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New group to discuss tighter restrictions on fireworks
Review follows overwhelming public support for change
Review follows overwhelming public support for change
Study reveals replication sites of emerging pig disease
Confirms structures are similar to those in same virus family
Confirms structures are similar to those in same virus family
Piglet study shows immune systems differ from a young age
Findings could improve treatment of immune disorders
Findings could improve treatment of immune disorders
British Horse Council issues manifesto for general election
Parliamentary candidates urged to recognise scope of equine sector
Parliamentary candidates urged to recognise scope of equine sector
AnimalhealthEurope pledges to reduce need for antibiotics in animals
Pledges to support development of vaccines
Pledges to support development of vaccines
Blue Cross ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ winner announced
Award presented to RVNs that go the extra mile to improve pet welfare
Award presented to RVNs that go the extra mile to improve pet welfare
New study finds certain people are ‘cat whisperers’
Results could lead to better understanding of cat’s needs
Results could lead to better understanding of cat’s needs
Vets confirm further five cases of Alabama rot
Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has confirmed a further five cases of Cutaneous Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy, also known as Alabama rot.
The cases have been confirmed in Wallingford (Oxfordshire), Horsham (West Sussex), Hungerford (Berkshire - two dogs) and Malmesbury (Wiltshire). It brings the total number of confirmed cases to 198 since 2012. There have been 23 cases so far this year.
Signs that a dog has been affected by the disease include skin lesions on the lower limbs or mouth/tongue, leading to kidney failure. While investigations into the cause of the condition are ongoing, owners are being urged to wash their dog after wet or muddy walks.
The cases have been confirmed in Wallingford (Oxfordshire), Horsham (West Sussex), Hungerford (Berkshire - two dogs) and Malmesbury (Wiltshire). It brings the total number of confirmed cases to 198 since 2012. There have been 23 cases so far this year.
Signs that a dog has been affected by the disease include skin lesions on the lower limbs or mouth/tongue, leading to kidney failure. While investigations into the cause of the condition are ongoing, owners are being urged to wash their dog after wet or muddy walks.
Tributes paid to ‘kind natured’ veterinary surgeon
Statement released following death of vet Susan McCann
Statement released following death of vet Susan McCann
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WSAVA launches certificate programme focusing on companion animals in One Health
The first certificate programme focusing specifically on the role of companion animals in One Health has been launched by the One Health Committee (OHC) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
The online programme, which is free of charge for WSAVA members, has been developed in recognition of the growing impact of companion animals in human society. Pet ownership is becoming more popular globally, and this has increased the implications for One Health, regarding the human-companion animal bond. The WSAVA OHC hopes that this course will bridge the knowledge gap between veterinary surgeons and human physicians. New modules are being added weekly, with a total of 20 modules expected to be available by early 2020.
The first certificate programme focusing specifically on the role of companion animals in One Health has been launched by the One Health Committee (OHC) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
The online programme, which is free of charge for WSAVA members, has been developed in recognition of the growing impact of companion animals in human society. Pet ownership is becoming more popular globally, and this has increased the implications for One Health, regarding the human-companion animal bond. The WSAVA OHC hopes that this course will bridge the knowledge gap between veterinary surgeons and human physicians. New modules are being added weekly, with a total of 20 modules expected to be available by early 2020.
