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RCVS updates musculoskeletal therapist guidance

College releases new guidance on delegating veterinary work to provide greater clarity to vets.

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Profession mourns death of Wildlife Vets International founder

Tributes have been paid to John Lewis, who has died following a short illness.

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Benedict bounces back after making a meal of masks

Vet warns of dangers posed to pets by face coverings after performing a gastrotomy and two enterotomies on a sprockador puppy to remove three ingested masks.

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‘Design thinking’ concept to get webinar introduction

RCVS’ ViVet innovation programme hosting interactive session on 2 December to introduce how process can be used in veterinary practice.

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PAW reveals rise in pet obesity and behaviour issues

Latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report highlights concerns over the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on development of new animal behaviours and increasing rates of obese pets.

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Christmas comedy cracker for veterinary professionals

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is hosting a live and exclusive online event to bring festive cheer to homes of veterinary professionals.

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RVC prof joins fight against avian flu outbreak

“Bird flu is still a serious threat to both poultry health and to food security in many countries, and highlights the need for continuous and effective surveillance” – Nicola Lewis of the RVC.

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Cat back on all fours after reconstructive surgery

Four-year-old Stanley undergoes complex surgery to repair a shattered pelvis and internal damage after collision with car.

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£230k expansion for Newcastle vet hospital

Westway Veterinary Group has taken over lease to a neighbouring building, allowing it to expand its inpatient facilities for dogs.

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Eleanor realises a long-held dream as her wildlife MSc Global Wildlife Health and Conservation sees her take on a day of wildlife-related EMS, which includes treating flamingos at Bristol Zoo Gardens.

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Treatment and management of otitis in dogs and cats

Filippo De Bellis, CertVD, DipECVD, MRCVS and Hannah Lipscomb BVetMed, MRCVS describe the clinical approach to this common presentation, as well as medical and surgical therapy options.

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Equine asthma – a broad look at problems, causes and treatment

Imogen Johns looks at key aspects of the diagnosis, treatment and long-term control in horses with sEA, as well as newer developments that may be beneficial in the future.

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Preventive health: key messages and effective ways to deliver them

Adele Williams, BVSc, DipECEIM, PhD, MRCVS looks at some of the most important aspects of preventive medicine, with particular emphasis on vaccination and parasite control.

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Tackling obesity and related laminitis in equine patients

A meeting of academics and practitioners with an interest in equine obesity and obesity-related laminitis was convened for Veterinary Times Equine (sponsored by Bova UK) on 14 January 2020. Published evidence was reviewed and opinions were shared to provide the following summary for veterinary surgeons managing horses with obesity.

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Diagnosing thoracolumbosacral pain: ridden versus genuine types

Sue Dyson MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, DipECVSMR, FRCVS discusses the need for equine vets to understand training principles and equine behavioural responses to recognise the difference between causes of pain.

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Lameness in horses: prevention protocols and treatment latest

In this article, Ann Derham MVB, MRCVS, provides overview on current prevention protocols, including routine management, conformation assessments, diet and exercise.

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David Rendle, BVSc, MVM, CertEM(IntMed), DipECEIM, FRCVS and Richard Newton BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRCVS use the 2019 virus outbreak to discuss the challenges of controlling future instances and the need for greater prevention.

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Eye on EBVM: VNs’ role in building the evidence base

Evidence-based veterinary medicine is about everyone contributing to our knowledge. Kit Sturgess, editor-in-chief of RCVS Knowledge’s open access journal Veterinary Evidence, encourages VNs to get involved.

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Leading the organisation through a pandemic has been a big job for president Anna Judson, but it’s a job she has clearly relished as SPVS has adapted and evolved to the fast-changing demands of the situation...

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Practice Profile: Henlow Veterinary Centre

One of the most persistent myths attached to owning a practice is that it’s impossible to maintain a sensible work-life balance when you’re running the show. But the reality can be very different, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visited to Henlow Veterinary Centre, an independent first opinion practice in Bedfordshire…

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After all the recent upheaval, it is imperative that practices are getting their teams back in shape, and working towards a harmonious and focused workplace to move forward. MWI Business Academy leader and VN Bobbie Flight shares a few ideas to help keep your team on track.

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Remote control: getting the best from online CPD

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you...” – motivational speaker Zig Ziglar.

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Practice Profile: Eastcott Referrals Veterinary Hospital

Eastcott Referrals was born when Peter Southerden began offering dental referrals from a small practice based in an old Victorian house in Swindon almost 20 years ago. The practice long ago outgrew its humble origins and while dentistry is still a key focus, Eastcott now has strong roots in many different areas...

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Practice Profile: Vets Now Hospital Manchester

In the first months of lockdown, BVA guidance meant most practices were only able to deal with emergency cases, and work all but dried up for some. But for the teams at Vets Now Manchester, the coronavirus crisis meant that while some things changed, in many ways everything stayed the same...

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Veterinary telemedicine: benefits, pitfalls and options for practices

Maddy Cousins – a mature vet student at the RVC and co-founder of VetConsult, an online booking and payment platform for vets – discusses this evolving area in the veterinary sphere.

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Practice Profile: Vets4Pets St James’ Road

Running a fast-growing 24-hour small animal practice is a demanding job, whatever the weather. Throw in a pandemic that shuts down society for months and that task becomes a whole lot more complicated, as VBJ discovered when we spoke to JVP at Vets4Pets Northampton, Jenny Millington...

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