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Previous News Items:
31st December 2009 - HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year from Vedra, Paul & Rosemary. Thank you
for your continued support to the work of the BAR.
12th December 2009 - BAR Care sheets
A series of 11 care sheets have been produced, giving useful and important
information about: Syringe Feeding, Recognising and treating Dehydration, Gastric
Bloat or Tortion, Ecto and Endo parasitic conditions, Fungal problems, Dental
problems, Respiratory disease, Fighting problems, Cystic Ovaries/Hormonal
problems and Bladder problems. These sheets can be purchased from BAR - see
products page for prices.
12th December 2009 - BAR Diagnostic flowcharts
The first four of seven diagnostic flowcharts, designed to assist in the idenitification
and treatment of specific conditions are available in A4 sheets with a laminated
finish. Further information can be found on our Products page. A further three
flowcharts will be available early 2010.
6th December 2009 - CCT Newsletter
The Christmas 2009 CCT Member Newsletter has been sent out and we hope that
members find the newsletter enjoyable. Those CCT Members who have not received
a copy should email us at:
bar@britishassociationofrodentologists.co.uk quoting your membership number and
confirm the email address you would like this and future newsletters to be sent to.
6th December 2009 - BAR Newsletter
The Christmas 2009 BAR Member Newsletter will be sent out before Christmas.
9th November 2009 - Website development
The British Association of Rodentologists official website is to undergo further
enhancements during early 2010, when a payment mechanism will be introduced for
products and services.
Other changes, will be introduced over the coming weeks
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9th November 2009 - CCT and BAR Newsletters
The Christmas newsletters for CCT and BAR members are scheduled to be sent out
early December with the majority being sent via email.
From 2010, these newsletters will be published quarterly rather than the current
practice of once a year. We will be encouraging members to submit articles for
publication and will be endeavouring to use the newsletter as a method for sharing
knowledge amongst the members.
9th November 2009 - Workshops 2010
The first dates for workshops in 2010 have been set and further information can be
found on the Workshop page
30th October 2009: Cambridge Cavy Trust 2010 Appliction
Forms
The C.C.T as a registered charity is going to 'freeze' its membership fees at the 2009
price IF applications are submitted before 31st December 2009. After this, a small
increase will be necessary. All proceeds go towards the cost of providing an animal
Hospital run voluntarily by Vedra. Starting this December, members will receive
regular (rather than annual) newsletters, which are going to provide useful medical
information as well as stories/experiences submitted from other members in relation
to the care and welfare of their pets. We see this as a positive step to bringing more
up to date information to the supporters of the C.C.T
30th October 2009: B.A.R Newsletters
Starting December 2009, we are introducing a more regular newsletter for B.A.R
members and students. The newsletters will contain more technical medical updates
as well as a variety of other useful and interesting articles, some of which are going
to be provided by our existing members. This should provide regular contact with
members over the course of the year and we hope will be seen as a useful addition
to the training given to our members.
6th October 2009: B.A.R Training
Following the re-structuring of the B.A.R training programme, we are pleased to
announce that commencing in January 2010, the college will be offering a wide
selection of rodent training courses, many of which will be species specific and will
include: Guinea Pigs, Rats/Mice, Rabbits, Hamsters, Gerbils/Jirds, Degu/duprasi,
Chinchillas, Chipmonks/Squirrels.
These training courses will provide students with the opportunity to study for:
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a) Rodent Health Advisory Course - clinical assistant Certificate and/or Diploma
b) Alternative Rodent Species Course - clinical assistant Certificate and/or Diploma.
The courses leading to a Clinical Assistant Certificate in either the Rodent Health
Advisory or Alternative Rodent Species training will be 'non-residential' and therefore
will offer those who are unable to attend the residential training the opportunity to
gain a qualification recognising the standard attained.... More on this over the coming
weeks.
22nd September 2009: Training Programme
The entire structure of the British Association of Rodentologists training programme
has been updated and expanded with some significant changes that will offer a
broader range of opportunities for students irrespective of their location.... more to
follow very soon.
22nd September 2009: BAR Training College
The training college is now under permanent shared ownership with Paul &
Rosemary Loveday joining forces with Vedra Stanley-Spatcher as part of a long
term strategy of expanding the BAR and securing its future. Paul & Rosemary have
been working closely with Vedra throughout much of 2009 and together with Vedra
will be gradually implementing a variety of exciting changes over the coming months.
1st September 2009: BAR - future developments
Please keep a look out for new items to be published on this website over the next 3
weeks covering: Training Courses, (qualifications), Membership, CCT, Newsletters,
lectures, Diagnostic Flow Diagrams, and much more..
25th August 2009: CCT
An application form for membership of the CCT (registered charity) will be available
next week. Further information about the Cambridge Cavy Trust will also be
published on this website.
25th August 2009: Planning for 2010
Discussions are now taking place to establish a plan for 2010 that will provide clear
direction for the BAR, and an insight into how we are going to deliver courses and
other material/support to interested parties throughout the world.
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We intend publishing updates on our website keeping everyone informed of latest
developments. This is an exciting time for the BAR, its members, students and other
interested parties.
18th August 2009: Application Forms
An application form for the RHA and GBAR courses can now be downloaded from
the Course Information page. All you need to do is click on "application form" and you
will be able to save a copy on your computer.
12th August 2009: RHA Course Material - Update
The revised RHA course material has been received from the printers and will be
despatched shortly to those of you who have recently applied to join the RHA course.
Thank you for your patience.
4th August 2009: New website address
Due to the problems encountered with the previous website (www.rodentology.co.uk)
please bookmark the following address to avoid the frustrating problems encountered
over the past few months. The New Website address is:
www.britishassociationofrodentologists.co.uk
3rd August 2009: "Diagnostic Flow Charts"
During the past 6 months, work has continued to develop a set of flow charts
designed to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of guinea pigs in a range of
common ailments such as: Respiratory infection, Dentistry, Renal Problems and skin
disease. These flow charts are planned to be available at the end of the year along
with others currently being developed. More to follow later this year.
July 2009: Business as usual
A lot of work is scheduled to take place over the coming months and into the new
year. Work has commenced on updating the Training Course material, initially
focussing on the RHA course but eventually to re-produce the GBAR course
material, incorporating some newly formed material.
July 2009: Diagnostic Guide to Guinea Pig problems
Some new material has been developed and is intended to be incorporated into a
new issue of Vedra's book.... further information will follow over the coming months.