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BSAVA Congress News Archive
Horse Stuck in Bog
24th October 2011
Horse Stuck in Bog
On the 19th October, firefighters fought for over an hour to rescue a horse trapped in a bog in Greater Manchester. The cob had slipped down a muddy bank, churned up by continuous heavy rain. By the time the firefighters arrived, the horse was firmly stuck in a bog. Using special animal rescue gear (and sheer muscle power) the horse was rescued. Luckily, it was unharmed and once free, "righted itself and trotted off."
steward blog
21st October 2011
steward blog
BSAVA has around 70 stewards, mostly vet nurses and students, helping congress run smoothly. Stewards get accommodation, food and travel allowance, a uniform - and are paid for their time. Priority is given to previous stewards, though new applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is 11th November. Visit www.bsava.com to apply.
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19th October 2011
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A course is to be held to help vets and nurses become more confident and comfortable in helping clients through pet loss, one of the most difficult aspects of pet ownership. It will be taken by Julia Dando, Training Manager for the Society for Companion Animal Studies which looks after the Pet Bereavement Support Service, on 8th November. More details can be found at www.bsava.com
Horse Worm Blog
18th October 2011
Horse Worm Blog
Vets from Derbyshire have issued a warning that worms can kill, following the sudden death of a horse who seemed outwardly healthy, but later collapsed and was discovered to be riddled with worms. Bakewell Equine Clinic has responded by compiling helpful information to help horse owners keep their horses healthy, available at bakewellvets.co.uk
Baby Hippo
5th October 2011
Baby Hippo
Hula, a baby hippo at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, has made her first public appearance. Born on 14th September 2011, and weighing in at a hefty six stone (40kg), Hula has hitherto remained with Mum in their private dens. But, at three weeks old, Hula has taken her first few tentative steps into the water. Encouraged by her mother, she now "enjoys blowing bubbles under the surface and paddling around by herself."
Children blog
30th September 2011
Children blog
Clarendon Road Veterinary Surgery in Weston, Somerset, held an open day for children last weekend. Youngsters dressed up as different animals and were checked up by vets, as a way of teaching youngsters about the role of veterinary surgeons and responsible pet ownership. There was a children's animal fancy dress contest, as well as talks on pet nutrition and competitions.
KC to NZ blog
29th September 2011
KC to NZ blog
Kennel Club advisor Stephen Jenkinson has flown out to New Zealand this September to help residents of Christchurch rebuild a more dog-friendly city, during the reconstruction programme started after the devastating earthquakes last year. In a bid to accommodate pet owners' needs, officials have asked for Stephen's help. He said: "I am very happy to give my time to help the animal loving people of Christchurch, especially as many risked their lives to search for injured and trapped pets."
coloradocat
19th September 2011
coloradocat
A cat that went missing in Colorado has been found five years later, wandering the streets of Manhattan. The cat was taken to a pet shelter, which traced Willow the cat back to a family in Colorado thanks to a microchip. While workers at the shelter are unsure as to who had been caring for Willow, it was obvious that she had been looked after on her travels. She apparently ran away from her family in Colorado during a home renovation project. She is now set to jet back to her family.
Pup Aid
15th September 2011
Pup Aid
Puppy Awareness Week continues! Dozens of celebrities from soaps, film and reality TV shows will gather once again for Brighton's annual PUP AID Puppy Farming Awareness Day on Sunday September 18th at Stanmer House. Celebrities such as Eastenders' Patsy Palmer, Harry Potter's Mark Williams, as well as Meg Mathews, Ali Bastian and Peter Egan will become fun dog show judges for the day to help educate the public about the correct and responsible way to choose a dog - by either adopting from a rescue home or visiting an ethical breeder like the Kennel Club's assured breeders.
Tootsie
12th September 2011
Tootsie
A cat left for dead by a hit-and-run driver has recovered after learning how to swim! Tootsie was left with a shattered right leg after the accident and vets warned he might have to be put down. But by taking regular swimming sessions in a pet hydrotherapy pool, Tootsie made a remarkable recovery and is back to full fitness in just four months. The regular gentle exercise built up his muscle strength without putting too much pressure on his fragile limbs. He is the first cat ever to use the water facility in Hereford and "swam naturally from the moment he entered the pool."
Hedgehogblog
6th September 2011
Hedgehogblog
Vets in Nottingham found themselves baffled when they were presented with a hedgehog - stuck inside a log. A pair of vets at the PDSA's Nottingham branch spent forty-five minutes trying to free the hedgehog, who was trapped in a log with just his head emerging from a hole. After various failed attempts, vets Jim Kellow and Ava Firth eventually succeeded in saving the hedgehog using a chisel and a bone saw. He came out "quite misshapen" but was released, fully recovered, back into the wild the next day.
blog8
18th August 2011
blog8
Congratulations to the seven farriers who have become the first to graduate from a farriery science degree course offered by Myerscough College. They had to complete both practical and theoretical elements and write a 10,000 word thesis to complete their BSc degree, which they all, as practising farriers, completed through part-time learning. Their theses have been accepted by the Worshipful Company of Farriers, which renders them eligible candidates for the WCF fellowship.
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