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5th February 2016

Shedding light on laminitis

A new awareness day has been launched to help find out the frequency of laminitis in Britain, as well as possible prevention methods. Horse owners are being asked to share data about this debilitating condition as part of National CARE Month (10 February).

The CARE study is being carried out at the Animal Health Trust and Royal Veterinary College. To date, it is the largest web-based project of its kind. So far, it has 1,500 members who are asked to submit regular information about their horse or pony's health and management.

A further 1,000 members are needed for the study. Participation is open to all types, ages, sizes and breeds of horse or pony, whether they have had laminitis or not. See www.careaboutlaminitis.org.uk for more information.

3rd February 2016

'The man behind the image'

Irish vet Noel Fitzpatrick is widely recognised and revered for his innovative surgeries, seen by millions on his Channel 4 series, The Supervet.

But an interview session at VPMA/SPVS Congress last week gave fresh insights into the man behind the notoriety and sparked fascinating debates on innovation and ethics in the veterinary profession.

Well known for his world-first surgery attaching two prosthetic feet to a cat, Professor Fitzpatrick's work often divides opinion among the veterinary profession.

During the session, he was interviewed by veterinary surgeon and RVC lecturer in ethics and law, Martin Whiting. As well as generating discussions on wider veterinary issues, the interview also brought some of the professional struggles facing Fitzpatrick, and indeed many vets, to the surface.

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2nd February 2016

RSPCA reports huge rise in cruelty and neglect calls about exotics

Figures released by the RSPCA show that the number of cruelty and neglect calls recieved about exotic pets has increased by a staggering 50 per cent in just seven years.

In 2015 the charity investigated 2,772 calls received about reptiles, including bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons, terrapins and leopard geckos. The figure is a huge rise from the figure of 1,840 reported in 2008.

Experts believe the issue stems from the sale of exotic pets on the internet as in many cases owners are not advised on how to care for their animals.

29th January 2016

HealthforAnimals launch antimicrobial resistance animation

Following the landmark declaration made at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, global medicines association HealthforAnimals has created an animation acknowledging the current issue of antimicrobial resistance.

The short film advises the promotion of the responsible use of antibiotics in both animal and human health as the greatest way to 'future proof' them for next generations.

A new guide which aims to dispel inaccurate or misleading information can also be found at www.healthforanimals.org.

26th January 2016

Hen charity sets new world record

The British Hen Welfare Trust has set a new world record by rehoming its 500,000th hen.

Affectionately named 'Dee', because 'D' represents 500 in Roman numerals, the hen was taken from a commercial egg farm in the West Midlands and adopted by the Elliot family from Rugby.

Julie Elliott and her daughter Rosie (aged five) remarked that re-homing the charity's 500,000th hen would be a day they would always remember.

Julie commented: "She is beautiful and such a sweet girl, we had completely fallen in love with her long before we even got her home."

11th January 2016

Could fish-flavoured food cause feline hyperthyroidism?

Fish-flavoured cat food may contribute to feline hyperthyroidism, a new study suggests.

Read more at vetcommunity.com - VC login required.

6th January 2016

Levetiracetam shows promise for treatment of FARS

Follow-up findings from a study into the treatment of feline audiogenic reflex seizures (FARS) have been published by a group of UK-based investigators.

In April 2015, a study published by neurologists at Davies Veterinary Group revealed that certain high pitched sounds - such as crinkling tin foil and chinking glass - can induce seizures in elderly cats. The syndrome, known as FARS, occurs in pedigree and non-pedigree cats, with the average age of onset being 15 years.

The researchers said that avoiding the sounds could reduce the seizures. However, owners reported that this was not always practical. Now, a second study published by the specialists shows that the drug levetiracetam could be effective in managing the condition.

To read more visit www.vetcommunity.com

5th January 2016

Nine in 10 mini-wires clear of lafora

Nine out of 10 miniature wire-haired dachshund litters bred in Autumn 2015 were found to be clear of lafora according to the Dachhund Breed Council (DBC).

Screenings carried out in the Autumn quarter show that 88 per cent of litters bred were "safe" - i.e did not contain puppies affected by lafora. Around 14 were expected to be Lafora Affected.

"Safe" litters have puppies that are lafora clear or carriers. For this reason, potential buyers are urged to ask for the test results of both parents before the purchase of any puppy.

14th December 2015

Testing scheme for Alaskan malamutes approved

A new DNA testing scheme for Cone Degeneration (CD) in Alaskan malamutes has been approved by the Kennel Club.

Test results will be added to the dog's registration details, which will trigger the publication of the result in the next available breed records supplement.

The rest will appear on any new registration certificate issued for the dog, on the registration certificates of any future progeny of the dog, and also on the Kennel Club's Health Test Results finder.

1st December 2015

RCVS launches revamped nursing award

The RCVS has officially relaunched its Golden Jubilee Award after making some substantial changes to help boost nominations. The award recognises veterinary nurses who play a leadership role in the profession. The Veterinary Nurses Council recently agreed to clarify the criteria and restrict the award so that it can only be presented to veterinary nurses, not veterinary surgeons or lay people.

Nomination forms can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk/goldenjubilee. The award will be presented in July 2016 at RCVS Day.

27th November 2015

Zoo announces birth of Western lowland gorilla

A critically-endangered Western lowland gorilla has been born at London Zoo, the Zoological Society of London have announced.

Mum Effie (22) gave birth to a baby boy in the early hours of Wednesday, 25 November. Classed as critically endangered in the wild, Western lowland gorillas are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Keepers say that they will leave Effie to bond with the infant, and allow the rest of the troop to familiarise themselves with the new arrival. Image (C) Glynn Hennessy/ZSL

17th November 2015

'Make time for reflection'

Management tip of the week: Good managers spend time reflecting on what they have done and how they have handled situations or staff, so they can learn and adapt.

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