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New resource launches for vets in the field
Luke Gamble said the website "will become the go to practical tool for vets who might have limited access to resources in field situations".
Vet International aims to help vets in challenging environments

A new online resource for vets working in developing countries has been launched at BSAVA Congress this week, with the aim of improving animal welfare through education and international collaboration.

Introduced by Luke Gamble at a press conference yesterday, vetinternational.org was developed by the Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), BSAVA and the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust.

The site provides easy access to practical guides for vets working in environments where diagnostic facilities and clinical resources may be limited.

Luke Gamble, CEO of WVS and Mission Rabies, said the website "will become the go to practical tool for vets who might have limited access to resources in field situations".

Users of the site have access to fact sheets offering basic practical information, with clear and concise guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. The species sections are broken down into categories comprising medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, shelter management, trap neuter release campaigns and quick reference tools.

A presenting signs option in the medicine section offers information on diagnostic pathways and differential diagnoses of common presenting signs. Safety advice is also provided, for example reminding vets to wear gloves, as drugs can be used in some of these areas without an understanding of the health and safety implications.

To complement the fact sheets, short videos show demonstrations of basic practical skills and surgical procedures. Videos will also show that good practice is very much possible in shelter settings and environments where resources are limited.

Additionally, the site provides concise advice on the practical management of zoonotic diseases, as well as links to further information on the WVS data collection app and BSAVA app.

Luke Gamble added: "I'm certain this site will help a lot of veterinarians around the world in a very practical and brilliant way."

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk