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Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Fergus Allerton, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health.
In this episode Anthony, Fergus and Ian talk all about antibiotics ahead of the antibiotic amnesty campaign running in the UK through the month of November. They explain both of their backgrounds, discuss how the professional opinions on antibiotic treatment lengths have changed, and the problems with inappropriate usage of leftover antibiotics. Fergus explains the Antibiotic Amnesty Campaign and how veterinary practices can get involved. He outlines the benefits of running a campaign like this, such as offering safe disposal of unused antibiotics and the research information that will be gathered to help guide future prescription habits.
Find out more from the RUMA website here
Find out more from the RCVS Knowledge website here
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- Describe the dental anatomy of rabbits and common pet rodents
- Diagnose common dental disease presentations in these small mammals
- Determine the optimum diagnostic techniques based on equipment availability
- Apply treatment techniques to correct common dental problems
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Mark Turner, Small Animal Practitioner and Course Director at VetQIT, a consultancy helping practices integrate quality improvement into everything that they do. In this episode, Anthony and Mark Discuss patient safety and quality improvement, ensuring we learn from our mistakes, and what contributes to the culture in practice.
They also talk about whether new graduates are less confident, the issues that come with hierarchical structures and not feeling able to speak up, and Mark explains what his company VetQIT are about.
Learn more about VetQIT here
]]>La Dra. Southwood se graduó en la Universidad de Sydney en 1993 y realizó una estancia en el Hagley Equine Hospital en Hagley, Tasmania. Tras completar un internado en grandes animales en la Universidad Estatal de Washington (1994/1995), realizó una residencia en cirugía de grandes animales en la Universidad Estatal de Colorado (1995-1998), seguida de un doctorado en curación de fracturas (1999-2002). Obtuvo la certificación en Cirugía de Grandes Animales en 2000 y en Cuidados Críticos y de Emergencia de Grandes Animales en 2005. Actualmente es profesora de educación clínica en urgencias y cuidados críticos de grandes animales en el New Bolton Center de la Universidad de Pensilvania. Sus intereses clínicos y de investigación se centran en la cirugía de emergencia equina, especialmente en los cólicos y la cirugía gastrointestinal. Recientemente ha editado dos libros de texto: Practical Guide to Equine Colic (Wiley-Blackwell, 2013) y Equine Emergency and Critical Care (Manson Publishing, 2014). Su marido, Eric Parente, y ella tienen tres hijos maravillosos, Aiden (17), Kody (14) y Kylie (12), ¡que los mantienen muy ocupados!
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Why are cats always considered the underdog, especially with regard to how much they are understood and valued by human society? Their mysterious nature has led to them being worship as gods but also vilified and persecuted as the companions of witches.
We can start to answer this question by looking back many thousands of years as cats and dogs have evolved very differently. Whereas dogs are an obligate social species having evolved from wolves and other wild dogs who lived in packs of related family members, domestic cats evolved from a small solitary predator, the African Wild Cat, which is also a prey species.
Humans selectively bred dogs to perform a wide variety of functions such as hunting, herding and guarding. Cats were not selectively bred (until the last 200 years) but spontaneously moved into human territories once they started farming grain and thus had large numbers of rodents around their settlements which the cats helped to control. This meant that dogs were valued more in human society and were perceived to have a stronger bond due to their social behaviour whereas cats were seen as much less social and less financially valuable. Dogs have developed complex facial muscles that other dogs can interpret and they can also read the facial expressions of humans. Cats have had no reason to do this and so seem more distant and independent and are not very well-understood by people, leading to their welfare needs often not being met.
Being a prey species, totally dependent on themselves, cats cannot afford to show vulnerability and thus do not demonstrate pain and illness overtly. This leads to the perception that they need less care and often get less analgesia.
There are many more laws in the UK relating to dogs than cats which may be seen ambivalently. Dogs are more likely to injure people through bites or causing accidents and so owners have an obligation to control them in a way that is not expected of cat owners. This freedom can be advantageous, but it does mean that when laws are proposed to protect dogs, governments often don’t see the need for cats to be given the same protection. Currently there is no licensing of cat breeding and microchipping is still not compulsory despite manifesto pledge of the government.
One area where cats are probably not the underdog is neutering and population control in the UK. There are marked differences in reproduction, size and physiology that mean that surgical neutering, including pre-pubertal neutering, is quicker, cheaper and more consistent in outcome that in dogs.
This session is designed to challenge people’s preconceptions about cats and gives an opportunity to discuss how the veterinary profession can help cat owners to understand their pets better, resulting in a better quality of life for this misunderstood and mysterious species.
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Kindly sponsored by Exotic Vet Support.
]]>The process of young stock rearing can be divided into different critical stages, such as selection of sire and dam, birth & colostrum period, milk replacer period, weaning. Each stage is characterised by specific goals and by monitoring parameters. These facilitate the evaluation of the respective process stages. To facilitate this evaluation further, evaluation parameters need to be defined for each individual dairy farm. Protocols are developed which render the monitoring, the recording of events, and the evaluation easier for farm management and farmworkers. As element of continuous education of farmer and farmworkers, working instructions are also developed (e.g. Using a colostrum feeder). When problems in calf rearing are detected, a problem analysis protocol is handled to address the problem is a stepwise manner. Great advantage of process management and protocols is that the farmer can easily see what is going on, what actions are taken for which reasons and when, which appears to highly motivate the farmer to cooperate with the vet.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Sean Wensley, Senior Vet at the UK veterinary charity the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) and Author of the book 'Through A Vet's Eyes: How We Can All Choose a Better Life for Animals'. In this episode, Anthony and Sean talk about the great new release 'Through A Vet's Eyes: How We Can All Choose a Better Life for Animals', a book where Sean shares his first-hand experience of how animals are treated and used for our benefit. He interrogates the different levels of welfare afforded to them and reveals how we the general consumer can reduce our animal welfare footprint through the choices we make every day.' They discuss how the veterinary welfare syllabus improved over the years, the importance and the benefits of giving animals a good life and a humane death, the different levers for change, and the benefits of unions such as the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
Purchase your copy of Sean Wensley's 'Through A Vet's Eyes: How We Can All Choose a Better Life for Animals' here.
]]>The past 5-10 years have brought about some noteworthy and exciting changes in veterinary oncology, many of which are available to the practitioner or the client willing to consider referral. A brief discussion of these advances, their applications, and potential for the future, may be helpful in informing the clinician and the dedicated client.
Canine lymphoma is now recognised as a diverse group of different diseases
and a “one treatment fits all” approach is becoming outdated. In this
lecture we will review how to recognise different types of lymphoma and
suggest appropriate treatments for each. We will discuss new therapies
which are available to practitioners as well as budget options. It’s not all
about CHOP or COP anymore!
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Emma Short, Senior Nutritionist at Baileys Horse Feeds.
In this episode, Anthony and Emma discuss who Baileys Horse Feeds are and everything they are doing as a company. Emma shares information on how they produce their food on-site with their own mill, the benefits of production all being in one place, and her career to date. They also talk about the company's ongoing research into the ingredients they use, how education is at the centre of the company, and their involvement with the initiatives such as better beginnings. Moreover, Anthony asks about obesity issues in horses and what some of the company's sustainability efforts are.
Thank you to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring this episode.
Learn more about Baileys Horse Feeds here
]]>Listen to VETchat on Spotify here.
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Silvia Janska, Equine veterinarian, Co-Founder of Flexee, Consultant at Innovating and much more. In this episode, Kathryn and Silvia talk all about hybrid veterinary roles. Silvia talks us through the different jobs she works on, how she got into her various roles and how she manages to balance everything at once. They discuss tips on managing burnout and Silvia offers advice for anyone looking to start using their veterinary degree in different ways.
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Post-castration epididymal sperm extraction technique in horse
Semen: collection technique in horses
Semen: cryopreservation technique in horses
Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health and Margo Mosher, Global Sustainability Director for Mars Veterinary Health.
In this episode, Anthony, Ian and Margo discuss antibiotic stewardship. They talk about how the entire lifecycle of antibiotics has an environmental impact and how managing their production and use is essential. They also discuss when we should be prescribing antibiotics, whether we should be shortening the course lengths, and the one health aspect of the issue. Moreover, Ian and Margo explain what research MARS Veterinary Health is doing in their practices to help with antibiotic stewardship knowledge.
Thank you MARS Veterinary Health for sponsoring this episode.
Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Juliet Davenport. Founder of Good Energy and Author of 'The Green Start-Up: Make Your Business Better For The Planet'.
In this episode, Anthony and Juliet discuss her new book and what people can expect from it. Juliet shares how she started good energy, including her work on changing the regulations for exporting energy to the national grid. They talk about the importance of trying to produce as much energy ourselves as we can, the shortage of engineers that can install solar panels, and Juliet's thoughts on investing in natural capital.
Order a copy of 'The Green Start-Up' here.
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]]>There are a number of products on the market available to farmers to monitor the health of their animals. The data can also be utilised by vets to help promote more preventative healthcare.
This presentation will discuss the most common technologies available and how these can be effectively utilised on your clients farms.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Sean McCormack, Head Vet and Manager, Veterinary Affairs at tails.com and Founder and Chair of Ealing Wildlife Group. In this episode, Anthony and Sean discuss Sean's career journey, including what inspired him to become a vet and why he decided to stop working in clinical settings. Sean shares his journey up to COP26 on a sailboat and what research they did along their way.
They also talk about topics such as the biodiversity crisis, wetland creation, and pet food sustainability. Finally, Sean also explains why he set up the Ealing Wildlife Group and their latest project.
Learn more about the Ealing Wildlife Group here
]]>FREE to attend with thanks to the Rabbit Welfare Association for their kind sponsorship.
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Dermatology: Parasitic Disease - overview
The FLASH (Fast Localized Abdominal Sonography of the Horse) protocol has been around for a number of years, a protocol developed to differentiate surgical from medical colic in an extremely timely manner. This exam is most useful for small intestinal lesions. The exam is limited; therefore there are surgical colics that can be missed, which the clinician needs to be aware of.
POCUS is frequently used to guide decision making about interventional procedures. It is used to determine if thoracocentesis is needed and where the drainage should be performed. It is also a quick and easy tool to diagnose pneumothorax. It can be used to quickly look at the lung for interstitial changes consistent with pulmonary edema or viral pneumonia with ARDS compared to consolidation or pulmonary atelectasis.
In horses with puncture wounds or lacerations, POCUS can be used to determine if there is a foreign body present and if there is synovial involvement. In areas where radiographic evaluation is not possible (such as scapula, pelvis in the field), POCUS can be used for fracture detection.
Hemodynamic status can be assessed in the emergency setting with POCUS and can help identify hypovolemia, pulmonary hypertension and myocardial dysfunction. An endocarditis check can be performed, as can a pericardial fluid check, when indicated. POCUS is also useful in the diagnosis of venous thrombosis/thrombophlebitis. POCUS can help with catheter placement.
The rapid examination protocol (REP) for high-risk pregnant mares is another use for POCUS where only 3 parameters (aortic root diameter, heart rate and uteroplacental thickness) are evaluated to assess outcome in late gestation mares. This test has been shown to be essentially equivalent to the more comprehensive biophysical profile with similar sensitivity and specificity.
POCUS has already been shown to be an excellent teaching tool for veterinary students and graduate veterinarians, providing rapid feedback about physical examination findings. Images are stored in the cloud and can be easily viewed by others. Students and post grads can answer questions on line and get feedback from experienced sonographers about their images, improving image acquisition skills. Image interpretation can also be evaluated by specialists, improving their understanding.
Point of care ultrasound is not meant to replace a complete abdominal/thoracic, transcutaneous and transrectal uterine and fetal ultrasound when indicated, but instead complements findings in the acute setting to help with decision making about patient care.
Kindly sponsored by Antech Diagnostics
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With thanks to Burgess PetCare for sponsoring.
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Part 3 of our latest 6-week course.
]]>Session 1: Hypercalcaemia in dogs & cats
Session 2: Basic cytology for practitioners
Alternative diets, such as raw meat-based diets, home-prepared cooked diets, grain-free diets, and vegan diets are becoming popular choices among pet owners. The session will look at specific concerns associated with each diet type and will provide guidance for improving safety when feeding an alternative diet. The sessions will also detail how to have conversations with pet owners that provide education and support so owners can make informed decisions when deciding what to feed their pet.
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This fast-paced session will be a highly interactive and will test current knowledge on obesity care as well as delivering useful tips and strategies to enhance obesity care in practice. This session will additionally allow communication directly with the speaker and others throughout, as well providing an opportunity to share ideas for the management of specific aspects of obesity care, enhancing learning for all.
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For background information, please see webinars; Part 1: Obesity Care: Essential Elements and Part 2. Obesity Care Tailored Plans and Problem Cases.
]]>Pharmaceuticals are a core component of how we, as veterinarians, care for pets. This may be medication to treat a disease, alleviate pain, prevent a disease or anaesthetics to enable us to treat a patient. This series of short talks will discuss the principles of pharmaceutical stewardship and apply them to examples such as antibiotic usage and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Clinicians can then apply them to all aspects of their daily prescribing.
]]>The lecture includes a series of prevention and management measures to counteract the heat stress effects, with many practical suggestions such as cooling equipment on the dairy farm.
It must be stated here that there does not exist one solution against heat stress valid for all farms. Solutions are highly farm-specific, and the assistance of the veterinarian and a technical barn climate specialist is warranted.
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Kindly sponsored by Adaptix.
]]>Listen to VETchat on Spotify here.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Sergio Silvetti, Veterinary Surgeon at Rutland House Referrals. In this episode, Anthony and Sergio discuss one of Sergio's recent cases, Eddie the tortoise. Eddie had unfortunately escaped his enclosure one night and his owners found him outside the next morning with serious injuries to his front legs. Sergio explains what steps he took with this case and what led to the idea of attaching some plastic wheels from a toy to Eddie's shell. They also discuss how best to approach exotic patients, the importance of good husbandry, how to look after tortoises during their winter hibernation, and ways in which we can educate our clients to provide the best care for their exotic pets.
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With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Sonya Miles, Exotic Species Veterinary Surgeon & Head Of Department at Highcroft Exotic Vets.
In this episode, Anthony and Sonya discuss whether we are taking our responsibility to fish medicine seriously enough. They talk about the lack of time spent teaching exotics in university, how aquatic species are just as important to their owners as other companion animals pets, and the importance of knowing a basic clinical exam. Sonya also shares the 3 conditions she sees the most in Goldfish and Koi. Finally, Sonya shares her experience in working with the Olive Ridley Project and how important their work is.
Reserve your ticket to VC23 here
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Polish National Veterinary Chamber: nr 044/42/2025/KRLW RACE Tracking # 20-1001424]]>
Evaluar el bienestar animal es de los aspectos más complejos dentro de esta disciplina. La forma más común de medir el bienestar animal tiene que ver con la forma en que el animal responde y enfrenta su medio ambiente. Frecuentemente se examina la manera en que los animales toman decisiones e integran y seleccionan los diferentes factores en sus sistemas de acuerdo a sus preferencias. Los criterios para evaluar el bienestar animal se han dividido en dos tipos de indicadores, los basados en el animal o en resultados y los basados en criterios de diseño o en recursos (Rushen y Pasillé 2009, OIE 2016). Los indicadores basados en el animal se colectan directa o indirectamente del animal y son resultado de la respuesta de éste al ambiente. Son reflejo del estado del animal al momento de la observación. Los indicadores basados en el animal se pueden dividir en indicadores de comportamiento, de dolor, productivos, patológicos o de salud y fisiológicos.
Los criterios basados en el diseño o en recursos se basan en los requerimientos ambientales físicos y sociales, en estándares de manejo producto de la experiencia y del conocimiento científico de la especie y de la experiencia práctica (Webster 2009). Los indicadores basados en recursos, reflejan la compleja interacción existente entre diferentes variables, por ejemplo, la experiencia, la actitud de los operarios y cuidadores (OIE 2016). Ejemplos de estos indicadores son la temperatura ambiental, condiciones de las instalaciones y algunas prácticas de manejo.
Medir el bienestar no es simple, algunos de los factores que complican las mediciones están relacionados con el tipo de estímulo y la respuesta del animal (Barnett y Hemsworth 1990), a variaciones individuales, el tiempo de exposición al estímulo, el momento en que se realiza la medición (Fraser 1995, Asher et al. 2009), la falta de especificidad de algunas respuestas (Mason y Mendl 1993), la preferencia o aversión del animal por un determinado ambiente debida a experiencias pasadas (Nicol et al. 2009) y a la interpretación (Botreau et al. 2007) y a los juicios éticos, morales y religiosos de los evaluadores (Dawkins 2004) entre otros factores.
Para evaluar el bienestar animal es importante conocer el alcance de cada indicador y los factores externos al bienestar que afectan la respuesta del indicador, algunos indicadores presentan poca especificidad o son poco sensibles a ciertos problemas de bienestar. Otros están diseñados para ser usados a nivel experimental y no bajo condiciones comerciales. Se recomienda el uso de varios indicadores para obtener mejores resultados y conocer muy bien los factores que interfieren o afectan los problemas de bienestar antes de elegir cada indicador.
Existen muchos protocolos de evaluación del bienestar de las gallinas y pollos de engorde a nivel comercial, privados o gubernamentales que se basan en estándares de manejo o indicadores basados en recursos para los que aplica una calificación. También existen protocolos de evaluación basados en el animal (Whay et al. 2003, EFSA 2015) y es posible encontrar guías de evaluación que combinan diferentes tipos de indicadores y abordajes, principalmente basados en el enfoque de las “5 libertades” de los animales.
Evaluar las condiciones bajo las que se crían y mantienen las aves es básico para poder garatinzar su bienestar, sin embargo; las respuestas de estos animales al estrés son complejas. Se requiere mayor investigación a nivel comercial que permita establecer citerios de evaluación que mejoren las condiciones de los animales y que respondan a los intereses de los consumidores, sin que se conviertan en barreras comerciales.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Dr Sarah Machell, Medical Director at Vetster, a veterinary telemedicine provider.
In this episode Anthony and Sarah discuss who Vetster are and how the company was founded. Sarah shares some insight on her career background and discusses how technology progression has helped us in the profession. Sarah tells of how people are enjoying the Vetster platform in the UK, how beneficial it is bringing the physical and virtual practices together to help complement and support each other, and how telemedicine can help people to continue to practice and stay in the profession just in a less traditional way. Finally, they talk about how Vetster will be attending the London Vet Show in 2022 and how you can get in touch with them if you are attending.
Thank you to Vetster for sponsoring today's episode.
Find out more about Vetster here
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Dentistry (clipping /filing) technique in rabbits
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Well, watch this video to find out a little bit more about the development, ingredients and uses of these great new products!
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View the 'Journey So Far' document here
]]>Interactive case studies in diagnostic imaging - Part 1 & 2
These two sessions will introduce a range of clinical cases with their imaging findings. The cases will be chosen to fulfil the learning objectives, which are principally to get the most out of your imaging modalities and to recognise the advantages and limitations of these techniques and when advanced imaging is required to make a diagnosis.
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Kel O'Neill, an Integrative Counsellor / Therapist and Educator with a special interest in the area of Eating Disorders. In this episode, Kathryn and Kel talk about the topic of eating disorders. Kel shares her expert knowledge on what they are, how many people are affected and how it can impact someone's life. They talk about whether the perfectionist mentality typical to the veterinary profession can be a catalyst to eating disorders, and similarly how dangerous busy work environments and missing meals can be. Kel also shares the key signs to spot if someone is struggling and tips on how best to approach someone if you are worried about them.
Find more from Kel here
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Vetlife helpline - Confidential telephone support 0303 040 2551
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Al finalizar esta presentación, los participantes serán capaces de:
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Jo Keeler, Managing Director of Belbin Ltd.
In this episode, Kathryn and Jo talk about managing teams. Jo shares advice on how a manager can choose the best candidate for the position they want to fill, tips on how to manage a team in a stressful environment, and how to provide employees with varied, adaptable and flexible roles.
Find out more about Belbin here
Register for VC23 here
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Kindly sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds.
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Pet Remedy es una gama única y clínicamente probada de productos naturales desestresantes y calmantes para su uso por parte de los propietarios de mascotas, los profesionales de los animales de compañía y los consultorios veterinarios. Disponible en forma de difusores de tapón, sprays a base de agua y toallitas calmantes, la versátil gama ayuda a todos los mamíferos y pájaros en situaciones estresantes como las visitas al veterinario, el nuevo hogar, el adiestramiento, el acicalamiento, la creación de vínculos y la temporada de fiestas. Pet Remedy trabaja con los propios mecanismos naturales de calma de la mascota y comienza a ayudar al instante. Este vídeo ofrece 30 minutos de iniciación y formación para que los veterinarios, las enfermeras veterinarias y los profesionales de los animales de compañía comprendan y conozcan de forma práctica Pet Remedy.
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Available to view from 9am 25th June.
This webinar is free for our members or £10 for full access for non-members.
]]>Part 4 of our latest 6-week course.
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RACE Tracking #20-1001424]]>Listen to VETchat on Spotify here.
Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Andrew Perry, European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry and Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Eastcott Veterinary Referrals.
In this episode, Anthony and Andrew have a great discussion on all things dentistry! They talk about Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS), how often Andrew sees this and how dangerous it can be. Andrew shares the importance of dental radiography before surgeries, his general approach to different diseases and advice on what equipment to use in practice. Finally, they also discuss the use of antibiotics and whether Andrew still stitches open wounds.
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• The clinical exam
• Ancillary tests
• Advanced imaging
• Brief summary of inertial sensors
• Advice for practice
]]>• Neonatal calf diarrhoea – the big players
• The important role of colostral antibodies
• The resecretion of antibodies and the important role played in protection at a gut level
• Vaccination – why vaccines might fail and what does that mean for your farmers
• Existing ways of boosting neonatal calf defenses
• Understand the interaction between the various pathogens that are responsible for neonatal calf diarrhoea
• Have an understanding of what makes up the various IgG components in colostrum
• What is meant by the resecretion of antibodies?
• Identify how resecretion of antibodies plays a key role in protecting the neonate at the level of the gut
• Understand the reasons why a vaccination programme may be ineffective
• What steps may be taken following the identification of a problem to alleviate the situation and lessen the impact on neonates
With thanks to Forte Healthcare for sponsoring.
NB: For those veterinary surgeons practising in Ireland this webinar is approved by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for 1 CVE point live and on demand (until 31st December 2023). Approved course no: 22-23-09
VCI compliant CPD certs for Irish attendees are available on request please email: dawn@thewebinarvet.com
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Brought to you by Vet Sustain and kindly sponsored by TVM.
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It will consider the adult horse.
It covers a logical approach to considering the possible differential diagnoses in both acute and chronic diarrhoea
It covers the main underlying causes, the tests to take to help determine the cause and the tests to take to determine the severity of systemic illness
Treatment in the field for appropriate cases will be covered and then briefly, what can be offered in a hospital situation
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
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FREE to watch with thanks to CEVA for sponsoring.
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With thanks to Mirna Diagnostics for sponsoring.
]]>The introduction of transrectal ultrasound technology to visualise the reproductive tract in mares has allowed cyclical changes in the ultrasonic morphology of the reproductive tract to be studied.
Both the ovaries and the uterus need to be examined thoroughly at every examination of a mare.
Ovarian features to note are:
The interpretation of endometrial ultrasonic morphology also forms an important part of establishing an accurate estimate of the stage of oestrus.
For accurate prediction of ovulation, the genital tract should be evaluated daily by both palpation and ultrasonography.
Palpation remains a key component of the examination to identify all structures and provide information on their texture.
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]]>With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
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Kindly Sponsored by Burgess PetCare.
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Cytology: lymph node aspirate lab test dogs
With thanks to Nationwide Labs for sponsoring this FREE session.
]]>Chickens are becoming ever more popular as companion pets and as a result, learning about some more of the common quickfire conditions and diseases, is so important. The aim is to discuss and review basic, what you see, what to be aware of and what to do in a variety of situations with your chicken work ups.
This webinar will take the view through the importance of obtaining an accurate clinical history and performing a clinical examination in the emergency reptile. As well as covering the importance of thermoregulation, analgesia and anaesthesia, the best ways of providing fluid therapy, medication administration and how to perform cardiopulmonary - cerebral resuscitation. Finishing with common emergency presentations seen in a wide range of reptile species.
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Kindly sponsored by MARS Petcare.
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Lapis freeform aggression-female
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Anesthesia monitoring respiratory management
Anesthesia Monitoring Respiratory Rabbits
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Kindly sponsored by Burgess Pet Care.
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Le but de la présentation sera de discuter les thématiques suivantes: · Comment détecter la douleur chez les bovins (à partir des signes cliniques et/ou des grilles de notation) · Les bases de l’approche 3S (supprimer, substituer, soulager la douleur) pour s’attaquer à la douleur chez les bovins |
Les pours et contres des AINS sur une variété de pathologies comme les boiteries, les troubles de la reproduction et les maladies respiratoires des bovins
2/ Contrôler douleur et infection, une stratégie gagnante avec Luc Durel
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Le but de cette présentation est d’expliquer: - La relation étroite entre infection et douleur chez les animaux - Dans quelle mesure les pathologies d’origine bactérienne chez les bovins sont douloureuses |
Les bénéfices de traiter simultanément douleur et infection en cas de maladies respiratoires chez les bovins, de panaris bovin ou de métrite puerpérale
]]>Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Peter Vogel, Director Of Business Development at Otter Energy, a solar energy company in Ontario, Canada.
In this episode, Anthony and Peter talk about solar panels and why you should install them in your vet practice. Peter gives an introduction to himself and the company. They discuss whether Canada is facing similar energy problems as the UK, and they reflect on some past government programmes. Peter outlines some benefits of installing solar panels in your home or vet practice, including the economic benefits and the reliability of having the energy to fall back on if something goes wrong with your supply. Finally, they also cover topics such as the advantages of net metering, phasing out coal, and the value of having batteries.
Find out more about Otter Energy here
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]]>Vets in practices throughout the UK are encouraged to sign up as Farm Vet Champions (www.rcvsknowledge.org/farm-vet-champions). Although still in its early stages, this project will give champions access to a free-to-use online learning platform providing training on good practice stewardship principles for different farm animal species, with the opportunity to set individual and practice goals in antimicrobial prescribing and track progress towards these.
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]]>Part 2 of Reptiles gives specific examples of clinical conditions and procedures that can be seen and performed on snakes, tortoises and lizards.
]]>Creating an environment where all individuals feel they fit in and making sure that employees feel valued and admired for the work that they do is important. It can improve the day to day experiences of team members, bringing benefits for both the individual and the organisation they work for.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Ian Wright, Veterinary Surgeon and Parasitologist at the Mount Veterinary Practice, Fleetwood.
In this episode, Anthony and Ian discuss a whole lot of parasitology! They talk about Animal Health Certificates; what they are, what is needed for them, and their benefits and drawbacks. Anthony asks Ian for his opinion on the government removing the compulsory treatment of ticks when animals travel and the dangers of bringing parasites over from other countries.
Ian shares information on parasites including Rhipicephalus, Leishmania, Toxocara, and the risk that Phortica Variegata may bring to the UK. They discuss whether we are still over-treating animals and whether Ian thinks we should be doing more surveillance such as flea comings and faecal egg counts.
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RACE Tracking #20-1001424]]>Such a holistic approach is in fact only possible by implementing a protocol-like approach on the dairy farm to avoid getting lost in the multitude of potential causes, agents, risk factors and treatment options.
In this lecture, this protocol-like approach is presented and discussed.
Basic for this is the routine monitoring of udder health parameters, such as bacteriological culture results, somatic cell counts, but also body condition, negative energy balance information, milking machine function.
Specific farm records are indispensable and are checked during each farm visit the vet makes in the context of a herd health programme. Udder health cannot be regarded as a stand-alone programme, because issues from other farming domains are involved (nutrition, management, hygiene).
The vet is strategically best positioned to support the farmer in improving the udder health status in the herd. Protocols aid in clarifying to the farmer what is being done (monitoring), when, how and when. The vet is a process coach in this respect.
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With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Carri Westgarth, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool.
In this episode, Anthony and Carri discuss dog bites. Carri explains her career to date and how DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) the virtual Labrador is helping to teach behaviour. Anthony asks about the different myths around dog bites and dog bite prevention, they talk about how pain may influence behaviour and results from research investigating the disposition of breeds. Finally, Carri shares some tips on handling dogs for Veterinarians and Vet Nurses.
]]>The handling and restraining of cats has mainly been conducted by means of the towel -wrap method and crush cages, which both create a lot of stress as well as injuries to both the nurses and the cat itself. These gloves are intended to significantly reduce the stress levels of both, and in the process reduce the overall cost and downtime of nurses having to take time off to recover. Not to mention the cost of any possible claims. Venom Defender Animal Handling Gloves are therefore a revolutionary safety product which will change dynamics in the practise in a positive way!
Please take time to complete our post-session survey once you have watched the entire video: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7M63BSH
]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Clare-Louise Knox, business psychologist and founder of See Her Thrive. To mark national menopause awareness day, Kathryn and Clare talk all about perimenopause and menopause. They discuss the difference between the two, what age you can actually start seeing signs of perimenopause, and some of the symptoms. Clare also shares some of her personal experiences with symptoms and doctors. They also talk about the importance of manager training in the workplace and ensuring that team leaders have the knowledge, awareness and confidence to offer support to those who might be experiencing symptoms.
Find more about See Her Thrive here
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Tullis Matson, Managing Director at Stallion AI Services and Founder and Chair of Nature's SAFE.
In this episode, Anthony and Tullis discuss the topic of Artificial Insemination. Tullis shares his career to date, including his work with Stallions and his new venture in founding Nature's SAFE charity. Nature's SAFE is one of Europe’s dedicated facilities capable of the long-term storage of live cells from animal species that are at the greatest risk of extinction. Tullis explains how they use state-of-the-art methods to preserve cells in a way that maintains viability, allowing them to be thawed and used to establish pregnancies, restoring endangered animal species. Moreover, they discuss why Tullis set the charity up, how important their work is, and their plans for the future.
Learn more about Nature's SAFE here
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]]>Strangles (Streptococcus equi infection)
Respiratory: EHV infection in horses
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
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Kindly sponsored by Chanelle Pharma.
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This webinar is FREE to attend with thanks to Butterfly Network for their kind sponsorship.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Camilla Edwards, Founder and Managing Director at First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound (FOVU). In this episode, Anthony and Camilla discuss Camilla's career so far and how she set up FOVU, including developing her online courses. Camilla shares how you can use their website quiz to find the best ultrasound equipment for you, how she has standardised her reviews, and the importance of 'giving it a go' even when your kit is limited. They also discuss what to expect from Camilla's upcoming 3-part webinar series on The Webinar Vet.
Find out more about FOVU here
Thank you to FOVU for sponsoring this episode.
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]]>This webinar will touch on the first case which happened on the 3rd of November 2020, the first case of H5N8 was detected in the UK in Cheshire.
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Sponsored by DogStem- The first and only Stem Cell product licensed for mild to severe OA in the EU/UK.
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With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
]]>Listen to VETchat on Spotify here.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Stefanos Kladakis, Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon and President of Hellenic Companion Animal Veterinary Society. In this episode, Anthony and Stefanos discuss the pros and cons of neutering. Stefanos share's his B.O.A.T acronym for how to approach neutering, the importance of ensuring the procedure is done at the correct time, and the risks associated with spaying obese dogs. Anthony asks what stitches Stefanos recommends, when to choose to do an ovariectomy or an ovariohysterectomy, and whether the flank spay method or the midline spay method should be used.
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With thanks to Protexin Veterinary for sponsoring this FREE session.
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Kindly sponsored by Butterfly Network.
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]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Libby Kemkaran-Thompson, Neurocoach and creator of Tame Your Brain.
In this episode, Kathryn and Libby talk about how to get your brain into flow and how to be the best version of yourself. Libby shares some background on herself and the turning point that caused her to stop practicing in the veterinary profession. They discuss Libby's program 'The Big Cat Vet Brain', the only profiling tool specifically designed for the veterinary profession. This tool helps vets to both understand themselves and how to keep everyone in their natural flow in order to have the team work well together. Finally, Libby shares the first steps to take if you are interested in learning more about this topic.
Find More From Libby here
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Skin: Alopecia - overview in dogs
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With thanks to Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund for sponsoring.
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FREE for all with thanks to Nationwide Labs for their generous sponsorship.
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]]>Gender balance in the veterinary profession has changed significantly over the last 40 years globally. According to the RCVS, women now account for almost 60% of registered practicing veterinarians and almost 80% of students enrolling in veterinary medicine are women.
However, despite the number of women in the sector, females still encounter a gender pay gap and are underrepresented in certain key and senior roles within the profession, including Directors and Partners. Additionally, a BVA survey conducted in 2017 found that women experience more explicit gender discrimination and are recognised and appreciated less frequently than male colleagues. The continuity of male-led practices, combined with the nature of work, does not allow for a sustainable shift towards more flexible working practices.
In addition to this, levels of stress and burnout are generally higher among women than men in the veterinary profession. The above facts suggest that relying on the female heavy pipeline will not be sufficient to address gender inequality, so what can we do to help?
Join our amazing diverse panel of women to hear engaging discussions on:
- Exploring the importance of allies, mentoring and career development strategies.
- How to encourage more conversations, feel more connected and nurture stronger communities.
- How to grow and champion ourselves as individuals in the industry and within our communities. Get perspectives on these and other timely topics from pioneering women in the field.
]]>Deeply rooted in Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry, the six course modules support the process of developing a fresh, hopeful perspective and finding a way to nurture our mental wellbeing.
Each module is designed to amplify the feeling of empowerment and provide participants with highly applicable tools and techniques that not only build individual resilience, but also set the foundations for successful teamwork – whether it is at work or in our personal relationships.
This FREE webinar will offer the first highly applicable tools that support mental wellbeing of veterinary professionals, introduce participants to the Vet Gone Mental community and present the possibilities provided by the course. "Mental resilience and wellbeing training" is a form of a well-deserved self-care that can lead participants to a positively revolutionary, sustainable change.
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]]>The PAW Report is the UK’s largest and most comprehensive annual assessment of pet wellbeing. Working with the leading market research organisation, YouGov, PDSA surveys a nationally representative sample of pet owners to provide insight into welfare problems, monitor trends and inform human behaviour change campaigns.
The 2021 PAW Report investigates the effects of the pandemic on the UK’s dogs, cats and rabbits, focusing on 5 key areas: pet population, pet acquisition, obesity, preventive healthcare and pet behaviour. In this free webinar, panellists will be discussing our 2021 findings and suggesting next steps to improve the wellbeing of the UK’s pets.
Following this will be a live Q&A giving you the opportunity to ask your questions to our expert panel.
With thanks to the PDSA for their kind sponsorship.
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]]>So, I have given a fluid bolus what is next? Unfortunately, hypotension is a common side effect of general anaesthesia, that can be incredibly detrimental to our patient in both the short and long term. We may have improved their health and wellbeing through performing surgery but must ensure we do not harm any other part of the patient whilst doing so. This webinar will talk us through trouble shooting monitoring blood pressure under general anaesthesia. We will walk through different causes of hypotension and steps we can take to prevent it occurring. If it cannot be prevented, we will talk through how to treat it, covering careful use of fluids, analgesia, local anaesthesia, and supportive drugs including vasopressors and anticholinergics.
Detecting a murmur in a puppy or kitten is a nightmare. Did I hear it? Is it bad? What do I tell the owners? Fortunately, there’s a simple approach to this complex subject. Using a combination of evidenced-based medicine and practical cases, find out how you can get the most from your stethoscope and know if, and when, to refer.
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Olivia Oginska, Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing Coach and founder of VetGoneReal.
In this episode, Olivia shares her knowledge of bullying, the key signs to look out for to tell if someone is being bullied and advice for team leaders on how to manage bullying situations. They discuss the effects of bullying on practice culture and productivity and the importance of ensuring you listen to the person doing the bullying, making it a safe space for a discussion.
Finally, Olivia shares tips on approaching your leader if you are being bullied.
Find more from Olivia at VetGoneReal here
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Jill Moss, Founder of the Bella Moss Foundation, and Tim Nutall, Head of Veterinary Dermatology at Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh.
In this episode, Anthony, Jill and Tim discuss the issue of antimicrobial resistance. Jill shares her personal story that led to her setting up the Bella Moss Foundation, Tim talks about the history of antibiotics and how long we have known about resistance, and they talk about the recent change in perspective on when antibiotics should be used. Tim gives information on other treatment options, and they also talk about the importance of the antibiotic amnesty campaign.
Find out more about the Bella Moss Foundation here
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This talk will review conditions of the cervical spine, focusing on those which cause neck pain, such as APJ arthropathy, APJ fragmentation and cervical fractures. Clinical presentation, examination, routine diagnostic imaging as well as indications for CT will be considered. The CT process will be described, with case studies used as illustration. Treatment and management options will be briefly summarised including new work that is becoming possible thanks to the advent of neck CT imaging.
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RACE Tracking #20-1001424]]>If you can relate to any (not necessarily all) of the points below, this webinar will be for you:
• “Business results are not as good as they could be”
• “We are growing successfully but don’t have the right team to support growth”
• “The team have a good attitude but they don’t apply themselves”
• “It is often easier to do something myself rather than getting my team to do it”
• “It feels like I have to micromanage individuals to get stuff done”
In this webinar we are going to explore the definition of high-performing teams and the practical steps you can take as a leader or business owner to transition your existing team into high performance.
By the end of the session, you will have the tools and clarity to get your team to take ownership, accountability and responsibility for their own performance, which will positively impact business results.
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RACE Tracking #20-1001424]]>Este enfoque holístico sólo es posible, de hecho, si se implementa un protocolo en la granja lechera para evitar perderse en la multitud de causas potenciales, agentes, factores de riesgo y opciones de tratamiento.
En esta conferencia se presenta y discute este enfoque protocolario.
Para ello, es básico el control rutinario de los parámetros de salud de la ubre, como los resultados de los cultivos bacteriológicos, el recuento de células somáticas, pero también la condición corporal, la información del balance energético negativo y el funcionamiento de la máquina de ordeño.
Los registros específicos de las explotaciones son indispensables y se comprueban en cada visita que el veterinario realiza en el marco de un programa de salud del rebaño. La salud de la ubre no puede considerarse un programa aislado, ya que intervienen cuestiones de otros ámbitos de la ganadería (nutrición, gestión, higiene).
El veterinario está estratégicamente mejor posicionado para ayudar al ganadero a mejorar el estado de salud de la ubre en el rebaño. Los protocolos ayudan a aclarar al ganadero qué se hace (seguimiento), cuándo, cómo y cuándo. El veterinario es un entrenador de procesos en este sentido.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Emma Keeble, DVREP Senior Lecturer and Vet Clinician, and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. In this episode, Anthony and Emma chat all about Emma's background and career to date, including how she was inspired to become a zoo vet, working at Edinburgh Zoo. Emma talks all about interesting and unusual wildlife cases, including being involved in hands-on seal rescues and even treating an abscess in a scorpion! Anthony and Emma also talk about avian flu and how this has become a real worry this year. Emma says that often, we overlook the importance of wildlife as sentinels for these sorts of diseases, and it is so important for vets to be able to perform proper post-mortems on any wild birds that are dying unexpectedly, or with signs that they may have been suffering from avian flu.
Lastly, they discuss their top tips on how to treat hedgehogs, as well as how to encourage them, and other wildlife, into your garden. The over-urbanisation of the environment has really impacted hedgehogs, so how can we help them survive
]]>Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Gillian Davidson, Founder of Green Place Social and Veterinary Nurse.
In this episode, Anthony and Gillian discuss the magnificent world of social media! They open by discussing the rapid digitalisation of the world, and how the pandemic accelerated this. Gillian shares all sorts of tips on how to use social media to advertise your vet practice, including which platforms to use, knowing your audience, what NOT to be posting, and the rise of video marketing. They also talk about how to use trends to your advantage and how exactly Gillian helps her clients and their business.
Learn more about Gillian and Green Place Social here
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Jessica May, Customer Success Manager at PetsApp; Wolfgang Dohne, Veterinary Surgeon and FECAVA Senior Vice President & Liz Barton, Head Of Communications at VetCT.
In this episode, Anthony and his guests discuss the Virtual Veterinary Care Association's (VVCA) movement into Europe and how it can help shape the future of care in the veterinary profession. Each guest gives a bit of background on themselves and their careers to date, they delve into the history of the VVCA, and they also explain some of the key definitions of telemedicine.
They share the environmental benefits of telemedicine and explore how it breaks down barriers to offer care and education to those in different countries, landscapes, and languages. Moreover, they discuss how telemedicine is making healthcare more inclusive for those who may struggle to be involved in in-person practice work, and how pet owners can use telemedicine to determine the level of urgency of their query.
Learn more about the VVCA here
Contact the VVCA at: vvca.ea@gmail.com
Reserve your ticket to VC23 here
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At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
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An overview of breeds, yields and products
Fertility and youngstock management
Milking parlour, udder health & data analysis
Production limiting diseases
Drug usage & treatment options
]]>Fetal well-being can be assessed using transcutaneous ultrasonography in the mare. The human biophysical profile assesses fetal breathing movements, gross body movements, fetal tone, reactive heart rate and a two-centimeter (minimum) pocket of amniotic fluid. The biophysical profile is a measure of the likelihood of acute or chronic fetal hypoxemia and asphyxia and is highly correlated with perinatal mortality and morbidity. A low score indicates fetal distress and the need for immediate intervention, while a high score is compatible with fetal well-being. The biophysical profile is used in late gestation human pregnancies to help the obstetrician decide when to intervene (by either inducing parturition or performing a cesarean section) and has helped reduce the incidence of fetal death.
Equine Late Gestation High Risk Pregnancy Evaluation
Fetal number
Twins should be suspected if the nonfetal horn is not imaged in the late gestation pregnant mare. A vertical membrane separating one foetus from the other represents the area of placental contact in a mare with twins. The fetal thoraxes should be carefully evaluated to determine if there is fetal viability and to determine if 2 different heart rates are present. With many twin pregnancies, there is a discrepancy in fetal size.
Fetal positioning
The detection of the fetal head in late gestation (> 298 days) is abnormal. Most fetuses with this sonographic finding in late gestation have required assistance at the time of parturition.
Fetal breathing
Fetal breathing movements are normal in the late gestation foetus. Irregularities in the breathing movements of the foetus are an indication of fetal stress.
Fetal cardiac activity
Fetal heart rate is too high if > 126 beats/min for foetuses > 298 days of gestation. Fetal heart is too low if < 57 beats/min if gestational age < 330 days, < 50 beats/min if gestational age is 330 - 360 days and < 41 beats/min if gestational age is > 360 days. A range of fetal heart rates of < 5 beats per minute or > 50 beats/min. is abnormal when obtained with transcutaneous ultrasonography. It is also abnormal when the foetus’s heart rate does not increase with fetal activity. Fetal cardiac arrhythmias are also abnormal.
Fetal aortic diameter
Aortic diameter is predicted from the pregnant mare’s weight using a regression equation. Fetal aortic diameters of < 18.5 mm in a late term foetus are indicative of intrauterine growth retardation or twins.
Fetal thoracic diameter
The fetal thoracic diameter (ideally measured from withers to sternum if possible) is also an indicator of fetal size but has more variability due to the inability to control fetal position.
Fetal tone
Lack of fetal tone is detectable as a limp fetus along the floor of the uterus in the ventral abdomen and is an indication of fetal distress
Fetal fluids
Uteroplacental thickness
For the biophysical profile, the maximum utero-placental thickness is abnormal if it is > 24 mm and the minimal utero-placental thickness is abnormal if < 3.9 mm. However, the mare should be treated for a probable placentitis if the uteroplacental thickness is > 15 mm in late gestation. Significant utero-placental thickening is consistent with placentitis or placental oedema while thinner than normal utero-placental thickness indicates fibrosis and placental insufficiency.
Uteroplacental disruption
Any large disruptions in utero-placental contact are abnormal and indicative of premature placental separation. The fluid between the uterus and placenta could be purulent, hemorrhage or edema. Echoic fluid separating the uterus and the alantochorion in the cranial portion of the uterus is consistent with Nocardioform placentitis.
Equine Biophysical Profile
Seven factors are included in the biophysical profile of the equine foetus (298 days gestational age to term) that are indicative of fetal wellbeing, perinatal morbidity, and perinatal mortality. The seven factors related to pregnancy outcome are fetal heart evaluation (heart rate, variation and rhythm), fetal aortic diameter, fetal breathing movements, maximal fetal fluid depths, utero-placental contact, utero-placental thickness, and fetal activity. Although a low score was a definite indication of an impending negative outcome, a perfect score was not assurance of a positive outcome
Rapid Examination Protocol (REP)
REP utilizes the aortic diameter, fetal heart rate and thickness of the uteroplacental unit and has similar sensitivity and specificity as the longer equine biophysical profile in the late gestation mare.
Fetal Death
With fetal death, there may be hyperechoic echoes within the foetus consistent with gas. The fetal fluids are resorbed as the dead foetus mummifies and curls ventrally on itself, making a fetal mummy difficult to find
Periparturient hemorrhage
Hemorrhage may be detected within the uterine wall, between uterus and the allantochorion, within the broad ligament, or within the peritoneal cavity. If there is significant hemorrhage, splenic contraction will be evident, even when the location of the hemorrhage cannot be identified
Summary
The equine biophysical profile, the signs of fetal distress and the abnormal intrauterine conditions can be used to decide when and how to intervene in a high-risk pregnancy and in preparing for peripartum and postpartum complications.
These same parameters can be used earlier in gestation to evaluate fetal growth and maturation and to look for signs of fetal distress or utero-placental pathology. There are references for normal parameters in several breeds from mid gestation on.
Al finalizar esta presentación, los participantes serán capaces de:
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Martin Whitehead, Clinical Director and Veterinary Surgeon at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital.
In this episode, Anthony and Martin talk all about feline hyperthyroidism. Martin shares his career so to date, the etiology of the disease, and why he thinks it is becoming more common. They discuss which cases may be harder to diagnose and the different types of treatment, including radioactive iodine injections and their success rate.
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]]>In this episode, Anthony and Fabiola discuss wildlife conservation, natural resource over-use and the importance of protecting natural areas and wildlife. Fabiola talks us through her conservation courses for veterinary professionals in South Africa and Gabon and how you could get involved with them. They also discuss whether tourism in conservation areas is a solution or a problem and the importance of individual responsibility.
Learn more about The Wildlife Spirit here
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FREE to watch with thanks to the BVA and Vet Sustain.
]]>This session will equip practitioners (young and old!) with a systematic approach to the ovine clinical examination which is as practical as it is evidence based. The last part of this webinar is dedicated to discussing the specific differences (both in terms of approach and expected norms) of ram and neonatal lamb clinical examinations.
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The visceral pleural edge of the lung is imaged gliding ventrally across the diaphragm with inhalation and dorsally with exhalation, "the gliding sign". In most normal horses there is no pleural fluid visualized. However, small accumulations (up to 3.5 cm) of anechoic pleural fluid in the most ventral portions of the thorax have been detected in clinically normal horses
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Dave Goulson, Author of the book 'Silent Earth' and Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex.
In this episode, Anthony and Dave discuss all things insects and the environment! Dave shares how much of the UK's wildflower meadows have been lost, how we can have more wildlife-friendly gardens, and express their dislike towards the use of plastic grass. They consider whether we can still rely on government action, following the slowdown of promises such as the Elm Scheme. Finally, they talk about the history of pesticides, how topical flea treatments are getting into our waterways, and whether we need to be more strict on companion animal product testing.
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Amelia Sherwood, Veterinary Nurse. In this episode, Kathryn and Amelia talk about IVF and how to manage conversations around this in practice. Amelia talks us through her own personal fertility journey including when they decided they needed medical assistance, the IVF process, how long treatment lasted and her experience of going through all of this whilst working in a veterinary practice. They also discuss how important it is to be mindful of what is said about pregnancy within the practice environment.
We apologise for the sound issues in this episode.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Neil Shaw, founder of SignalPET. SignalPET’s advanced technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess radiographs in real-time for normals and abnormals on 50+ radiographic tests. You take x-rays. Your images instantly get reviewed by SignalPET's AI. And you get instant test results in addition to a custom client-facing radiology report. Help your veterinary team provide faster intervention, less expensive care, and enhanced patient outcomes during radiographic procedures. In this episode, Anthony and Neil discuss the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and the common challenges in a veterinary practice that AI can help with, such as; time management, lack of confidence and tunnel vision. Neil explains how SignalPET works, how they developed the system and what is in the near future too. They also discuss how the system continues to learn itself and how we can improve as vets as a result of its help.
Learn more about SignalPET here
Thank you to SignalPET for sponsoring this episode.
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Part 2 of our latest 6-week course.
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El protocolo FLASH (Fast Localized Abdominal Sonography of the Horse) ha existido durante varios años, un protocolo desarrollado para diferenciar el cólico quirúrgico del médico de una manera extremadamente oportuna. Este examen es más útil para las lesiones del intestino delgado. El examen es limitado, por lo que hay cólicos quirúrgicos que pueden pasar desapercibidos, de los que el clínico debe ser consciente.
El POCUS se utiliza con frecuencia para guiar la toma de decisiones sobre los procedimientos de intervención. Se utiliza para determinar si la toracocentesis es necesaria y dónde debe realizarse el drenaje. También es una herramienta rápida y sencilla para diagnosticar el neumotórax. Puede utilizarse para observar rápidamente el pulmón en busca de cambios intersticiales consistentes con edema pulmonar o neumonía viral con SDRA en comparación con la consolidación o atelectasia pulmonar.
En caballos con heridas punzantes o laceraciones, la POCUS puede utilizarse para determinar si hay un cuerpo extraño presente y si hay afectación sinovial. En zonas donde no es posible la evaluación radiográfica (como la escápula, la pelvis en el campo), la POCUS puede utilizarse para la detección de fracturas.
El estado hemodinámico puede evaluarse en el entorno de la emergencia con POCUS y puede ayudar a identificar la hipovolemia, la hipertensión pulmonar y la disfunción miocárdica. Puede realizarse una comprobación de la endocarditis, así como una comprobación del líquido pericárdico, cuando esté indicado. La POCUS también es útil en el diagnóstico de trombosis venosa/tromboflebitis. La POCUS puede ayudar a la colocación de catéteres.
El protocolo de examen rápido (REP) para yeguas preñadas de alto riesgo es otro uso de la POCUS en el que sólo se evalúan 3 parámetros (diámetro de la raíz aórtica, frecuencia cardíaca y grosor uteroplacentario) para valorar el resultado en yeguas de gestación tardía. Esta prueba ha demostrado ser esencialmente equivalente al perfil biofísico más completo con una sensibilidad y especificidad similares.
El POCUS ya ha demostrado ser una excelente herramienta de enseñanza para los estudiantes de veterinaria y los veterinarios graduados, ya que proporciona información rápida sobre los hallazgos del examen físico. Las imágenes se almacenan en la nube y pueden ser vistas fácilmente por otros. Los estudiantes y los posgraduados pueden responder a preguntas en línea y recibir comentarios de ecografistas experimentados sobre sus imágenes, mejorando las habilidades de adquisición de imágenes. La interpretación de las imágenes también puede ser evaluada por especialistas, mejorando su comprensión.
La ecografía en el punto de atención no pretende sustituir a una ecografía abdominal/torácica completa, transcutánea y transrectal uterina y fetal cuando esté indicada, sino que complementa los hallazgos en el entorno de agudos para ayudar a tomar decisiones sobre la atención al paciente.
Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Tasha Walsh, a Relationally trained Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor and founder of Seen and Heard Therapy.
In this episode, Kathryn and Tasha talk about ASC and ADHD in women. Tasha shares a bit of her background and what made her want to start working in this area, she explains what ADHD is and its symptoms, and how they may overlap with other neurodivergent diagnoses. They discuss why it may go undiagnosed for so long and how young boys are diagnosed much more frequently than young girls. Finally, Tasha shares advice she would give to someone with ADHD on how they can improve their workplace and personal life.
Learn more about Seen and Heard Therapy here
]]>Growth standards, such as those created and promoted by the World Health Organisation are now a vital component of the human paediatric tool kit, allowing trained health professionals to gauge the growth pattern of individual children by comparison with a healthy reference population. Evidence-based growth standards have now been developed for puppies and kittens, which have huge potential for the veterinary profession. Such a tool could facilitate proactive intervention by veterinary professionals, with the aim of promoting optimal husbandry and nutrition practices, identifying and correcting abnormal growth patterns and, ultimately, preventing the development of disease. Growth charts could help veterinary professionals raise awareness about ‘healthy’ body weight, and ensure that more dogs are in optimal body condition on entering early adulthood. This should in turn help to promote the maintenance of a healthy weight for life, through continued regular weight monitoring to ensure that the early-adult body weight is then maintained throughout life.
Talk outline
• What is healthy growth and why is it important?
• Use of growth standards for monitoring the development of children
• Development and validation of growth standards for companion animals
• Practical use of growth standards for monitoring the development of puppies and kittens
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FREE to watch with thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim and NexGard Spectra for their kind sponsorship.
]]>During 2020, 93% of vets used remote consulting to deliver veterinary services. This has provided us all with a wealth of experience on which to build. For pets and their owners, telehealth has put a digital vet at their side for health and welfare needs as they arise.
For vets, it offers flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely. It also allows the vet to see the animal - something that telephone consultations do not allow. For pet owners, teleconsultations cut out travel time, offer immediacy of experienced, qualified support.
With veterinary care becoming more digitised, these two panels will discuss what we have learned so far and look at what the future of pet telehealth may hold. First, the opportunities that it presents to vets and pet owners. Second, what needs to be done to fully integrate pet telehealth solutions into the veterinary care chain. And finally, what reflection on the past six months can tell us about what the future of remote pet care might look like.
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'Background images photo sources: David Charles and IVCEvidensia (all photos of clients' animals reproduced with consent for sharing for educational purposes)'
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Rebecca Maher, Veterinary Surgeon, Consumer Psychologist and Managing Director at InsideMinds Consulting.
In this episode, Anthony and Rebecca discuss Rebecca's career to date, including what it was that led her to consumer psychology. Rebecca shares some basic information introducing consumer psychology, such as what drives our decision making for both big and small life decisions. They discuss Rebecca's PGCert, her main thesis work researching whether how we present ourselves as clinicians affects how we are perceived and trusted, and how important it is to have a likeable personality to your clients. Rebecca gives 3 tips on how to help clients make the right decisions for their pets, such as reputability and vocabulary choices. Finally, they also talk about Rebecca's new business InsideMinds Consulting and how they can help those in the veterinary profession have better communication with their clients.
Find out more about InsideMinds Consulting here
]]>Live Q and A with Prof Andrew Knight FRCVS and Lucy McKinna BVSc MSc MRCVS at the end.
Got a burning question? Make sure we cover it by sending it in before the talk to dawn@thewebinarvet.com
Further reading with Vetlexicon:
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If only there was a way to get your colleagues involved in a team effort to care for OA cases.
Look no further, this webinar provides you with practical information and OA management strategies that can be taken away and used immediately. It will be of interest to small animal vets in general practice, veterinary nurses and to veterinary physiotherapists.
This webinar aims to and succeeds in
Canine osteoarthritis has emerged as a critically important condition in the 21st century. It affects millions of dogs worldwide. As a profession we need to be at the forefront in developing effective means for minimising the effects of this disease. In this webinar Russell Chandler shows how all small animal practices can improve their OA offering. This will benefit all involved from patients, to owners, to veterinary professionals, to therapists, as well as veterinary practices. Join the growing army of colleagues who are putting OA management front and centre in their canine health care provision.
ATF-Accreditation Nr. 200-24-05-21-3-1 RACE tracking # 20-1007518]]>Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Douglas Thamm, Barbara Cox Anthony Professor of Oncology at Colorado State University. In this episode, Anthony and Douglas discuss a whole range of new treatments in oncology that have been appearing over the last few years. Douglas shares his first opinions on the drug Stelfonta for the treatment of mast cell tumours in dogs. He discusses what it is, the potential limitations of the drug and where he can see it being useful. Doug explains the similarities and differences of Stelfonta vs tyrosine kinase inhibitors, they talk about new blood tests that are said to detect tumours early, and what circumstances he thinks they may be used. Anthony also asks Doug about his thoughts on treatments such as using monoclonal antibodies and new radiation treatments.
Listen to VETchat on Spotify here.
Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
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This webinar will demonstrate the use of FAST scanning techniques in ECC scenarios. It will cover what we are looking at on the ultrasound screen along with case based scenarios that can be applied in clinical practice as well as building up your image library of normal and abnormal findings. Ultrasound is hugely under utilized and by using this more it can benefit the patient care we offer as veterinary professionals as well as having a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Lecture on normal abdominal radiographic anatomy and basic abdominal radiographic reading technique. Normal appearance and rules of the thumb to be used when evaluated the abdominal organs will be discussed. Examples of common abdominal abnormalities will be shown and discussed.
]]>Part 1 of reptiles, where it will cover the topics of anatomy, physiology and what is seen in these animals in a healthy state. By the end of the webinar participants will be able to understand some application of general reptile medicine and surgery. The ultimate goal of the webinar is to educate and give tools so that as doctors we can also educate the client.
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Cornea: fluorescein dye test technique in horses
Eye: examination- dark - diffuse and focal technique in horses
Eye: Examination - dark - mydriasis technique in horses
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
ATF-Accreditation Nr. 200-24-05-21-3-1]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Maria Munz, Assistant Lecturer for Veterinary Anatomy & Partner and Veterinary Practitioner at a veterinary clinic in Germany. In this episode, Anthony and Maria discuss all things anatomy and how it is taught at Veterinary School. Maria shares some background on her career to date, including her experience teaching anatomy in various countries. They talk about how anatomy is often one of the less popular courses at university and Maria shares how mixing the traditional academic teaching style with more applied/clinical anatomy can have major benefits. Maria explains the benefits of linking anatomy and surgery when teaching, and the importance of getting students used to cases they will see in practice. Moreover, they discuss new technologies, such as 3D models, and how they can offer improvements to the standards of anatomy teaching.
]]>During this webinar, we will review the most common complications we may encounter in our daily practice and focus on how to avoid them along with recommendations of the appropriate age for spaying or neutering dogs and cats.
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The webinar will go out across three Caribbean time zones -
My teacher used to say that horses have only three ocular diseases – corneal ulcers, uveitis and everything else! In this lecture we shall discuss the workup and treatment of corneal ulcers and uveitis in horses, two diseases that can blind your equine patients.
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
Further reading with Vetlexicon:
Equine keratitis traumatic ulcerative
SAVC Accreditation Number: AC/2488/25]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Nat Scroggie, Freelance Veterinary Surgeon.
In this episode, Kathryn and Nat talk about the difficult topic of pregnancy and baby loss. Nat shares her personal experience, how it affected her mentally, and her experience with returning to work. She offers advice to those who may be going through a similar situation and also talks about her experience of going through another pregnancy afterwards. Finally, they also discuss the Vet MINDS Facebook group.
Find the Vet MINDS Facebook group here
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Further reading with Vetlexicon:
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Kindly sponsored by MARS Petcare.
]]>Matt graduated from University of Liverpool in 2003 and spent several years enjoying mixed practice before returning to Liverpool to undertake a residency in anaesthesia and analgesia. Since 2009 he has worked at Northwest Veterinary Specialists, a multidisciplinary specialist hospital in Cheshire. Matt is a European Veterinary Specialist and an RCVS Recognised Specialist.
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Learning outcomes
1. Knowledge of the common causes of canine pruritus
2. How to take a history and perform a thorough skin examination
3. Knowledge of the in-house diagnostic tests for the investigation of pruritus
4. When therapeutic trials are indicated
5. How to perform an elimination diet trial and allergy testing
About Zoetis
Our name, Zoetis (zo-EH-tis), is derived from Zoetic, which means "pertaining to life". We chose this name because it signals the relationshop between animal health and life. Our lives. The lives of our customers: veterinarians and livestock producers. And the farm and companion animals on which our lives depend.
]]>Steve has over 10 years' experience as a trainer. After a number of years as a Relationship Manager in the financial services sector, Steve started his training career at Barclays before moving to Simplyhealth, where he managed the learning and development for call centre and field sales staff. In 2013 Steve became the Training Manager for the Simplyhealth Professionals Vets team, he has since spoken at corporate events and conferences, including the London Vet Show and SPVS - VPMA. Steve has designed a number of bespoke courses focused on challenges faced within vet practices, and is also the proud owner of a six-year old healthy bulldog named Fitzroy
]]>Michael works as an oncology clinician for North Downs Specialist Referrals and became a member of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2017. Before his specialist training, he gained experience in small animal as well as mixed practice in Buckinghamshire and Northern Ireland. He undertook an internship and residency at the University of Glasgow, coming back the university he graduated from in 2009.
]]>Jamie undertook a bachelors in Veterinary Pathology at the Royal Veterinary College as an intercalated degree during his veterinary degree at The University of Liverpool. Upon graduation he started working at a mixed large animal clinic in Yorkshire. Following a year and a half in this role he started an internship at Rossdales Equine Hospital in Suffolk. While there he became interested in Equine Internal Medicine and after the internship moved to California to start an Internal Medicine Residency at The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis. He gained Diplomat status from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in July 2015 and has been practicing at Liphook Equine Hospital since then.
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- understand role of vaccination in prevention of infectious viral disease
- understand role of parasiticides in parasitic disease control
- understand role of management and biosecurity in reducing infectious disease
- understand signs of arthritic pain and management of this
- understand the role of correct diet in disease prophylaxis
Burgess Pet Care is a family owned business based in Yorkshire for over 200 years. This gives an unparalleled level of expertise in milling and animal nutrition which is used to drive forward product innovation. Burgess Pet Care put animal welfare at the heart of their business, funding research into the impact of diet on the health of rabbits, founding Rabbit Awareness Week and supporting education for the veterinary profession
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• Understand options for relief of acute pruritus
• Diagnostic roadmap for itchy dogs
• Understand options of long term management of atopic dermatitis
• Introduction for principles of monoclonal antibody therapy
About Zoetis
Our name, Zoetis (zo-EH-tis), is derived from Zoetic, which means "pertaining to life". We chose this name because it signals the relationshop between animal health and life. Our lives. The lives of our customers: veterinarians and livestock producers. And the farm and companion animals on which our lives depend.
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This webinar aims to give an overview of fluid therapy using a case based approach. Common case presentations have been chosen to highlight different concepts surrounding fluid therapy. This should enable veterinary professionals to visualise in a practical manner how, with a little bit of thought and preparation, an individualised plan can be created for patients.
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UK-based NGO Mission Rabies was launched in India in 2013 and is running comprehensive canine mass vaccination projects in 5 countries in Africa and Asia. Mission Rabies use novel mobile technology to aid and guide the teams in the field, resulting in significant reduction of human rabies deaths in the project areas. The canine mass vaccination is complemented by comprehensive education campaigns, as well as surveillance systems to detect both human and animal rabies cases.
About Mission Rabies:
Having seen the devastating effect of rabies on animals and people during his time volunteering and as a TV vet, Luke Gamble, CEO of the UK-based charity Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), launched Mission Rabies in India in September 2013. Since then, Mission Rabies, with the help of local and international volunteers, has managed to vaccinate over 600,000 dogs, educated 1 million children about rabies risk reduction, and neutered 64,000 dogs. The majority of the people who die from rabies are children from poor and marginal communities and over 99% of human cases of rabies are the result of dog bites. In response to these statistics, hundreds of thousands of dogs are indiscriminately and inhumanely killed, yet this makes no difference to the spread of rabies. Dogs Trust-sponsored Mission Rabies will change this by aiming to vaccinate at least 70% of the canine population in rabies-endemic areas – the proportion necessary for control of the disease in both dogs and humans according to World Health Organization guidelines. The campaign is being led by local animal welfare charities in the project countries – India, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Uganda and Tanzania. The support team in the UK is led by Dr Luke Gamble, with Dogs Trust and MSD Animal Health as the key international sponsors. Working in strong collaboration and partnership with many veterinary and animal welfare organizations will ensure sustainability of the rabies control efforts for years to come. More information about the projects, future plans and how to become a part of Mission Rabies can be found on www.missionrabies.com.
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Five learning objectives
• Here about proposed changes to CPD
• Learn about the rationale behind these changes
• Hear from one of the volunteers about the new experience
• Identify how to get the best out of your CPD through a reflective process
• Understand how to get involved with the new extended trial
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· Poor environmental care is one of the main reasons leopard geckos will get sick, and therefore the basics of their care should be known to the treating veterinary surgeon.
· Poor environmental conditions and hypovitaminosis A are associated with shedding issues.
· Swift surgical intervention for female reproductive disease yields a more favourable prognosis.
· Parasites are common; treatment depends on type of parasite diagnosed.
· Gastrointestinal obstructions occur on loose substrates and have an increased incidence when environmental conditions are poor.
· Autotomy is natural defence mechanism that can be utilised when perform tail amputations.
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In this Webinar I shall review the scientific evidence to answer the two key questions
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During this presentation related topics including the reliability of giving homemade recipes to owners, does freezing meat kill pathogenic organisms that may be present and the potential human health risks for exposure to serious diseases including Avian Influenza and Ebola from feeding RAW or undercooked meats to pets will be covered.
Learning Objectives
1.1. Understand nutritional adequacy of RAW diets
2.2. Understand problems with feeding homemade RAW recipes
3.3. Understand non-infection related health risks to pets from feeding RAW
4.4. Understand health risks for pets from meat-borne infectious agents
5.5. Understand health risks to in-contact people from meat-borne infectious agents
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Restoration of normal serum cobalamin levels usually involves repeated parenteral injections, although recent data has shown oral supplementation to be effective.
This presentation will discuss the reasons for, and consequences of, cobalamin deficiency in chronic enteropathies and data to support oral cobalamin use.
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We will cover amongst other things:
Boundaries: How high is too high?
This sucks: The emotion of the moment
Help me to understand: key phrases that may assist your journey
A few other secret tricks too!
The course merges a range of evidenced based approaches to help people make sustained change including;
The interactive series of webinars will enable participants to gain a renewed perspective about their strengths and positive character traits.
]]>The course merges a range of evidenced based approaches to help people make sustained change including;
The interactive series of webinars will enable participants to gain a renewed perspective about their strengths and positive character traits.
]]>The course merges a range of evidenced based approaches to help people make sustained change including;
The interactive series of webinars will enable participants to gain a renewed perspective about their strengths and positive character traits.
]]>The course merges a range of evidenced based approaches to help people make sustained change including;
The interactive series of webinars will enable participants to gain a renewed perspective about their strengths and positive character traits.
]]>The course merges a range of evidenced based approaches to help people make sustained change including;
The interactive series of webinars will enable participants to gain a renewed perspective about their strengths and positive character traits.
]]>The course merges a range of evidenced based approaches to help people make sustained change including;
The interactive series of webinars will enable participants to gain a renewed perspective about their strengths and positive character traits.
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]]>Interpretation of thoracic radiographs in patients with suspected cardiovascular disease can often be challenging. The aim of this webinar is to increase attendees’ ability and confidence in assessing heart size, specific cardiac chamber enlargement, pulmonary vascularity and pulmonary parenchymal patterns.
Echocardiography is an invaluable tool for the evaluation of cardiac chamber size, wall thickness, wall motion and cardiac valve morphology. It can play an important role in general practice for diagnosis confirmation and cardiac disease staging in patients with commonly encountered acquired heart diseases e.g. MVD, DCM, HCM. However, technical knowledge and expertise in performing and interpreting a basic echocardiographic examination are fundamental prerequisites to the valid use of this diagnostic tool. This webinar will give guidance on how to obtain the standard 2D and M-mode views, how to recognise normal from abnormal cardiac morphology and which cardiac measurements are likely to give the most useful information in this setting.
Electrocardiography (ECG) can often seem quite daunting. This webinar will provide practical advice and guidance on how to obtain a good quality ECG trace and how to develop a logical and systematic approach to ECG interpretation, using examples of the more commonly encountered canine and feline arrhythmias.
In summary, technical expertise in both performing and interpreting cardiac diagnostics is very important. This webinar is designed to improve attendees’ confidence in the fundamentals of thoracic radiography, echocardiography and electrocardiography,
Five learning objectives for the webinar:
1. How to logically approach thoracic radiograph interpretation in canine and feline patients with suspected cardiac disease
2. How to obtain standard 2D and M-mode echo images in canine and feline patients
3. How to recognise normal from abnormal cardiac morphology and which cardiac measurements to perform
4. How to record a good quality diagnostic ECG
5. How to approach ECG interpretation in canine and feline patients with commonly encountered arrhythmias
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5 learning objectives
– Be able to confidently identify congestive heart failure on thoracic radiographs
– Be able to identify patients likely to be in heart failure when radiography is not an option
– Identify the best initial treatment course for dogs and cats with heart failure
– Identify which patients are likely to benefit from pre-clinical treatment of heart disease
– Decide how best to monitor your patients, with or without treatment
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The webinar will offer a vet specific guide to reducing your likelihood of ending up in front of the judge in 2018. It will also examine real life veterinary specific employment law scenarios with guidance on managing these situations if they occur within your practice.
It is not all doom and gloom, the focus should be on business growth despite the huge increase in red tape. The Webinar will take a business-focused approach - be aware of the risks, but don’t allow fear of employment law to run your business.
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This presentation will look at why various unwanted behaviours may occur and how they are reinforced. It will discuss how we can decipher if an unwanted behaviour is caused by pain, is primarily of behavioural origin or a combination of the two. Multiple video case studies will be used to demonstrate these points in the presentation.
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Subjects that will be covered are
- how to make a correct diagnosis in skin problems of the lower limb
- how to take the right samples
- what diseases are more or less common
- what are treatment choices
- what is the prognosis of the different problems
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The veterinary profession appears to be in a crisis of mental health. This is not specific to the veterinary world as this is apparent in other professions as well. Daily I get emails and information through the media on how to create a resilient workplace, how to promote mindfulness, five ways to increase wellness and descriptions of the toxic workplace. We certainly get to know about the symptoms but perhaps not so much about the solutions.
The trouble with this approach is that we tend to manifest what we think about most. So are we manifesting the problem we need to fix? Could it be that we all have a natural innate health and wellness built in that we are not tapping into - evolution or divine design would hardly get this wrong to get us thus far…?
In this webinar we examine the concept of Flow – a state induced in high performance and high performance athletes. If we look at how the flow state is produced there is an opportunity to recreate it as a more ‘normal’ state in everyday life - particularly in the busyness of a veterinary practice
]]>Time invested in drawing up protocols, guidelines & checklists can reduce the likelihood of errors, ensure team consistency and improve outcomes.
We will look at how to establish these in practice, then how to audit their use to ensure that they are effective.
If things do go wrong this can be a great opportunity to learn from errors or near misses and put in systems to reduce the chance of the same errors happening again. For this to be effective practice leaders need to make it clear to their teams that looking at these significant events is about changing systems not about blaming individuals.
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The benefits of effective feedback are well-known and much discussed, with many articles available on the WHO and HOW of giving feedback in practice, so why is it that many practices still find it hard to implement these processes successfully?
The reason is that the processes alone do not help us deal with the uncomfortable feelings that inevitably arise in us when either giving or receiving feedback. Both positive and negative feedback can be equally uncomfortable to give or receive as you may well have found!
Cultivating and maintaining a culture of learning, growth and creativity in practice is often accompanied by uncomfortable conversations hence the term ‘disruptive engagement’.
Paradoxically however, a practice that fosters the ability within its team members to tolerate the discomfort needed for these vital interactions achieves a culture that is significantly less stressful, more compassionate, more effective and way more engaged.
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Most causes of PU/PD are serious diseases that require specific therapy and will not respond to empirical therapy. Therefore “symptomatic” treatment is rarely appropriate and a logical series of investigative steps, if necessary undertaken over a series of veterinary consultations, is more cost-effective. This talk will outline this approach and briefly mention more common conditions identified.
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This webinar will review our understanding of the disease, it’s role in insulin-resistant diabetes in cats, current diagnostic tests and options for management.
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All three of the above (cost, welfare and antibiotic use) are good reasons to do more to reduce pneumonia further. This involves aspects of nutrition, immunity and environmental management. Pneumonia management is therefore a very interesting subject.
This webinar will explore some of the most important areas that vets can influence pneumonia incidence on their clients’ farms in addition to some recent efforts to reduce antibiotic use, with novel treatment regimes.
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During this webinar we will explore the principles of articular fracture management and the evidence base underlying them. We will provide guidance for the application of these principles in commonly encountered articular fractures. Particular emphasis will be placed on how imaging techniques can be adapted to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is obtained hereby allowing early and appropriate treatment of the fracture. In addition to discussion of traditional open approaches for fracture stabilisation, the emerging role of minimally invasive osteosynthesis, arthroscopic-assisted approaches and percutaneous techniques in the treatment of articular fractures will be discussed. The importance of appropriate postoperative care and physical rehabilitation will be examined and some practical guidelines on how to optimise this will be provided.
Finally we will discuss the prognosis following articular fractures and explore the reasons behind the high morbidity associated with articular fracture treatment, even when the principles of articular fracture management are rigidly adhered to.
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Building stronger relationships is key to improving compliance and by so doing, deliver better outcomes. Getting client buy-in through consistent education of the risks posed by parasites, helps to increase their awareness and interest, gaining greater conviction to accept your veterinary recommendations and become compliant. By achieving this you will help the owner/pet bond, enhance their health and well-being by reducing the risks posed. In turn, you will create happier clients who become more loyal and bonded, who visit and spend more and tell more friends, helping to generate increased profits and a happier practice.
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This is the final webinar in the PARASITE PROJECT and Jamie will focus how you can extend your influence beyond the practice door (and into the pet owner’s home) so your clients ADHERE to your treatment plan, ensuring that every patient is not just protected for the odd month here or there but instead, protected 365-days a year!
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Many of the key infectious diseases of the cats can be prevented by vaccination, and FIP is no exception. However, the vaccine—Felocell FIP (Zoetis)—is not available in all countries, and to be effective, it must be given from 16 weeks of age. As we saw in the first webinar, the largest demographic of FIP is in pedigree kittens, and they become infected at 5-6 weeks, when maternally derived antibody (MDA) wears off, and they will usually have been sold into their new homes before the age of the FIP vaccine. Therefore, until such kittens can be vaccinated, they can only be prevented from infection by excellent hygiene.
We are increasingly seeing litigation against breeders who sell kittens who develop FIP: in this webinar you will learn how to protect your breeder clients and how to advise them to produce FCoV-free kittens. The webinar will also include tips for adjusting practice policy and hygiene routines to prevent nosocomial FCoV infection, or triggering FIP in FCoV-infected cats due to stress.
The webinar attendee will benefit from watching my YouTube video on FCoV transmission since I will be unable to play it during the webinar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkqUjeQNEQs
Please visit www.catvirus.com for further FIP information.
]]>In this presentation, we will discuss the creation of BestBETs for Vets (www.bestbetsforvets.org), a free online resource containing simple reviews of the best evidence available on specific clinical topics for vets and nurses to use in their decision-making about patients. We will discuss the background to the initiative, how each BestBET is created, how practitioners can use the information and how they can undertake a BestBET review themselves. Two BestBETs, as chosen by the Webinar Vet audience from our website, will be discussed in detail with additional contextual information included.
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It will aim to promote a more active consideration of the role of Biosecurity in our advice on farm, and to promote consideration of the resources which are available to the practitioner to assist in this aim.
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The use of exclusion, novel and hydrolysed diets will be examined, as well as exploring the use and reliability of other food allergy tests as diagnostic tools. Finally, we will outline the role of pet food and human nutrition trends on client perception of dietary issues.
Tails.com is the only UK brand providing truly tailor-made nutrition for dogs. They target multiple nutritional needs whilst providing the right level of calories for every dog to maintain or reach the optimal weight and body condition.
Inputs from a user friendly online consultation are used to design each dog’s ideal diet and feeding plan, supported by a unique nutritional algorithm developed by tails.com vets and nutritionists.
Tails.com gradually and automatically adapts each dog’s blend over time, and can cater for the changing dietary needs that come with any alterations in lifestyle factors or the dog's health.
Convenient monthly deliveries, affordable prices and access to an award-winning customer support, nutritionist and vet team makes tails.com nutrition a full service rather than simply a food product.
Because tails.com is supported by tech and data, the company has developed a unique insight into dog owner behaviour and attitudes to pet food, feeding trends, pet health and clinical nutrition.
And as an added bonus for viewing this webinar, all attendees will receive a trial code for one month free tailor-made nutrition so that they, their friends and their family can try tails.com for themselves.
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Ideal for vets and veterinary nurses, of all levels of experience.
]]>Charlie worked in clinical veterinary practice for 11 years before Co-founding Virtual Recall. During his time in practice he became an advanced practitioner in Veterinary Ophthalmology and has a thorough understanding of the all angles of Veterinary Practice from rural mixed practice to referral medicine and surgery. He is co-founding director and joint CEO of Virtual Recall which provides iRecall®, the U.K.’s most successful client communication solution, supporting over 2 million clients worldwide. By helping veterinary practices communicate more efficiently and effectively with their clients, iRecall® delivers significant improvements in animal health, enhances client loyalty resulting in improved practice profitability.
Charlie regularly gives CPD lectures on a broad range of clinical and business issues. Most recently, he has written several articles on the implications of GDPR in practice for the Veterinary press, as well as giving numerous CPD lectures on the topic. Consequently, he developed iRecall® Consent Management; the only solution that can seamlessly gain, manage and maintain client consent and communication preferences that is designed specifically for Veterinary Practices.
Suzanne Dibble is a multi-award winning business lawyer who consults with multi-nationals on data protection law and the upcoming GDPR. The Legal Services Board and the Law Society have heralded her innovative approach to helping small business owners with complex regulations. Suzanne worked with Richard Branson at Virgin where she led a group-wide data protection project which resulted in Virgin nominating Suzanne for the Solicitor of the Year Award and subsequently Suzanne was runner-up in this prestigious award. Suzanne has had second to none training and experience at a top City law firm, leading billion pound deals and being on the board of £100m+ business (resulting in her being listed in the Who’s Who of Britain’s Business Elite two years in a row). Suzanne is one of the few lawyers that really understands the online world and puts law and regulation in the context of your business. There has been a lot of scaremongering and hype about GDPR (with the headline fines of 20m) and Suzanne brings a practical, balanced approach.
]]>This webinar is designed to support and engage all Veterinary team members who are interested in improving wellbeing in their practice. Our HALT campaign provides guidance materials which act as a reminder to pause and observe elements key to wellbeing, followed by simple steps and strategies.
Insights from our psychologists and human factors experts will provide information on topics contained within the HALT campaign, including:
Join us to further your knowledge of HALT and share our passion for enhancing self-care and wellbeing; better for yourself, your patients, your fellow professionals and your practice.
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This webinar will present some useful guidelines to help reach a rapid diagnosis and initiate life-saving treatment for this common feline emergency.
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* Many holdings have several poultry species
* Birds are regularly bought in from multiple sources (such as markets) with little or no history
* Very few backyard keepers vaccinate for respiratory disease
* Many of these birds are free range and as such come into regular contact with wild birds
Before discussing the common respiratory diseases of backyard chickens it is worth discussing the unique physiology and anatomical features the avian respiratory system.
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This webinar is worth 8 AMTRA points.
]]>Despite this vast potential, communication on animal health does not always stimulate the change we envisage in response to our ever-improving expertise. Research suggests that our own communication behaviour can be a contributing factor; due to the ambivalence clients commonly experience in the contemplation of change, an advisory approach of trying to ‘fix’ problems for our clients by providing ideas and solutions can – counter intuitively - stimulate client arguments and intentions against our advice rather than in favour of it. How can we better engage with our clients and empower them in the process of change?
Motivational interviewing (MI) is one option. It is an evidence-based, collaborative conversation style developed in the medical sciences for strengthening a person’s own motivation to change. MI specifically explores and resolves client ambivalence to influence the motivational processes that facilitate change, emphasising both a relational context of empathy, acceptance and partnership and technical communication skills that engage clients in the exploration and ownership of positive change.
This webinar will offer participants the opportunity to explore the principles of MI consistent communication, supported by insights from Alison’s PhD research examining Motivational Interviewing, veterinary communication and the herd health advisory paradigm. Participants can expect to take away a better understanding of how to engage their clients in conversations about change, combined with ways to practice and learn more about the MI methodology.
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1. Demonstrate an understanding of how we communicate and what effect that can have on handling challenging Pet owners
2. Client demographics – does that change how we interact and our confrontation?
3. Apply methods for understanding client behaviour and influencing their situation
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• connaître les données clés de l’anamnèse pour suspecter une DA chez le chien et le chat
• connaître les critères de diagnostic clinique de la DA
• connaître les écueils diagnostiques
• retenir la démarche diagnostique d’exclusion
• savoir faire à bon escient les tests d’allergie
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) affects many cats in Britain, causing them, and their owners, considerable distress. Affected cats may have pain and difficulty on urination, increased frequency of urination, haematuria, inappropriate urination, and/or urethral obstruction. A number of different conditions can be involved, including bacterial (and occasionally fungal) infection, congenital defects, trauma, and neoplasia; however, in the majority of cases the cause appears to be the cat’s inability to cope with their environment, and their stress results in bladder dysfunction. Since this bladder dysfunction can even result in life-threatening urethral obstruction it is essential to understand the powerful role that behaviour plays if we are to treat these cats effectively. It is essential to understand the behavioural needs of cats, especially those with little access outside, if we are to reduce the pain and dysfunction in these cats. Treating FLUTD therefore requires behavioural, medical and, occasionally, surgical intervention. The aim of this webinar is to consider the causes of FLUTD, and examine the overlap between the behavioural and medical causes in the knowledge that stress plays such a pivotal role in medical as well as behavioural cases. In these cases, disease most commonly represents the effect of placing a susceptible individual within a provocative environment. It is only by understanding the overlap between medical and behavioural cases and addressing the underlying factors that we can hope to manage these often very frustrating cases. This webinar will cover the causes and treatment options of for feline urinary tract disorders, but will focus on FIC as this is by far the most important cause of FLUTD. Discussion will include the advances in our understanding of the causes of these conditions, as well as some very practical tips on their treatment.
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This webinar provides a good understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the adrenal gland and the hormones involved to allow you to understand the disease process.
As this disease can be an imitator of many others, an awareness of the classic pathological findings and typical signalment can increase the likelihood of diagnosis. Alongside emergency treatment options to stabilize the patient in crisis, you will understand exactly what signs to look out for in the emergency patient.
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Excess hypoechoic fluid in the abdomen is usually a sign of a ruptured bladder, but may occasionally occur with gastrointestinal lesions. Ultrasound is useful for diagnosing intussusceptions, other small intestinal lesions and enterocolitis. Ultrasound may also be used to examine the joints.
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Following the discussion of diagnostics a review of the treatment protocols will be undertaken touching on some new research that has come out in the last year.
By the end of the lecture you should have a thorough understanding of the diagnostic modalities and their role in diagnosing and therefore treating the common airway diseases in horses.
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Consequences can range from common, minor changes such as postoperative pain, up to rarer cases of death from inhalation pneumonia or oesophageal stricture. We will be discussing common causes of reflux and regurgitation and what you can do to help manage and prevent it.
This session will be valuable to both vets and nurses.
]]>Epilepsy is a brain disease which any first opinion practitioner has experience with. Around 1 in 111 dogs will be affected by idiopathic epilepsy, diagnosed by excluding metabolic conditions and structural brain diseases. Recent research has shown that idiopathic epilepsy is more than a simple seizure disorder. Epilepsy is a brain disease with seizures being the main and most prominent clinical sign. Dogs, however, can also suffer from comorbidities such as neurobehavioural changes and cognitive dysfunction. In people, comorbidities can have a far greater influence on quality of life than the seizures themselves. We are just starting to recognise comorbidities in dogs with epilepsy, but have already shown that their impact is significant. The impact of the seizures (esp. seizure frequency and intensity) and comorbidities (such as reduced trainability, spatial memory impairment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety) might not only affect the dog but also the owner. Apart from the disease, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can also have an impact on the quality of life. AED treatment is targeted to reduce seizure frequency and severity, but does not treat the underlying disease. The AEDs currently used in veterinary medicine will reduce brain excitability by “depressing” CNS function and so it is not surprising that side effects such as ataxia and sedation occur. Ataxia and sedation have been reported by owners as the main side effects affecting quality of life. AEDs will always be the mainstay for seizure control, but have their limitations due to the side effects experienced, being more pronounced if given in high quantity and when combining multiple AEDs. Recent research has indicated that we might need to look at epilepsy management more holistically. Diet has been shown in various species to have a positive impact on seizure control and comorbidities such as anxiety and cognition. New evidence is emerging that diets rich in medium chain triglycerides can improve in some dogs idiopathic epilepsy seizure control, cognition and be anxiolytic. We will discuss in this talk the ins and outs of the different epilepsy management options and how to better combine them.
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This webinar will showcase the various opportunities available within the Government veterinary profession, how to get into it and how to progress into a rich and rewarding career!
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The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) was recently developed in the UK to improve companion animal-disease surveillance at local, regional and national scales by reusing data from participating veterinary laboratories and veterinary practices (www.savsnet.co.uk). SAVSNET was established between University of Liverpool and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and in April 2016, was awarded a large grant from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). SAVSNET harnesses electronic health and environmental data for rapid and actionable research and surveillance to help patients, their owners, the veterinary profession, the general public and other organisations.
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Nutrition plays a key role in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, and many cases may be managed by dietary therapy alone. Dietary ingredients can have negative or positive effect on the bowel. The diet may contain toxins, allergens, toxic dietary excesses or nutritional deficiencies. The diet also has a direct effect on the intestinal physiology, affecting motility, cell renewal rate, gut microbiota (bacteria and other flora), enzyme production, ammonia production, and volatile fatty acid content. A good dietary history is mandatory to determine appropriate dietary management, especially when a dietary elimination trial is being considered. Diarrhoea can occur acutely due to dietary indiscretion. Chronic diarrhoea which is small intestinal in origin (chronic enteropathy) is often due to idiopathic or inflammatory causes. About two thirds of the cases of chronic enteropathy are food responsive and respond to a dietary elimination trial with a hydrolysed protein or novel protein diet. Colitis often responds to dietary management as well, often benefitting from increased fermentable fibre sources. Several types of diets have been developed for gastrointestinal disorders, including hydrolysed protein, novel protein, highly digestible, high fibre diets, and low-fat diets, which all have a place in different disorders. Specific nutrients, such as cobalamin, may need to be supplemented in many chronic cases of diarrhoea. There has been much interest in the use of prebiotics and probiotics for small animal gastrointestinal disorders.
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Kate will also talk about the appropriate use of antibiotics and engaging with farmers and the approach to investigation of neonatal ill health.
A recent survey showed over 50% of lambs were given antibiotics at birth as part of management and disease control. Many farmers have relied on antibiotic use to prevent disease and losses, and have thought it was the right thing to do.
We need to encourage a move away from this approach and the webinar will outline a practical approach to neonatal lamb health including Getting nutrition, hygiene and colostrum management right.
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Correct husbandry is vital to owning a healthy rabbit so the importance of diet and housing will be explored along with the types of problems that can occur when these guidelines are not followed.
Nose to tail checks will be discussed, providing a systematic approach to completing a health check, how to assess a rabbit’s body condition score and the common conditions that you may see.
Finally, preventative healthcare will be covered as prevention is always better than cure! This will also include up to date information about the RVHD2 risks and vaccination options.
]]>Patients usually present to the clinic with heatstroke during the warmer summer months, but it is also possible to develop heatstroke at other times of the year due to a number of risk factors. Veterinary nurses play an important role in the management of these patients as they often present collapsed and hyperthermic, requiring prompt stabilization and treatment to prevent organ damage. This session will discuss treatment options and supportive care, management of hyperthermia and the nursing considerations for the patient who is hospitalized due to heatstroke.
We will consider the difficulties in trying to diagnose diabetes mellitus in a species that often urinates outside (hiding polyuria) and develops stress hyperglycaemia so easily, and to a level that can result in glycosuria.
We will discuss the goals of treatment, including whether to try to achieve diabetic remission or not.
Treatment options considered will include various different types of insulin, diet, oral hypoglycaemic agents, plus the role of reducing body weight and increasing exercise.
Regardless on which treatment option(s) are considered, excellent client communication is required and treatment options need to be realistic for each individual cat and its owner.
Monitoring the efficacy of treatment is essential, and can take many different forms, from home glucose monitoring, or serial fructosamine testing, and must again be tailored for the individual cat and its owner.
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We will reflect on why chronic lymphocytic inflammatory bowel disease in the cat can evolve into lymphocytic or even lymphoblastic intestinal lymphoma, consider the importance of assessing serum cobalamin (B12) concentrations in these cats, and how best to approach the management of these cases.
We will then review a case of acute pancreatitis – considering the likely causes, and variable presentations of this disease in cats. While these cats most commonly present with anorexia, depression and weakness, they only rarely present with vomiting and/or diarrhoea, and can even present with pulmonary oedema and pleural fluid, the latter occurring secondary to systemic vasculitis. We will consider treatment options and potential long-term outcomes.
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It is essential to be familiar with the tests performed prior to a transfusion and the variety of blood products available to suit the needs of the patient. An awareness of the complications that can occur and the monitoring techniques used to prevent fatal reactions.
There are many blood products available on the market. Specific components are separated from fresh whole blood (FWB) to allow the vet to tailor a transfusion to the needs of each patient.
]]>Cat breeding is a fairly popular pursuit and the prevalence of pedigree cats in the feline population has risen from 5% to 10% over recent decades. Sadly neonatal mortality is much higher amongst purebred kittens than amongst domestic cats, and it can be challenging to determine the reason for such mortality. In this webinar we examine the major causes of neonatal mortality and how to diagnose and prevent them.
Warning: graphic post mortem photos will be included: this webinar is NOT suitable for non-veterinarians.
]]>This session will serve as a revision on the process of healing, the cells involved (and how to destroy them inadvertently!) and the aims of wound management.
With a focus on the phases of healing and how to optimise each stage through wound bed preparation, promotion of angiogenesis and epithelialisation and the key inhibitors that need to be addressed to avoid deterioration and prolonged healing.
We will look at some examples in terms of phases of healing and the decision making process based on the physiology of the wound.
The role of some advanced wound dressings and technologies will be discussed in the context of their role in each stage of healing.
]]>Disbudding of goat kids is a vet-only procedure here in the UK, and yet many vets do not feel they have the experience to offer this service. We’ll look at why owners may choose to have their kids disbudded, how best to prepare for the procedure, discuss the anaesthesia requirements and go through the actual process blow by blow. With plenty of opportunity to ask questions this session aims to dispel the myths and motivate the clinician to deliver disbudding confidently. The talk is aimed at all levels of goat experience, and from all walks of clinical practice – you are just a likely to encounter a pet pygmy goat in small animal practice as you are in farm animal work so it pays to be prepared.
Elder dogs are a large part of the patient base and an increasing proportion of the population. Pet owners seek diets and products marketed specifically for senior pets without knowing the facts or fiction behind senior pet foods. Is there evidence or is this just a marketing claim? Without an established nutrient profile for the "senior" life stage there is a wide variety among commercial products marketed for aging pets, making choices about a pet food even more confusing for pet owners and veterinary healthcare teams alike. In addition, as a pet ages, the risk of diseases and number of medical conditions increase. At times the veterinary team is challenged about how to prioritize and manage comorbidities.
Veterinary primary care health care teams have many aspects of care to consider in their busy day, yet pet owners seek nutritional advice to maintain health and longevity. This discussion will consider ways to leverage efforts of the veterinary health care team with practical tips to complete a nutritional 'risk assessment" , prioritize comorbidities and make a feeding recommendation to optimize health and quality of life of elder dogs.
We will review the evidence base for the true impact of nutrition on canine behaviour. Does protein level impact hyperactivity or aggression? Can dietary supplements actually help with separation anxiety or noise phobias? Is there a behavioural impact of feeding raw vs cooked diets?
We'll try to answer many of the questions asked in our previous webinar series too. What is the evidence and best advice regarding feeding for dental health? What is the impact of pre- and probiotics in food products? Are dietary supplements necessary? Are life stage or breed specific diets a gimmick? If not, how important are macro- and micro nutrient profiles of the diet for different breeds and different ages?
Finally we will give the latest update on the FDA investigation into a possible link between grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy in an atypical population of US dogs.
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Yet veterinary surgeons are often unclear about the elements of legal liability. What has to be proved in order for a negligence claim to be successful? Can a claim be brought for breach of confidentiality, and if so, how? What is the legal relevance of the consenting process? And so on.
This webinar, presented by a barrister specialising in veterinary and medical law, who is himself a veterinary surgeon, will outline the anatomy of clinical negligence and related claims, guide vets through the process of disciplinary investigation, and indicate how vets can steer clear of the lawyers. It will be thoroughly practical: all the points will be illustrated by reference to examples from the clinical coalface. The aim is to help vets sleep better at night, and to ensure that they never meet a barrister.
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Toxicology emergencies brings us a challenge in diagnosis and management of a vast array of different poisons, with an additional pressure to successfully manage critically ill patients. This webinar will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently approach your next toxicology emergency, with a focus on some of the more recent trends in common toxins.
We will look at an example of a 12-week home exercise plan to help treat IVDD patients.
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This webinar will explore a holistic approach to general oral surgical principles. The webinar will seek to equip clinicians with knowledge allowing them to maximise the beneficial effects of oral surgical procedures whilst improving the outcomes for their patients and themselves.
The webinar will review patient preparation, intra-operative support, analgesic options and applied radiology. The core technique of muco-periosteal flap design, elevation and closure will also be discussed with focus of how to finesse basic skills.
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At the end of 2017, HSE inspectors carried out inspections at a number of veterinary practices. They identified a number of failings including:
Risk assessment: Many practices either had no radiation risk assessment or the risk assessment was, in the opinion of the Inspectors, inadequate. The Approved Code of Practice in the regulations give a clear indication of the matters that should be considered in a risk assessment.
X-ray warning lights: There is an expectation that any warning lights are ‘automatic’ and failsafe where this is practicable to achieve. If it is not practicable to achieve these standards then other options should be explored such as the use of a dual bulb system.
Managing x-ray servicing engineers: There should be arrangements in place to manage how
service engineers comply with the regulations when they are working at a veterinary practice. There should be an exchange of information prior to the visit to set out how this will be achieved in practice.
Training: Many of the practices didn't have a required training policy in place for the Radiation Protection Supervisors, others involved in taking the x-rays and other people on the premises who need to be aware of the radiation hazard. Such policies should include regular refresher training for relevant staff. Records of any training carried out should be made available.
This webinar will cover the requirements of IRR17 from a practical approach to help participants understand the requirements and the reasoning behind the requirements.
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At the same time there is much talk of building resilience skills and ‘armouring’ ourselves up. This is a delicate balance as learning how to self-protect and bounce back IS vital, but if we completely armour ourselves up emotionally, we become cut off from what it means to be an effective and brave leader.
There are two truths we must face on the pathway to daring leadership:
1.) Who we are is how we lead
2.) We cannot get to courage without leaning into vulnerability
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From technical errors right through to aftercare this webinar will ensure you are up to date with the latest in surgery technique.
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He will also discuss the effect of neutering on non-cancerous diseases and how do the incidences of the of the various diseases compare to each other, with and without neutering?
This is one webinar not to be missed.
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1) Recognise the costs of pet ownership for individuals experiencing homelessness and the potential solutions vets can facilitate
2) Understand the opportunities and considerations of providing community-based veterinary services to potentially vulnerable owners.
3) Be aware of the unique medical challenge and risk factors associated with this growing population.
StreetVet is a vet led volunteer initiative providing free accessible vet care for those experiencing homelessness and their pets in the U.K.
What started as 2 vets and a backpack is now a team of over 300 vets and nurses outreaching weekly in 9 locations across the U.K.
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This webinar is kindly sponsored by TVM UK
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This webinar is kindly sponsored by BreathEazy.
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The most common treatment option (and often the most sensible) for difficult claw lesions and foot infections is digit amputation. However, there are three main methods of digit amputation, each with advantages and disadvantages. Selecting the most appropriate method can greatly enhance a successful outcome. Beyond amputation, there are other surgical options, including radical wall resection, joint irrigation and arthrodesis, and partial amputations. The occasions where these methods might be applied will be discussed, and a brief description of some techniques.
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Kindly Sponsored by Nationwide Labs and Orivet.
]]>This webinar series covers the most important aspects of veterinary toxicology with updated information on how to best manage the most common intoxications seen in first opinion practice. The possibilities for intoxication in our small animal patients are endless. This course will start with a stepwise approach as to what to do with the poisoned patient including where to find information quickly and when to worry (and not!), advise what advice can be safely given over the phone, as well as what must be prioritised during the first 30 minutes when first meeting the patient. There will then be a full discussion of the best ways to decontaminate the poisoned patient covering a wide range of scenarios including some more challenging cases. Although the number of antidotes available for poisoned patients is limited, they may be life-saving in a number of situations. and their use will be discussed using case examples. The course will finish with a discussion of the latest updates on the management of some common toxins seen in clinical patients. By the end of the webinar series you will be more confident in dealing with any toxicologic emergency and able to apply the latest recommendations to the management of these emergency cases.
This series is kindly sponsored by TVM UK Innovative Animal Health
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Kindly Sponsored by TVM Innovative Animal Health.
]]>This webinar series covers the most important aspects of veterinary toxicology with updated information on how to best manage the most common intoxications seen in first opinion practice. The possibilities for intoxication in our small animal patients are endless. This course will start with a stepwise approach as to what to do with the poisoned patient including where to find information quickly and when to worry (and not!), advise what advice can be safely given over the phone, as well as what must be prioritised during the first 30 minutes when first meeting the patient. There will then be a full discussion of the best ways to decontaminate the poisoned patient covering a wide range of scenarios including some more challenging cases. Although the number of antidotes available for poisoned patients is limited, they may be life-saving in a number of situations. and their use will be discussed using case examples. The course will finish with a discussion of the latest updates on the management of some common toxins seen in clinical patients. By the end of the webinar series you will be more confident in dealing with any toxicologic emergency and able to apply the latest recommendations to the management of these emergency cases.
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This webinar is kindly sponsored by Burgess.
]]>Differential diagnoses of PDS will be discussed and how to explore these.
PDD diagnosis and management will also be covered.
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Why is it important?
How could it protect you?
What are the reasons people take out an income protection plan? Why do they not take out an income protection plan?
This webinar will also cover the variations, or options, that are possible with income protection.
We will wrap up the webinar by talking about PG Mutual and our Income Protection Plus plan and how we can address those needs with our policy.
This webinar is kindly sponsored by PG Mutual.
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]]>In this webinar, we’ll review chest X-ray in dogs and cats. The following questions will be answered :
Is it a real chest X-ray?!
From where you should begin to talk about?
Where does thorax end?!
How does a normal mediastinum look like?!
Is this a big heart?!
Where are the pulmonary vessels?!
How does the lung parenchyma look like?!
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This webinar has been discounted with thanks to Vets Now.
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This webinar is kindly sponsored by Thames Medical.
]]>Arthritis is a hugely underestimated disease that is leading to long term welfare concerns and premature loss of dogs globally.
Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) is a veterinary driven initiative, set up by vet Hannah Capon. Overwhelmed by the number of dogs with terminal arthritis brought in for euthanasia, she realised that owners were slow to recognise signs of pain, had little understanding of available treatment options, and were unaware that their suddenly “off their legs” dog has been in considerable pain for a long period of time.
Hannah Capon, who titles herself “just a vet”, has worked as a first opinion/ emergency/ locum vet in countless practices around the UK for the last 17 years. Her passion to improve awareness and management of canine arthritis has led to her and her team of volunteer professionals creating an amazing online resource and community for veterinary professionals and owners to learn and share side by side. CAM believes that through education of all involved in canine health and welfare we can challenge the misunderstanding that “just slowing down” and “just getting old” isn’t an inevitable, but may be chronic pain that can be treated effectively, enabling the dog and owner to have a longer more comfortable life together.
#yourdogmoreyears All CAM resources can be accessed vis their website www.caninearthritis.co.uk
Please use the hashtags #yourdogmoreyears and #camarthritis to find them on Facebook, Instagram and twitter.
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•Environment – layout – in relation to infection control
•Maintenance and cleaning of the environment and instruments
•Preparation of patients and surgical team – sterility, reducing SSI's, skin preparation techniques
•Monitoring infection control/hand hygiene – reducing the spread of hospital acquired infections
•Maintaining a high standard of patient care and organisation within theatre – how can we achieve this? How can organisation improve patient care.
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Sponsored by Royal Canin.
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Sponsored by Royal Canin.
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This webinar has been discounted with thanks to Vets Now.
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]]>This webinar aims to introduce forensic processes to all Vets and Nurses, in particular those dealing with or interested in, animal abuse and cruelty cases.The session will demonstrate how appropriately trained veterinary professionals are vital in the detection and investigation of such matters. By defining the term ‘forensic’ and exploring how routine clinical work underpins animal welfare legislation, the lack of available relevant training become evident. Animal welfare laws are changing, with many seeking greater punishments for those convicted of animal cruelty. Whilst these send a strong message that these crimes will no longer be tolerated, increased pressures are now being placed on the veterinary community, to be more vigilant in recognising abuse and to be prepared to assist in subsequent investigations. To that end, veterinary and forensic experts have developed a unique eLearning course, entitled ‘The Forensic Process’ to cascade for the first time, the standards and procedures of traditional forensic science in a veterinary context. Furthermore, this webinar will provide additional information regarding the ‘links’ between animal and human abuse, and how Vets and Nurses can help to break these links, to end the cycle of violence.
Kindly Sponsored by Nextmune.
]]>This webinar is sponsored by: Boehringer Ingelheim, makers of Vetmedin®.
For more information on Vetmedin visit https://www.vetmedin.co.uk
]]>Working in the veterinary profession can be exciting and rewarding. However, caring for animals can be challenging, too – mentally as well as physically. It has been recognised in several studies that levels of depression, stress and anxiety are disproportionately high among veterinary professionals.
This course will deliver, 4 live sessions and is designed to support individuals or Veterinary practices looking to promote positive mental health at work. This bespoke training equip participants with a toolkit to improve their confidence and skills in addressing issues of Mental Health at work and in the wider community.
Aim of The Session
For learners to work with Dr Mike Scanlan to understand and be able to apply the values led approaches intrinsic in the Emotional Health Check Process and to help people make changes to improve and maintain their wellbeing and mental health.
Course Developed by Dr Mike Scanlan
]]>Working in the veterinary profession can be exciting and rewarding. However, caring for animals can be challenging, too – mentally as well as physically. It has been recognised in several studies that levels of depression, stress and anxiety are disproportionately high among veterinary professionals.
This course will deliver, 4 live sessions and is designed to support individuals or Veterinary practices looking to promote positive mental health at work. This bespoke training equip participants with a toolkit to improve their confidence and skills in addressing issues of Mental Health at work and in the wider community.
Aim of the session
For learners to gain an improved understanding of the common mental health problems that present in our colleagues. To be able to recognise the presenting symptoms and to build the confidence needed to respond helpfully and appropriately.
Course Developed by Dr Mike Scanlan
]]>Working in the veterinary profession can be exciting and rewarding. However, caring for animals can be challenging, too – mentally as well as physically. It has been recognised in several studies that levels of depression, stress and anxiety are disproportionately high among veterinary professionals.
This course will deliver, 4 live sessions and is designed to support individuals or Veterinary practices looking to promote positive mental health at work. This bespoke training equip participants with a toolkit to improve their confidence and skills in addressing issues of Mental Health at work and in the wider community.
For Learners to confidently apply a range of early interventions aimed at responding confidently towards individuals who are struggling emotionally.
Course Developed by Dr Mike Scanlan.
]]>Working in the veterinary profession can be exciting and rewarding. However, caring for animals can be challenging, too – mentally as well as physically. It has been recognised in several studies that levels of depression, stress and anxiety are disproportionately high among veterinary professionals.
This course will deliver, 4 live sessions and is designed to support individuals or Veterinary practices looking to promote positive mental health at work. This bespoke training equip participants with a toolkit to improve their confidence and skills in addressing issues of Mental Health at work and in the wider community.
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To enable attendees to support staff members who have been exposed to incidents that have the potential to cause psychological distress.
Course Developed by Dr Mike Scanlan
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Kindly sponsored by Huvepharma.
]]>Corneal ulcers range in depth from superficial to descemetocele. But with only 0.5mm of tissue, there is not much room for error.
In this webinar you will learn principles of diagnosis and medical treatment of this crucial disease.
This series is kindly sponsored by TVM UK
]]>Dry eye is a very prevalence cause of canine keratoconjunctivitis. While usually it is caused by an aqueous tear deficiency, there are other causes for this common disease.
In this lecture we shall discuss the workup and treatment of patients with dry eye, as well as those presenting with tear drainage disorders.
This Series is kindly sponsored by TVM UK
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This webinar is free to watch with thanks to the kind sponsorship from MSD
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If you would like some more ECC content click here.
Free to attend with thanks to Tails.com for their kind Sponsorship.
]]>Climate change is an existential threat to life on earth. As global emissions and average temperatures rise, there is an urgent need to reduce emissions in all sectors in order to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. Veterinary surgeons occupy an extraordinary niche at the animal-human-environment interface, with the potential to help mitigate climate impacts of veterinary practices, animal agriculture and the pet industry. In this webinar, Professor Dave Reay, Chair in Carbon Management and Education at the University of Edinburgh, will discuss the latest climate science and reflect on the role of veterinary professionals in driving solutions to climate change. This webinar is brought to you in association with Vet Sustain, a platform for driving sustainability policy and practice in the veterinary profession.
This lunch and learn webinar has been kindly sponsored by Butternut Box.
• I’m dissatisfied with vetting, maybe considering diversification
• I’m generally happy vetting but not sure on my purpose and direction or struggle with mindset challenges
• I have a business or career direction idea but lack confidence or knowledge on how to make it happen
If so, this masterclass is going to change your thinking, show you the pathway forwards and help get you unstuck!
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• Talking about your competencies, hardwiring and profiling
• Doing a review of your life timeline to uncover your own unique secret formula that makes you special and different
• Taking a good look at the working environments you might thrive in
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In this module, we’ll be:
“Commandment 3: Design the life you want”
In this module we’re really starting to get clear on the life you want to design for yourself.
We’re reviewing your life roles and how in or out of balance they currently are.
We’ll be looking at your money mindset and any fears around finances and we’ll be doing a health check on how much play, rest and self-care is going on right now because this process is meant to be fun and energising, not draining and stressful!
“Commandment 5: Know your options”
In this, the final of the three data-finding modules, I’ll be showing you HOW to make the time to work on the topics covered in the first two modules, how to find or create the options available to you and then how to go about evaluating each option or idea in a creative way that honours who you truly are.
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In this, the final of the three data-finding modules, I’ll be showing you HOW to make the time to work on the topics covered in the first two modules, how to find or create the options available to you and then how to go about evaluating each option or idea in a creative way that honours who you truly are.
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With the fourth module, we now head into the mindset work! Here we start with looking at any self-worth blockages, beginning that process of removing your sense of self-worth from under the vet identity takeover and handing it back to you. We’ll be looking at how you can shift from numbing and ignoring any areas of life that aren’t working well to a place of hope, empowerment and ability to make changes.
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With the fourth module, we now head into the mindset work!
Here we start with looking at any self-worth blockages, beginning that process of removing your sense of self-worth from under the vet identity takeover and handing it back to you. We’ll be looking at how you can shift from numbing and ignoring any areas of life that aren’t working well to a place of hope, empowerment and ability to make changes.
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In this module, I’ll be teaching you the process for catching your unhelpful repetitive negative thought patterns and beliefs, and how you can literally re-wire your mind to get past these blockages and think in a new way.
We’ll look at anxiety management and how you can speed up how quickly you recover from a wobble or fear attack, and also lessen the intensity when it does happen.
We’ll also tackle perfectionism and fear of failure here to really get you unstuck and happier for more of the time.
]]>In this final module we weave together all the knowledge and insights gained from the previous 10 weeks and see how they all link in. By now you’ll know much more who you really are so now it’s time to then build up your courage to really live into that and put loving boundaries in place to let you be you. We’ll pull together all the mindset and strategy processes so you can keep on rewiring your mind and up-levelling over time after the end of the course. And finally, we’ll look at how you turn all of this into an effective plan and roadmap for the months ahead.
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In this final module we weave together all the knowledge and insights gained from the previous 10 weeks and see how they all link in. By now you’ll know much more who you really are so now it’s time to then build up your courage to really live into that and put loving boundaries in place to let you be you. We’ll pull together all the mindset and strategy processes so you can keep on rewiring your mind and up-levelling over time after the end of the course. And finally, we’ll look at how you turn all of this into an effective plan and roadmap for the months ahead.
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In this module we’re really starting to get clear on the life you want to design for yourself.
We’re reviewing your life roles and how in or out of balance they currently are.
We’ll be looking at your money mindset and any fears around finances and we’ll be doing a health check on how much play, rest and self-care is going on right now because this process is meant to be fun and energising, not draining and stressful!
Looking at the basic economics of veterinary practice we will explain the importance of charging for professional time and the ways we can reasonably achieve this.
We will discuss Front of House and Hospital roles exploring how veterinary nurse professional time is used to benefit our patients and clients and look at ways of making this visible, highlighting the financial contribution veterinary nurses bring to practice businesses
]]>The fires have been particularly severe because of absolute lack of moisture in the landscape as a result of prolonged drought, combined with two large- scale climate phenomena. There is no doubt that climate change which results in increasing temperatures has contributed to the dry conditions.
Australia had its highest recorded temperatures in history in 2019. Australia is already one of the driest countries on earth with most of its inhabitants clinging to the edges. It also has unique flora and fauna and a poor record for animal extinctions. The fires have had a devastating effect on livestock and native animals, particularly the koala with at least 2,000 killed in the East. An estimated 1.3 billion mammals, birds and reptiles have died in the fires.
Those that have survived are threatened by invasive pests such as cats and foxes which quickly move into burnt out areas. The fires have caused a significant health risk with pollution in affected areas regularly reaching hazardous levels and the fires are responsible for enormous greenhouse gas emissions.
Unfortunately the fires were preceded by many years of land clearing in NSW and Queensland. Land clearing kills millions of native animals and disrupts habitats making it difficult for animals such as the koala to survive. The outlook is grim. We ask ourselves if we will ever recover and what the future holds for our unique wildlife.
Veterinarians are of course essential in treating burnt and injured animals and euthanasing those that can’t be saved. They have an essential role in providing support to wildlife carers who are known to be under stress even in non bushfire times as a result of caring for the vast numbers of wildlife that come into care in Australia each year. Veterinarians are best placed to assess animal health and welfare and make sensible decisions on the options for rehabilitation of burnt and injured wildlife keeping in mind that the fate of rehabilitated and released native animals is largely unknown. In the long term there should be adequate Government employment of veterinarians in wildlife and environmental roles for ongoing advice and oversight. And adequate employment of vets in areas such as Local Land Services to advise the livestock sector affected by fires and play a role in planning strategies to limit the effects of extreme weather events which are exacerbated by climate change.
Veterinarians play an essential role in lobbying politicians to take heed of climate scientists and plan ahead. It’s long been known that climate change will affect those areas currently suited to livestock farming in Australia. Governments also need to look at water allocation and the effects of drought. Whilst there has been mass deaths of fish in dried up rivers in NSW, 3.7 million red kangaroos have been estimated to have died during the current drought.
Veterinarians need to lobby for better use of water. More effort should be made to consider the use of native plants and animals such as kangaroos better suited to the Australian environment than European livestock.
]]>Being presented by Jon Statham and BCVA representatives to consult on what the proposed Animal Health Pathway will look like for the cattle industry. Join and have your say in what it should look like. We need your views!
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“Commandment 9: Overcome anxiety”
In this module, I’ll be teaching you the process for catching your unhelpful repetitive negative thought patterns and beliefs, and how you can literally re-wire your mind to get past these blockages and think in a new way.
We’ll look at anxiety management and how you can speed up how quickly you recover from a wobble or fear attack, and also lessen the intensity when it does happen.
We’ll also tackle perfectionism and fear of failure here to really get you unstuck and happier for more of the time.
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Kindly sponsored by the BVA.
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Kindly sponsored by Bravecto, Burgess Pet Care, MWI Animal Health Typhoo Tea and Nextmune.
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This webinar is free to attend with thanks to Burgess Pet Care for sponsoring.
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This webinar covers management of the stallion in an artificial reeding programme including
Pre-breeding health tests
Training the stallion for semen collection
Semen assessment
Processing semen to use fresh and chilled
Diagnosis and management of common problems reproductive problems in stallions in an AI programme
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In these challenging and unpredictable times, we’re working hard to make sure that our members feel informed and supported This webinar provides an opportunity for all of us to come together, support one another, and review how we can all do our bit to continue protecting animal health and welfare whilst also helping to slow the spread of this pandemic.
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This webinar is free to attend with thanks to Bayer for their kind sponsorship.
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This webinar is free to attend with thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim makers of ArtiCell Forte for their kind sponsorship.
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Safe chemotherapy in Animal Health: Update on guidelines and innovations with Stuart Ford-Fennah, Clinical Manager - Cave Veterinary Specialists.
Including BD PhaSeal #1 validated chemotherapy protector in Europe, supported by 25 clinical studies
Environmentally friendly disposable syringes
Are you interested in using syringes with a reduced environmental impact?
Breakthrough innovations in catheterisation
How to achieve optimal vascular access, using the latest innovations, to confirm immediate vein entry and help with first insertion success?
This webinar is free to watch with thanks to BD for sponsoring.
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]]>We know that when humans are abused animals are at risk. are clearly aware of the unprecedented times we are in with the current sanctions on movement and social interaction due to COVID-19. Whilst these are absolutely necessary, we wish to highlight the unintended consequences which are affecting thousands of people and will have an impact on the profession.
Since the beginning of the lockdown on 23rd March, calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline have increased by 25%. Similarly, in the 2 weeks up to 31st March, domestic homicides in England and Wales doubled. The link between violence to people and violence to animals is well documented; the family pet is often part of the domestic abuse cycle with perpetrators using the pet to exert power and control over their victim.
Given the statistics, it is very likely that there will be an increase of non-accidental injury (NAI) and violence towards animals in these situations. In light of this, we urge colleagues to consider NAI / deliberate injury as a differential in cases of traumatic injury in pets, especially as there should be fewer road traffic accidents with lower traffic volumes and limited movement at this time.
If colleagues have concerns or suspicions of NAI, we would encourage admission of an animal for observation to allow for time for investigations to be conducted. In an emergency where there is an immediate threat to either a person or an animal then the police should be called using the 999 system.
The Links Group’s guidance for the veterinary team on dealing with suspected abuse can be found at:
https://thelinksgroup.org.uk/veterinary-team-guidance
So, what can veterinary teams do right now?
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NB: This webinar is intended for a UK audience.
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Delegates will learn key approaches to reviewing adverse events or mistakes that help reduce the impact of important biases such as hindsight and outcome bias. We will explore the differences between 'work-as-done', 'work-as-imagined', 'work-as-described' and 'work-as-prescribed' to emphasis the importance of inviting, and hearing, multiple perspectives on an event in a non judgemental way. Finally, we look at the opportunity learning from things going well presents and some tips for using this approach to learning.
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This webinar is FREE for all with thanks to Royal Canin.
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This is your opportunity to share your views, as well as pose questions to our two speakers:
• Gudrun Ravetz – BVA representative on the RCVS Legislation Working Party
• Daniella Dos Santos – BVA Officer leading the development of the BVA response to the College
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Free to watch with thanks to Burgess for their kind sponsorship.
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This webinar is pitched at the recent graduate.
It will consider the adult horse.
It covers a logical approach to considering the possible differential diagnoses in both acute and chronic diarrhoea
It covers the main underlying causes, the tests to take to help determine the cause and the tests to take to determine the severity of systemic illness
Treatment in the field for appropriate cases will be covered and then briefly, what can be offered in a hospital situation
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
]]>Creating an environment where all individuals feel they fit in and making sure that employees feel valued and admired for the work that they do is important. It can improve the day to day experiences of team members, bringing benefits for both the individual and the organisation they work for.
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In this webinar we will discuss the BVA Good Work Place initiative and understand learn how if team members are happy at work, it is also likely to improve the retention of skilled and motivated staff, both in their workplace and in the profession overall. |
This talk will review conditions of the cervical spine, focusing on those which cause neck pain, such as APJ arthropathy, APJ fragmentation and cervical fractures. Clinical presentation, examination, routine diagnostic imaging as well as indications for CT will be considered. The CT process will be described, with case studies used as illustration. Treatment and management options will be briefly summarised including new work that is becoming possible thanks to the advent of neck CT imaging.
]]>Such a holistic approach is in fact only possible by implementing a protocol-like approach on the dairy farm to avoid getting lost in the multitude of potential causes, agents, risk factors and treatment options.
In this lecture, this protocol-like approach is presented and discussed.
Basic for this is the routine monitoring of udder health parameters, such as bacteriological culture results, somatic cell counts, but also body condition, negative energy balance information, milking machine function.
Specific farm records are indispensable and are checked during each farm visit the vet makes in the context of a herd health programme. Udder health cannot be regarded as a stand-alone programme, because issues from other farming domains are involved (nutrition, management, hygiene).
The vet is strategically best positioned to support the farmer in improving the udder health status in the herd. Protocols aid in clarifying to the farmer what is being done (monitoring), when, how and when. The vet is a process coach in this respect.
]]>Traumatic proptosis is a true ocular emergency, and owners will want to know if you can “save the eye”. This talk will help you determine prognosis and offer treatment.
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If only there was a way to get your colleagues involved in a team effort to care for OA cases.
Look no further, this webinar provides you with practical information and OA management strategies that can be taken away and used immediately. It will be of interest to small animal vets in general practice, veterinary nurses and to veterinary physiotherapists.
This webinar aims to and succeeds in
Canine osteoarthritis has emerged as a critically important condition in the 21st century. It affects millions of dogs worldwide. As a profession we need to be at the forefront in developing effective means for minimising the effects of this disease. In this webinar Russell Chandler shows how all small animal practices can improve their OA offering. This will benefit all involved from patients, to owners, to veterinary professionals, to therapists, as well as veterinary practices. Join the growing army of colleagues who are putting OA management front and centre in their canine health care provision.
]]>During 2020, 93% of vets used remote consulting to deliver veterinary services. This has provided us all with a wealth of experience on which to build. For pets and their owners, telehealth has put a digital vet at their side for health and welfare needs as they arise.
For vets, it offers flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely. It also allows the vet to see the animal - something that telephone consultations do not allow. For pet owners, teleconsultations cut out travel time, offer immediacy of experienced, qualified support.
With veterinary care becoming more digitised, these two panels will discuss what we have learned so far and look at what the future of pet telehealth may hold. First, the opportunities that it presents to vets and pet owners. Second, what needs to be done to fully integrate pet telehealth solutions into the veterinary care chain. And finally, what reflection on the past six months can tell us about what the future of remote pet care might look like.
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9.00 – 10.00: Lecture- Introduction to blood film evaluation
10.00-10.30: First Breakout room Case Study A : 'Ain't doing right; what is the haematology profile telling you?'
Michal Neta/Annette Levey
10.30-11.15: Summary of Case Study A
11.15-11.30: Short break
11.30-12.00: Second Breakout room Case Study B : Why so pale part 1
Michal Neta/Annette Levey
12.00-12.45: Summary of Case Study B
12.45-13.15: Lunch
13.15-13.30: Third breakout room : Case Study C : Why so pale part 2
Michal Neta/Annette Levey
13.30-14.15: Summary of Case Study C
14.15-14.30: Short break
14.30-15.15: Lecture pathology Guide to histology sample submission
Lou Dawson
15.15- 15:30 : Q&A
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Deeply rooted in Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry, the six course modules support the process of developing a fresh, hopeful perspective and finding a way to nurture our mental wellbeing.
Each module is designed to amplify the feeling of empowerment and provide participants with highly applicable tools and techniques that not only build individual resilience, but also set the foundations for successful teamwork – whether it is at work or in our personal relationships.
This FREE webinar will offer the first highly applicable tools that support mental wellbeing of veterinary professionals, introduce participants to the Vet Gone Mental community and present the possibilities provided by the course. "Mental resilience and wellbeing training" is a form of a well-deserved self-care that can lead participants to a positively revolutionary, sustainable change.
]]>The PAW Report is the UK’s largest and most comprehensive annual assessment of pet wellbeing. Working with the leading market research organisation, YouGov, PDSA surveys a nationally representative sample of pet owners to provide insight into welfare problems, monitor trends and inform human behaviour change campaigns.
The 2021 PAW Report investigates the effects of the pandemic on the UK’s dogs, cats and rabbits, focusing on 5 key areas: pet population, pet acquisition, obesity, preventive healthcare and pet behaviour. In this free webinar, panellists will be discussing our 2021 findings and suggesting next steps to improve the wellbeing of the UK’s pets.
Following this will be a live Q&A giving you the opportunity to ask your questions to our expert panel.
With thanks to the PDSA for their kind sponsorship.
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With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
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Cornea: fluorescein dye test technique in horses
Eye: examination- dark - diffuse and focal technique in horses
Eye: Examination - dark - mydriasis technique in horses
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
]]>My teacher used to say that horses have only three ocular diseases – corneal ulcers, uveitis and everything else! In this lecture we shall discuss the workup and treatment of corneal ulcers and uveitis in horses, two diseases that can blind your equine patients.
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
Further reading with Vetlexicon:
Equine keratitis traumatic ulcerative
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Neurological Examination (dogs)
Neurological Examination (cats)
Head Trauma: Assessment of patient (cats)
Head Trauma: Assessment of Patient (dogs)
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FREE to watch with thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim and NexGard Spectra for their kind sponsorship.
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Respiratory: EHV infection in horses
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
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]]>Gender balance in the veterinary profession has changed significantly over the last 40 years globally. According to the RCVS, women now account for almost 60% of registered practicing veterinarians and almost 80% of students enrolling in veterinary medicine are women.
However, despite the number of women in the sector, females still encounter a gender pay gap and are underrepresented in certain key and senior roles within the profession, including Directors and Partners. Additionally, a BVA survey conducted in 2017 found that women experience more explicit gender discrimination and are recognised and appreciated less frequently than male colleagues. The continuity of male-led practices, combined with the nature of work, does not allow for a sustainable shift towards more flexible working practices.
In addition to this, levels of stress and burnout are generally higher among women than men in the veterinary profession. The above facts suggest that relying on the female heavy pipeline will not be sufficient to address gender inequality, so what can we do to help?
Join our amazing diverse panel of women to hear engaging discussions on:
- Exploring the importance of allies, mentoring and career development strategies.
- How to encourage more conversations, feel more connected and nurture stronger communities.
- How to grow and champion ourselves as individuals in the industry and within our communities. Get perspectives on these and other timely topics from pioneering women in the field.
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This webinar has Mandarin Subtitles.
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With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
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With thanks to Mirna Diagnostics for sponsoring.
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https://www.thewebinarvet.com/pages/pfma-pet-obesity-awareness-day/
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With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring the Equine programme 2022.
]]>Synopsis Due to the successful genetic selection for higher milk production in Holstein dairy cows, a dramatic decline in fertility rates has been observed around in the world in recent decades. Therefore, herd management should focus the first 100 days postpartum to achieve optimum herd reproductive performance (calving interval less than 400 days). After calving, a cow has to overcome a series of physiological hurdles before becoming pregnant. The selection of timely diagnostic devices and methods, such as the calving alarm vaginal thermometer to predict the onset of calving, electronic hand-held BHBA measuring system to detect subclinical ketosis on the farm, long-term measurement of reticuloruminal pH by an indwelling and wireless data transmitting unit to monitor subclinical acidosis, monitoring rumination time to select cows for early treatment of subclinical metabolic diseases (subclinical ketosis, acidosis and/or hypocalcaemia) and/or clinical metritis, performing metabolic profile tests to detect subclinical metabolic diseases at the herd level, oestrus detectors and/or detection aids, on-farm P4 test to monitor specific events in the postpartum and service periods, early diagnosis of pregnancy and late embryonic/early foetal mortality by means of ultrasonography are vital to correctly identify problems and their potential causes to enable these issues to be rectified. The following monitoring and managing activities should be pursued during the early postpartum period to achieve or approach the optimal calving interval: monitoring the onset of calving and post parturient metabolic diseases, early diagnosis of post parturient uterine diseases, accurate detection of oestrus, correct timing of insemination, and accurate diagnosis of early pregnancy and embryonic loss. Despite higher milk production, acceptable fertility results can be achieved, even on large-scale dairy farms, if the impacts of the above factors that contribute to reduced fertility can be moderated.
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This webinar is FREE to attend with thanks to Butterfly Network for their kind sponsorship.
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FREE for all with thanks to Nationwide Labs for their generous sponsorship.
]]>FREE to attend with thanks to the Rabbit Welfare Association for their kind sponsorship.
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Dermatology: Parasitic Disease - overview
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]]>If you can relate to any (not necessarily all) of the points below, this webinar will be for you:
• “Business results are not as good as they could be”
• “We are growing successfully but don’t have the right team to support growth”
• “The team have a good attitude but they don’t apply themselves”
• “It is often easier to do something myself rather than getting my team to do it”
• “It feels like I have to micromanage individuals to get stuff done”
In this webinar we are going to explore the definition of high-performing teams and the practical steps you can take as a leader or business owner to transition your existing team into high performance.
By the end of the session, you will have the tools and clarity to get your team to take ownership, accountability and responsibility for their own performance, which will positively impact business results.
Session 1: Understanding the mind body link and how we can learn from it.
Approximately a third of vets have experienced depression at some point in their career. In this webinar we are going to look at the most up to date research on how we can support our mental health. We will explore the evidence for using exercise, diet, mindfulness, breathwork, talking therapies and even anti depressants. It's definitely not all in your mind and most of the recent research is focused more on lifestyle changes than on medications and talking therapies.
Session 2: Living with the climate crisis: what do we need to know about eco anxiety, nature, wellbeing and resilience?
About this webinar: This talk will cover some of the difficult thoughts and feelings associated with living at a time of climate and nature crisis, in a non-pathologizing way, as well as what we can do for ourselves and each other to feel more resilient and optimistic. We will discuss various areas of support available. We will cover recent research in two fields that are rapidly growing: what young people are thinking and feeling about the climate crisis (Eco anxiety, climate grief, eco distress etc. - which is relevant to many of us whatever age we are) as well as Nature Connectedness. The latter refers to the human relationship with the natural environment that goes beyond simply spending time in, or passing through, green and blue spaces. It refers to an interaction with the natural world that offers people meaning, emotional support and enhances a sense of compassion, including for the natural world itself. We will consider how these issues are interrelated and what implications this has on an individual, community and larger scale: we will explore how collective actions of Nature’s care (nature friendly gardening, tree planting, greening school playgrounds, regenerating blue and green spaces in urban and rural settings etc.) would offer individual and collective benefits to health, mental health and wellbeing (including on eco anxiety) as well as reducing the impacts of the climate crisis.
]]>Interactive case studies in diagnostic imaging - Part 1 & 2
These two sessions will introduce a range of clinical cases with their imaging findings. The cases will be chosen to fulfil the learning objectives, which are principally to get the most out of your imaging modalities and to recognise the advantages and limitations of these techniques and when advanced imaging is required to make a diagnosis.
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Session 1: Hypercalcaemia in dogs & cats
Session 2: Basic cytology for practitioners
ROYAL CANIN® Vet Services: Renal Detect - Early Detection of Cats at Risk of CKD
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Post-castration epididymal sperm extraction technique in horse
Semen: collection technique in horses
Semen: cryopreservation technique in horses
With thanks to Baileys Horse Feeds
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Huge thankyou to Burgess Petcare for sponsoring this session.
]]>Live Q and A with Prof Andrew Knight FRCVS and Lucy McKinna BVSc MSc MRCVS at the end.
Got a burning question? Make sure we cover it by sending it in before the talk to dawn@thewebinarvet.com
Free to all with thanks to Plant Labs for sponsoring this session.
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Dentistry (clipping /filing) technique in rabbits
FREE to attend with thanks to IM3 Dental for their kind sponsorship.
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Cytology: lymph node aspirate lab test dogs
With thanks to Nationwide Labs for sponsoring this FREE session.
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This webinar is kindly brought you by TVM.
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If you would like more information from Signal Pet, you can do so here.
Kindly sponsored by SignalPET.
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Kindly sponsored by MWK Healthcare.
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Kindly sponsored by Chanelle Pharma.
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FREE to attend with thanks to Butterfly Network.
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Brought to you by Vet Sustain and kindly sponsored by TVM.
]]>The PAW Report is the UK’s largest and most comprehensive assessment of pet wellbeing. Working with the leading market research organisation, YouGov, PDSA surveys a nationally representative sample of pet owners to provide insight into key welfare issues, monitor trends and the impact of new legislation and inform human behaviour change campaigns.
Conducted annually since 2011, 12 years of data allows accurate comparison and identification of trends in how owners are acquiring pets and providing for their 5 Welfare Needs, as well as providing a reliable estimation of pet populations.
The Report will be available to view from 1st July at www.pdsa.org.uk/PAW Join us for this free webinar with a live Q&A giving you the opportunity to ask your questions about the findings to our expert panel.
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Students can enjoy a 1-day virtual congress, with over 6 hours of premium quality webinars taking place live during the day. All delegates will be able to access the sessions for free live, and will each receive a CPD certificate of attendance.
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With thanks to Burgess PetCare for sponsoring.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Lior Kuyer, CEO and co-founder of SignalPET. SignalPET’s advanced technology utilises machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess radiographs in real-time for normals and abnormals on 50+ radiographic tests. You take x-rays. Your images instantly get reviewed by SignalPET's AI. And you get instant test results in addition to a custom client-facing radiology report. Help your veterinary team provide faster intervention, less expensive care, and enhanced patient outcomes during radiographic procedures. In this episode, they discuss Lior's career journey so far, how SignalPET was formed, and the influence of the pandemic on the business. They talk about why they chose to focus on radiology initially, the benefits of educating the veterinary profession and the great combination of artificial intelligence and human intelligence.
Learn more about SignalPET here
Thank you to SignalPET for sponsoring this episode.
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Kindly sponsored by TVM UK.
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Kindly sponsored by Chanelle Pharma.
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]]>In this episode, Anthony and Fabiola discuss wildlife conservation, natural resource over-use and the importance of protecting natural areas and wildlife. Fabiola talks us through her conservation courses for veterinary professionals in South Africa and Gabon and how you could get involved with them. They also discuss whether tourism in conservation areas is a solution or a problem and the importance of individual responsibility.
Learn more about The Wildlife Spirit here
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Kindly sponsored by Adaptix.
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]]>Pain management in rabbits has often been overlooked due to poor identification of pain in prey species. This webinar will aim to describe the signs that rabbits show when they are in pain, and how to manage that pain with various medications and environmental adaptations.
Kindly sponsored by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund.
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Kindly sponsored by NationWide Laboratories.
Race approved: 20-976246
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Kindly sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds.
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Kindly sponsored by Burgess Pet Care.
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Kindly sponsored by Exotic Vet Support.
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]]>The past 5-10 years have brought about some noteworthy and exciting changes in veterinary oncology, many of which are available to the practitioner or the client willing to consider referral. A brief discussion of these advances, their applications, and potential for the future, may be helpful in informing the clinician and the dedicated client.
Canine lymphoma is now recognised as a diverse group of different diseases
and a “one treatment fits all” approach is becoming outdated. In this
lecture we will review how to recognise different types of lymphoma and
suggest appropriate treatments for each. We will discuss new therapies
which are available to practitioners as well as budget options. It’s not all
about CHOP or COP anymore!
Race approved: 20-976246
]]>Alternative diets, such as raw meat-based diets, home-prepared cooked diets, grain-free diets, and vegan diets are becoming popular choices among pet owners. The session will look at specific concerns associated with each diet type and will provide guidance for improving safety when feeding an alternative diet. The sessions will also detail how to have conversations with pet owners that provide education and support so owners can make informed decisions when deciding what to feed their pet.
This fast-paced session will be a highly interactive and will test current knowledge on obesity care as well as delivering useful tips and strategies to enhance obesity care in practice. This session will additionally allow communication directly with the speaker and others throughout, as well providing an opportunity to share ideas for the management of specific aspects of obesity care, enhancing learning for all.
Prior knowledge and/or experience with obesity care is necessary.
For background information, please see webinars; Part 1: Obesity Care: Essential Elements and Part 2. Obesity Care Tailored Plans and Problem Cases.
Race approved: 20-976246
]]>Chickens are becoming ever more popular as companion pets and as a result, learning about some more of the common quickfire conditions and diseases, is so important. The aim is to discuss and review basic, what you see, what to be aware of and what to do in a variety of situations with your chicken work ups.
This webinar will take the view through the importance of obtaining an accurate clinical history and performing a clinical examination in the emergency reptile. As well as covering the importance of thermoregulation, analgesia and anaesthesia, the best ways of providing fluid therapy, medication administration and how to perform cardiopulmonary - cerebral resuscitation. Finishing with common emergency presentations seen in a wide range of reptile species.
Race approved: 20-976246
]]>So, I have given a fluid bolus what is next? Unfortunately, hypotension is a common side effect of general anaesthesia, that can be incredibly detrimental to our patient in both the short and long term. We may have improved their health and wellbeing through performing surgery but must ensure we do not harm any other part of the patient whilst doing so. This webinar will talk us through trouble shooting monitoring blood pressure under general anaesthesia. We will walk through different causes of hypotension and steps we can take to prevent it occurring. If it cannot be prevented, we will talk through how to treat it, covering careful use of fluids, analgesia, local anaesthesia, and supportive drugs including vasopressors and anticholinergics.
Detecting a murmur in a puppy or kitten is a nightmare. Did I hear it? Is it bad? What do I tell the owners? Fortunately, there’s a simple approach to this complex subject. Using a combination of evidenced-based medicine and practical cases, find out how you can get the most from your stethoscope and know if, and when, to refer.
Race approved: 20-976246
]]>This webinar will demonstrate the use of FAST scanning techniques in ECC scenarios. It will cover what we are looking at on the ultrasound screen along with case based scenarios that can be applied in clinical practice as well as building up your image library of normal and abnormal findings. Ultrasound is hugely under utilized and by using this more it can benefit the patient care we offer as veterinary professionals as well as having a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Lecture on normal abdominal radiographic anatomy and basic abdominal radiographic reading technique. Normal appearance and rules of the thumb to be used when evaluated the abdominal organs will be discussed. Examples of common abdominal abnormalities will be shown and discussed.
Race approved: 20-976246
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Kindly sponsored by Nationwide Labs.
]]>Pharmaceuticals are a core component of how we, as veterinarians, care for pets. This may be medication to treat a disease, alleviate pain, prevent a disease or anaesthetics to enable us to treat a patient. This series of short talks will discuss the principles of pharmaceutical stewardship and apply them to examples such as antibiotic usage and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Clinicians can then apply them to all aspects of their daily prescribing.
Race approved: 20-976246
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Kindly sponsored by HT Vets.
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With thanks to Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund for sponsoring.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Fergus Allerton, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health.
In this episode Anthony, Fergus and Ian talk all about antibiotics ahead of the antibiotic amnesty campaign running in the UK through the month of November. They explain both of their backgrounds, discuss how the professional opinions on antibiotic treatment lengths have changed, and the problems with inappropriate usage of leftover antibiotics. Fergus explains the Antibiotic Amnesty Campaign and how veterinary practices can get involved. He outlines the benefits of running a campaign like this, such as offering safe disposal of unused antibiotics and the research information that will be gathered to help guide future prescription habits.
Find out more from the RUMA website here
Find out more from the RCVS Knowledge website here
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Dr Sarah Machell, Medical Director at Vetster, a veterinary telemedicine provider.
In this episode Anthony and Sarah discuss who Vetster are and how the company was founded. Sarah shares some insight on her career background and discusses how technology progression has helped us in the profession. Sarah tells of how people are enjoying the Vetster platform in the UK, how beneficial it is bringing the physical and virtual practices together to help complement and support each other, and how telemedicine can help people to continue to practice and stay in the profession just in a less traditional way. Finally, they talk about how Vetster will be attending the London Vet Show in 2022 and how you can get in touch with them if you are attending.
Thank you to Vetster for sponsoring today's episode.
Find out more about Vetster here
]]>Further reading with Vetlexicon:
Felis diseases-Skin pemphigus erythematosus
Felis diseases-Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Juliet Davenport. Founder of Good Energy and Author of 'The Green Start-Up: Make Your Business Better For The Planet'.
In this episode, Anthony and Juliet discuss her new book and what people can expect from it. Juliet shares how she started good energy, including her work on changing the regulations for exporting energy to the national grid. They talk about the importance of trying to produce as much energy ourselves as we can, the shortage of engineers that can install solar panels, and Juliet's thoughts on investing in natural capital.
Order a copy of 'The Green Start-Up' here.
]]>Why are cats always considered the underdog, especially with regard to how much they are understood and valued by human society? Their mysterious nature has led to them being worship as gods but also vilified and persecuted as the companions of witches.
We can start to answer this question by looking back many thousands of years as cats and dogs have evolved very differently. Whereas dogs are an obligate social species having evolved from wolves and other wild dogs who lived in packs of related family members, domestic cats evolved from a small solitary predator, the African Wild Cat, which is also a prey species.
Humans selectively bred dogs to perform a wide variety of functions such as hunting, herding and guarding. Cats were not selectively bred (until the last 200 years) but spontaneously moved into human territories once they started farming grain and thus had large numbers of rodents around their settlements which the cats helped to control. This meant that dogs were valued more in human society and were perceived to have a stronger bond due to their social behaviour whereas cats were seen as much less social and less financially valuable. Dogs have developed complex facial muscles that other dogs can interpret and they can also read the facial expressions of humans. Cats have had no reason to do this and so seem more distant and independent and are not very well-understood by people, leading to their welfare needs often not being met.
Being a prey species, totally dependent on themselves, cats cannot afford to show vulnerability and thus do not demonstrate pain and illness overtly. This leads to the perception that they need less care and often get less analgesia.
There are many more laws in the UK relating to dogs than cats which may be seen ambivalently. Dogs are more likely to injure people through bites or causing accidents and so owners have an obligation to control them in a way that is not expected of cat owners. This freedom can be advantageous, but it does mean that when laws are proposed to protect dogs, governments often don’t see the need for cats to be given the same protection. Currently there is no licensing of cat breeding and microchipping is still not compulsory despite manifesto pledge of the government.
One area where cats are probably not the underdog is neutering and population control in the UK. There are marked differences in reproduction, size and physiology that mean that surgical neutering, including pre-pubertal neutering, is quicker, cheaper and more consistent in outcome that in dogs.
This session is designed to challenge people’s preconceptions about cats and gives an opportunity to discuss how the veterinary profession can help cat owners to understand their pets better, resulting in a better quality of life for this misunderstood and mysterious species.
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Libby Kemkaran-Thompson, Neurocoach and creator of Tame Your Brain.
In this episode, Kathryn and Libby talk about how to get your brain into flow and how to be the best version of yourself. Libby shares some background on herself and the turning point that caused her to stop practicing in the veterinary profession. They discuss Libby's program 'The Big Cat Vet Brain', the only profiling tool specifically designed for the veterinary profession. This tool helps vets to both understand themselves and how to keep everyone in their natural flow in order to have the team work well together. Finally, Libby shares the first steps to take if you are interested in learning more about this topic.
Find More From Libby here
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Ian Wright, Veterinary Surgeon and Parasitologist at the Mount Veterinary Practice, Fleetwood.
In this episode, Anthony and Ian discuss a whole lot of parasitology! They talk about Animal Health Certificates; what they are, what is needed for them, and their benefits and drawbacks. Anthony asks Ian for his opinion on the government removing the compulsory treatment of ticks when animals travel and the dangers of bringing parasites over from other countries.
Ian shares information on parasites including Rhipicephalus, Leishmania, Toxocara, and the risk that Phortica Variegata may bring to the UK. They discuss whether we are still over-treating animals and whether Ian thinks we should be doing more surveillance such as flea comings and faecal egg counts.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Martin Whitehead, Clinical Director and Veterinary Surgeon at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital.
In this episode, Anthony and Martin talk all about feline hyperthyroidism. Martin shares his career so to date, the etiology of the disease, and why he thinks it is becoming more common. They discuss which cases may be harder to diagnose and the different types of treatment, including radioactive iodine injections and their success rate.
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Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine.
In this episode, Anthony and Sarah discuss veterinary behavioural medicine. Sarah explains how we should consider emotional and cognitive health alongside physical health, and defines what she means by these terms. They discuss how to lessen the association of pain and the vet practice, whether we are still seeing puppy parties, how vets can educate the public on research that should be done before getting a puppy and more!
Thank you Forte Healthcare for sponsoring this episode.
Find out more about Reconcile here
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Tasha Walsh, a Relationally trained Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor and founder of Seen and Heard Therapy.
In this episode, Kathryn and Tasha talk about ASC and ADHD in women. Tasha shares a bit of her background and what made her want to start working in this area, she explains what ADHD is and its symptoms, and how they may overlap with other neurodivergent diagnoses. They discuss why it may go undiagnosed for so long and how young boys are diagnosed much more frequently than young girls. Finally, Tasha shares advice she would give to someone with ADHD on how they can improve their workplace and personal life.
Learn more about Seen and Heard Therapy here
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Kindly sponsored by NationWide Laboratories.
Race approved: 20-976246
]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health and Margo Mosher, Global Sustainability Director for Mars Veterinary Health.
In this episode, Anthony, Ian and Margo discuss antibiotic stewardship. They talk about how the entire lifecycle of antibiotics has an environmental impact and how managing their production and use is essential. They also discuss when we should be prescribing antibiotics, whether we should be shortening the course lengths, and the one health aspect of the issue. Moreover, Ian and Margo explain what research MARS Veterinary Health is doing in their practices to help with antibiotic stewardship knowledge.
Thank you MARS Veterinary Health for sponsoring this episode.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Gillian Davidson, Founder of Green Place Social and Veterinary Nurse.
In this episode, Anthony and Gillian discuss the magnificent world of social media! They open by discussing the rapid digitalisation of the world, and how the pandemic accelerated this. Gillian shares all sorts of tips on how to use social media to advertise your vet practice, including which platforms to use, knowing your audience, what NOT to be posting, and the rise of video marketing. They also talk about how to use trends to your advantage and how exactly Gillian helps her clients and their business.
Learn more about Gillian and Green Place Social here
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Jo Keeler, Managing Director of Belbin Ltd.
In this episode, Kathryn and Jo talk about managing teams. Jo shares advice on how a manager can choose the best candidate for the position they want to fill, tips on how to manage a team in a stressful environment, and how to provide employees with varied, adaptable and flexible roles.
Find out more about Belbin here
Register for VC23 here
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Carri Westgarth, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool.
In this episode, Anthony and Carri discuss dog bites. Carri explains her career to date and how DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) the virtual Labrador is helping to teach behaviour. Anthony asks about the different myths around dog bites and dog bite prevention, they talk about how pain may influence behaviour and results from research investigating the disposition of breeds. Finally, Carri shares some tips on handling dogs for Veterinarians and Vet Nurses.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Emma Short, Senior Nutritionist at Baileys Horse Feeds.
In this episode, Anthony and Emma discuss who Baileys Horse Feeds are and everything they are doing as a company. Emma shares information on how they produce their food on-site with their own mill, the benefits of production all being in one place, and her career to date. They also talk about the company's ongoing research into the ingredients they use, how education is at the centre of the company, and their involvement with the initiatives such as better beginnings. Moreover, Anthony asks about obesity issues in horses and what some of the company's sustainability efforts are.
Thank you to Baileys Horse Feeds for sponsoring this episode.
Learn more about Baileys Horse Feeds here
]]>There are a number of products on the market available to farmers to monitor the health of their animals. The data can also be utilised by vets to help promote more preventative healthcare.
This presentation will discuss the most common technologies available and how these can be effectively utilised on your clients farms.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Dave Goulson, Author of the book 'Silent Earth' and Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex.
In this episode, Anthony and Dave discuss all things insects and the environment! Dave shares how much of the UK's wildflower meadows have been lost, how we can have more wildlife-friendly gardens, and express their dislike towards the use of plastic grass. They consider whether we can still rely on government action, following the slowdown of promises such as the Elm Scheme. Finally, they talk about the history of pesticides, how topical flea treatments are getting into our waterways, and whether we need to be more strict on companion animal product testing.
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]]>This pair of lectures will use a clinical case to help to consider the many different and often interacting causes of behavioural changes in older cats. They will focus on the role that feline dementia (aka cognitive dysfunction syndrome) and osteoarthritis can play in reducing the quality of life of our precious elderly cats. Both of these conditions affect the majority of cats of greater than 15 years of age, so their importance should never be underappreciated. The first talk will consider how progressive old age affects cats in general. Then introduce the clinical case, gather its problems list, and discuss potential differential diagnoses for each clinical problem. The rest of the first lecture will then focus on Feline Dementia, its presentation, prevalence, and believed aetiology, followed by discussion of potential management strategies. The discussion will draw heavily on the many recent publications in this field
Further Reading with Vetlexicon:
Felis Arthritis-Osteoarthritis
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Jill Moss, Founder of the Bella Moss Foundation, and Tim Nutall, Head of Veterinary Dermatology at Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh.
In this episode, Anthony, Jill and Tim discuss the issue of antimicrobial resistance. Jill shares her personal story that led to her setting up the Bella Moss Foundation, Tim talks about the history of antibiotics and how long we have known about resistance, and they talk about the recent change in perspective on when antibiotics should be used. Tim gives information on other treatment options, and they also talk about the importance of the antibiotic amnesty campaign.
Find out more about the Bella Moss Foundation here
Donate to the Bella Moss Foundation here
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Kindly sponsored by Vets Choice Radiology.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Sonya Miles, Exotic Species Veterinary Surgeon & Head Of Department at Highcroft Exotic Vets.
In this episode, Anthony and Sonya discuss whether we are taking our responsibility to fish medicine seriously enough. They talk about the lack of time spent teaching exotics in university, how aquatic species are just as important to their owners as other companion animals pets, and the importance of knowing a basic clinical exam. Sonya also shares the 3 conditions she sees the most in Goldfish and Koi. Finally, Sonya shares her experience in working with the Olive Ridley Project and how important their work is.
Reserve your ticket to VC23 here
Learn more about the Olive Ridley Project here
]]>With thanks to Forte Healthcare for sponsoring.
NB: For those veterinary surgeons practising in Ireland this webinar is approved by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for 1 CVE point live and on demand (until 31st December 2023). Approved course no: 22-23-09
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]]>In this episode, Anthony and Trevor discuss Trevor's career to date, the partnerships between veterinarians and pathologists, and how the advancement of the digital world has been making this collaboration easier. They share information on how many biopsy's should be done, whether dermatology cases should be surgically prepped, and how to find/treat such instances as Demodex. Finally, they discuss pathology's next path with technologies such as digital scanners and AI, including NationWide Laboratories' new water immersive scanner.
Thank you to NationWide Laboratories for sponsoring this episode.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Rebecca Maher, Veterinary Surgeon, Consumer Psychologist and Managing Director at InsideMinds Consulting.
In this episode, Anthony and Rebecca discuss Rebecca's career to date, including what it was that led her to consumer psychology. Rebecca shares some basic information introducing consumer psychology, such as what drives our decision making for both big and small life decisions. They discuss Rebecca's PGCert, her main thesis work researching whether how we present ourselves as clinicians affects how we are perceived and trusted, and how important it is to have a likeable personality to your clients. Rebecca gives 3 tips on how to help clients make the right decisions for their pets, such as reputability and vocabulary choices. Finally, they also talk about Rebecca's new business InsideMinds Consulting and how they can help those in the veterinary profession have better communication with their clients.
Find out more about InsideMinds Consulting here
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]]>This session will equip practitioners (young and old!) with a systematic approach to the ovine clinical examination which is as practical as it is evidence based. The last part of this webinar is dedicated to discussing the specific differences (both in terms of approach and expected norms) of ram and neonatal lamb clinical examinations.
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Tullis Matson, Managing Director at Stallion AI Services and Founder and Chair of Nature's SAFE.
In this episode, Anthony and Tullis discuss the topic of Artificial Insemination. Tullis shares his career to date, including his work with Stallions and his new venture in founding Nature's SAFE charity. Nature's SAFE is one of Europe’s dedicated facilities capable of the long-term storage of live cells from animal species that are at the greatest risk of extinction. Tullis explains how they use state-of-the-art methods to preserve cells in a way that maintains viability, allowing them to be thawed and used to establish pregnancies, restoring endangered animal species. Moreover, they discuss why Tullis set the charity up, how important their work is, and their plans for the future.
Learn more about Nature's SAFE here
Reserve your ticket to VC23 here
]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Justine Shotton, Senior Vice President at British Veterinary Association.
In this episode, Kathryn and Justine talk about the gender pay gap. They discuss what the gender pay gap is, it's presence in the veterinary profession specifically, and the importance of having an open culture with pay transparency in practice. Justine shares information on surveys/studies completed by SPVS and the University of Exeter on gender discrimination and pay. They also discuss how we can drive change and make a difference moving forward and how we must ensure women are offered equal opportunities to be promoted into leadership positions.
Read the blog on SPVS Salary Survey here
Read the BVA policy on good veterinary workplaces here
Read the University of Exeter's Study here
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Melyssa Allen, Veterinary Well-Being Coach, Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional & Founder of Mind-Body-Thrive Lifestyle.
In this episode, Anthony and Melyssa discuss self care and wellbeing practices. They talk about ways in which we can protect ourselves from conditions such as burnout, by explaining what is within our control to help better support ourselves. Melyssa explains how small habits can help with positivity, she offers solutions such as keeping a 'smile file' of all your good interactions with clients, and stresses the importance of ensuring you are taking care of yourself so that you can take better care of others. Moreover, Melyssa also shares her 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine and offers 3 easy tips on how to improve lifestyle and positivity withing a busy life.
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]]>Growth standards, such as those created and promoted by the World Health Organisation are now a vital component of the human paediatric tool kit, allowing trained health professionals to gauge the growth pattern of individual children by comparison with a healthy reference population. Evidence-based growth standards have now been developed for puppies and kittens, which have huge potential for the veterinary profession. Such a tool could facilitate proactive intervention by veterinary professionals, with the aim of promoting optimal husbandry and nutrition practices, identifying and correcting abnormal growth patterns and, ultimately, preventing the development of disease. Growth charts could help veterinary professionals raise awareness about ‘healthy’ body weight, and ensure that more dogs are in optimal body condition on entering early adulthood. This should in turn help to promote the maintenance of a healthy weight for life, through continued regular weight monitoring to ensure that the early-adult body weight is then maintained throughout life.
Talk outline
• What is healthy growth and why is it important?
• Use of growth standards for monitoring the development of children
• Development and validation of growth standards for companion animals
• Practical use of growth standards for monitoring the development of puppies and kittens
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Neil Forbes, Veterinary Surgeon specialising in Zoo and Wildlife (Avian), member of the European College of Zoological Medicine and founding member of the Vulture Alliance.
In this episode, Anthony and Neil discuss the plight of vultures. Neil shares information on his career to date and what led him to helping protect vultures across the globe. They talk about the consequences for the rest of the ecosystem when vulture numbers decline, how non-steroidal drugs are poisonous to vultures, and their slow breeding process. Neil shares details on how poachers are killing vultures with malicious poisoning, but also what is being done to help these animals, including feeding zones known as 'vulture restaurants' that provide a healthy food source.
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This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Nat Scroggie, Freelance Veterinary Surgeon.
In this episode, Kathryn and Nat talk about the difficult topic of pregnancy and baby loss. Nat shares her personal experience, how it affected her mentally, and her experience with returning to work. She offers advice to those who may be going through a similar situation and also talks about her experience of going through another pregnancy afterwards. Finally, they also discuss the Vet MINDS Facebook group.
Find the Vet MINDS Facebook group here
]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Jade Statt, Co-Founder of StreetVet, a vet led registered Charity offering free accessible vet care to the homeless and their dogs at street level.
In this episode, Anthony and Jade discuss Jade's career to date, the process of setting up Street Vet, and some of the challenges she faced when doing so. They also discuss the bonds between humans and their pets and the benefits of volunteering. Finally, Jade talks about her ambition to source pet damages insurance to help those who are homeless with pets get into rental properties more easily.
Learn more about StreetVet here
Contact StreetVet at info@streetvet.org.uk
]]>Listen to VETchat on Apple Music here.
This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Malcolm Morley, President of the BVA (British Veterinary Association).
In this episode, Kathryn and Malcolm discuss the topic of male allies and promoting gender equality in the veterinary profession. Malcolm talks us through the BVA study with the University of Exeter on gender discrimination, he explains what allyship is, and how there may be unintentional bias in practice such as the language used. They discuss how important it is to create equity in the profession, ensuring there is inclusion for all, and making sure that we are calling things out with kindness. Finally, Malcolm also shares tips on how to improve practice culture to create a safe space to have these conversations, and where to find more resources.
Read the University of Exeter's Study here
]]>Orthoses used for chronic joint instability provide functional support for the joint, counteract pathological, often painful movements, and prevent dislocations. The most common indications for the temporary use of orthoses are states after injuries when we need to relieve pressure on the joint after sprains, dislocations, or during tendon healing.
Orthoses support patients with dysfunctions, such as neurological damage; when the patient cannot place the limb correctly, the orthosis maintains the correct limb position. Each time the orthosis should be well adapted to the patient, the problem, disease, body structure, and functional needs. The doctor adjusts the duration of wearing the orthosis. There are cases in which the patient uses the orthosis all the time as the equivalent of an uncomfortable bandage. In cases where the orthosis is to be an orthopaedic supply for daily and permanent use, the patient is gradually accustomed to the service.
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Pennard Vets
We’re the world’s largest employee-owned vet group – and proud of it. We do things differently at Pennard Vets.
That starts with being the world’s largest employee-owned vet group, but it doesn’t stop there. Across our seven practices, we go above and beyond to provide the highest possible levels of care, while making a positive difference to our communities. We reinvest our profits to ensure that our team have access to the best facilities, equipment and training, and we embrace the future, leading the way with the use of technology such as PetsApp, and providing an innovative Pet Health Club to cover all of our patient’s needs.
As further evidence of our pioneering spirit, in 2022 we became the first veterinary practice in Europe to be classified as a B Corp – meaning we “voluntarily meet higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance”.
Learning objectives of the Session: • Learn how to improve patient care at the practice leveraging the integrated functionality available to your cloud based PIMS. • Learn how to grow business revenue, leveraging the integrated functionality available to your cloud based PIMS. • Learn how Patient Management Software (electronic whiteboard) can work in tandem with your PIMS, freeing up time for the team. • Gain an understanding of the best integrations available to help veterinary practices with their day-to-day operations. • Support the team in better managing heavy workloads, by making integrated tools do the heavy lifting. About the Speakers: Ciaran Milford is the EMEA Sales Manager at ezyVet, one of the world’s leading practice management solutions. During his career, Ciaran has worked with veterinary clinics at just about every stage of the business lifecycle, from aspiring practices right the way through to established universities and corporate groups. Ciaran is passionate about helping practices find the right solutions for their needs. Drawing on his extensive experience in the veterinary technology space, he plays an instrumental role in helping UK veterinary professionals achieve their business goals. Gemma Horton King is the London-based Commercial Business Partner in Partnerships at ezyVet, one of the world’s leading practice management solutions. Gemma a proven track record when it comes to helping customers fully utilise the partner integrations that a software holds. She is passionate about empowering users of ezyVet to improve their patient care, market their practice and grow their clinic in conjunction with ezyVet partners.]]>
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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Hugo Richardson, Director at Nordic Locums.
In this episode, Anthony and Hugo discuss locuming in Scandinavia. Hugo gives an introduction to himself and his career to date, sharing his experience of being a Locum in both Norway and Sweden and eventually what led to him setting up Nordic Locums. They talk about the work-life culture in Scandinavia and what sort of experience you can expect if you move there for a temporary or permanent role. Hugo shares who Nordic Locums are and how they can help you. He also answers some key questions such as accommodation, language barriers, and what experience level the clinics are looking for.
Find out more about Nordic Locums here
Contact Nordic Locums at info@nordiclocums.com
Thank you to Nordic Locums for sponsoring this episode.
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FREE to attend and watch on-demand with thanks to Dechra UK.
About the speaker: Sam is an Internal Medicine and Feline Specialist leading the Academy of Feline Practitioners for ISFM and working for Linnaeus in specialist education. She recently chaired and co-authored the ISFM guidelines on the management of inappetent hospitalised cats and the soon-to-be-published Cat Friendly Clinic guidelines.]]>
FREE to attend with thanks to the Pig Veterinary Society.
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