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.
Information about several papers discussed at the meeting of the Institute for Animal Health that was held at the Royal Society in London, England on May 9, 2008 is presented. Topics include the tracking of the emergence and global spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the difficulties presented in controlling FMD outbreaks in South Africa, the difficulties of dealing with endemic FMD and advances in FMD diagnostics.
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.
VETERINARY medicine, LIVESTOCK diseases, ANIMAL health, VETERINARY hospitals, HOSPITAL drug distribution systems, ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.
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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.
Information about the 15th annual conference of the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) held September 2-4, 2009 in London, England is presented. VLA chief executive Peter Borriello discussed his report entitled "Germs for Beginners." Broadcaster and journalist Vivienne Parry offered tips for using the media as a tool to inform the public.