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New model for disease surveillance in Scotland

The proposed changes follow on from recommendations made by the Kinnaird Review into farm animal disease surveillance, which were accepted by the Scottish Government in 2011.

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Congress offers VNs centre stage

VNs urged to submit interesting and novel case reports ahead of BSAVA Congress, with eight successful applicants presenting their findings in a 15-minute slot.

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Vet Dynamics annual conference

Two days of workshops, business CPD and networking opportunities – all targeted at independent practices – are on offer at Vet Dynamics Conference 2019.

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Testing, testing… RCVS seeks volunteers to try new CPD app

The platform, which is in development, will enable veterinary professionals to access a “one-stop shop” CPD management solution.

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Swim vets brave the elements to raise charity cash

Open water swimmers are exhausted, but bring home the cash for The Cinnamon Trust charity after crossing one of Europe’s largest man-made reservoirs.

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Drug stance understood, but detection ‘unlikely’, says Dr

Presence of the anabolic steroid testosterone over a permitted threshold in a sample could result in a 14-month suspension from racing and a 12-month stand down from racing for the horse.

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New European role for specialist

Willows-based diplomate voted on to the influential committee leading the European College of Veterinary Surgeons’ scientific programme.

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Vet nurse reaches lofty heights for charity

RVN Rachael Lofts aims to raise more than £1,000 for StreetVet after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

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VetCPD Congress set for third staging

The Assembly Rooms in Bath will once again host VetCPD Congress, which this year features a range of subjects from nutrition and neurology to cardiology and cytology.

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AFAST, part 2

Having described how to perform this examination in part one, Gerardo Poli explains how to interpret the results in a clinical setting.

Ludicrous layouts: no space for anything and everything out of place

Whether it's strategic storage techniques or attempting to fill every nook and cranny, some veterinary practices are often faced with a “square peg in round hole” situation for ensuring a practical layout.

Mastering the art of veterinary medicine

With the average vet's day rarely filled with textbook scenarios or black and white decisions, Jordan Sinclair illustrates this with her own case example that paints a picture of what the profession is truly like.

Striving for (im)perfection

Perfectionism has given us great things, says Nick Marsh. But is there a place for it in the consulting rooms of general practice when there’s a waiting room full of angry clients and 15 operations scheduled?

AFAST, part 1

Gerardo Poli provides an introduction to performing and interpreting these examinations. Includes video content.

Things I wish I’d known

As A-level results day looms, vet student Eleanor Goad busts some of the myths around what it takes to get into vet school. Yes, grades matter, but so does passion.

Seeking clarity

If things get too complicated, start from the beginning and seek clarity, advises Gerardo Poli – it is a “simple but powerful” way to identify things you may have missed and provide you with a pathway forward.

Five-year plans

With life throwing the occasional curve ball, it is no surprise some turn to a five-year plan to help stay focused on their goals. Jane Davidson looks at how such a plan can apply to your career – specifically, for SVNs en route to becoming qualified.

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Urethral obstruction in dogs and cats

Alastair Mather and Jon Hall discuss the initial presentation of this issue in canine and feline patients, as well as decision-making for surgery.

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Equine vaccinations: how to persuade owners to comply

Amelia Lawrence and Emily Haggett emphasise the critical importance of horse owner education for maintaining adequate “herd immunity”.

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Demanding dermatology: from clients to complaints – part two

In the second of a two-part series, Peter Kukadia looks at bacterial infection of the skin and pitfalls when discussing this complex condition with clients.

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Monitoring livestock and wildlife to achieve healthier ecosystems

John E Cooper and Margaret E Cooper provide an overview of proceedings from a workshop held in Kenya.

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Companion animal worming: treatment and compliance

Hany Elsheikha summarises the latest thinking on preventive health care, and discusses the importance of owners adhering to control programmes to ensure they are successful.

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Diagnostics for parasite infections: a success story on equine tapeworm

Jacqueline Matthews and Corrine Austin discuss managing and treating this parasite in horses, as well as integrating treatment in sustainable control programmes.

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Advanced dairy vetting – insight into farmer-vet communication

Sally Wilson uses her first-hand experience to discuss the skill behind creating user-friendly on-farm protocols.

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Mindset, mindfulness, meditation

Dave Beeston writes about some paraclinical and non-veterinary-specific adventures that have made him more self-aware…

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VN Voice: a leap of faith into veterinary nursing

Kelly Deane dreamed of being a vet – but that was before she discovered veterinary nursing. Here, she explains how an apprenticeship changed her life and why you shouldn’t give up on dreams.

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Ear issues and infections – getting animal owners to listen

Joanne Brown and Victoria Robinson discuss the pathogenesis of otitis, its diagnosis and treatment options that can be used to improve owner compliance and aid response to therapy.

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Cat Chat: feline ageing

RVN Kelly Eyre looks at how studying older cats can help improve quality of life in later years.

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Caring for pet rabbits – husbandry and nutrition advice

Nadia Wiseman discusses the importance of keeping owners of the UK's third most popular pet informed and up to date with their welfare needs.

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VN Voice: embracing strengths and weaknesses

Louise Northway urges colleagues to learn from mistakes, embrace CPD and, if the time is right, spread their wings.

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The Consult: Melissa Cook

RVN Melissa Cook shares her journey to becoming a physiotherapist and running her own physiotherapy business, as well as tips for those wanting to follow in her footsteps.

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Life as an internal medicine RVN

Nick Coleman is an internal medicine RVN at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Here, he shares his career journey, the best aspects of the job and his pearls of wisdom when it comes to working in the field.

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The Consult: Joanne Andrews and Emma Poolton

Two RVN friends recount their adventures from spending a month volunteering at the only veterinary clinic in the Cook Islands.

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Practice Profile: Sutterton Veterinary Hospital

The recruitment crisis has hit hard in veterinary practices of all shapes and sizes across the UK. But in some places it’s hit especially hard, as VBJ discovered when it paid a visit to rural Lincolnshire.

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Practice Profile: Larkmead Veterinary Group

One of the biggest reasons given for the growth of corporate veterinary practice is that the traditional partnership model is broken. But is that really the case? VBJ headed to Didcot, Oxfordshire to find out...

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Practice Profile: Oakham Veterinary Hospital

Not many equine practices in the UK have such a gilt-edged reputation as Oakham Veterinary Hospital. And as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to the horsey hotbed of Rutland last month, it’s a reputation well earned…

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Practice Profile: North Downs Specialist Referrals

Few other practices better reflect the near exponential growth of the UK referral sector than North Downs Specialist Referrals. The Surrey hospital has trebled in size in its 15 years – a tale of sustained success and one that echoes a wider story…

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Are you being heard? Calling time on call waiting

The telephone is still the main way clients contact their veterinary practice, but times are changing fast. Online appointment booking and live chats are just the tip of the iceberg, and practices looking to stay ahead need a strategy covering all the options…

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Building the dream: part two – five tips for sustainable growth

Setting up a veterinary practice can seem like the easy part when compared to developing a successful strategy for growth. Alan Robinson explains how to take the pain out of the process by following five golden rules …

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Accidental leadership – avoiding the pitfalls

Have you been promoted to head up a team, perhaps to replace someone who has left or because the business is growing? Do you feel overnight your responsibilities have changed, but you haven't had training in the skill sets you need? This is accidental leadership…

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Enemy at the gates: parasite protection products and protocols

Climate change and increased pet travel have created a perfect parasitic storm for the UK’s companion animals. Old foes like fleas and endemic ticks, along with emerging threats, are putting pets at ever-greater risk – so which products and advice should practices offer to help even the odds?

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