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Vetlife has been picked as ‘charity of year’ by Vets4Pets colleagues.

Vetlife has been picked as ‘charity of year’ by Vets4Pets colleagues.

Vetlife is an independent charity that started more than 100 years ago. Its compassionate volunteers, who all work in the veterinary…

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Inaugural BSAVA Summit tackles hot topics

Inaugural BSAVA Summit tackles hot topics

At the BSAVA summit in London on December 16 and 17 2019, veterinarians from all parts of the profession put…

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National Equine Forum to explore why human behaviour change is so important for the equine sector

National Equine Forum to explore why human behaviour change is so important for the equine sector

The outline programme for the 28th National Equine Forum has been confirmed. This annual event will be held in London…

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New JSAP study identifies early-age neutering as a major risk factor for early-onset urinary incontinence in UK bitches

New JSAP study identifies early-age neutering as a major risk factor for early-onset urinary incontinence in UK bitches

A recent study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has identified neutering itself…

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Cocker Spaniels gifted a very special present this Christmas

Cocker Spaniels gifted a very special present this Christmas

An inherited retinal disease, which presents as retinal detachment and blindness in puppies, has been identified in Cocker Spaniels. Believed…

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UK agriculture and the red meat fight-back to headline at OFC 2020

UK agriculture and the red meat fight-back to headline at OFC 2020

The headlines that red meat is damaging to the health is not the whole story, according to Professor Alice Stanton…

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Veterinary professionals estimate that less than 40% of rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed correctly

Veterinary professionals estimate that less than 40% of rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed correctly

A recent survey* of UK veterinary professionals, carried out by Supreme Petfoods, found that they believe that less than 40%…

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XLVets raises £60,000 and makes a practical difference with Send A Cow charity

XLVets raises £60,000 and makes a practical difference with Send A Cow charity

The XLVets community of independent practices has reached the end of a three-year project which was implemented as part of…

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British Horse Council issues General Election Manifesto

British Horse Council issues General Election Manifesto

The British Horse Council (BHC) has issued a new manifesto as a timely reminder to parliamentary candidates of why the…

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BSAVA adds new Gastroenterology Manual to library

BSAVA adds new Gastroenterology Manual to library

The third edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology is now available. Under the direction of the…

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BSAVA adds Behaviour course to Vet Nurse Merit Awards

BSAVA adds Behaviour course to Vet Nurse Merit Awards

The BSAVA has added a behaviour course to its popular Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards (VNMA), in response to feedback from…

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Mental health problems, isolation and poverty: meet the charity tackling these issues by removing the barriers to pet ownership.

Mental health problems, isolation and poverty: meet the charity tackling these issues by removing the barriers to pet ownership.

National pet charity, Blue Cross has launched a report examining the devastating impact poverty, mental health problems and loneliness has…

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