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blog posts - February 10
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CVS set to acquire Veterinary Enterprises
'Dog eat dog' is a well-worn saying in business circles. That cliché has a particular bark to it with the news that CVS (UK) Limited is in the process of acquiring Veterinary Enterprises.…
By: David Watson
Published: 23 Feb 2010
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Financial carrots to restore the Herriot factor?
I began my veterinary career during the fading years of the James Herriot era, so I have been particularly interested in some of the postings that have been appearing around the world in recent days on the subject of dwindling numbers of food animal vets…
By: David Watson
Published: 16 Feb 2010
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Antibiotic resistance. The debate goes on.
Forty years or so ago, the Report of the Joint Committee on the Use of Antibiotics in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine was laid before the UK Parliament. It led to the setting up of extensive controls across Europe. Today in the US the debate cont…
By: David Watson
Published: 11 Feb 2010
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Focus on practical tips at ESFM Birmingham symposium
Aimed at the practitioner, the one-day European Society of Feline Medicine (ESFM) symposium has recruited world renowned speakers to share their expertise on essential techniques and provide practical tips for the ‘in and outs' of treating feline patients…
By: David Watson
Published: 08 Feb 2010
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Postscript to frogs and salmonellosis
After a previous post on the occurrence of human salmonellosis following exposure to amphibians or reptiles being kept as pets, it may come as no surprise to Europeans - or a huge surprise to North Americans - that over 60 children in the United States be…
By: Peter Beaumont
Published: 03 Feb 2010
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