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Reflux and regurgitation

17 Jul 2018

Why is the issue so common in small animals during anaesthesia and how can it be prevented?

Equine welfare on a global scale

24 Jun 2018

A look at the welfare issues facing horses worldwide and the importance of continuing education in tackling them

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Antibacterials in canine gastrointestinal disease

24 Jun 2018

How to treat canine gastrointestinal disease responsibly based on the nature of the condition

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Encouraging the use of pain relief in cattle

06 May 2018

Veterinary surgeons are in an ideal position to help farmers better recognise signs of pain in cattle and understand how best to manage it

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Join the march towards stamping out lameness

17 Jul 2018

UK sheep producers are being encouraged to join the march towards stamping out lameness in the national flock when the industry highlights how to take the first step towards better control during July…

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Resist the pester power, vets urge parents as Pug film hits screens

16 Jul 2018

Vets fear that parents may soon be fielding more requests for pet Pugs as Disney’s latest film, featuring flat-faced “hero” Patrick, hits screens. The BVA is urging parents to resist any pester power …

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RCVS to consult on new nursing qualifications framework

06 Jul 2018

Next month, the RCVS is asking the veterinary professions for their views on a proposed new framework for post-registration veterinary nursing qualifications, which aim to enhance the structure of the…

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Over 1,600 EU vet professionals already responded to second RCVS Brexit survey

28 Jun 2018

Over 1,600 EU-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses have already responded to a second survey by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on the implications for them of the UK’s …

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RCVS responds to disquiet over Michael Gove's comments

22 Jun 2018

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recognises that considerable disquiet has arisen following comments made by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove, con…

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Defra announces new ‘Stamp out BVD’ funding for farmers across England

21 Jun 2018

A £5.7million funding package to help farmers tackle a damaging cattle disease has been announced by the Farming Minister George Eustice today.The highly contagious disease, Bovine Vial Diarrhoea (BVD…

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APHA grants access to new tests for chronic TB breakdowns

20 Jun 2018

A new highly sensitive and specific blood test for bovine TB, Actiphage, has been accepted for exceptional private use in England, according to an APHA protocol published on 8 May 2018.Berwyn Clarke, …

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