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ITEMS OF CURRENT INTEREST Veterinary Education IN the March, 1954, issue of the Indian Vet erinary Journal a strongly phrased Editorial draws attention to the shortage of veterinary personnel in India. It calls upon the Government to take steps to make it easier for young men to pursue a career in veterinary science. The financial burden seems to be the main barrier in the way of students and the suggestion of the Journal is that it is the duty of the State to care for the welfare of animals in much the same way as it undertakes the welfare of human beings. Attractive grants to would-be veterinary students should be made so that the profession will have sufficient number of the right type of candidates. The North American Veterinarian, May, 1954, discusses the pOSItiOn in America from a different aspect. The course of training for veterinary students is increasing in complexity due to rapid advances of medical and veterinary knowledge. Recent results of an examination showed a higher proportion of failures in basic scientific and veterinary knowledge amongst new graduates than has been experienced in the past. The Journal suggests there may be a danger of over-specialisation amongst students and it is necessary for these to acquire a concept of veterinary medicine as a whole, correlating anatomy, pathology and physiology before specialising in a particular branch. Remedial training is suggested for students who may be backward in basic education and it is thought that a course on the history of medicine would add to the cultural background of graduates, helping them in their professional and social contacts in later life.
New Research Station THE new Cooper Field Research Station at Berkhamsted Hill, which was opened on May 25 by the Minister of Agriculture, forms part of the Cooper Technical Bureau. The Cooper Technical Bureau as a whole is an integral part of Cooper, McDougall and Robertson, Ltd. The first separate Cooper Research Laboratory was set up in Watford in 19 0 5, but ceased to function during the war of 19 I 4- I 918. In 1918, an Information Bureau was established in London to supply all scientific information available on parasitic diseases of livestock and garden crops to the Company and its clients. A Field Research Station was opened at Little Gaddesden, near Berkharnsted, in 1929. In 1939, the Cooper Technical Bureau moved from London into new premises in Berkharnsted. Transfer of the Field Research Station from Little Gaddesden to Berkhamsted Hill was completed this year. The Cooper Technical Bureau numbers some 40 qualified scientists on its staff, with an equivalent number of other assistants.
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Principal members are:Director: F. A. Cooper, M.A., Ph.D., A.M.I.Chem.E. Deputy Director and Chief Chemist: J. Allan, M.A., B.Sc., Ph.D., A.R.I.C. Veterinary Surgeon-in-Charge, Berkhamsted Hill: W. Downing, F.R.C.V.S. Overseas Scientific Liaison 0 fficer: H. E. Harbour, B.A., M.R.C.V.S. Head of the Veterinary Advisory Section is Mr. G. C. Brander, B.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
NEWS DR. W. R . WooLDRIDGE, M.Sc., M.R.C.V.S., F.R.I.C., Scientific Director of the Animal Health Trust, has been honoured by his profession in being elected President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is 53· Appointment is from June 1. In 1942, when he was President of the British Veterinary Association (then the National Veterinary Medical Association) Dr. Wooldridge founded the organisation from which the Animal Health Trust developed.
NOTICES As from June 18, Evans Medical Supplies, Ltd. are reducing the prices of Pradupen Oral Penicillin Preparations, Pradupen" 50" and Pradupen" 200." Particulars on application to manufacturers. ALLEN & HANBURYS, LTD. announces reduced prices for Veterinary Alficetyn Capsules, Veterinary Alficetyn Buffered, Veterinary Alficetyn Dusting Powder and Veterinary Alficetyn Eye Ointment. Details can be obtained from the manufacturers. BuRROUGHS WELLCOME & Co. announce the introduction of " Combestrol" brand Hexrestrol and Stilbcestrol (Veterinary) in the form of I 5 mgm. implantation products for the chemical caponisation of poultry. Trials have shown that " Combestrol," containing both hexcestrol and stilbrestrol gives better all-round caponising results than either cestrogen used alone. "Combestrol " is issued in containers of 25, I oo and I ,ooo. AT the Annual General Meeting of the Medical Sickness Finance Corporation Limited on April27, I954·, it was reported that during I953, I,I53 Agreements were entered into for a total of £4 I7, 7 77. Applications are considered not only from Medical and Dental Practitioners, but from Veterinary Surgeons, and others connected with the Medical Professions. The Corporation is a subsidiary of The Medical Sickness Annuity and Life Assurance Society Limited, and Sir Cecil Wakeley, Bart., is chairman.
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ITEMS OF CURRENT INTEREST Veterinary Education IN the March, 1954, issue of the Indian Vet erinary Journal a strongly phrased Editorial draws attention to the shortage of veterinary personnel in India. It calls upon the Government to take steps to make it easier for young men to pursue a career in veterinary science. The financial burden seems to be the main barrier in the way of students and the suggestion of the Journal is that it is the duty of the State to care for the welfare of animals in much the same way as it undertakes the welfare of human beings. Attractive grants to would-be veterinary students should be made so that the profession will have sufficient number of the right type of candidates. The North American Veterinarian, May, 1954, discusses the pOSItiOn in America from a different aspect. The course of training for veterinary students is increasing in complexity due to rapid advances of medical and veterinary knowledge. Recent results of an examination showed a higher proportion of failures in basic scientific and veterinary knowledge amongst new graduates than has been experienced in the past. The Journal suggests there may be a danger of over-specialisation amongst students and it is necessary for these to acquire a concept of veterinary medicine as a whole, correlating anatomy, pathology and physiology before specialising in a particular branch. Remedial training is suggested for students who may be backward in basic education and it is thought that a course on the history of medicine would add to the cultural background of graduates, helping them in their professional and social contacts in later life.
New Research Station THE new Cooper Field Research Station at Berkhamsted Hill, which was opened on May 25 by the Minister of Agriculture, forms part of the Cooper Technical Bureau. The Cooper Technical Bureau as a whole is an integral part of Cooper, McDougall and Robertson, Ltd. The first separate Cooper Research Laboratory was set up in Watford in 19 0 5, but ceased to function during the war of 19 I 4- I 918. In 1918, an Information Bureau was established in London to supply all scientific information available on parasitic diseases of livestock and garden crops to the Company and its clients. A Field Research Station was opened at Little Gaddesden, near Berkharnsted, in 1929. In 1939, the Cooper Technical Bureau moved from London into new premises in Berkharnsted. Transfer of the Field Research Station from Little Gaddesden to Berkhamsted Hill was completed this year. The Cooper Technical Bureau numbers some 40 qualified scientists on its staff, with an equivalent number of other assistants.
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BRITISH
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Principal members are:Director: F. A. Cooper, M.A., Ph.D., A.M.I.Chem.E. Deputy Director and Chief Chemist: J. Allan, M.A., B.Sc., Ph.D., A.R.I.C. Veterinary Surgeon-in-Charge, Berkhamsted Hill: W. Downing, F.R.C.V.S. Overseas Scientific Liaison 0 fficer: H. E. Harbour, B.A., M.R.C.V.S. Head of the Veterinary Advisory Section is Mr. G. C. Brander, B.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
NEWS DR. W. R . WooLDRIDGE, M.Sc., M.R.C.V.S., F.R.I.C., Scientific Director of the Animal Health Trust, has been honoured by his profession in being elected President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is 53· Appointment is from June 1. In 1942, when he was President of the British Veterinary Association (then the National Veterinary Medical Association) Dr. Wooldridge founded the organisation from which the Animal Health Trust developed.
NOTICES As from June 18, Evans Medical Supplies, Ltd. are reducing the prices of Pradupen Oral Penicillin Preparations, Pradupen" 50" and Pradupen" 200." Particulars on application to manufacturers. ALLEN & HANBURYS, LTD. announces reduced prices for Veterinary Alficetyn Capsules, Veterinary Alficetyn Buffered, Veterinary Alficetyn Dusting Powder and Veterinary Alficetyn Eye Ointment. Details can be obtained from the manufacturers. BuRROUGHS WELLCOME & Co. announce the introduction of " Combestrol" brand Hexrestrol and Stilbcestrol (Veterinary) in the form of I 5 mgm. implantation products for the chemical caponisation of poultry. Trials have shown that " Combestrol," containing both hexcestrol and stilbrestrol gives better all-round caponising results than either cestrogen used alone. "Combestrol " is issued in containers of 25, I oo and I ,ooo. AT the Annual General Meeting of the Medical Sickness Finance Corporation Limited on April27, I954·, it was reported that during I953, I,I53 Agreements were entered into for a total of £4 I7, 7 77. Applications are considered not only from Medical and Dental Practitioners, but from Veterinary Surgeons, and others connected with the Medical Professions. The Corporation is a subsidiary of The Medical Sickness Annuity and Life Assurance Society Limited, and Sir Cecil Wakeley, Bart., is chairman.