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The article presents a study by the Veterinary Laboratories Agency regarding the prevalence of idiopathic haemorrhagic diathesis (IHD) in calves in England and Wales in October 2009. The study revealed that IHD cases Lungworm were prevalent in cattle at pasture. The study also that nematodirus disease can cause diarrhoea in lambs.

A questionnaire was designed to investigate calf health and welfare on dairy farms in the south west of England with regard to the degree of compliance with the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2000. The level of veterinary involvement in calf rearing and management on dairy farms in the south west of England was also assessed. The questionnaire was sent to 32 large animal practices in the catchment area of the Veterinary Laboratories Agency-Langford. Compliance with the regulations was found to be variable. The requirements for the isolation of sick calves, provision of bovine colostrum within six hours of birth, the provision of fresh, clean water and restrictions concerning tethering were not well complied with. However, the requirements for twice-daily feeding and inspection, visual and tactile contact between calves, access to forage and the provision of clean, dry bedding were well complied with. The results also suggested that there was some lack of veterinary input into the health and welfare of calves on dairy farms visited by the practices routinely and non-routinely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency's (AHVLA) proposals for improving the veterrinary scanning surveillance system in Wales and England. It cites several goals of the AHVLA including to improve the geographical coverage of the system, to improve the surveillance network, and to improve the system's future sustainability. The AHVLA emphasizes that the system must remain in partnership with private veterinary surgeons and their clients.

Information about topics discussed at the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons' (SPVS) congress held in Docklands, London, England in 2012 is presented. Topics include the psychology of confidence and performance, the importance of ensuring the health and wellbeing of practice staff, and veterinary politics. Speakers of the congress include Brian Faulkner, Estelle Caddoo, and Geoff Little.

The article cites the challenge for British rabies researchers to cycle 200 miles back to the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) in Weybridge, Surrey, England from the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France on August 13, 2011 as part of the annual September 28 World Rabies Day activities. 400 people worldwide would have died of rabies in the three days it took to cycle from Paris to Weybridge. It cites the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's efforts to prevent the disease. INSET: Success in South Africa.

The article discusses the highlights of a meeting held by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London, England on July 14, 2010, which focused on the issue of whether the BVA should tender for Official Veterinarian (OV) services on behalf of the profession. Former BVA president David Catlow said that tendering proposals presented an opportunity to develop an appropriate professional fee structure for OV work. Nick Clayton of the Goat Veterinary Society cited the reason why BVA should not tender.

Reports on the annual congress of the British Veterinary Nursing Association in Warwickshire, England. Details on the present system of veterinary nursing training; Involvement of nurses in the formulation of nursing care plans; Goal of the organization to provide a separate but complementary service to pet owners.

Considers the farm veterinary services in England and Wales. Impact of farm income levels on the use of veterinary services; Reduction in the number of veterinary practices; Proportion of time in general practice spent on small animal activities.

The author discusses the tendering exercise of the British Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the delivery of government-funded veterinary services in England and Wales, including animal tuberculosis (TB) testing. The impact of the updated veterinary services delivery arrangements on farmers and veterinarians is examined. The author finds that the APHA implemented the tendering exercise to ensure the quality of veterinary services.

The article reports on the publication of information for farmers and livestock keepers on the changes to the management of government-funded veterinary services in England and Wales, including tuberculosis (TB) testing, by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The coverage of the veterinary services contracts awarded to APHA's delivery partners is noted. The updated veterinary services delivery arrangements took effect in Wales on April 1, 2015 and will be enforced in England on May 1.

The article focuses on the launch of the Vet Futures program created by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), in partnership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), to provide leadership for the veterinary profession. It states that the project, which was launched in November 2014, involves evidence gathering about the veterinary trends across the globe. It adds that the research phase will also look at the developments in human health and science.

The article reports on the veterinary services including health checks, preventive care and treatment offered by a veterinary student-led veterinary clinic established by the University of Nottingham in England for pets of homeless and vulnerably housed people.

The article reports on the effort of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to reprimand veterinary surgeon John Sherry in Exeter, England. Sherry admitted that he had been practicing his profession after his name was removed from the RCVS Register after non-payment of retention fees. The disciplinary committee did not impose a more severe sanction due to mitigating factors.

The article reports on the launch by the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) of its new website called Vetlife at the London Vet Show at Olympia in England on November 24, 2011.

The article reports on the impact of Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency's (AHVLA's) plans for tendering for tuberculosis (TB) testing on rural veterinary practices in England. According to research conducted by Gareth Enticott at Cardiff University, the AHVLA's plan for TB testing fails to address financial or quality benefits. Enticott states the importance of his research for future quality control methods.

The article covers issues related to the British Veterinary Association (BVA) as of June 2010. It notes that members are encouraged to nominate suitable candidates for the post of council-elected director on the board. Activities undertaken by the BVA officer team in the week ending June 5 are cited which include a forum about the plan of Animal Health to select veterinary services by tender. The annual general meeting of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) will be held in London, England.

The article reports on the study conducted by the Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics Research Unit at University of Reading, England, on the potential effects of African horse sickness (AHS) on businesses, horses, and horse owners in Great Britain. The study indicated that an AHS outbreak has devastating effect causing damage to racing and major setbacks to other equine sporting disciplines. The study was formed from a partnership between the equine industry and government.

The article focuses on the animal health proposal of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for the responsibility and cost-sharing in England. It incorporates a novel body for animal health which will take over animal health policy, and a mandatory registration of livestock keepers. It notes that the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is still considering the significances of the proposal to come up with a clear reaction from the veterinary profession.

In this article the author discusses role played by the Bovine TB Advisory Group which governs bovine tuberculosis (TB) and cattle in control policies in England. He cites the statement of Hilary Benn, Secretary of State at Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), that badgers are not allowed to control TB. He suggests that Animal Health offices should involve private veterinarians in developing disease reduction plans appropriate to individual farms.

The article reports on the efforts of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to strengthen its Joint campaign Against Bluetongue (JAB) in England. BVA president Nicky Paull highlights the role of the veterinary professionals in the deliverance of the vaccination strategy. It also affirms the collaboration between the Kennel Club, the Animal Health Trust and the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare Pedigree Dog Working Group as a factor that will add weight to the action.

The article presents the author's insight on dog welfare and the affordability and accessibility of veterinary profession in England. She comments on the issue of ownership as one of the dog's major welfare problem in the country. She suggests that the problem should be addressed and covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act, and that canine behavior education and dog ownership must be incorporated in the national curriculum.

The article offers information on Yorkshire Veterinary Society and North of England Veterinary Association in England. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Nicky Paull affirms the efforts of the two societies to involved new veterinary graduates on their committees. It mentions that they have different set of projects for the new graduates that will help them develop their skills and knowledge on veterinary services. Moreover, activities and plans of both societies are stated.

The article profiles the British Veterinary Association (BVA) located in London, England. It presents the officers that compose the association including N.J. Paull as president. It lays its officer team activities which include awards presentation, veterinary reform meeting, and in-house meetings. It also introduces the divisional events of BVA including Western Counties Veterinary Association meeting.

The article focuses on the research which investigates the case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a former veterinary nurse and her pet dog in Cornwall, England. Researchers from the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Defra and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) reveal that the infections were likely to have been acquired as a result of airborne exposure to an infectious animal or its excretions. Moreover, the researchers say that the original source of infection may never be definitively elucidated.

The article provides information on British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. The BVA's president is J. D. Blayney. The officers of the BVA will be representing the Association at a series of international conferences in August 2008 from the World Veterinary Congress and International Veterinary Officers Council conference through the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress.

Information about several papers discussed at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress in London, England in 2006 is presented. It offers a stimulating program with the importance of the human factor concerning contingency plans for exotic disease outbreaks and the need for practitioner involvement and communication, through discussions on demographic changes. Professor Bill Reilly receives the BVA's Chiron Award and Saul Ing receives the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship.

The article presents the study about the effects if implementing a complete new mastitis control plan on dairy farms in England and Wales conducted by Martin Green and colleagues. Twenty-six farms were given an individual control plan, which was developed on the basis of known risks for mastitis and another 26 farms, matched to the intervention farms by bulk milk somatic cell count and region. It reveals a significant reduction in clinical mastitis of 20 percent on the interventions farms.

The article announces the opening of the Royal Veterinary College's new center on February 20, 2007 in London, England. The newly opened center is dedicated to the Lifelong Independent Veterinary Education. The opening ceremony was attended by a mixture of national and international guests, official representatives and students. The center aims to enhance veterinary education through the development of alternative approaches to learning.

The article presents calendar of events involving various veterinary societies in England for the month of January 2007. Central Veterinary Society will hold its meeting on January 23. A meeting of the Lancashire Veterinary Association will be on January 23. Lakeland Veterinary Association will hold its meeting on January 24.

The article announces the recipients of the Animal Pharm Awards that was held in London, England in October 2006. Centaur Services has received the award for the best manufacturing/production project, information technology or technical innovation. Pfizer Animal Health, a core business of Pfizer Inc., was awarded the animal health company of the year. The best veterinary product for companion animals was judged to be Profender from Bayer HealthCare AG.

The article features the veterinary service of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. The elected president of the BVA is D. F. Catlow. BVA is involved in consultations with the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences that studies the pandemic influenza. The association also conducted media inquiries concerning avian influenza in both birds and cats, tuberculosis in cats and tail docking of dogs.

The article reports on the launching of a new animal conservation charity at London Zoo in England. Wildlife Vets International has been establish to provide expert veterinary care and support for conservation programs assisting rare and endangered animals. The charity will also educate and train people to provide them with extra skills and to contribute to sustainable, long-term solutions for conserving endangered species.

Presents a diary of September 28, 2005 in the veterinary services in England.

Reports on the opening of facilities for the care, treatment and accommodation of both small and large animals at Cambridge veterinary school. Features of the Peter Jackson Farm Animal Medicine Center; Specialist operating theaters; Facilities.