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‘Onwards and upwards’ for Mission Rabies
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The Mission Rabies Truck has been 'a phenomenal tool for disseminating techniques towards rabies control and elimination'.

Charity getting closer to eliminating deadly disease

Animal welfare charity Mission Rabies are vaccinating more dogs than ever before and getting closer to eliminating the deadly disease.

As well as vaccinating over 100,000 more dogs than they did in 2014, Mission Rabies say that they have also had a positive impact on the perception towards mass dog vaccination.

The charity add that their Mission Rabies Truck, integrated with Oozy WVS ITC surgical training courses, has been ‘a phenomenal tool for disseminating techniques towards rabies control and elimination’.

Thanks to the efforts of the ITC team, who are a key part of the Mission Rabies programme, The Nigiris District in Southern India has been declared rabies free.

One of the biggest challenges faced by Mission Rabies across such large geographic areas is in the monitoring, evaluation and validation of work conducted remotely.

To tackle this, Mission Rabies recently launched an app to monitor mass vaccination campaigns in multiple locations. Designed from field experience, the app enables data collection and improved project management of large scale projects.

A Mission Rabies spokesperson said: “It’s been an amazing year and our plans are only to go onwards and upwards, vaccinating more dogs than ever before and getting closer to eliminating this devastating disease.”

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.