Raw diets: are we at a turning point?
If you work in a small animal practice in a leafy suburb, chances are you’ve got a rising number of clients who are feeding their pet dogs and cats raw meat diets – or are certainly seeking advice about it. Up until recently the subject of raw meat feeding tended to divide the profession very unevenly, with the vast majority of vets adopting a zero tolerance stance to a feeding fad that was sure to go away. And while raw feeding still attracts strong criticism from within the profession – with some vets firmly against the practice, arguing that it is unsafe and therefore irresponsible – there are ot...
Source: Veterinary Record - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Waters, A. Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Correction
AN inaccuracy was introduced into the fourth paragraph of the Comment in last week’s Veterinary Record (VR, October 7, 2017, vol 181, p 354). The correct wording is as follows: ‘Some might defend their position if the dog in question was from a rescue centre, but should vets and veterinary nurses be breeding these animals?’.
The error is regretted. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in Scotland
This article, by Tim Geraghty, relates to cases of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in Scotland, as summarised on the APHA Cattle Dashboard (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surveillance Source Type: research
SAC C VS disease surveillance, June 2017
Shortened limbs in pedigree Aberdeen Angus calves
Spinal listeriosis in a suckled calf
Tickborne fever in lambs
Aeromonas hydrophila pleuropneumonia in finishing pigs
These are among matters discussed in the disease surveillance report for June 2017 from SAC Consulting: Veterinary Services (SAC C VS) (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surveillance Source Type: research
Rosies diary
Every month, Vet Record Careers checks in with fourth-year vet student Rosie Perrett. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Vet record careers Source Type: research
Understanding and managing arthritis
No-one is more surprised than Hannah Capon at her decision to leave clinical practice to help arthritic dogs. This is how it happened (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Vet record careers Source Type: research
BVA and BVNA announce strategic alliance
BVA President – now Senior Vice President – Gudrun Ravetz and British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) President Sam Morgan signed a new Memorandum of Understanding at BVA Members’ Day, held in Belfast on September 21.
The new strategic alliance aims to build on the existing relationship between the two associations, while maintaining their strong identities as two distinct organisations, for the good of both professions. It will be taken forward under the stewardship of BVNA’s incoming President Wendy Nevins and the new BVA President John Fishwick.
(left to right) BVA Past President Sean Wens...
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Fireworks: ready-made top tips for practices to share
Celebrations like Diwali and Bonfire Night are just weeks away and with fireworks reaching up to 150 decibels – as loud as a jet engine – this time of year can be distressing and upsetting for dogs and other pets. Yet figures show that owners with concerns about their dogs’ behaviour are more likely to consult ‘Dr Google’ than their local vet (38 per cent versus 23 per cent, respectively, according to the PDSA Animal Wellbeing report for 2017). In a bid to help owners prepare pets for the fireworks season in good time, BVA has compiled some top tips that can be shared over the next few weeks i...
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Surveillance in Scotland and Northern Ireland - how do you engage?
Hayley Atkin, BVA policy officer, encourages vets in Scotland and Northern Ireland to help BVA understand how they engage with veterinary surveillance. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Atkin, H. Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Making rural Young Vet Network events a success
Becky Richardson, Young Vet Network representative on BVA Council, discusses the anxieties and joys of hosting a rural YVN event. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Richardson, B. Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Mental health and the veterinary profession
Ellie Patterson, Vetlife marketing officer, summarises the services offered by Vetlife – an independent, confidential and free charity for everyone in the veterinary community. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Patterson, E. Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
BVA Policy Committee welcomes a new member
Amelia Findon, BVA head of policy, introduces Sally Everitt, the newest member of the BVA Policy Committee. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Findon, A. Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Designer pets discussed in House of Lords
Amy Waddell, BVA head of media and public affairs, outlines the current debate around animal welfare and ‘designer’ breeds in the House of Lords. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Waddell, A. Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Team Vet: working together
John Fishwick, BVA’s new President, introduces the theme he has chosen for his presidential year. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Fishwick, J. Tags: BVA News Source Type: research
Thomas Wilson Groves
Tom was a kind, gentle and knowledgeable man who lived a long and interesting life. (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - October 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jones, B. V. Tags: Obituaries Source Type: research
