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Independent referrals service launches in Kent
Dr. Rodolfo Capello.

South East Veterinary Referrals will initially specialise in neurology.

Internationally renowned veterinary specialist Dr. Rodolfo Capello has opened an independent referral hospital in Kent.

With 25 years of experience in veterinary neurology, Dr. Capello aims to provide affordable and transparent care to pets and their owners across the South East.

Supported by veterinary nurse Katie Tanner, South East Veterinary Referrals offers a wide range of neurology services, from routine spinal procedures to complex interventions for brain neoplasia, inflammation, and degenerative diseases.

Dr. Capello stated, “We are the only independent specialist veterinary hospital in the area equipped to diagnose and manage neurological issues in pets. With a custom-built facility and the expertise to support veterinarians, we aim to deliver the next level of affordable, specialist care with the transparency our independent status enables.

“We will work hand in hand with referring vets, consulting with them on the best approach for their clients and always keep them fully updated on progress as each case unfolds. Initially, we are offering neurology services, but we plan to quickly upscale our operations and offer other services like orthopaedics soon.”

The service is open to referrals for pets suffering from seizures, pain, difficulty walking, and balance and orientation issues. It also treats peripheral nervous system problems and neuromuscular diseases outside the spinal cord area.

Dr. Capello added, “My focus is on pure collaboration with referring vets and their owners. I am dedicated to providing the best service at accessible prices, with an emphasis on communication and compassion. We work closely with the first-opinion vet to prioritize the best interests of their clients’ pets.”

“Having practiced and lectured in several European and Southeast Asian cities, including Milan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and London, and holding lead roles in veterinary hospitals such as the Royal Veterinary College and the City University of Hong Kong, where I established a renowned neurology service, I am excited to bring a broad spectrum of neurology services to the South East.”

Image (C) South East Veterinary Referrals.

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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DAERA to reduce BVD 'grace period'

DAERA has reminded herd keepers of an upcoming reduction to the 'grace period' to avoid BVD herd restrictions.

From 1 May 2025, herd keepers will have seven days to cull any BVD positive or inconclusive animals to avoid restrictions being applied to their herd.

It follows legislation introduced on 1 February, as DAERA introduces herd movement restrictions through a phased approach. Herd keepers originally had 28 days to cull BVD positive or inconclusive animals.

DAERA says that, providing herd keepers use the seven-day grace period, no herds should be restricted within the first year of these measures.

Additional measures, which will target herds with animals over 30 days old that haven't been tested for BVD, will be introduced from 1 June 2025.

More information is available on the DAERA website.