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Controls will achieve ‘absolutely nothing’

According to Chris Laurence, chairman of the Canine and Feline Sector Group, a ban on third-party puppy sales “will achieve absolutely nothing” without proper enforcement of regulations.

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NOAH pushes vaccination importance

Mistaken beliefs about pet vaccines and a growing hesitancy towards vaccination reported among owners could give rise to deadly diseases, the organisation warns.

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Double fellowship honours for Dick Vet School teacher

Veterinary educator’s contributions to learning and teaching recognised in highest honours.

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Groups explain gender pay gap figures following report

BBC report, compiled by Government figures, named two of the UK’s largest veterinary groups as having the largest gender pay gaps among UK companies with 5,000 or more employees.

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Global student scholarship to raise BVD awareness

BVDzero Scholarship Programme from Boehringer Ingelheim, in collaboration with the World Association for Buiatrics, will award €1,000 to undertake high-quality farm animal practice to each of 10 successful student applicants.

RVC academic’s bTB test wins royal recognition

Royal Dairy Innovation Award was presented to Ben Swift by The Princess Royal at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

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Staff take on mud run to celebrate vet receptionist’s life

Sharon Scarratt died not knowing she had been nominated for – and won – this year’s Petplan Veterinary Support Staff of the Year award.

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Patient safety on agenda at Royal Society

Vets and medics will gather on 7 May to share knowledge and insights about the impact of human factors on patient safety.

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Studies shed light on lap spay and tooth brushing benefits

Two retrospective, peer-reviewed studies have been published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice as part of the publication’s attempt to promote research in veterinary clinical practice.

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In the wake of this year’s Grand National, recent horse racing convert Andrè Brenn looks back at the event in an effort to spark discussion and debate on the sport’s place in modern society.

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Thank you for everything (so far)

On the occasion of her mother’s 50th birthday, vet student Eleanor Goad takes the opportunity to thank her family for the support they provided in order to get her where she is today.

The mistakes that haunt us

Nick Marsh explains why, of all the mistakes and problems he has encountered throughout his career as a vet, it’s the first time his actions resulted in loss of life that still keeps him awake at night.

Oh, CR*P! Using point-of-care C-reactive protein tests

For his second Tip of the Week topic, Hubert Hiemstra reviews the uses and limitations of point-of-care tests for canine C-reactive protein, and asks: “Oh CR*P! What am I missing?”

Naked emotion: client reactions to fur loss

Jane Davidson asks whether more should be done to prepare clients for their pet’s hair loss post-surgery – using the example of Ollie the cat, documented on Twitter by her owners Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon.

Staff retention: double or quits?

In the wake of an announcement by the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science to adopt a dual intake initiative with its undergraduates, Jordan Sinclair questions whether this will help or hinder the recruitment crisis, and how the problem is multi-faceted.

Building resilience in your sleep, pt 2: good sleep habits

Hubert Hiemstra sets all readers a sleep challenge as an experiment to see if they will be less tired after trying a new routine.

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Management of pain in small furries: types and protocols

Sonya Miles looks at methods of assessing and managing these symptoms in exotic species.

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Equine skin diseases – treatment protocols in spring and summer

Tim Adams details various cutaneous conditions that can present in horses during these seasons, as well as ways to treat them.

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Difficult vet business future will increase pressure on workforce

Chanticleer casts a weather eye over more areas of discussion within the veterinary sector.

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Dentistry path fed surgery desire

Gerhard Putter – one of only a few dental diplomates in the country – explains how he became a specialist veterinary surgeon.

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Develop skills to take on challenging cases

Veterinary professional Kelly Freezer, head veterinary surgeon at Bright Side Vets in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, discusses her career.

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Uniting in Uganda for rabies

Joy Howell recounts her role in a volunteering trip to Africa to help locals in their ongoing mission to eliminate this viral disease.

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Gastrointestinal disease: new technologies aiding diagnosis

Kerry Peak and David Walker summarise clinical applications of some more novel diagnostic tests for these concerns in small animals.

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Managing asthma in equids

Sarah Gough and David Rendle discuss the diagnosis and treatment of mild and marked forms of the disease, including environmental management.

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Respiratory disorders – VN management and treatment

Laura Rosewell discusses managing emergency cases of dyspnoea, types of breathing diseases commonly seen in practice, and how these canine and feline patients can be supported by veterinary nurses – both during hospitalisation and after discharge.

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VN Voice: tell them how you can

Albert Holgate shares his journey from animal lover to clinical manager, the challenges of being deaf in the profession and his aims as a BVNA councillor.

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Cat Chat: hunting behaviour

International Cat Care behaviourist Elizabeth Waring looks at the hunting behaviour of cats and explains why they still do this despite being fed.

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Itchy pet cats and dogs – scratching the condition’s service

Gayle Morrison and Victoria Robinson discuss prevalent causes of – and latest treatment options for – pruritic patients.

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Matt’s Masterclass: fighting the fear

This month, Matt reflects on the fluttering feeling of fear at the prospect of treating exotics patients, and considers how far the care of exotics species has progressed over the years.

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Medical clinics and the role of VNs

Ahead of her BSAVA Congress lecture, Nicola Ackerman, RVN, discusses how nurses are best placed to lead these arrangements in practices and stresses why her peers’ skills should not be undervalued.

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Theatre scrubs and their impact on patient safety during surgery

Looking at various studies and types of surgical attire through history, Claire Roberts discusses its efficacy in reducing surgical site infections.

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Holding the reins of equine district vet nursing movement

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Wildbore Vetstop sounds like it might be a rather intriguing, perhaps even slightly dangerous, place to work. But what’s in a name? Not a lot, as VBJ discovered last month when we headed north to hear another independent success story…

Information is power: how to strike oil by drilling through data

So much data is available in the modern veterinary practice that sometimes it can seem difficult to see the wood for the trees. But by measuring the metrics that matter, this wealth of data has the power to transform your practice into a lean, mean profit-making machine...

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If client loyalty is the question are health plans the answer?

One in every three small animal consults is preventive1. When supporting products and services – such as parasite control and neutering – are combined into the mix, that can add up to a vital profit stream. So, what can practices do to make the most of it?

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Fast Forward: veterinary business

The second of VBJ’s Fast Forward features is the story of Vet Dynamics – a veterinary business consultancy that has helped hundreds of owners ensure their practice is run as effectively and efficiently as possible.

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Practice Profile: Forest Veterinary Centre

A first opinion hospital practice on the edge of Epping Forest, with in-house CT and MRI, and a dedicated radioiodine unit in nearby Harlow, the practice has certainly branched out in recent years...

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Mum’s the word – part six: the career/parenthood compromise

We’ve been on quite a journey – from conception, through early parenthood, to balancing work with the needs of school-aged children. But what does all of this mean for us as professionals and a service industry?

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Increasing insured clients: everyone’s a winner

Nick White looks at how practices can grow the percentage of insured clients – and the significant financial benefits of doing so…

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Building veterinary practices: for pets and people

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