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Posted 11 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Defra publishes FMD report

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Defra has today published reports from the Health and SafetyExecutive and Professor Brian Spratt, of Imperial College London,into the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey. The report is available here.

Defra has today published reports from the Health and SafetyExecutive and Professor Brian Spratt, of Imperial College London,into the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey. The report is available here.
Posted 11 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Schering-Plough extends Nuflor antibiotic range for pigs

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Schering-Plough has launched Nuflor injectable and Nuflor Drinking Water Concentrate for the prevention of major respiratory diseases in pigs, such as those caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) and Pasteurella multocida.

Ross Kelly, BVMS, MRCVS, UK Pig Team Manager said: "These diseases can rapidly kill pigs, so the increased scope given by Nuflor Injection and Nuflor DWC to rapidly treat infection and now to prevent infection effectively can halt the spread and result in a swift recovery. Combined with good management the negative impact on growth, feed conversion efficiency and overall cost of production can be greatly reduced.”

Schering-Plough has launched Nuflor injectable and Nuflor Drinking Water Concentrate for the prevention of major respiratory diseases in pigs, such as those caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) and Pasteurella multocida. Ross Kelly,...
Posted 11 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
New pet insurance comparison tool

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Pet Protect has launched a new website which includes a tool to compare the benefits of its pet insurance policies with others in the market.

The comparison deliberately excludes the cost of the policies. Pet Protect says that the aim is to "overcome the current preoccupation with price as principal means by which competitive products are evaluated".

It would be interesting to know what your experience is, talking to clients about insurance. Do you think that clients are receptive to buying insurance for the benefits, or do you think that price will always be their main concern?

Pet Protect has launched a new website which includes a tool to compare the benefits of its pet insurance policies with others in the market. The comparison deliberately excludes the cost of the policies. Pet Protect says that the aim is to "overcome...
Posted 7 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Woodley launches free haematology quality control program

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Woodley Equipment Co Ltd has announced the launch of its Quality Control Program for all Melet Schloesing MS4, MS4 + and MS4 5 Vet Haematology Analyser customers.

Quality controls (QC) form part of a quality assurance (QA) program to guide the work of the practice laboratory and assess its overall quality and performance. This assures the veterinarian that test results generated are both accurate and precise. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme states that internal laboratory QC procedures used in conjunction with an external quality assurance (EQA) scheme must be undertaken routinely, to create the uniform high quality that makes laboratory practice results reliable.

For more information, call 01204 669033 or email sales@woodleyequipment.com

Woodley Equipment Co Ltd has announced the launch of its Quality Control Program for all Melet Schloesing MS4, MS4 + and MS4 5 Vet Haematology Analyser customers. Quality controls (QC) form part of a quality assurance (QA) program to guide the...
Posted 7 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Win a £5000 horse weighbridge from Virbac

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Virbac is launching the Equimax Challenge for vets at the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress (Sept 13-15th).

Entrants will take part in a number of challenges over the course of 6 months, with a Horse Weigh Supreme Extra Plus for the winner.

Virbac is launching the Equimax Challenge for vets at the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress (Sept 13-15th). Entrants will take part in a number of challenges over the course of 6 months, with a Horse Weigh Supreme Extra Plus for...
Posted 3 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Sheep scours outbreak in the South East

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

The wet weather has brought a big sheep scours outbreak in the South East, according to Virbac-sponsored farmdisease.co.uk, the disease monitoring website. Using July information from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), the service says that Gut Worm Scours (PGE) in sheep in the region hit around six times normal levels (compared with the last four years).

Livestock vet Jonathan Harwood of Stock 1st in Sussex, a member of XLVets which supports the website, said: “This summer has turned into parasite heaven. The wet conditions, with no drying out to postpone hatching, have meant high larval survival on pasture, and high uptake by lambs. They have brought forward the normal October peak by a couple of months”. While most commercial farms are so far on top of the outbreak, smaller farmers may not be so fortunate. A particular problem is Haemonchus - the ‘Barber Pole worm’. “The Barber Pole doesn’t alert the farmer through diarrhoea unlike other worms,” warns Jonathan.

In these conditions, Jonathan’s advice is to keep worming until the grass stops growing, and to be on the lookout for resistance to some wormers, like white drenches.

The wet weather has brought a big sheep scours outbreak in the South East, according to Virbac-sponsored farmdisease.co.uk , the disease monitoring website. Using July information from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), the service says...
Posted 3 Sep 2007, 0 Comment(s)
3883 veterinary nurses join the new register

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

The new, non-statutory Register for veterinary nurses opened on 1st September. 3329 VNs were automatically included (having been listed with the RCVS since 2003). The remainder joined the list voluntarily.

RVNs are obliged to undertake 45 hours of CPD over 3 years, and to follow the Guide to Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.

To help promote the new title, the RCVS has sent a poster to all newly registered RVNs to display in their practices. More promotional materials are in the pipeline.

The new, non-statutory Register for veterinary nurses opened on 1st September. 3329 VNs were automatically included (having been listed with the RCVS since 2003). The remainder joined the list voluntarily. RVNs are obliged to undertake 45 hours...
Posted 31 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Dunlops Taken Over By US Company Henry Schein

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Dumfries-based veterinary suppliers W&J Dunlop has been taken over by New York based Henry Schein. You can read the full story on the BBC website.

Dumfries-based veterinary suppliers W&J Dunlop has been taken over by New York based Henry Schein . You can read the full story on the BBC website .
Posted 30 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Pet Smile Month

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September marks ‘Pet Smile Month’, and Royal Canin is amongst several companies offering participating practices a great way to build dental sales and reinforce key health messages.

During the month, a quarter of a million Doggy Bags and Kitty Packs, including samples of Royal Canin dental diets will be given away. A money off voucher appears on the front of the bags, which can be redeemed there and then against Royal Canin dental products from the clinic.

Gill Furniss, Royal Canin veterinary marketing director, says: “We decided that by enabling customers to redeem the money-off vouchers before they even leave the clinic with their gift bags was the best way to ensure that vets get the benefit of these sales – no chance of pet owners taking the bag home and losing the voucher! ‘Pet Smile Month’ is a great way for veterinarians to get across the message about good oral care, and an opportunity to help owners keep their pets’ mouths healthy for life.”

September marks ‘ Pet Smile Month ’, and Royal Canin is amongst several companies offering participating practices a great way to build dental sales and reinforce key health messages. During the month, a quarter of a million Doggy Bags and Kitty...
Posted 29 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
SPVS welcomes RCVS support in devising new qualifications

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

THE Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has thanked the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for its vision in moving to a new modular system of further education, which from this autumn, will be the only recognised route for practitioners.

SPVS via its Masters and Doctors group (MDG) is now in talks with the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) to deliver the new modular Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) and the CertAVP (VetGP) qualifications. CertAVP is the only general practitioner’s certificate recognised by the RCVS and is quality assured by the University of Middlesex.

Information will be available soon on a road show that will provide all practitioners with the information they need to plan for this exciting development in CPD delivery. SPVS will also soon be launching a programme to enable every practising vet to structure their CPD so that they attain modules for use in building generic or specific CertAVPs or to attain the full CertAVP (VetGP) certificate.

THE Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has thanked the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for its vision in moving to a new modular system of further education, which from this autumn, will be the only recognised route for practitioners...
Posted 29 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Cost of meat must rise, says Deloitte

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

A warning from Deloitte (the business advisory firm) today that FMD and rising wheat prices are bringing the livestock industry to breaking point.

Richard Crane from Deloitte says that British meat on the supermarket shelves could become a rarity unless consumers are prepared to pay more.

Seems a tad optimistic to me in today's price-driven supermarkets.

A warning from Deloitte (the business advisory firm) today that FMD and rising wheat prices are bringing the livestock industry to breaking point. Richard Crane from Deloitte says that British meat on the supermarket shelves could become...
Posted 29 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Defra publishes bluetongue control strategy

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Defra has published a revised Bluetongue Disease Control Strategy for the U.K., available here:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/bluetongue/index.htm

Defra has published a revised Bluetongue Disease Control Strategy for the U.K., available here: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/bluetongue/index.htm
Posted 29 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Remember, remember, pheromones in November

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

With fireworks season approaching, CEVA reminds that it's a good time to let clients know the steps they can take to minimise noise-related stress and highlight the benefits of the using D.A.P.® and Feliway®.

Both products are available in a plug-in diffuser, which the company recommends should be introduced into the home at a week before firework night, to allow the pheromones to build up to significant levels. In addition, D.A.P.® Spray can also be used to provide further reassurance to dogs with a history of firework phobia on the night of each event.

With fireworks season approaching, CEVA reminds that it's a good time to let clients know the steps they can take to minimise noise-related stress and highlight the benefits of the using D.A.P.® and Feliway®. Both products are available...
Posted 29 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
CEVA launches new antimicrobial for pigs

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

CEVA Animal Health Ltd have introduced the UK’s first doxycycline-based antimicrobial for pigs. Soludox® joins Colivet® Solution, which is the UK’s only colistin-based antimicrobial, and maintains CEVA’s focus on water-based medication.

CEVA’s expanding portfolio of antimicrobials now boasts five different actives including Cyclosol® LA (oxytetracycline), Cyclo Spray® (chlortetracycline) and Spectam® Scour Halt (spectinomycin).

For further information contact Phil McGuire, CEVA Animal Health Ltd, 90 The Broadway, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1EG, telephone: 01494 781510

CEVA Animal Health Ltd have introduced the UK’s first doxycycline-based antimicrobial for pigs. Soludox® joins Colivet® Solution, which is the UK’s only colistin-based antimicrobial, and maintains CEVA’s focus on water-based medication. CEVA...
Posted 29 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Novartis presents research for new anthelmintic class

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

At the WAAVP (World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology) Congress last week, Novartis Animal Health presented what the company describes as promising data on potentially the first new livestock anthelmintic class in 25 years, offering renewed hope for farmers struggling with the devastating economic effects of parasitic worms in livestock.

The new class of parasiticides, known as Amino-Acetonitrile Derivatives (AADs), have a potentially novel mode of action which has shown promising results against all sheep and cattle gastro-intestinal nematodes, including those resistant to existing treatments. While further testing is required, early in vivo research suggests a kill rate of greater than 95 percent in key economically-important nematodes.

The new class has already been recognized by many experts as a potentially significant step forward, with the potential to significantly improve parasite management in livestock.

You can click here for a podcast of the highlights of the presentation which will remain available till 21st September 2007.

At the WAAVP (World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology) Congress last week, Novartis Animal Health presented what the company describes as promising data on potentially the first new livestock anthelmintic class in 25 years...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Take Your Dog To Work Day

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

It's the Blue Cross Take Your Dog To Work Day on 14th September.

I don't know how much money it raises, but as a marketing and PR exercise to promote dog ownership, the day is almost without rival. It always gets plenty of media coverage. It's got strong celebridee endorsement. And getting pet owners to bring their dogs into work is a very clever way of getting more people thinking about getting a dog.

See http://www.takeyourdogtoworkday.org.uk/ for more (if you're interested, there's a downloadable poster you can display in the practice).

It's the Blue Cross Take Your Dog To Work Day on 14th September. I don't know how much money it raises, but as a marketing and PR exercise to promote dog ownership, the day is almost without rival. It always gets plenty of media coverage...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Royal Canin adds neutered range

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Royal Canin is launching the first complete veterinary diet range especially for neutered dogs, to counter the recognised physiological side effects of neutering.

The range consists of Neutered & Osteo for neutered adult and mature dogs over 10kg, Neutered & Stone for neutered adult and mature dogs under 10kg, and Neutered & Digest, for neutered puppies over six months old who will grow into adults over 10kg.

Royal Canin is launching the first complete veterinary diet range especially for neutered dogs, to counter the recognised physiological side effects of neutering. The range consists of Neutered & Osteo for neutered adult and mature dogs over 10kg...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Bogus vet banged up

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Following a 12-month undercover investigation by the BBC, a Lincolnshire man who posed as a veterinary surgeon over a number of years was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Lincoln Crown Court last week.

Leonard French, 69, from Tattershall Bridge, was secretly filmed selling unlicensed veterinary medicines to an undercover reporter from BBC Look North and administering medicines to a dog.

The BBC reported that Mr French had been illegally importing veterinary medicines from Russia, France and the US and was said to have made £170,000 from their sale to dog owners, companies and hunts.

Following a 12-month undercover investigation by the BBC, a Lincolnshire man who posed as a veterinary surgeon over a number of years was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Lincoln Crown Court last week. Leonard French, 69, from Tattershall Bridge...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Sniffing out cancer

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The Company Of Animals has announced its support for a new charity: Cancer & Bio Detection Dogs, which claims to have proved unequivocally that dogs can be trained to detect human cancers by smell.

The charity trained dogs to discriminate between urine from bladder cancer patients and urine from both healthy people and patients with diseases other than cancer.

"The dogs were taught to signal their choice by lying down next to their chosen sample. Their combined accuracy rate of 56% was highly statistically significant, proving that dogs can detect cancer by using their olfactory capabilities."

The Company Of Animals has announced its support for a new charity: Cancer & Bio Detection Dogs, which claims to have proved unequivocally that dogs can be trained to detect human cancers by smell. The charity trained dogs to discriminate between...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Careers @ Vets Now

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

Vets Now has just added a new recruitment section to its website, with details of the veterinary career opportunities available within the company.

Click here for more.

Vets Now has just added a new recruitment section to its website, with details of the veterinary career opportunities available within the company. Click here for more.
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
Antibiotic Therapy Required By 10% Of Dairy Calves

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

A survey of more than 400 dairy farms has found that 10% of calves required antibiotic treatment for pneumonia last winter. Before accounting for the effect on in-contact calves, Pfizer veterinary manager Carolyn Hogan calculates that losses arising from this incidence are more than £700/year for the average 168-cow herd taking part. [1]

“This could increase substantially if you added the impact on in-contacts,” she says. “A major concern is that 44% of farmers said the issue of treating in-contact calves at the same time had not been discussed with their vet.”

[1] Andrews A.H (2000) Cattle Practice Vol 8 Part 2: 109-114. This paper estimates a case of pneumonia in a dairy calf to cost £43 per treated animal on average. In the survey being reported here, the average farm reported 17 cases of pneumonia in the past year requiring antibiotic treatment. Cost estimate = 17 cases x £43/case = £731.

A survey of more than 400 dairy farms has found that 10% of calves required antibiotic treatment for pneumonia last winter. Before accounting for the effect on in-contact calves, Pfizer veterinary manager Carolyn Hogan calculates that losses arising...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
New Practice Management Course

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The VPMA and UMD Professional have launched a joint initiative to provide a new way of achieving the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM).

Managers wishing to achieve the CVPM can now take UMD Professional's distance learning course for veterinary practice managers, which also leads to the Institute of Leadership and Management's (ILM) Level 5 Diploma in Management. The course provides the theoretical grounding required for the CVPM, but also focuses on practical management skills in the areas of planning, communications, marketing, client care, finance and people management.

To achieve the CVPM by this route candidates need to complete the ILM Level 5 Diploma course followed by a presentation to the CVPM examination board and undertake an oral examination set by the VPMA. "This new arrangement means that practice managers can access management training relevant to their careers in a flexible way, and have the benefit of achieving two qualifications at the same time." said Brian Wright of the VPMA.

More information on the course is available from Penny Parry of UMD Professional on 020 8255 2070 and on the new arrangements for the CVPM from the VPMA Secretariat on 07000 782324.

The VPMA and UMD Professional have launched a joint initiative to provide a new way of achieving the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM). Managers wishing to achieve the CVPM can now take UMD Professional's distance learning course...
Posted 28 Aug 2007, 0 Comment(s)
The Animal's War

Published By Arlo Guthrie VetSurgeon News

If you're in London before January 6th 2008, the Animal's War exhibition at the Imperial War Museum might be worth a visit. Sponsored by The Kennel Club and PetPartners, the family exhibition explores the remarkable role of animals in conflict from the First World War to the present day using hands-on interactives, photographs, film and sound clips, paintings, touchable sculptures, and memorabilia from the Imperial War Museum collections and private and public lenders from all over the world.

Picture shows: A rescue dog being brought out of the debris of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks, New York, 2001. © Getty.

If you're in London before January 6th 2008, the Animal's War exhibition at the Imperial War Museum might be worth a visit. Sponsored by The Kennel Club and PetPartners , the family exhibition explores the remarkable role of animals in conflict...

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New pet insurance comparison tool

Woodley launches free haematology quality control program

Win a £5000 horse weighbridge from Virbac

Sheep scours outbreak in the South East

3883 veterinary nurses join the new register

Dunlops Taken Over By US Company Henry Schein

Pet Smile Month

SPVS welcomes RCVS support in devising new qualifications

Cost of meat must rise, says Deloitte

Defra publishes bluetongue control strategy

Remember, remember, pheromones in November

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