilful ward, RVN Jane Davidson recounts their time together as a warning to those considering the purchase of a brachycephalic breed due to their “cute” factor.

Making lone working less lonely

Stuck on your own driving hours to jobs every day? Ami Sawran suggests a few ways to make the time fly by, from podcasts to audiobooks.

Thoracentesis, part 2: sample work

Following on from performing a thoracocentesis, Gerardo Poli advises on the best ways to get the most information from the collected sample.

What’s in a name?

Jordan Sinclair ponders on the naming conventions people use for their pets and what the animals would think about their given names, if they really understood.

Brexit: a veterinary student’s perspective

Andrè Brenn, a Czech veterinary student studying at the University of Liverpool, looks at the learning and funding opportunities the veterinary profession could lose out on should the UK crash out of the EU with no deal.

The plasticity of dogs

Nick Marsh highlights some of the issues vets face with the rise of crossbreeds – some of whom suffer in life – and why we should treat our "best friends" like they treat us.

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Interesting farm animal cases from the laboratory: January 2019

Axiom Veterinary Laboratories’ latest update focuses on gastrointestinal and nutritional diseases, including Salmonella, Johne’s disease and heavy metal poisoning.

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Leishmaniosis: diagnoses and treatment in travelled or imported dogs

Ian Wright discusses the increasing threat of this vector-borne disease, and how to recognise and manage infection.

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Assessment of colic in the field and surgery referral indications

Tim Mair discusses the evaluation of horses showing clinical signs, challenges that can arise when choosing the appropriate treatment, and the need to promptly refer surgical cases.

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Peripheral leukocytosis case in a dog

Francesco Cian presents another case in his latest Haematology Hub, this time on a mixed breed, male dog with clinical history of inappetence, anorexia and recurrent episodes of vomiting.

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Soft palate prolapse in a camel

Jack Reece details a case where a male camel presented with this complaint and how it was solved.

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Taking the stand: preparing yourself for time in the box

If you are considering a stint as an expert witness in court, good training is recommended. Peter Edmondson discusses an annual conference on the subject in London.

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V:SGD offers options for career inspiration

Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify launched its own live event in London in 2018 and capped the year with a Vet Futures award. Founder Ebony Escalona explains the group's background and future mission.

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Obesity in pets: practical advice for consult rooms

Mike Davies offers tips on how to approach this issue in practice – including tackling owner denials and achieving compliance.

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VN Voice: here for veterinary nurses – always

BVNA president Wendy Nevins reflects on the power – and importance – of belonging to the association’s family.

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Matt’s Masterclass: an introduction

Matthew Rendle – an RVN with more than 25 years’ experience, with a particular interest around the care and welfare of exotic species in captivity and the wild – embarks on the first of his new column series by introducing himself to readers and sharing his career journey to date.

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Broadening your career: CPD to postgraduate and beyond

Laura Lacey provides readers with an overview of the various routes to becoming a VN, what each can offer, and career progression and diversification opportunities once qualified.

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The Consult: Kirsty Cavill

In the first The Consult for 2019, VN Times speaks to an RVN who recounts her many roles within the profession – from volunteering for charities to establishing her own business – and urges colleagues to aspire to their ambitions, whatever they may be.

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Cat chat: protocols

RVN Verity Johnson – of Sandhole Veterinary Centre in Snodland, Kent – discusses the feline-friendly protocols she and her colleagues conduct daily to put patients at ease and ensure a successful consult/stay.

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Canine and feline obesity – slimming down a growing problem

Emma Gerrard discusses how to go about approaching this subject with pet owners and giving suitable advice, including what’s too fat and what’s too thin.

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My Bursary Diary: January

Bursary winner Martin Peters reflects on his hopes for the future and acknowledge the presence of a few butterflies as he embarks on his new adventure in emergency and critical care.

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Specialising from across the pond

RVN Sophie McMurrough is a veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine – a qualification gained in Washington DC. She explains the origins of the “exciting” role, why no day is the same, and how holding the qualification could enable VNs to progress and get the “recognition they deserve”.

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Wake up and smell the coffee: why first impressions count

Focusing on four main client contact areas – exterior, interior, vibe and virtual – could make all the difference to your practice enviornment, says Dr Ernie Ward.

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Building the dream: part 1 – starting from scratch

Starting a new business is daunting, but help is always at hand. Alan Robinson explains the early considerations in setting up your own practice.

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Practice Profile: ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists

Running the referral division for one of Europe’s largest corporate practice groups can be a complicated business. VBJ discovered just how complex when we paid a visit to CVS referrals director John Innes at the ChesterGates Referral Hospital Veterinary Specialists.

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Being the boss: which partnership model comes out top?

Owning part or all of a practice is the dream for many veterinary professionals, but not everyone wants to go it alone or open something from scratch. Thankfully, there is more than one way to choose – here Tim Rayner looks at the alternative ownership options…

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Diagnostic imaging explained: the devil is in the detail

The explosion of computing power over the past 30 years has transformed the way we all lead our lives. It has also revolutionised diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine and helped propel the science of animal health to unprecedented new heights…

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Practice Profile: The Veterinary Practice

In these days of manic corporate consolidation, it is important to remember the benefits owning your own practice can bring. So when VBJ was asked to visit an independently owned practice that is positively thriving in the face of corporate competition, we jumped at the chance.

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Skills in short supply: how to mend the recruitment crisis

Adi Nell and Erwin Höhn consider stakeholders’ likely responses to the shortages before proposing a revolutionary workforce planning framework.

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Getting teeth into dental initiatives: it’s a team effort

Increasing the amount of dental work your practice performs can be a great way to improve pet health and drive revenue. Yet, without the engagement of the whole clinical team, these initiatives can often lack bite.

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