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BVA joins campaign to end rabies by 2030

The British Veterinary Association has announced it will be joining the global End Rabies Now campaign ahead of the 10th World Rabies Day on 28 September.

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Equine survey reveals consistent lameness cause

More than a third of the UK's horses (38%) have been recorded as suffering from health problems in figures from the eighth National Equine Health Survey (NEHS).

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Free practice day places up for grabs

Royal Canin is offering veterinary professionals the chance to win a free place on a dedicated practice team training course.

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Puzzle feeders could be key to cats’ well-being

The price of a discarded plastic soft drink bottle could be the key to physical and mental well-being for cats, according to an expert in companion animal behaviour.

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Final president address and awards at BVA Members’ Day

Sean Wensley has concluded his year as BVA president with his final address at BVA Members’ Day 2016, held at the eco-friendly At-Bristol Science Centre on 22 September.

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Vet advises vigilance against European rescue dog parasite

One of the country’s leading parasitologists has warned vets to be on the lookout for a new zoonotic parasite being brought into the UK by rescue dogs from eastern Europe.

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Feline hypertension is a significant problem in clinical practice that causes morbidity and mortality in ageing cats.

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Virbac and VN Times asked veterinary nurses and other members of the profession to share their top tips to encourage reluctant pets to eat.

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Find out why more and more veterinary practices are using Manx Telecom’s Chameleon Direct SIMs to get the best mobile phone coverage when out on call.

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A multimodal approach to feline and canine cystitis management

Kit Sturgess covers diagnostics and therapy methods regarding inflammation of the bladder wall in cats and dogs.

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Importance of cattle mastitis management and treatment

Peter Edmondson explains the need for, and how to get farmers on board with, a control plan for this condition as a means to reduce antibiotic use and save money.

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Identifying key features of notifiable diseases in horses

Andy Durham and Shelly Hann discuss some exotic diseases that potentially pose a risk of incursion into the UK, including country of origin, various clinical signs and methods of treatment.

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Pancreatitis in canines – acutely painful or chronically frustrating?

Emi Barker describes the causes and risk factors of pancreatitis in dogs, various signs, diagnosis, and management options involving fluids, drug therapy and nutrition.

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Companion animal fluid therapy part 2: planning and monitoring

Rebecca Robinson, in the second of a two-part article, explains in more detail methods of fluid therapy available, choosing the required one and rates of administration.

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Understanding epilepsy: owner advice and control updates

Claire Bloor looks at the prevalence of epilepsy in dogs, as well as diagnosis and treatment developments to help VNs advise clients and patients.

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