The Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals recently organised a two-day international symposium on dog breeding for the future at the scenic Hurdalsjøen Hotel, near Oslo. 50 participants from 10 countries met to share their knowledge, experience and research, and together find good solutions for breeding healthy dogs. T he symposium was attended by veterinarians,
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BSAVA PetSavers-funded research at the University of Liverpool (the Old Age Pets (OAP) research project) aimed to help vets and clients provide the best care for senior and geriatric dogs. The research showed that many owners find it difficult to know what are ‘normal’ age-related changes or whether signs indicate possible disease that would benefit
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ESCCAP (European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites) is delighted to announce the completion of its diagnostics guideline: Parasitological Diagnosis in Cats, Dogs and Equines. This guideline is intended for use by veterinary professionals who carry out routine diagnostic procedures in their practice for the detection of parasitic infections, and for those who submit samples regularly
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Veterinary Evidence, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal from RCVS Knowledge, has launched its new website, offering even better support for busy veterinary professionals and academics looking to improve veterinary care. The journal, which reaches over 14,000 monthly international users, provides free access to critical summaries of the best available evidence, called Knowledge Summaries, enabling practitioners to
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