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Improving the client journey

19 Feb 2019

What is seen, heard and felt are the most important factors driving clients’ opinions of a practice

Fads and trends in pet nutrition

06 Feb 2019

With a rapidly expanding market, it is important to look past the marketing claims and determine the nutritional value of pet food products

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Deer farming in the UK

08 Feb 2019

Expert insight into managing farmed deer is provided in part one of a two-part article from a UK-based deer specialist

“Many animals across all classes are increasingly becoming victims of folklore husbandry”

04 Feb 2019

"Folklore husbandry” is an emerging term describing the phenomenon of unevidenced, pseudoscientific, convenience-led habit and opinion handed down from one ill-informed animal keeper to the next. Kev…

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Government issues new guidelines on the movement of horses and other equines in a no-deal scenario

22 Feb 2019

On 21 February, the Government issued new guidance for owners of horses, ponies and other equines detailing the preparations they need to make in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Animal health and welfare event brings food industry specialists together

21 Feb 2019

The event will be jointly hosted by the University of Bristol Veterinary School and continental meat supplier Winterbotham Darby next month on Thursday 7 March.

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Government urges businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in a no-deal Brexit

20 Feb 2019

Government publishes new guidance to ensure import and export trade in animals, animal products, fish, food and feed can continue in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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RCVS Council announces election candidates and a new member of VN Council

19 Feb 2019

The RCVS is announcing the candidates standing in the 2019 RCVS Council elections, confirms the two nominees from the Veterinary Nurses Council

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RCVS news: VN Council agrees changes to registration of EU VNs after Brexit

18 Feb 2019

The RCVS Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council has agreed changes to how it registers veterinary nurses who qualified in the European Economic Area (EEA) should the UK depart the EU without a deal on March …

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FSA slaughter survey indicates that a quarter of non-stun sheep meat is exported

15 Feb 2019

The BVA has responded to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) slaughterhouse survey, which has been released following pressure from BVA and other industry groups to make the information public

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Veterinary Nurses Council will increase CPD referrals for non-compliant veterinary nurses

14 Feb 2019

At the RCVS Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council’s meeting on Wednesday 6 February, members decided to expedite the referral process for VNs who have not complied with their continuing professional developm…

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