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Chatter box Zoetis is to present a CPD event for free to members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

Led by veterinary consultant Ruth Moxon, the one-hour online session is designed to help veterinary nurses discuss parasiticide options with clients. It will advise on structuring recommendations, factors for product choice and moving away from 'selling'.

'How do you recommend parasite treatments to your clients?' will be presented on Tuesday, 20 May at 7.30pm. It is free for BVNA members, with £15.00 tickets for non-members.

Veterinary nurses can email cpd@bvna.co.uk to book their place. Chatter box

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RVC reveals top tortoise health problems

Beak and shell abnormalities were among the most common.
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Study provides new insights into rabbit dental disease
Study provides new insights into rabbit dental disease

The findings could be used to inform improvements in veterinary training.
No significant link between rabbit head shape and dental issues - study
No significant link between rabbit head shape and dental issues - study

 Research shows importance of diet and dental checks.
Amylase concentration linked to mortality in guinea pigs
Amylase concentration linked to mortality in guinea pigs

 Guinea pigs with high plasma concentrations of amylase face increased mortality.
Study sheds light on guinea pig neoplasia
Study sheds light on guinea pig neoplasia

 Tumour prevalence increases with age.
Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations
Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations

The winners will be revealed in December.
Researchers discover geckos' hidden sensory ability
Researchers discover geckos' hidden sensory ability

The finding could provide new insights about how animals perceive sound.
Vets heal 800kg rhino's leg in world first procedure
Vets heal 800kg rhino's leg in world first procedure

 Amara, a southern white rhinoceros, suffered a fractured ulna.
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in

Over 10,000 animals will be weighed for their health statistics.
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DAERA to reduce BVD 'grace period'

DAERA has reminded herd keepers of an upcoming reduction to the 'grace period' to avoid BVD herd restrictions.

From 1 May 2025, herd keepers will have seven days to cull any BVD positive or inconclusive animals to avoid restrictions being applied to their herd.

It follows legislation introduced on 1 February, as DAERA introduces herd movement restrictions through a phased approach. Herd keepers originally had 28 days to cull BVD positive or inconclusive animals.

DAERA says that, providing herd keepers use the seven-day grace period, no herds should be restricted within the first year of these measures.

Additional measures, which will target herds with animals over 30 days old that haven't been tested for BVD, will be introduced from 1 June 2025.

More information is available on the DAERA website.
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