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Equine sector survey – IMPORTANT!

August 30, 2018 By Jo-VetNI

NI vets – please encourage all your horse clients to complete a survey of the equine sector which can be found here:
https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/…/north…/consult_view/
Anyone (including yourselves) involved with horses or donkeys, either directly or indirectly, should complete the survey.
Respondents are ask to self-identify themselves as fitting one of the following categories:
·         Recreational Rider
·         Competitor
·         Owner
·         Breeder
·         Thoroughbred Trainer (including point to point)
·         Someone who works directly with horses(e.g. groom/instructor)
·         Someone who works in the ancillary sector (e.g. sales rep/vet/marketing/therapist)
·         Volunteer (e.g. in organising events)
You then work through a short series of questions particular to your category.
The survey is completely anonymous and vital to any plans for growth and development within the sector.

The poster shown here is available from DAERA for you to print and display in your surgery, or contact VetNI and we’ll e-mail you the PDF.

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BVA NI Branch vacancies – here’s why you might want to volunteer!

August 14, 2018 By Bronach-VetNI

Joining Northern Ireland Branch Council is a great way to help shape the future of the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland and to ensure the voices of your peers are heard. These voluntary positions provide a fantastic opportunity for networking, a chance to attend the annual political dinner with Assembly Members at Stormont, and the work carried out can count towards CPD.

The role description is attached and the application form is here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BVAComAp

Applications close 9am on Monday 20 August.

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Cardiology and Anaesthesia full days CPD in September

July 17, 2018 By Rachel-VETNI

Alistair Gibson and Paul Crawford will be delivering a full days CPD on Cardiology and Anaesthesia on the 21st September at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim.  The title of the lectures will include ‘feline cardiology, Anaesthesia complications, Traditional & new developments in medical treatment of heart failure, Cardiology pulmonary resuscitation’.  There will also be an interactive case based section.

Alistair will be delivering the cardiology lectures and Alistair’s areas of interest include small animal cardiothoracic medicine and surgery and diagnostic ultrasound, particularly interventional cardiology, thoracoscopy & thoracoscopic surgery. He was one of the first vets in practice in GB and Ireland to perform pacemaker Implantation and balloon valvuloplasty procedures in small animals.

Paul will be speaking on Anaesthesia.  Paul runs his own anaesthesia consultancy business providing clinical services as well as CPD nationally and internationally. He also undertakes some first opinion work on a locum/short term basis. Other professional interests include invasive cardiology and veterinary nursing education.

More information will be coming soon.  Keep an eye on our website, facebook and twitter for details of registration

Click here for full details

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Milksure training (FULL) – new date has been added

July 17, 2018 By Rachel-VETNI

The Milksure training which is taking place on 22nd August 2018 is now full.  There is a cancellation list and if you wish to be put on this, contact the VetNI office asap.  There was a quite high demand for this course and due to this AVSPNI have decided to run the course again at the Slieve Donard on Friday 12th October where we will be holding our AVSPNI Autumn Conference.  Why not make the most of your time there and stay on at the Slieve Donard and enjoy a few days of top quality CPD at AVSPNI Autumn Conference following the training!  If you would like to be put on the list for Octobers training, contact VetNI to register.

The course entails ‘Understanding medicine residues in milk and how the MilkSure course works’.  Eventually ALL farmers will have to undertake milksure training and it is important that Vets delivering Milksure training to clients must be familiar with it and well-prepared to deliver it effectively.  Owen Atkinson is a specialist in cattle health and production and will be our speaker for both our training sessions. 

For more information of how to register and the programme for the day Click Here!

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BVA news: Feeling the heat? Don’t forget to protect your pet, warn vets as sweltering heatwave continues

July 5, 2018 By Ashley-VetNI

As temperatures continue to soar, pet owners are being warned to take extra care of their pets in the record-breaking UK heatwave.

Dogs may particularly struggle to stay cool in these high temperatures and humid conditions since, unlike humans, they are unable to cool down quickly through sweating, rendering them vulnerable to overheating. Brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as English or French bulldogs and pugs are even more at risk, as their short noses can make breathing properly difficult, and therefore cooling down much harder.

Some breeds of cats and dogs, particularly those with lighter-coloured or finer fur, may benefit from appropriate sun cream in hot weather, especially on the ears which are prone to sunburn.  Consult with your local vet to ensure you are providing the right protection in the right place.

Rabbits should also be protected as they are often in a hutch or run that may become exposed to direct sunlight as the sun moves round through the day. Rabbits can also be affected by fly strike at this time of year so daily inspection around their back end and under their tail is essential. Seek veterinary advice immediately if your rabbit is affected. Likewise take care to ensure birds in cages or aviaries are not exposed to direct sun and have adequate shade.

British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick said:

“Many of us are struggling with the ongoing high temperatures but it’s important not to forget that many pets can suffer too. We’re advising owners to take some simple steps to ensure that their much-loved pets also stay happy and healthy this summer. Even relatively lower temperatures at the start and end of the day can prove uncomfortable for animals, especially if they are kept in direct sunlight without any shade.

“Vets know that dogs in particular won’t stop enjoying themselves and exercising because it is hot, so it’s up to owners to do all they can to prevent overheating happening – and be able to recognise the signs and act quickly if it does.

“If you’re concerned about your pet in the hot weather, we’d recommend contacting your local vet immediately.”

With more scorching temperatures forecast across the UK, BVA and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are highlighting eight simple steps to help keep dogs and other pets safe as the temperature rises:

  • Make sure pets always have adequate fresh water to drink.
  • Provide adequate ventilation at all times.
  • Avoid exercising dogs in the heat of the day: especially older dogs, brachycephalic (flat faced) breeds or dogs that you know have heart or lung problems.
  • Provide shade from the sun, especially during the hottest part of the day.
  • Watch out for early signs of heatstroke, such as heavy panting, restlessness and lack of coordination.
  • Never leave dogs in vehicles: “Not long” is too long.
  • Contact a vet immediately if the animal does not respond to efforts to cool it down.
  • If heatstroke or any other heat-related condition is suspected, dogs should be taken to a cool, well-ventilated place and given water to drink while seeking immediate advice from their local vet.

ENDS/

Notes to editors

  1. BVA is the national representative body for the veterinary profession in the UK. We represent the views of our 17,000 members on animal health and welfare, and veterinary policy issues to government, parliamentarians and key influencers in the UK and EU.
  2. For further information this press release, or other animal health and welfare stories, please contact BVA’s media team on 07503 190247 or at media@bva.co.uk

Nina Rossi

BVA Media Manager

British Veterinary Association

7 Mansfield Street | London | W1G 9NQ

Tel: 020 7908 6337

Web: www.bva.co.uk

This communication and the information that it contains is intended for the person or organisation named above and for no other person or organisation and may be confidential and protected by law. Unauthorised use, copying or disclosure of its contents may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please contact us immediately on the numbers given above. This email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus, or any defect, which might affect any computer system into which they are received and opened. No responsibility is accepted by BVA for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. All emails sent and/or received by BVA may be monitored and/or stored for monitoring purposes.

British Veterinary Association is registered in England, company number 206456 at 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQ.  VAT registration number 232 7441 80. 

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RCVS to consult on new veterinary nursing qualifications framework

July 2, 2018 By Ashley-VetNI

Please find below a press release about a consultation that we will be launching next week about a framework for new post-registration qualifications for veterinary nurses which aims to enhance the veterinary nursing career structure.

Click here to view RCVS press release

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Avian Flu – help share the guidance amongst your clients

June 22, 2018 By Jo-VetNI

This A4 DAERA poster can be downloaded HERE for display in your practices and on your website and social media channels.

Please help ensure that anyone who keeps birds are aware of the risk and actions they can take to protect their birds. Remember, advice from the Public Health Agency is that the risk to public health from the virus is very low, however the general public is advised not to touch or pick up birds that are dead, or appear to be sick or dying.  The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that Avian Influenza does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. Thoroughly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

Further advice can be found on the DAERA website.

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Why not climb Slieve Donard and help support Vetlife and Vet Support NI?

May 31, 2018 By Ashley-VetNI

Join SPVS President Peter Brown as he scales the highest peaks in the UK to raise money for Vetlife and Vet Support NI.

Peter would love vets (SPVS members and non-members too!) to join him in supporting Vetlife or Vet Support NI on any (or all!) of his walks or just to get together afterwards.

Walbury Hill – Sunday 13th May, Kinder Scout – June
Snowdonia – July, Scafell Pike – July
Ben Nevis – August, High Willhays – September
Slieve Donard – Friday 12th October (AVSPNI Autumn Conference – time to be confirmed)

For full details visit www.spvs.org.uk/presidents-peaks/

Donate to Vetlife www.justgiving.com/fundraising/peter-brown69 or Donate to Vet support NI- www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/vetsupportni

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Registration is NOW OPEN for AVSPNI Summer outing on Wednesday 20th June!

May 31, 2018 By Ashley-VetNI

Email info@vetni.co.uk to reserve your place! Free for ALL AVSPNI members/ £30 for non members (dinner included)

Click here to view full details for this event

 

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A tour of manufacturing facilities at Norbrook Laboratories

Norbrook is a leading global provider of veterinary pharmaceuticals enhancing the health of farm and companion animals.
Its portfolio of more than 300 trusted products includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, anthelmintics and intramammaries which are currently distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide.

We probably use Norbrook products everyday but do we ever think about how they are made? Come along and find out!

Tour Norbrook’s world class manufacturing facilities
Hear about new product development
Get a glimpse into the complexities of drug licensing

plus guest speaker Professor Grace Mulcahy delivering a lecture entitled
Not just a fluke –  The trouble with Fasciola and Calicophoron in grazing animals
Grace is Full Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin. She leads an
active research group with interests in helminth immunobiology, using ruminant fasciolosis as a model system to understand helminth-mediated immunoregulation. Her group also works to develop effective vaccination strategies to protect ruminants against liver fluke infection.
More recently, she has developed interests in relationships between gut helminths, the microbiome and inflammation.

Followed by a three course dinner at Rice’s Hotel, Poyntzpass

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Special thanks to our Conference Sponsors!

May 16, 2018 By Rachel-VETNI

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AVSPNI would like to extend a special thanks and a warm welcome to our Conference Sponsors who will be a main part of our bustling trade hall at AVSPNI spring conference in the Lamon Hotel on the 25th/26th May.

To see our conference sponsors and many other trade stands along with our top quality lectures, all you have to do is fill in our registration form, take a photo/scan it and send it to info@vetni.co.uk to register.

For a registration form click here!
To look at our full conference brochure click here!

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