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11 Feb 2021 | Robin Hargreaves | The veterinary profession
Robin Hargreaves, BVA past president and director of Stanley Vets, questions why the veterinary profession is so bad at taking breaks.
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A disturbing rise in ear cropping cases in practice
19 Jan 2021 | Robin Hargreaves | Ear cropping
Small animal vet and BVA past president Robin Hargreaves raises alarm over a recent surge in ear cropping cases he has been seeing in practice
Behind the scenes deliberations on the vet-led team vision
17 Oct 2019 | Robin Hargreaves
How do we protect our clients from poor treatment and advice whilst at the same time getting the greatest benefit from the synergies that are available from working with well-trained and well-regulated providers of services? Past President, Robin Hargreaves gives us his thoughts.
One Health Week: Death as a One Health issue, could doctors learn from vets?
30 Oct 2018 | Robin Hargreaves | The veterinary profession
As part of the upcoming One Health Day, we will be publishing a series of blogs to celebrate One Health. Here, BVA Past President Robin Hargreaves talks about his approach to end of life discussions, and we should all talk about death more often and earlier than we do.
Broaching the brachy issue with our clients
12 Jan 2018 | Robin Hargreaves | Ethics and welfare
Robin Hargreaves explains how practices need to engage with their clients on brachycephalic health issues - emphasising our motivation as veterinary professionals to see people have long and rewarding relationships with happy, healthy pets.
Celebrating the colossal contribution of veterinary nurses
15 May 2017 | Robin Hargreaves | Vet nursing
This Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, Robin Hargreaves reflects on veterinary nurses' expertise and dedication, acknowledging their growing role in the veterinary team, as well as their contribution to the quality of veterinary service.
Turning wellbeing research into wellbeing reality: Mind Matters symposium
15 Feb 2017 | Robin Hargreaves | Wellbeing
As a member of the Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) taskforce, developed by the RCVS, I was very pleased to take a couple of days to attend the recent research symposium held at Edinburgh University.
One Health: The vet will see you now
17 Jul 2015 | Robin Hargreaves
A client commented that they had listened to a Radio 4 programme that morning comparing the provision of health services through private veterinary practice and the service we, as humans, can expect from our healthcare providers.
Defra’s big data project must have surveillance input
30 Jun 2015 | Robin Hargreaves
Last week I was in a very mixed audience to listen to a speech delivered by Liz Truss, Secretary of State at Defra, where she set out a vision for moving urban digital technologies more into the rural economy to close the reported 17% productivity gap between the rural and urban economy.
The end is nigh
09 Aug 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | Sheep
It's hard to credit that it has been a month since my last blog and I apologise for the hiatus. July was as busy a time as I have had in my period of office I think.
Another big week coming
29 Apr 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | Political
Monday morning and the start of new week that looking at the diary promises to encapsulate how this job changes your life.
Cost versus value
18 Mar 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | The veterinary profession
Once again this morning I have done the rounds of local radio stations who have picked up a veterinary story. This time Paul O Grady reports that he has spent £8000 on treatment for his dogs kidney cancer which has been a success but will require on going chemotherapy.
Passing of Lord Ballyedmond
14 Mar 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | Vet nursing
It was very sad to hear of the tragic passing of Lord Ballyedmond this morning. He was a great supporter of the veterinary profession, and of BVA.
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