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News: Nepal Veterinary Association Conference
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 03:05 PM
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 The 8th National Veterinary Conference of Nepal Veterinary Association (NVA), Kathmandu has been conducted from 8-10 May, 2008 with the slogan of "Veterinarian in global trade and poverty alleviation".
The conference was inaugurated by Hon. Speaker of House of Representatives Mr. Subash Chandra Nembang at BICC Hall, Kathmandu. The function was attended by more than 400 veterinarians, sceintists and deligates across the country and aborad. During the function, leading veterinarians, innovative farmers, co-operatives and organizations having their distinguished contibution in the field of livestock development of Nepal, were felicitated. Read more ...
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Publications: A new issue of the Journal Veterinary Focus is now available on line
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 03:03 PM
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Canine and Feline Dermatology - Vol. 18(1) Mar. 2008.
Veterinary Focus is a peer-reviewed, international journal for the companion animal veterinarian. Since 17 years, its objective has been to review the State-of-the-Art in companion animal medicine. Paper copies of Veterinary Focus can be obtained by contacting Royal Canin in your country (www.royalcanin.com).
The Encyclopedia of Canine Clinical Nutrition is a reference book which helps veterinary practitioners find answers to questions concerning the role of nutrition in achieving both optimal health and in treating specific nutrition-responsive diseases. The book is published in IVIS in five languages thanks to the support of Royal Canin (www.royalcanin.com).
Veterinary Focus and The Encyclopedia of Canine Clinical Nutrition are available on-line with the support of Royal Canin (www.royalcanin.com).
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News: More Support for Veterinary Surgeons Needed
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 01:45 AM
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 The Australian Veterinary Association today congratulated the Treasurer on recognising the need for additional funding to improve the response to disease and pest incursions.
President, Dr Diane Sheehan, said “all the indications point to serious deficiencies in Australia’s biosecurity and quarantine”.
“Australia’s vets are at the frontline of biosecurity. The real investment must go to stronger support for the profession: a better resourced Australian Veterinary Reserve and National Surveillance Network, a strengthened network of laboratories and enhanced on farm biosecurity are all critical to strong containment”, said Dr Sheehan.
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News: Web site promotes food safety advocacy
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 01:44 AM
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News, action alerts, and briefs on critical issues affecting food safety are available through the new AVMA microsite www.KeepOurFoodSafe.org.
The site describes the importance of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank and the need to continue funding the program. Directions are listed on how visitors can take action by contacting their senators or representative.
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News: Study links occupational exposures with risk of miscarriage
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 01:44 AM
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Anesthetic gases, radiation, pesticides are areas of concern for pregnant workers
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A new study out of Australia suggests that pregnant veterinarians who have occupational exposures to anesthetic gases, radiation, or pesticides may have twice the risk of miscarriage.
Similar studies in the United States, however, have found only that occupational exposures to radiation or anesthetic gases have a weak or insignificant association with the risk of miscarriage among veterinarians or other veterinary personnel.
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News: Agreement to enhance the quality of Veterinary Medical Education in Pakistan
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 05:35 PM
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Source:Dr Khalid Mahmood Shouq (D.V.M)UAF, Editor in Chief, The Veterinary News & Views
A formal agreement has been signed by the Higher Education Commission with the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council to collaborate with each other in enhancing the quality of Veterinary Medical Education. Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, former caretaker Minister of Education and member of the Commission presided over the signing in ceremony. He appreciated the collaborative steps being taken to improve the standards of education and expressed the hope that livestock and animal husbandry sector would in future become the major player in the national economy.
President of the Council Dr. Muhammad Arshad described the present status of Veterinary education and expressed the hope that through collaborative efforts, much needed improvement would be brought about.
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News: World Veterinary Day in West Bengal, India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 05:35 PM
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From: Dr. Chandrakanta Jana, SMS(AH & VS) Burdwan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, India.
 An animal health camp was organized to commemorate World Veterinary Day by Burdwan Krishi Vigyan Kendra under Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres at BudBud in the district of Burdwan, West Bengal, India on Saturday 26th April, 2008.
The animals like cattle, goats and ducks were treated in this camp. Free packs of region specific mineral mixture, calcium supplements and deworming medicines were distributed among 90 animal raisers. A free vaccination program against Goat Pox. was also conducted.
A discussion session was also carried out under chairmanship of Dr. F.H. Rahman, Programme Coordinator, KVK, with the farmers where crop production practice simultaneously with animal rearing was urged upon towards a socio-economically improved rural India. Dr. C. Jana, Subject Matter Specialist (A.H. & V.S.) explained the importance of World Veterinary Day and conveyed the latest package of practices for sustainable livestock production.
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Publications: The Veterinary Record - 10 May 2008; Vol. 162, No. 19
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 05:34 PM
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Mapping out a future for the dairy industry
Bluetongue vaccination begins
RVC introduces graduate nursing diploma
US execution challenge fails
Zoo vet retires after 50 years
Training for SQPs on parasite control in sheep
Liverpool opens renovated dairy farm
Equine disease surveillance, October to December 2007
Leptospirosis update
Neurological disease associated with EHV-1: diagnosis and management
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News: Drive to increase diversity of veterinary profession
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 04:08 PM
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 The veterinary profession has launched new careers materials in London, in a bid to broaden the range of applicants to veterinary school.
Under the theme 'Veterinary Science… for all walks of life', the new DVD and brochure demonstrate that vets can come from a variety of backgrounds.
The materials were produced as part of the Government's Gateways to the Professions project. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and six out of the seven UK veterinary schools matched funding from the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills.
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News: RCVS Council and VN Council election results
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 04:07 PM
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The results of the RCVS Council and VN Council elections have been announced.
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Just over 17% of the RCVS membership voted in the Council elections – the turn-out is consistently around this mark. New faces on Council include Richard Stephenson, Charles Gruchy and Catherine Goldie. Dr Barry Johnson (first elected to Council in 1985) and Dr Christopher Chesney (first elected in 1996) have been voted on for further terms. Dr Robert Ellis, who has had three previous periods on Council, has been re-elected.
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News: Rapid test for Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 04:07 PM
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A rapid on-farm (“pen-side”) test for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is now available commercially.
Dr Nigel Ferris of the Institute for Animal Health’s Pirbright Laboratory has been collaborating with Svanova Biotech AB (Sweden) since 2002 to develop the test, which was launched in April. The small, hand-held “lateral flow” device involves the same technology as is used in home pregnancy tests. An extract of a small sample of tissue taken from an animal suspected of having FMD is spotted onto the bottom of the device. This then flows up the device. If FMDV is present in the sample, a line forms within 10 minutes.
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News: Dr Tjeerd Jorna, Knight in the Order of Oranje Nassau
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 02:53 PM
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 Former FVE president Dr Tjeerd Jorna was appointed Knight in the Order of Oranje Nassau on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (30 April), in recognition of his contributions to the development of veterinary medicine. The decoration was awarded by the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Ms Gerda Verburg.
 Although Tjeerd Jorna already has an impressive career behind him, this does not necessarily mean it has come to an end! The Royal Netherlands Veterinary Association nominated him as a candidate for the World Veterinary Association presidential elections, to be held on 30 July in Vancouver.
WVA delegates who are unable to attend the elections may appoint a so-called Temporary Substitute, to avoid votes being lost. For further information please contact WVA secretariat in Copenhagen (phone + 45 38710156 or e-mail: bs@emdrupvej28a.dk).
Support candidature of former FVE President Tjeerd Jorna for presidency of the World Veterinary Association!
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Animal Welfare: Animals that cyclone survivors depend on need help now
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 02:52 PM
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 An emergency veterinary team from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is on stand-by in Thailand awaiting entry authority to cyclone struck Myanmar to assess and then relieve the suffering of thousands of animals that human survivors depend on for food and their livelihoods.
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WVA Information: Congress Registration Deadline 6 June 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 02:36 PM
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 29th World Veterinary Congress 2008
July 27-31, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Local Organizing Committee reminds interested participants that the Regular Registration Deadline is on June 6, 2008. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of the discounted registration fees by submitting your registration by the deadline.
Register for the Congress and book Hotel Accommodations on-line now!
You can register for the following items through the online form:
Congress Registration including Accompanying Guests
Hotel Accommodations (9 properties to choose from - 2 are already SOLD OUT)
Social Events & Optional Tours
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab
Visit the Congress website for information on Registration Fees and available Hotels including student housing.
Scientific Program
The Scientific Committee has put together an exciting program for Congress participants. Please visit the website to view the Final Program (including abstract presentations) and Invited Speakers for WVC 2008.
Optional Tours & Social Events
Vancouver, Canada is a beautiful and inviting city. Situated on our West Coast it has the Pacific Ocean at its foot and the grand Coastal Mountains at its back. The city itself offers unlimited opportunities for visitors to relax, dine, shop or participate in a host of adventure activities, such as: whale watching, salmon fishing, ocean kayaking, mountain climbing, sight seeing and much more.
The Organizing Commitee has put together an exciting Social Program including the Welcome Reception*, Opening Ceremony* and Closing Ceremony Banquet.
*inclusive with Full Registration and Accompanying Person Registration
Click here to view the Optional Tours & Social Events available during the Congress.
Book your Optional Tours & Social Events through the online registration form.
For more information visit the Congress Website.
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News: FVE Newsletter May 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 02:36 PM
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Rabies: Don't smuggle death!
Biosecurity: FVE and DG SANCO to organise European Veterinary Week
EU Parliament to re-allow swill feeding to swine?
Commission to review loading densities and travelling times
Commission to carry out feasibility study
Developing a global strategy on farm animal welfare
FVE MRSA Conference: Raising awareness is key to control
Chemical decontamination of poultry carcasses
Towards a legal basis for the evaluation system
FVE now associate member of the World Veterinary Association
Dr Tjeerd Jorna, Knight in the Order of Oranje Nassau
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News: World Veterinary Day in Sikkim, India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 02:35 PM
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Our day started with the Animal Husbandry Minister Mrs Kalawati Subba inaugurating the newly built Sikkim State Veterinary Polyclinic in Gangtok. This was followed by the 1st ever ‘Pet Dog Care Show’ in Sikkim organised by the Dept of Animal Husbandry Livestock Fisheries & Veterinary Services.
Introduction to the event was given by ‘Vets Beyond Borders’ volunteer veterinarian Dr Tim Tolley from Australia who told us why we must all be proud to be vets. We had a variety of events at the show with prizes for the largest dog (won by a Tibetan mastiff), smallest dog, best street dog, most obedient dog etc. All entrants were vet checked by ‘Vets Beyond Borders’ veterinary volunteers & veterinarians from the State Veterinary Department. Anti rabies vaccinations, de worming & flea treatments were given to each dog. A special display of explosive detection, obedience & jumping through hoops of fire was put on by the trained Labradors of the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal). It was a very successful day with many visitors & participants.
Just to tell you a little about the SARAH programme….we are the 1st state wide anti rabies & animal health programme in India. SARAH is collaboration between Sikkim State Government, Vets Beyond Borders & Fondation Brigitte Bardot. The programme has been functioning just over 2 years & we have sterilised more than 10,000 dogs & vaccinated more than 20,000 animals against rabies.
For more info see http://www.vetsbeyondborders.org/vbb.projects/sikkim.project
Dr Beth McGennisken
Project Manager
S.A.R.A.H. (Sikkim Anti Rabies & Animal Health) Programme
Gangtok, India
www.vetsbeyondborders.org
'Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them whenever they require it.' - St Francis of Assisi
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| Other Stories | · World Veterinary Congress
(May 16, 2008)
· Nepal Veterinary Association Conference
(May 15, 2008)
· A new issue of the Journal Veterinary Focus is now available on line
(May 15, 2008)
· More Support for Veterinary Surgeons Needed
(May 15, 2008)
· Web site promotes food safety advocacy
(May 15, 2008)
· Study links occupational exposures with risk of miscarriage
(May 15, 2008)
· Agreement to enhance the quality of Veterinary Medical Education in Pakistan
(May 13, 2008)
· World Veterinary Day in West Bengal, India
(May 13, 2008)
· The Veterinary Record - 10 May 2008; Vol. 162, No. 19
(May 13, 2008)
· Drive to increase diversity of veterinary profession
(May 11, 2008)
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