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In the fourth part of RUMA’s ‘Sheep Sector in Focus’ campaign we hear about the inception and launch of Farm Vet Champions (FVC), a major collaborative project, initially driven by the RUMA Targets Task Force Sheep Vet, Fiona Lovatt (FVC Clinical Lead – RCVS Knowledge) and spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, to empower the veterinary community in a united front to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging vet teams to embrace flexible working as new statistics show that 44% of vets would like to work more flexibly. With veterinary shortages causing recruitment and retention issues across many sectors of the profession, BVA is launching a new campaign, encouraging employers to consider whether flexible working might improve job satisfaction among their employees.
SCOPS is warning producers to be alert to ewes and lambs being hit by the Haemonchus contortus worm – a tropical/sub-tropical worm that is increasingly prevalent in the UK as the climate warms.
APHA has confirmed sudden deaths due to haemonchosis in adult ewes from two flocks in Devon.
Sheep Veterinary Society presents…SHEEP MEET, 2022 in Penrith
The Hired Lad, Penrith CA11 0DN
Wednesday 13th July 2022 from 7pm for 7.30pm start ,refreshments will be provided
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Moredun are delighted to announce that applications for The Moredun Foundation Award are open to members once again for the 2022-2023 period, with up to £2000 available per Award.
ith a shared passion of providing valuable advice to UK sheep farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the Moredun have a long history of working closely together to ensure a sustainable, healthy and productive UK sheep flock.
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Search for 2022 BVA Young Vet of the Year launched today
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has begun the hunt for this year’s BVA Young Vet of the Year Award to find an early career vet who has already made a difference and positive contribution to the veterinary profession.
There is just over a month until the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) hosts its Spring conference in Templepatrick, Northern Ireland on 23rd – 25th May 2022.
Booking deadline extended until Monday 9th May 2022.
We are starting our conference countdown with a quick roundup of what’s on offer over the two and a half days.
As set out in the government’s Agricultural Transition Plan 2021 – 2024, Defra will offer farmers who wish to leave the industry the option of taking a lump sum payment in England.
As the UK experiences a phase of heightened Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) risk, a new survey has been launched for participating vet students on lambing placement to identify the prevalence of deformed lambs, which is an indicator of presence of SBV across the UK.