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Vaccine shows promise against chicken disease

New recombinant virus vaccine offers partial protection against infectious bronchitis virus, but further research is needed to develop more robust solution.

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Closing date looms for SPVS Wellbeing Awards

Practices have one month to enter the SPVS and RCVS Mind Matters Initiative awards, as well as nominate their Wellbeing Star.

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Study shows chocolate Labradors die earlier

“This is the largest study of Labrador retrievers to date and will substantially change how we view the health of this breed” – VetCompass researcher Dan O’Neill.

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SRUC to offer crash course in genomics

Vets will get the latest insights on the impact of genetic developments in animal breeding at a two-day Vetnomics event in November.

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New swine influenza vaccine available

Two 1ml doses can be injected three weeks apart to pigs from 56 days old, providing immunisation to the majority of animals within seven days.

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Senior horse feeds released

Following nutritional research, Spillers launches “first independently veterinary approved senior horse feed range on the market”.

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Biggest ever attendance for WSAVA Congress

A bumper turnout of delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond ensured record-breaking numbers attending the association’s 43rd event.

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Equine vet riding high

A vet from Kent is in the running for a prestigious magazine award after a stunning year in the saddle.

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CVS reveals CPD offering for London Vet Show

Veterinary specialists from the group will cover a broad range of topics, such as small animal anaesthesia, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and internal medicine.

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Practice Profile: Cromwell Animal Rehabilitation Centre

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Tips for improving owner compliance

Whether your clients show confusion of treatment plans or a lack a trust with your advice, Gerardo Poli has some pointers to help get pet owners on your side.

Public health: the less recognised role of vets

Eleanor Goad stresses the important duty vets play in making sure livestock and the food reaching the supermarket shelves are free from diseases.

Leadership or management?

Jane Davidson reports back on an RCVS pilot for its new leadership and management course, and discovered if it supported her belief all that VNs are leaders.

CPD as a new grad

As CPD is mandatory for all vets, some new grads might find the concept overwhelming, especially when deciding which courses to complete. Thankfully, Jordan Sinclair has a few hints for those struggling to find their way.

Seizures, part 3: management

Gerardo Poli concludes this series with a rundown of management options and effective ongoing treatment measures for seizures.

Extracurricular activities

Whether its Morris dancing or slaying dragons, Nick Marsh highlights the importance of finding a hobby in your precious downtime instead of being slumped in front of the TV.

‘I want VNs to feel proud’

Emma Goodman Milne – well known for her appearances on BBC1’s Vets in Practice – is the BVNA Congress keynote speaker. She talks to Congress Times about how the profession has changed since the programme, the role of VNs in practice, the importance of work-life balance, and her series of children’s books.

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Asking for it…

Jane Davidson provides a helpful guide on how you can gather information via social media, while making sure the details gained are relevant and used transparently.

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Diagnosis and management of cognitive dysfunction syndrome

Sarah Caney describes dementia in older cats and treatment methods, including supplementation and environmental enrichment.

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Cushing’s disease: treatment, management and prevention

Nicola Menzies-Gow looks into drug therapy and managing clinical signs of this disease in horses to provide years of good quality life.

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Online portfolio assessment – learning outcomes and reflection

Niall Connell, Jennifer Hammond and Emma Tomberry discuss the online portfolio at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine and how its importance after studies has grown.

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An old Labrador retriever with stridor: is it laryngeal paralysis?

Emmanouil Tzimtzimis, Alasdair Hotston Moore and Kerstin Erles discuss the case of Meg, admitted as a referral emergency with a 10-day history of inspiratory dyspnoea and stridor.

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Little in life is simply black or white

Chanticleer discusses coverage of the cascade in the latest column for Veterinary Times.

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Tyrolean base for Congress in the Snow

Martin Atkinson reviews the 35th staging of this event that covered soft tissue surgery, and emergency medicine and critical care.

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Examination Room: Jan Moehlenbrock

Jan Moehlenbrock, managing director of MSD Animal Health’s UK operation, heads into the Examination Room to talk about company strategy and the MSD bursary.

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Managing freshly calved dairy cows

Sophie Mahendran considers factors in maintaining fresh cow health, such as a low stress, comfort, feed access and monitoring. Includes video content.

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Practice Champions: hyperthyroidism knowledge tips to raise your game

Jen Oliver discusses the intricacies of hyperthyroid cases and the VN role within them – from assisting early detection to client education.

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Canine and feline foods: helping owners negotiate options

Marge Chandler breaks down the never-ending myriad of pet dietary offerings to aid veterinary nurses in helping their clients make nutritional choices.

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Dive into a career in canine hydrotherapy

Canine hydrotherapy has been a treatment option for more than two decades, yet the canine hydrotherapist's role remains unregulated. Angela Griffiths, owner and chief executive of Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation Referrals in Surrey, explains why she is leading a revolution for regulation.

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‘I want VNs to feel proud’

Emma Goodman Milne – well known for her appearances on BBC1’s Vets in Practice – is the BVNA Congress keynote speaker. She talks to Congress Times about how the profession has changed since the programme, the role of VNs in practice, the importance of work-life balance, and her series of children’s books.

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The Consult: Sally Bartlett

In the next of our series, we hear from an RVN's experience helping rhinos in South Africa – with one case in particular that has stayed close to her heart.

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Assisting with orthopaedics – more than just Meccano?

The components used in orthopaedics – including plates, screws, pins, wires, washers, bolts and clamps – are similar to those found in Meccano kits. Alison Young explores those similarities by discussing the implants used in small animal patients.

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Realities and myths of blood transfusions

Amy Newfield details the latest studies and the importance of best practice in this ever-evolving field of veterinary medicine, by defining the facts among the fiction.

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Canine firework fears – preparing clients appropriately

Rosie Bescoby offers some words of wisdom to RVNs in maximising owner compliance when it comes to ensuring their pets are kept as calm as possible during this season.

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Practice Profile: Cromwell Animal Rehabilitation Centre

It is often said the best things come in small packages. For a branch of Cromwell Vets, that package proved to be a 9m by 4m prefabricated box. It’s not a lot, but, as VBJ discovered, it's already having a big impact ...

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Skills in short supply: deconstructing the recruitment crisis

Medivet senior partners Adi Nell and Erwin Höhn, in the first of two articles, look at the manpower problem as a precursor to delivering a framework for analysis and a strategic plan for all stakeholders in part two ...

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Complementary therapy: is your practice in need of rehabilitation?

James Westgate, VBJ editor, visits two practices using complementary therapies as a viable alternative revenue stream ...

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Master the mind’s agenda: taking control of your inner chimp

“There are times when we are not in control of our minds. Why? Because part of our brain has its own agenda – we are the source and the solution to our own problems” – Leonie Lightfoot.

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Mum’s the word – part four: a guide to returning to work

Liz Barton discusses the issues and challenges surrounding returning to work in the fourth instalment of her groundbreaking VBJ series.

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Employment law for vets: what you really need to know

Employment law can be a minefield – especially for vets without formal qualifications in the area. Anne Harvey explains how to avoid the pitfalls.

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Technically speaking: modern medicine in the digital age

Nuala Summerfield explains that rather than being a cause for concern, technology provides real opportunities for anyone prepared to embrace it.

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Debtors – no credit for locking the stable door after horse...

While running a practice is one part of the commercial equation, getting paid is the other, as Adam Bernstein explains.

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