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Our top picks for BSAVA Congress

2 Mar 2020

Returning to Birmingham for the 30th year, what does BSAVA Congress 2020 have to offer?

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February 2020

“One thing that will continue to exert its influence on our profession in 2020 is corporate veterinary groups”

28 Feb 2020

Although 2020 has just begun, as I write it is still pre-Christmas, that period which brings much joy and happiness to receivers of Christmas presents (mainly children and young people) and can be a c…

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How to handle your finances as a locum vet

27 Feb 2020

As a self-employed locum vet, it’s crucial that you’re aware of upcoming key regulation changes

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Dealing with a complaint about your care

26 Feb 2020

Complaints are a part of veterinary life; how is it best to deal with a complaint about your care?

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Saving tax on renovations

25 Feb 2020

Practices need to invest in their premises to grow and if the rules are followed, much of the investment can be offset against tax

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Is the use of objective gait analysis inevitable?

25 Feb 2020

Modern technology has the potential to remove bias from gait analysis but is only as good as its interpretation

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How to deal with pet hoarding

24 Feb 2020

Attendees of the World Horse Welfare Conference 2019 were warned of the signs of pet hoarding behaviour

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Conflicts of interest in equine practice

24 Feb 2020

Should we perform pre-purchase examinations where the seller is a client?

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“Women get a raw deal and it’s bad for business and the economy”

21 Feb 2020

We should all be aware of the feminisation of the veterinary profession, the existing gender pay gap and the disproportionate gender representation in leadership roles. Aside from the fact that discri…

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Developments in dairy cattle practice

21 Feb 2020

An update from the Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground

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Practical developments in large animal practice

20 Feb 2020

The focus was on sustainability, beef suckler herds and bovine tuberculosis at BCVA Congress 2019

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“It’s not until you do it yourself that you really learn”

20 Feb 2020

Teaching veterinary students, I’m always keen to ensure that what I’m saying gives them the next step towards reaching the RCVS's Day One Competences, “the ability”, as their website tells us, “to per…