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blog posts - March 09

  • Italian seminar on equine diseases in a changing international environment

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    Global equine disease experts will participate in a prestigious seminar in Padova, Italy, from 10-12 June 2009, less than a year after a fatal outbreak of West Nile Virus in the North of the country, which provided a timely reminder of the threat for hor…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 30 Mar 2009
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  • Bayer launches new cat worming website

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    The latest addition to the Bayer portfolio of educational websites for pet owners was launched this week. Targeted specifically at cat owners, with a dedicated section for vets and nurses, the site aims to educate owners about the importance of worming th…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 26 Mar 2009
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  • PFMA confirms extent of obesity epidemic in British pets

    PFMA report

    Government statistics show that human obesity has reached crisis point, with around two-thirds of people living in Britain either overweight or obese. The problem extends to our pets, one in three household pets is now overweight, which equates to a stagg…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 26 Mar 2009
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  • BSAVA invites delegates to create own film-reading course

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    How often do you undertake CPD only to find that it isn't quite what you thought, or isn't as relevant to you as you had hoped? For the first time, the BSAVA is offering you the chance to directly influence the delivery of a film-reading course by telling…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 24 Mar 2009
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  • CEVA claims new study shows benefits of using D.A.P. during puppy socialisation

    Puppy training

    According to CEVA, a recent study, published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, has revealed that the canine pheromone, D.A.P., helps puppies develop into balanced and well-trained adult dogs if utilised during puppy classes.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 24 Mar 2009
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  • Intervet/Schering Plough take first steps in reorganisation of animal health business

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    Industry sources have confirmed that Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health will be implementing measures first announced at the end of January to more effectively organise its resources by dividing its portfolio of poultry products into four key areas: i…

    By: Ross Tiffin
    Published: 23 Mar 2009
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