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Under-reporting mental health ‘a concern’ – vet

Figures showing almost half of young vets had concerns about their mental health in the past year are almost certainly under-reported, according to Vetlife Helpline chairman Rosie Allister.

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London hosts 2016 orthopaedics congress

The 18th European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress addressed some of the big issues in the field, from joint disease and bone abnormalities to reconstructive surgery.

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Free webinar for aspiring vets

A free webinar to help potential veterinary students decide whether they want to enter the profession – and what to do if they choose to – will take place in October.

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Mission Rabies prepares for mass vaccination

To mark the 10th annual World Rabies Day today, Mission Rabies is putting into practice this year's theme of "Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate".

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Scheme to recognise proactive bTB management

Farmers signed up to the scheme could market their animals as being at lower risk of contracting or passing on the disease, says Cattle Health Certification Standards.

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Expanding vet group to open Whitley Bay surgery

Westway Vets – the north-east's biggest veterinary group – has invested £100,000 converting a former newsagent into its newest branch surgery.

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

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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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