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Free equine worm control webinar
RAMAs/SQPs, vets and vet nurses are invited to attend the equine parasite conrol webinar.
Session will cover parasites of importance and how to assess risk. 

Zoetis has announced a free equine worm control webinar to help veterinary professionals refresh their knowledge on equine parasite control.

Taking place at 10 am on Thursday, 10 February, the session will see vet Dr Wendy Talbot cover parasites of importance at this time of year and how to assess risk. 

Aimed at RAMAs/SQPs, vets and vet nurses, the hour-long webinar will also cover selecting a suitable wormer and spring worming plans. 

Zoetis equine product Manager, Penny McCann, said: “We are delighted that our webinars are proving to be very popular and well-reviewed, with delegates saying they are an enjoyable and highly informative way to keep up-to-date with the latest equine worming protocol”.

The session will conclude with a Q&A session, during which participants will be able to share any concerns or questions they hear from customers with Dr Talbot. The webinar will be repeated at 7 pm for anyone not able to join the morning session. 

For more information and to book your place, click here for the 10 am webinar and here for the 7 pm webinar.

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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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BEVA CPD course explores sino-nasal disease

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) will host a new CPD course exploring the diagnosis of sino-nasal disease.

Led by Safia Barakzai, Henry Tremaine, Justine Kay-Smyth and Neil Townsend, the course aims to support experienced equine vets dealing with nasal discharge cases.

The course will be presented through a series of practical sessions, accompanied by case-based learning. Attendees will be guided to improve their oral examination technique and radiographic approach, as well as learning how to make good use of endoscopy and oroscopy.

BEVA says that learners can combined these skills to perform a 'logical, efficient investigation', with better clinical decision-making and fewer unnecessary steps.

The course will take place on Tuesday, 21 July at the University of Surrey. For more information or to book, visit the BEVA website.