8th May 2013
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Virtual Question Time webinar is now available to listen again. Almost twice the number of veterinary professionals attended the online event, compared to the traditional Regional Question Time meetings. Furthermore, 100 per cent of delegates said they found the event useful in a poll. Click here to listen again.
1st May 2013
Horse owners are being urged to take part in the annual National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), which runs from May 5-11. The data collected from the survey provides crucial information on common health issues in horses, including skin problems, lameness, weight issues and colic. The results will be shared across the sector to define priorities for future research, education and training. Click here to register for this year's survey.
29th April 2013
Visitors at Edinburgh Zoo are now able to feed its two resident lions, Jayendra and Kamlesh. The newly-launched experience, called Carnivore Magic Moment, allows two people to meet a zoo keeper, learn about the lions' history and about the conservation programme they belong to, as well as ask any questions. Participants will then be able to feed pieces of meat to Jayendra and Kamlesh using a feeding pole. Click here to book a Carnivore Magic Moment.
26th April 2013
Ceva Animal Health has announced that it will be donating £1 to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) for every unit sold of its anti-infective range. Donations will be made until the end of June, and will help RABI support the country's farmers.
25th April 2013
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the Durham area have been invited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to attend a regional question time meeting. Invitations have been sent to all local vets and VNs, but those from further afield are also welcomed. The meeting is to take place at 6:30pm on Wednesday, 15 May at Bowburn Hall. Opening with an update on RCVS developments from president Jacqui Molyneux, those attending will then be invited to put their questions to the RCVS officer team and Veterinary Nurses Council. The event is free to attend and counts for up to three CPD hours. Click here to find out more or to book a place.
24th April 2013
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is holding its first Dogs Sportive cycling event to raise funds for research into animal diseases. Cycling routes have been designed to suit all ability levels, and include the Terrier Ride (25 miles), the Whippet Ride (50 miles) and the Greyhound Ride (80 miles). The event is to be held on Sunday 4 August at Lanwades Park, Suffolk, home of the AHT. Entry costs nineteen pounds plus a five pound donation to AHT. Click here to download an entry form.
23rd April 2013
A Jack Russell-West Highland terrier cross has received life-changing treatment following partial disc prolapse. The 12-year-old dog named Beano underwent chiropractic therapy known as the McTimoney technique, which has prevented him from needing surgery. His owner said: "Without this treatment I would not like to think what decision we would have had to make."
22nd April 2013
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) will soon hear evidence on the draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill. The evidence stage forms part of the pre-legislative scrutiny of the proposals and will focus on clarity, proportionality and effectiveness.
18th April 2013
The BVNA are joining forces with SPVS, VPMA and AVI to run a national salaries survey. It is believed that an overview of salaries from both practising and industry sectors would be of interest to members across all four organisations. Members are being urged to complete the survey, which closes on 31 May 2013. Click here
to view the survey.
17th April 2013
The first ever Virtual Question Time will be held by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), with no set agenda.
The event will be chaired by RCVS president Jacqui Molyneux and questions may either be submitted in advance or put forward on the night.
Veterinary teams will be able to tune in to the free, live audio webinar on Wednesday, April 24, from 8pm to 9.30pm.
Click here for further details, to register, or to submit a question.
The event will be chaired by RCVS president Jacqui Molyneux and questions may either be submitted in advance or put forward on the night.
Veterinary teams will be able to tune in to the free, live audio webinar on Wednesday, April 24, from 8pm to 9.30pm.
Click here for further details, to register, or to submit a question.
10th April 2013
A new microchip was launched at BSAVA Congress, which is 60 per cent smaller than standard chips. The Pink MiniChip from Pet Protect is less invasive and particularly suited to kittens, puppies and smaller breeds. With every chip sold the company is making a donation to breast cancer charity The Pink Ribbon Foundation. Pet Protect also offer free registration and 6 weeks free insurance.
2nd April 2013
The RCVS ran a session on clinical governance at the BSAVA congress. Entitled "Clinical governance, how is it relevant to me?" the session took place on Saturday 6 April at 11:05am in Hall 7a of the ICC. The aim was to untangle what clinical governance means, giving examples how practices can meet requirements.