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Leishmaniosis vaccine study hailed potential ‘game changer’

Canine leishmaniosis is a major zoonotic disease in more than 70 countries and is posing an escalating problem in the UK.

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Petplan voted best pet insurance company by vets

“To receive the award for the best pet insurance company is a great accolade and one we’re very proud of” – James Barnes, head of sales and partnerships at Petplan.

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Vets on red alert following RVHD outbreak

Vets are being urged to spread the word about the importance of vaccinating rabbits following an outbreak of deadly disease that can kill in hours.

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Don’t amputate injured hedgehogs’ limbs, vets told

However well meaning, hedgehogs released into the wild after amputation face lingering death, a wildlife charity has warned vets.

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Certain canine raw food diets ‘massive’ human health risk

Veterinary Public Health Association president airs views following Public Health England investigation that identified raw dog food as putative cause of human Shiga toxin-prodocuing Escherichia coli outbreak.

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Southfields specialist programme gets green light

Southfields Veterinary Specialists is able to offer a route to European specialist status after having its oncology programme approved.

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MWI to integrate UK brands

Company used London Vet Show to announce its plans to combine its buying groups, veterinary wholesaler operations and practice management system services into one integrated platform.

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£1m donation to establish ‘living lab’ at Bristol

A new dairy centre will be built at the University of Bristol Veterinary School to help tackle some of the challenges around ethical food security.

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ViVet launches Innovation Workshop Series

The royal college’s network is hosting two day-long, expert-led workshops in Cambridge early in 2019, aimed at fostering innovation.

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The possibilities are endless

Eleanor Goad recalls her decision to be a vet dictating her choice of A-levels and how the possibilities for vet students are almost infinite due to the variety of jobs available.

’Tis the season to (not) be shopping…

As the festive season kicks into gear, RVN Jane Davidson mulls on how to advise unsuspecting clients on being clued-up about the dangers of internet puppy sellers, especially via social media.

2018 – finishing the year strong

Tip of the Week author Gerardo Poli with a "tip of the year" by encouraging those working in practice to work on their plans for next year now to finish 2018 in the best way possible.

Soft skills seem to be the hardest learned

After taking up a leadership course, Ami Sawran discovered the so-called "soft skills" are anything but to master, and might matter just as much as clinical management.

Tackling the loneliness

Being a new grad can be an lonely experience, especially if you have to move to a new location, but Jordan Sinclair conjures up a few ways to combat the isolation.

Handling an Addisonian crisis – part 2

Gerardo Poli outlines ways in which a patient with this condition can be treated and offers a step-by-step guide of his thought process.

Physician agency – striking the right balance

Nick Marsh explores the ethics behind the physician-patient relationship, and the various emotional and financial concerns that impact on the approach to "physician agency".

Christmas and conservation

Eleanor Goad steps into the debate on Iceland’s banned Christmas advert about the use of palm oil in commercial products, saying, while the situation isn't entirely black and white, it is a step in the right direction.

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Minimising ketosis in the calved cow

Paddy Gordon looks at measures to prevent or minimise incidences of this metabolic disease in dairy cattle.

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Equine subepiglottic cysts

Christian Byrne and Safia Barakzai present a case of a cob mare diagnosed with this uncommon finding, then discuss general diagnosis and treatment.

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Owner education in year-round prevention of fleas and ticks

Vanessa Bourne discusses the challenges of ensuring treatment compliance and how to increase clients’ awareness of the importance of using appropriate products.

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Vet internships: expectations and important considerations

They can be rewarding, but internships require a considerable investment of time, as well as strength. Tessa Cornell looks at what to think about ahead of choosing an internship.

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S-haring an appreciation for an ‘inoffensive’ animal gone ‘timid’

Roger Evans discusses his love for hares, and his disappointment at not seeing them around his land anymore.

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Urinary flood helped slay dragon

Richard Allport looks back as a green recent graduate at Christmas attempting to relieve a boxer dog’s inability to pass water.

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Managing long-term pain in geriatric cats with chronic kidney disease

Eleanor Mardell describes approaches to recognise and manage OA in an increasingly ageing population of cats with kidney disease. Contains video content.

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Obesity issues in pet rabbits

John Chitty looks at factors contributing to, and ways to prevent and treat, weight gain in this species.

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Cystitis in cats and dogs – management and treatment

Emma Gerrard explores two forms of this inflammatory condition – idiopathic in cats and bacterial in dogs – as well as what helps resolve them.

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VN Voice: help for nurses only a telephone call away

This month, RVN and BVNA council member Gemma Reeve reaches out to colleagues to remind them that, even at the toughest times of the year, the association is there for them.

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Digestive disorders: strategies in cats and dogs

Kit Sturgess discusses the causes, management and treatment of gastrointestinal issues in small animal patients.

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Eye on EBVM: taking the lead on quality improvement

This month, VN council vice-chairman Liz Cox throws down the gauntlet to fellow veterinary nurses to take the lead on quality improvement in practice for the benefit of all.

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All aboard! Life on the BVNA bus

Stacey Blease was appointed BVNA head of learning and development six months ago. Here, she reflects on her journey so far, what she has achieved since boarding the "BVNA bus", and considers what the future may hold for the organisation.

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My bursary journey

Julii Elliott was the winner of last year's £1,000 bursary for the Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care course, courtesy of VN Times and Vets Now. Here, the RVN reflects on her experience, the challenges of study and the joys of completion.

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The Consult: Heather MacIntosh

This month we are joined by a ZSL London Zoo RVN, who talks about life on the wild side of animal care.

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Managing otitis externa: clinical approach

Gayle Morrison and Peter Forsythe outline a strategy for dealing with this ear disease in small animals to maximise the chances of a successful outcome and minimise the likelihood of chronic disease onset.

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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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Mum’s the word – part five: balancing work with school-age children

Liz Barton, in her fifth instalment, highlights the challenges of balancing being a practising vet and a parent to school-age children.

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Building an employer reputation online

Successful recruitment begins long before a vacancy arises. In an increasingly transparent profession, employer reputation is a vital tool in the competition for our most valuable resource: people. This will be a major theme at SPVS/VMG Congress in January.

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Playing the end game: putting your practice up for sale

The vet landscape is changing rapidly, and we find the profession, and ourselves, in an economy we wouldn't have imagined 20 years ago. It's a time of great change and opportunity for those looking to sell a practice.

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Leadership: not just for the boss

Carolyne Crowe explains how this skill can be reframed by veterinary professionals to improve their personal lives, and make their roles in practice easier and more enjoyable.

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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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