To support registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) in taking a greater role in neutering under the direction of a veterinary surgeon under schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act, Virbac are pleased to announce a complementary two-part webinar series this December featuring some top class speakers and some light-hearted Christmas fun!
The first webinar titled “The science of canine castration and practical tips for clinics” will be presented by Dr Michelle Kutzler and Nicola Lakeman on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 7:30pm; followed by an online mixology course to create a bit of your own Christmas sparkle. This webinar is available for registration online.
The second webinar titled “Behaviour in post-pandemic puppies and practical tips for clinics” will be presented by Stephanie Hedges and Nicola Lakeman on Thursday 16 December 2021 at 7:30pm. The webinar will be followed by our first “Quizmas” hosted by former Love Islander Chris Taylor. This webinar is available for registration online.
“A huge surge in dog ownership in the last two years, combined with the additional pressures of COVID-19, has massively increased pressures on veterinary teams,” explains Dr Neil Mottram MRCVS, Technical Product Manager at Virbac. “At the same time, we know that pet owner attitudes to surgical neutering is changing with 1 in 3 pet owners saying that they would look at alternative methods to surgical castration. Suprelorin offers practices the opportunity to utilise the skills of their RVNs to provide a choice to clients when it comes to neutering and help to ease pressures on surgical waiting lists”.
Suprelorin is a sustained release implant containing deslorelin (a GnRH superagonist) and is licensed for use in healthy, sexually mature dogs that have not been neutered to make them temporarily infertile. The implant is inserted subcutaneously, under the loose skin on the back between the lower neck and the lumbar area. Conveniently, implantation is a quick procedure and does not require anaesthesia or hospitalisation.
Suprelorin is available in two presentations, a 4.7mg implant which lasts for at least six months and a 9.4mg implant which lasts for at least 12 months in dogs.
For more information on Suprelorin, or any of the other products in the Virbac reproduction portfolio, please speak to your Virbac Territory Manager.