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One size veterinary education may not fit all
The RVC’s Stephen May speaking at London Vet Show. Training versus education … and still a question over selection Opening this...
The emerging world of the animal hospice
Dr Kathleen Cooney set up a full end of life service in her native Colorado. Dr Kathleen Cooney discusses hospice care...
Vets in a climate change world
Dr Nathanson spoke about how the medical profession can help to make governments aware of the health consequences of extreme...
What is a ‘good’ consultation?
The project hopes to identify important parts of the consultation, which could be used to assess and improve small animal...
The role of vets in a world that eats less meat
Jemima Jewell from Compassion in World Farming spoke at the BVA Congress in London. From hands-on clinician to holistic consultant There has...
The human-animal bond: all take and no give
Prof Daniel Mills said that dog ownership can be divided into either passive or active forms. Health benefits of the...
Teaching centre for vets and nurses opens
Thirty-five veterinary surgeons and nurses gave presentations on a wide range of farm, equine and pet-related topics. Centre will also...
Drug companies call for antibiotic funding
Antibiotic resistance has increased so much in recent years that it is now considered to be a serious risk to...
Government to consult on ‘blacklisting’ homeopathy
Homeopathy is a complementary or alternative medicine that is based upon the idea that 'like cures like'. Proposal would end...
Antibiotic resistance ‘continues to rise’
"Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to the delivery of healthcare across the globe". New report issued by Public Health...