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XLVets event gives key insights on managing sheep lameness

XLVets event gives key insights on managing sheep lameness

XLVets, in association with MSD Animal Health, hosted an intriguing evening on Lameness in Sheep with an experienced panel and…

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XLVets member Emily Gascoigne wins Ceva Farm Educator of the Year

XLVets member Emily Gascoigne wins Ceva Farm Educator of the Year

Emily Gascoigne of Synergy Farm Health has been named Farm Educator of the Year in the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards….

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RCVS Knowledge leading major collaboration to support antibiotic stewardship in farm animals

RCVS Knowledge leading major collaboration to support antibiotic stewardship in farm animals

An initiative aimed at providing UK vets with the latest antibiotic stewardship principles for treating specific farm animal species is…

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XLVets member Julian Allen wins Farmer Weekly Livestock Adviser of the Year

XLVets member Julian Allen wins Farmer Weekly Livestock Adviser of the Year

Julian Allen, a Director of Friars Moor Livestock Health, has been named the winner of the Farmers Weekly Livestock Adviser…

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Century old independent practice becomes newest member of XLVets

Century old independent practice becomes newest member of XLVets

Garston Veterinary Group, which is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, has become the newest member of the independent XLVets community. The practice…

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Enterprising new farm practice joins XLVets community

Enterprising new farm practice joins XLVets community

Sandstone Vet Group, a new independent farm practice based in Tarporley, Cheshire, has joined the growing XLVets community. The practice…

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Study into sheep scab aims to increase transparency

Study into sheep scab aims to increase transparency

Independent veterinary practices in the XLVets community have come together to carry out a nationwide study on sheep scab. Caused…

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Study reveals that 89% of farm fridges record temperatures outside the recommended range for vaccine storage

Study reveals that 89% of farm fridges record temperatures outside the recommended range for vaccine storage

A recent study suggests that the majority of farm fridges may not maintain temperatures within the 2–8oC range recommended for…

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Nantwich Farm Vets join the XLVets community

Nantwich Farm Vets join the XLVets community

Nantwich Farm Vets has announced that it has joined the XLVets community. The move allows Nantwich to establish links with…

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Contributions to the profession and practice by four XLVets members, results in fellowship

Contributions to the profession and practice by four XLVets members, results in fellowship

In the recent announcement of RCVS Fellowships, four members of the XLVets community have been recognised for their meritorious contributions…

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Vet from Prostock Vets wins international BVDZero award

Vet from Prostock Vets wins international BVDZero award

Vet, Magda Sioukiouroglou, from Prostock Vets in Carmarthen, South Wales, recently took first prize and a share in a 15,000…

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Zoetis A.L.P.H.A. initiative teams up with veterinary innovation specialists from the University of Surrey to help reduce prevalence of diseases and improve productivity for African farmers

Zoetis A.L.P.H.A. initiative teams up with veterinary innovation specialists from the University of Surrey to help reduce prevalence of diseases and improve productivity for African farmers

Zoetis’ African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A.) initiative is working with The Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive) – an…

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