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SPVS/VPMA host “Technology Day”
Event aimed to help increase IT knowledge

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) and the Veterinary Practice Manager Association (VPMA) teamed up to host a “Technology Day” in Solihull on October 11th.

They believe technology should make the running of a practice easier, more efficient and more profitable and they hope the workshops and stands will help to bring practice staff up to speed.

The workshops will cover a range of technology and new applications relevant to modern veterinary practice. In each case these workshops will explain the relevance and possible applications of new technology available to practices.

Workshops will include:
◦    Vet:Client communication in 2022
◦    Cloud computing explained
◦    Telephone system technology
◦    Smartphones and tablet technology for vets
◦    Top websites reviewed
◦    Google masterclass
◦    Client data that works for you
◦    Loyalty cards
◦    Embracing IT change.

Exhibitors will include providers of practice management systems, website designers, social media consultants and telecommunication system suppliers.

The SPVS & VPMA Technology Day costs £100 for SPVS/VPMA members (or £150 for non-members) and will be held at the Village Hotel in Solihull, from 9:30am to 5pm on 11 October 2012.

For further details, or to register for the event, visit the SPVS website

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.

In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.

The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.

There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.

As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.

All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.