Author: James Westgate
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What the future holds
Two years on from the Royal College reporting a huge drop in voting figures, we at Vetsonline were pleased to hear that this year’s RCVS council and VN council elections have seen the biggest turnout for 10 years. Results showed 4,661 vets (18.8% of the profession) casting their vote – not to mention the fantastic 1,329 veterinary…
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Let’s not hope for a hat-trick
Over the course of the last week, Great Britain has said an uncomfortable “hello” to two of its more nefarious foes, in the form of avian influenza (Suffolk) and the Schmallenberg virus (Dumfriesshire).
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Amanda Stranack @ BSAVA Congress 2013
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Vetsonline editor Nigel Woodbine speaks to BSAVA’s head of congress Amanda Stranack, who talks about the intricacies of putting on a show the size of BSAVA Congress 2013 – particularly when working with a small team of volunteers. She also reveals that plans for the association’s 2014 event are already “well underway”.
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FAB becomes International Cat Care
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Charity CEO Claire Bessant and vice-president Bradley Viner officially unveiled the Feline Advisory Bureau’s new name, visual identity and revamped website during a special reception on its stand at BSAVA Congress 2013, on April 4. According to Claire, the new name – International Cat Care – and revamp better reflects the charity’s increasing international focus to help…
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Mark Johnston @ BSAVA Congress 2013
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Outgoing BSAVA president Mark Johnston talks about the association’s successes during his presidency, focusing on the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET), successful delegate figures at the 2013 congress and more. He also talks about his eagerness to return to clinical work.
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Michael Day @ BSAVA Congress 2013
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Vetsonline reporter Rebecca Hubbard talks to incoming president Michael Day at BSAVA Congress 2013. Prof Day speaks briefly on a number of topics, including projects the association will be taking forward under his presidency, including a new membership survey, IT changes, a new website, a new publications project and expansion of the association’s certificate programme.
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Help raise rabbit awareness
Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) are calling on the UK veterinary profession to help highlight and educate about the importance of preventive health care for the nation’s third most popular pet by signing up to the free initiative.
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John Howie @ London Vet Show 2012
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Vetsonline speaks to Lintbells co-founder John Howie about the launch of Yumove Cat, a joint supplement for cats that the company hopes will follow in the successful footsteps of its previously launched canine version. This high strength glucosamine product is coupled with green-lipped mussel, which provides a natural anti-inflammatory.
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Howard Brown @ London Vet Show 2012
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Vetsonline speaks to Petplan’s national relationship manager Howard Brown about the 14th annual Petplan Veterinary Awards. Among other things, Mr Brown discusses award categories, judges, the benefits of receiving an award, and the changes that Petplan is introducing for this year (which include downloadable nomination forms and the ability to register an interest in attending…
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Introducing RCVS CEO Nick Stace
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Nick Stace took up his role as chief executive and secretary of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in September 2012. The role is a new one (previously the registrar led the executive of the college), and this interview sees Nick discuss his past appointments (including a stint as director of strategic communications for ex-PM…