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A questionnaire was developed to look at attitudes to veterinary medicine as a career choice among students at different stages of the veterinary course at the Royal Veterinary College. Traditional-entry first-year and final-year students, as well as entry-level 'Gateway' (widening participation) students, were invited to participate. Wanting to work with animals and exposure to a veterinary role model through taking a sick animal to visit a veterinary surgeon appeared to be major factors in choosing a veterinary career for all undergraduates, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Overall, women were more strongly influenced by owning animals (P=0.014), and men were more positively influenced by the challenging reputation of the course (P=0.028). When the students were asked to indicate their top three reasons for wanting to become a vet, men were 9.5 times as likely as women to select 'Want to train as a scientist', 5.3 times as likely to select 'Join a profession' and 13.2 times as likely to select 'Hardest course to get in to'; the top choice for both sexes was 'Want to work with animals'. Thirty-one per cent of the students felt their careers adviser had been a negative influence on their decision to become a vet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Primary brain tumours were identified in two Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus) living at the Zoological Society of London's two zoos. Histology and immunohistochemistry were used to diagnose a histiocytic sarcoma in a 16-year-old female and a fibroblastic meningloma In a 13-year-old male. Before one died and the other was euthanased both camels had shown progressive neurological signs, includIng circling and ataxia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights the international conference on exotic and wild animal medicine held in London, England. Topics covered in the event; Investigation on animal disease, diagnosis and treatment; Presentation of papers related to animal health.

How can practitioners make a greater contribution to clinical research? How can research findings be transferred more effectively into practice? And how can practitioners improve their research understanding to support current demands for clinical audit and evidence-based veterinary medicine? These were just some of the questions posed at a day-long seminar held at the RCVS headquarters in London on September 20. The key aim of the seminar, entitled ‘Research into practice … practice into research …’, was to explore, in both directions, the boundary between clinical research and veterinary practice. It was hoped that the issues and ideas that arose during the day could be incorporated into an action plan, drawn up by the RCVS through its research committee, to facilitate more practitioner involvement in research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides information that prompts members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) who were not able to cast their votes in the election of members of RCVS Council. Members are reminded that no later than April 28, 2006, voting papers must be received by Electoral Reform Ballot Services in London, England.

Discusses the details and emerging conclusions of trials to replace the over-30-months (OTM) rule with a system of testing of cattle for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) at an open meeting organized by the Food Standards Agency in London, England. Examination of alternatives to the OTM rule; Details on the components of a reliable and effective regimen for BSE testing of OTM cattle; Identification of animals tested with BSE.

Highlights the meeting of the Council of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. Discussion on the future and role of the BVA's territorial divisions; Attendees; Identification of priority areas for policy development in veterinary medicine.

The article presents news briefs related to veterinary records in Ireland. It mentions that a series of videos related to bovine viral diarrhea has been posted at the web site of the BVA. The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has published its annual report. A mass dog walk in line with the 2009 National Pet Month will be held in London, England.

The article profiles Professor P.A. Flecknell, one of the elected honorary fellows of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Flecknell graduated from Cambridge, England in1976 and joined the Medical Research Council Clinical Research Center in Harrow in London, England. His research focused on the development and evaluation of novel anesthetic techniques, which extended to improving the understanding of pain, its recognition and relief.

The article profiles Clayton Jones, one of the elected honorary fellows of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 1965 and began his career there as a house surgeon. He is currently a full partner at Cinque Ports Vet Associates and ran a busy referral diagnostic service and had been an effective examiner at majority of the British veterinary schools.

The article offers information on programs of various veterinary schools in Great Britain which aims to extend the access of students from disadvantaged backgrounds on their courses. It mentions Royal Veterinary College (RVC) whose "Gateway" programme aims to increase diversity in their courses and bursaries for students. It states that "Reach" project of Glasgow veterinary schools to support high school students that are willing to pursue veterinary courses. INSETS: VENET lifelong learning network;New fees regime - what it means for students.

The article reports that the meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be held at the RCVS at 62-64 Horseferry Road in London, England on December 11, 2007. The hearings will be conducted in public and subject to limitations of space. The paper provides contact information for interested parties.

The article provides information about the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. The officers of the BVA is listed, as well as its address. The president's activities include the giving of presentation of rural veterinary services, his meeting at the Kennel Club and at the Cornwall Veterinary Association's annual dinner.

Reports developments in the meeting of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in London, England. Issues discussed in the congress; Implementation of the continuing professional development system; Support provided by the Education Committee of the college on new graduates of the profession.

Highlights the meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons held in London, England. Topics covered in the discussion; Schedule and venue of the event.

The annual general meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons took place at Church House, Westminster, on July 8 despite the bombings in London the day before. Concerns that a quorum of members would not be achieved proved wide of the mark, and the meeting went ahead as planned. However, not all of those due to receive awards were able to attend the meeting, and a further awards ceremony will be held at Belgravia House on October 5. In his address to the meeting, the outgoing President, Mr John Parker, discussed progress during the year and highlighted the College's role in regulating the profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The annual general meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons was held on July 9, at Church House, Westminster, London. It marked the end of Professor Richard Halliwell's presidential year and, in his outgoing address, he highlighted some of the key areas of College activity over the past 12 months. It was time, he said, to better promote the achievements of the profession, and its contributions to the wider world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the matters discussed at a meeting of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on June 2, 2005 at Belgravia House, Horseferry Road in London, England. Emphasis on a shortened timescale for removing members from the Register for non-payment of fees, together with the introduction of punitive restoration fees for persistent non-payers; Concern over the transfer of animals to and from after hours service providers; Significance of the lay observers' report to the Preliminary Investigation Committee.

The article focuses on the statement of Bill Reilly, president of British Veterinary Association (BVA), about the role of veterinarians to the public in London, England. He states that veterinarians play a vital role on the frontline of disease surveillance and control and in safeguarding the farming industry, food production and public health. He infers that promoting high standards of animal welfare was also an important part of the veterinary profession's public good functions.

The article reports on the discussion regarding the emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a veterinary disease and its increasing prevalence in humans, during a seminar at the Royal Society of Medicine in London, England. The presentation of the discussion highlighted that MRSA was a genuine problem, and that collaboration between the medical and the veterinary profession is necessary to help identify, control and treat infections,

Highlights the 123rd annual general meeting of the British Veterinary Association at 7 Mansfield Street in London, England on October 2, 2005. Participants and attendees; Topics discussed in the meeting; Key note speakers.

Reports on the issues discussed during a meeting held by the British Veterinary Association Council in London, England. Formulation of a policy on animal medicine's distribution; Persons responsible for the regulation of veterinary profession; Provision of advice to farmers on dealing with farm emergencies.

The article offers information on the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. It mentions the activities of the BVA officer in the week ending September 16, 2012, such as the meeting of BVA president C. Padgett and president-elect P. G. Harlech Jones with Goat Veterinary Society and Sheep Veterinary Society. It also discusses the election for the board members of the association.

The article offers information on a research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, England. Researchers found out that crouched position has led to improvements in racing performance. However, researchers suggest that it would be difficult for jockeys to isolate themselves from the movement of the mount were they seated or adopting an upright, straight-legged posture.

The article offers information on the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. It mentions N. J. Paull as the president with professor W. J. Reilly as the president-elect. It cites various activities of the group in the period ending June 20, 2009 which include the assembly of Paull and Reilly with the representatives of the National Farmers' Union. The schedule of meetings and conferences from June 30 to July 2, 2009 is also presented.

The article provides information on the British Veterinary Association (BVA) located in London, England. It states that the officers of BVA include N. J. Paull as president and W. J. Reilly as president-elect. Among the divisional events of the organization include the East Midlands Recent Graduates Meeting and BBQ on May 30, 2009 and Royal Counties Veterinary Association Meeting on June 3, 2009.

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 British Veterinary Association (BVA) in Mansfield Street, London. BVA's officers include N. J. Paull, J. D. Blayney, and W. J. Reilly. Among the activities of the association's officers are the president's meeting regarding canine health schemes heart scheme, officers' meeting about the Veterinary Surgeons Act, breed problems in dogs and cats, and BVA's annual Christmas cocktail party.

The article highlights the role of science in society in reference to the speech by John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, at the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in London, England, in January 2008. In his speech, Denham focused on the central importance of science to society, and its impact on everyone's lives. He outlined a vision for Great Britain where the public is engaged with science in the modern world.

The article reports on the call for a more vigorous approach to the management of wildlife species at a one-day symposium organized by the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management which was held in London, England on November 23, 2006. The issues arising from increasing numbers of deer, muntjac, seals, goosanders, cormorants, foxes, mink and baders were discussed.

The article announces the awards given to advertising agencies for their innovative work during the annual advertising awards ceremony by the Veterinary Marketing Association in London, England. Schering-Plough Animal Health and Brand X have received the Veterinary Media Advertising Award, Advertising Campaign Award and the Marketing Campaign Award while the Consumer Media Award, Direct Mail Award and the Detail Aid Award were presented to Pfizer Animal Health.

The article provides information about the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. F. M. Scott-Park is the president of the association. The BVA Presidents activities in the week ending March 11, 2006 are listed. The association stated their reasons for believing that there is a need for badger controls in parallel with increased cattle controls to tackle the increasing spread of the disease.

The article provides information about British Veterinary Association (BVA) in London, England. It includes the officers of BVA, the activities of BVA president F. M. Scott-Park in the week ending January 7, 2006, an overview of the association's response to the proposed policy on export ban of bovine animals and bovine products and inquiries dealt with BVA.

The article announces the conference on tuberculosis (TB) in animals and humans, in joint cooperation of the Royal Society of Medicine, TB Alert and Liverpool Medical Institution on March 7, 2006 in London, England. Matters to be discussed include a historical perspective, veterinary profession's policy on TB, evidence of transmission between wildlife and other animals and others.

The article reports on the refusal of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee to the second application by Maurice Kirk for restoration in London, England. Kirk is the owner of a practice in Barry. His name was removed from the RCVS Register after the Privy Council rejected his appeal against the Disciplinary Committee's verdict in a case heard in May 2002. At the original hearing, the committee had found that 11 criminal convictions for a range of offenses committed between 1994 and 2000 that rendered him unfit to practice veterinary surgery.

Presents a photograph depicting Don Haxby who was honored at the 123rd annual general meeting of the British Veterinary Association at 7 Mansfield Street in London, England on October 2, 2005.

Reports on the receipt of awards by veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who were unable to attend the annual awards from Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons president Lynne Hill at a special ceremony in London, England. Presentation of the Fellowship by Meritorious Contribution to Learning to Professor Joe Brownlie of the Royal Veterinary College; Recipients of diplomas; Comment of Hill on the changes occurring in the veterinary field.

Announces the schedule of the meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) under the constitution of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 at the RCVS, Belgravia House in London.

Announces the schedule of the next meeting of the Veterinary History Society at the Hunterian Museum in Royal College of Surgeons in London, England.

Reports on the financial grants awarded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to the Royal Veterinary College to create a center for lifelong and independent veterinary education. Promotion of excellence in teaching and learning across all subjects in higher education; Finance for teaching communications skills to veterinary students; Veterinary courses.

Reports on the Kennel Club Art Gallery's art exhibition in London, England titled Dogs in War. Items included in the exhibit; Exhibition schedule.

Reports on the election of John Parker as president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons during an annual meeting in Westminster, England. Career background; Expertise in the field of veterinary; Highlights of Parker's achievements.

Discusses several new ideas gathered by RCVS during the veterinary nursing training conducted in its headquarters in London, England. Design of the Metaplan brainstroming techniques discussed during the training; Moderators who directed the proceedings; Views of several participants on the most important factor in veterinary nursing.