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Between 2005 and 2007, data were collected from game farms across England and Wales to examine the effects of the use of bits on the physiological condition and behaviour of pheasants. On each site, two pheasant pens kept in the same conditions were randomly allocated to either use bits or not. The behaviour and physiological conditions of pheasants in each treatment pen were assessed on the day of bitting and weekly thereafter until release. Detailed records of feed usage, medications and mortality were also kept. Bits halved the number of acts of bird-on-bird pecking, but they doubled the incidence of headshaking and scratching. Bits caused nostril inflammation and bill deformities in some birds, particularly after seven weeks of age. In all weeks after bitting, feather condition was poorer in nonbitted pheasants than in those fitted with bits. Less than 3 per cent of bitted birds had damaged skin, but in the non-bitted pens this figure increased over time to 23 per cent four weeks later. Feed use and mortality did not differ between bitted and non-bitted birds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Russell Lewis Oakes from Lancashire, England, has been arrested by police following a complaint by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) that he had fraudulently registered as a veterinary surgeon using false papers. The complaint claimed that Oakes used a forged qualification from Murdoch University in Western Australia to register with the RCVS in November 2006.

Information about various topics discussed during the meeting of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on June 7, 2007 at the Belgravia House in Horseferry Road in London, England is presented. It highlights the discussion of the forthcoming medicines legislation that will require the registration of practice premises. It also features the call for better communication between practices and clients to decrease complaints.

Information about the topics discussed during the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council meeting at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London, England on December 9, 2009 is presented. It cites a paper introduced by BVA former president Nicky Paull on fees for Official Veterinarians (OV). It also highlights the proposed Animal Health's fee system by BVA president Bill Reilly.

Information regarding the 50th annual congress of British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) held September 7-10, 2011 in Liverpool, England is presented. Topics include lames diagnosis in horses, cartilage repair in animals, and equine welfare. It mentions that the BEVA bestowed award on outstanding contributions in equine medicine including Paul Jepson, Luisa Smith, and Kenneth Hinchcliff.

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]

In this article the author focuses on the educational challenge presented by the government's proposed reforms of higher education in England. It says that the response of the British Veterinary Associarion (BVA) on the reform is indicating that its impact on specialised subject areas such as veterinary medicine and science will not be entirely positive. It adds that the courses can be more vocational in nature without emphasizing on science and research.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting sponsored by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council on the Official Veterinarian (OV) negotiations held in May 24, 2009 at Mayfair Cavendish Conference Centre in London, England is presented. Topics include the introduction of electronic system for Official Veterinarian (OV) work, and a discussion on tuberculosis (TB) testing fee proposal between BVA and Animal Health. The meeting featured BVA Council members like Bill Reilly.

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.

Information about several papers discussed at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) meeting held on June 27, 2007 in London, England is presented. The convention discusses the insurance matters and the completion of sufficient continuing professional development (CPD). It gives the veterinary nurses the opportunity to ask questions the about the new statutory register of veterinary nurses.

The article announces the awards presented by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association to veterinarians during its 49th annual congress in Birmingham, England. The Bourgelat Award was given to Lesley King, head of the critical care section of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Virginia Luis Fuentes of the Royal Veterinary College is the Woodrow Award recipient. Blaine Award was given to Ruth Dennis, head of the imaging unit at the Animal Health Trust.

The article focuses on the establishment of an Animal Health and Welfare Boards for England (AHWBE) by the British government in April 2011. It says that AHWBE, chaired by Michael Seals, is aimed at the collaboration of experts from animal welfare, veterinary profession, and the government to make policy recommendations affecting animal's health and welfare. Moreover, the meeting of the Veterinary Policy Group of British Veterinary Association (BVA) in March 2012 is discussed.

Information regarding the autumn conference of the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS), held in Malvern, Worcestershire, England in September 2011 is presented. Topics include health planning, parasite control, and further education for veterinarians and farmers. The symposium featured several guest speakers including Peter Baber, Anne Gibbs, and Phil Scott.

Information about several papers discussed at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Annual General Meeting held in Birmingham, England on April 5, 2009 is presented. Topic includes the discussion on the issues dominating Ed Hall's presidency in the association including the essence of BSAVA and its held mission, and the pedigree dog breeding. The conference was highlighted with the election of BSAVA's new team officers and the awarding of honorary life membership to Susan Shaw.

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.

The article focuses on the meetings organized by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to help formulate a veterinary strategy for the best use of investment by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Great Britain, to increase uptake of farm health plans in England. David Catlow, president of BVA, said the meetings had been well attended and successful.

The article reports on the appointment of Anita Schwartz as the new Fort Dodge Feline Fellow at the Feline Center at the School of Veterinary Science in Bristol, England.

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]

Information about the topics discussed at the meeting of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council held at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London, England on July 8, 2009 is presented. The event focused on interim proposals for restructuring the Council, including the representation of every BVA member on the Council. It was attended by a number of Council members who raised concerns about the impact of a regional structure on the territorial divisions.

The article reports on the move of the British Cattle Veterinary Association to launch a new format for its annual congress in Torquay, England. Three keynote speakers delivered lectures on subjects ranging from mastitis through to the use of economic data in dairy practice. An update on the animal health situation in the region was presented during the meeting.

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.

Information about the topics discussed during the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council meeting in London, England on April 15, 2015 is presented. The meeting highlighted the appointment of George Levvy to assist the BVA with its governance review. The event also discussed possible methods for selecting BVA presidents and the outcome of the European Union (EU) membership for the veterinary profession in the country.

The article reports on the developments and events related to veterinary medicine in 2011. It says that in 2011, the world was free of rinderpest as declared by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on May 25. It cites that consultation related to farm animal veterinarians (vets) was launched by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) in England in September 2011. Moreover, animal disease research has received a fillip from the British government in December 2011.

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,

Reports that Laurence Lindsay Swift of the St. Francis Veterinary Clinic was found guilty of disgraceful professional conduct in Herne Bay, England. Charges; Facts of the case; Contention of the plaintiff.

Information on various issues discussed at Wooldridge Memorial Lecture of professor David Heymann at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress in Liverpool, England. Several issues discussed in the lecture includes role of vets in diseases, determinants of infection and animal disease management. As mentioned, professor also discussed various other issues with congress delegates including global surveillance, impact of climate change and public health career for veterinary surgeons.

The article focuses on the review and audit of complaints and disciplinary procedures of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) discussed during the RCVS Council meeting held in London, England on June 3, 2010.

The article focuses on the proposed increase in registration and retention fees discussed at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council meeting held in London, England on June 3, 2010. RCVS Treasurer Jerry Davies suggested increasing the fees by 2% or 5 pounds after a freeze on fee increase in 2009. But member Richard Stephenson opposed the proposal and said that the college can cover all of its costs without hikes. Another member Mark Elliott supported Stephenson's views as veterinary surgeons were affected by the economic downturn.

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 offers information on the Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day to be held on July 3, 2009 at Once Great George Street in Westminster, London, England.

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.

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 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 announces that the Rural Community Council (Leicestershire and Rutland) organizes a training day program to be held in Leicester, England on November 26, 2008. The training program will discuss suicide awareness for occupational groups including veterinary surgeons who are regarded with higher risk in committing suicide. Contact information on the upcoming event is also provided.

The author reflects on the upcoming British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress in London, England on September 25-27, 2008. He discusses the topics to be discussed at the conference concerning the effects global climatic changes. He emphasizes the potential of veterinary profession in managing the challenges brought by climate changes.

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 presents a calendar of events related to veterinary medicine in England from March 21-29, 2006. A meeting of the Association of Government Veterinarians will be held on March 21. The Central Veterinary Society Meeting will be held on March 22. The North of Scotland Division meeting will be held on March 23.

The article announces the meeting of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) which will be held at the RCVS Belgravia House in London, England on March 2, 2005.

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.

Reports on the Royal Show conducted by veterinary surgeons and students at Stoneleigh Park in England. Types of animals presented at the show; Members of the veterinary team; Provisions under Great Britain's animal movement licensing system.

Announces the meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to be held at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London, England.

Announces a disciplinary committee meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to hear a resumed inquiry into veterinarian Ronald Stanley Porter in England.

Presents an obituary for Kenneth William Head, a veterinarian, from London, England. Career history; Educational background; Achievements.