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Most vets prefer to buy British meat and fish
Raw meat
Nine in 10 veterinary surgeons would be more likely to buy meat, dairy, eggs or fish if it was either British or locally sourced.

BVA survey reveals that vets vote British when it comes to buying produce

British veterinary surgeons care about where their fish, meat eggs and dairy products come from, with an overwhelming majority buying British - a survey by the the BVA has revealed.

The BVA has released statistics from its Voice of the Veterinary Profession Survey to coincide with the launch of British Food Fortnight (September 20 to October 5, 2014). The survey reveals that nine in 10 veterinary surgeons would be more likely to buy meat, dairy, eggs or fish if it was either British (90 per cent) or locally sourced (88 per cent).

The survey also revealed that seven in 10 veterinary surgeons actively seek out information about the origin of their food before choosing where to eat or by making a purchase, by checking labels or asking in restaurants. Some practitioners questioned specified that they only buy their meat from sources they trust while others have their own livestock.

Robin Hargreaves, president of the BVA, commented: "These results show how much British vets understand and care about the importance of animal welfare and food safety, and how that affects the food we put on our plates.

"In Britain, we have some of the highest animal welfare and food hygiene standards in the world. Our members play a vital role in maintaining  those standards, from production animal vets working closely with farmers to vets working in food production who ensure the safety and quality of the food we eat.

This experience and knowledge is reflected in what vets choose to eat themselves. It is clear from the survey that when it comes to choosing meat, fish, dairy, or eggs, vets vote British." 

For more information about the survey, go to http://www.bva.co.uk/voice/.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.