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  • Four-day scientific programme boosts educational merits of SEVC 2009 in Barcelona

    SEVC auditorium

    A four-day international scientific programme, including a range of master classes, workshops and a focus on canine leishmaniosis, lies at the heart of this year's SEVC, taking place from October 1-4 in Barcelona.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 27 Jul 2009
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  • Mixed financial results for animal health sector companies

    News in brief

    Only one out of six major animal health companies, that have recently reported second quarter results for 2009, has a financial picture to write home about; but that was largely the consequence of an acquisition, as were the favourable first half results…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 25 Jul 2009
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  • Does Skype offer hair-brained possibilities for vet practice consults?

    Vet client consults to follow hairdressers' style in the future?

    A hairdressing salon in the US may just have shaped an idea using Skype that could be groomed by veterinary practices to add additional style to client consultations.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 24 Jul 2009
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  • WSAVA congress leads the way in Brazil

    WSAVA Logo 2009

    The Brazilian city of São Paulo's motto is ‘Non ducor, duco!' which, translated, means ‘I am not led, I lead.' So it is apposite that the 34th annual congress of the WSAVA should be taking place there this week, in association with the 8th Pet South Ameri…

    By: Ross Tiffin
    Published: 23 Jul 2009
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  • Writing on the wall for animal health preventive antibiotic usage

    Preventive barrier to disease.

    Amid widespread concern about overuse of antibiotics, the Committee on Rules of the US House of Representatives has held a hearing on the Bill proposing severe restrictions on antibiotic use on farms.…

    By: Ross Tiffin
    Published: 22 Jul 2009
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  • Actors help feline specialists purr-fect communication skills at Merial's innovative ESFM forum

    Actors in full flow at the Merial forum.

    Professional actors joined around 200 feline specialists who attended a highly original 'Vaccination Interview' forum organised by Merial immediately prior to the ESFM congress held in Dubrovnik last month.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 21 Jul 2009
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