LUVS is one of the largest, friendliest and most active societies in the University. Our aim is to make sure you get the most out of your time at vet school, socially and academically, and to represent the Veterinary and Bioveterinary students at both a Faculty and University level. We organise heaps of events through out the year including sporting, social, theatrical and charitable.
Liverpool Vet School includes many students from many different backgrounds but whether you’re a fresher or a mature student, straight from school or on your second degree, British or overseas, being a member of LUVS is the best way to get the most out of life at university. We want you to be able to take as much, or as little from LUVS as you want. It is there for you!
Social Events
The most noticeable function of LUVS is organising social gatherings- as vet students we might have to work hard, but we play even harder! All members will be invited to the annual Ladies Dinner, the Vet Ball, the many Leahurst Parties such as Halloween and Burns Night (definitely a unique experience…), the VMD (Vets, Medics and Dentists) Sports Day and Ball, as well as the fantastic Summer Ball which ends the year in style. There are many other events organised throughout the year, so keep your eye on the social calendar in the Faculty Reading Room and on this website.
Sports Teams
We have many sports teams representing the Vet School in various student and local leagues, which you can become involved in. They range from hockey, football, rugby and netball right through to trampolining. One of the highlights of the year is the annual AVS (Association of Veterinary Students) Sports weekend, although calling it a “Sports weekend” is somewhat misleading as the majority of people attending do not intend playing any sport at all!
Representation
LUVS also serves an academic purpose. We act as a liaison between the students and staff, and represent the student’s views to the staff. Each year has a representative, who can put forward any issues concerning the year to the relevant committees. Members of LUVS also sit on the Staff-Student committee where we can discuss problems and concerns regarding the veterinary course.
Academic
In conjunction with Leahurst Veterinary Society (LVS) and Liverpool University Veterinary Zoological Society (LUVZS) we organise academic events throughout the year including lectures on a variety of topics. We also provide a discount textbook ordering service to help save you some money.
Welfare
Be under no illusions, you will have to work hard throughout your years at Liverpool. LUVS believes student welfare is of paramount importance, and as a result LUVS provides Welfare Officers. The Welfare Officers are students who provide a strictly confidential service when you feel you need somebody to talk to when you are worried about anything at all, including work, exam anxiety, finances, or personal issues. They can also give you advice on whom to contact to help sort out your problem.
Charity Fund-Raising
Anyone is welcome to show off their (limited) acting and singing abilities at the annual Vet Revue (a pantomime) and in the Inter-Year Comedy Sketches Competition, both of which are as much fun to write as to watch! First years are put in charge of the Vet Valentine fund raising day. All these events help to raise money for charity. Previous fund-raising events have included everything from a cake stall to a hitchhike race across Ireland!
Welcome for Freshers
At the start of the year 1st years will be allocated a willing third or fourth year “buddy”. He/she/it will help you find your feet, by giving you advice and lending those pearls of wisdom that will make your life at Liverpool so much easier, from which textbooks to buy, to which are the best nightspots.
In Summary
LUVS membership is worth every penny and more. A lifetime subscription includes subs to AVS (The Association of Veterinary Students) and IVSA (International Veterinary Student Association). Along with other money raised, your membership fee subsidises all activities and services throughout the year, and includes your entry into all the freshers’ week events mentioned above- it allows you to join in the mayhem! Furthermore it enables LUVS to be the successful society that it is.
History of Liverpool Vet School
Original Veterinary building on Brownlow Hill, 1908
FOUNDATIONS
The foundations for the vet school at Liverpool were laid in the early 1900s when William Owen Williams, principal of the now-defunct New Veterinary College in Edinburgh (not to be confused with the Royal (Dick) Vet School, with which it was in competition), was invited to transfer his institution to Liverpool. The emerging science of veterinary medicine was of particular relevance both to the busy port city itself, which depended upon heavy horses to drive its docks and associated industry, and to the economy of the surrounding countryside, which at the time boasted the highest stocking density of cattle in the UK.
Initially, there was considerable resistance to the idea of a vet school operating within the confines of a civic University, as this seemingly endorsed a ’one-portal’ entry system to the profession, thereby cementing the authority of the RCVS and its diploma. There was also opposition from the Royal College itself, as the new school was initially incorporated in to the University’s medical faculty and, controversially, students received some instruction from medical staff.
In spite of this early scepticism, the incorporation of the school into the newly inaugurated university was a turning point in the history of veterinary education in the UK; by demonstrating the advantages of university affiliation, aggressively pursuing reform of the curriculum and providing innovative qualification structures, the faculty has done much to shape the modern veterinary landscape.
LEAHURST
The UK’s first veterinary field station was established at Leahurst on the Wirral Peninsula in 1941 following the recommendation of the 1938 Loveday Report, which proposed government grants-in-aid to support veterinary field stations for the purposes of clinical study. The station was funded jointly by the University and local animal feed manufacturer Bibby’s, continuing a tradition of support for the vet school from local industry.
VETERINARY SURGEONS ACT
The 1948 Veterinary Surgeons Act made a university degree a registrable qualification for veterinary practice. Two years later, the school was the first in the UK to receive an Order in Council allowing those obtaining the BVSc qualification to practice veterinary medicine.
In 1952, the school was formally accorded faculty status.
LUVS Presidents
2007
Hamish Marsden
2006
Ian Ashpole
2005
Danny Chambers
2004
James Adams
2003
Phillip Lauder
2002
Stuart Wallis
2001
Mary De La Casas
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
Colin Whitehead
1995
Joe O Kane
1994
Dave Rowlands
1993
Farah Malik
1992
Tracey Stonehouse
1991
Anne Tattersall
1990
1989
John Innes
1988
Peter Acton
1987
Alison Lambert (nee Bean)
1986
Rob Grinnall
1985
David Catlow
1984
Andy Coughlan
1983
Mark Craig
1982
Brian Aldridge
LUVS COMMITTEE 2008-2009
The LUVS Committee is elected every year by the students of the veterinary faculty. Any member of LUVS is eligible to stand for the various positions.
The committee members put in a lot of hard work, time and effort to organizing the various social events and representing the students, and welcome any feedback from you, whether positive or negative.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYBODY VOTES- REMEMBER, THESE PEOPLE WILL BE REPRESENTING YOU TO THE STAFF AT FACULTY MEETINGS, AND ORGANISING YOUR SOCIAL EVENTS!
All years get to vote for President/Vice-President/Secretary and Treasurer.
If there are more than on candidates for positions such as: Book Rep and Sports Rep then all years will also get to vote.
The Year Reps are elected by their relevant year.
If 2 or more pairs put themselves down for: Summer Ball and Social reps, these positions will be decided by all pre-clinical students.
To stand for a position, you need to get 2 people (both must be LUVS members) to nominate and second you. Please can everyone who wants to stand for a position put their name down in the relevant box on the sign-up sheets in the Faculty Common Room.
Students discussing with the Dean at staff-student meeting December 2006
Committee Member Roles
Please note that all nominees, proposers and seconders must be LUVS members.
The LUVS committee meets every 4-6 weeks, alternating between Liverpool and Leahurst.
President
The head and chairperson of LUVS committee, this person sits on the Staff-Student Committee and the Claire Harrison. This position is both time consuming and hard work looking after the interests of LUVS members and overseeing the organisation of LUVS events. As well, the position involves a lot of communication with people outside of the faculty with regards organising external events, such as clinical talks and meetings.
LUVS President plays an important role in working with the LVS committee in the organisation of freshers week.
This person must be able to dedicate a large amount of time liaising with students on both sides of the water.
Vice President
LUVS vice-president is the presidents right-hand man/woman so to speak. They represent the President when they are not available and act as the main communication point between Leahurst and Liverpool. Their main job, as well as assisting the President and other LUVS members, is organisation of the Winter Ball. They will also be involved in freshers week and are expected to help with the organisation of any other events which so need it.
Secretary
This fourth year job involves taking minutes at LUVS meetings, sitting on Staff-Student committee and basically aiding your wonderful President. The main lump of the workload is co-organising freshers week and making sure the freshers have a good time...or at least dont cause too much trouble! Also, you get to look after the LUVS death trap of a laminator for a year... mind your fingers!
Treasurer
This person plays a very important role in looking after committee finances. They must ensure that all monies are accounted for and liaise with social reps, summer ball reps, year reps and sports captains in the distribution of money.
Year reps
All year reps are expected to attend Staff-Student and LUVS meetings.
It is the year reps responsibility to keep their class informed with LUVS matters/events and bridge the gap between students and staff.
The reps listed below are only those which have to attend meetings, as described:
Third year BVSc reps: Two students due to large amount of work organising clinical equipment order and half way weekend. One to sit on Student Senate, Board of Studies and Teaching and Learning Committee.
Biovet second year rep: Sits on Board of Studies, Teaching and learning committee and Information services committee.
Fourth year rep- sits on Teaching and Learning committee, Board of Studies, Vet Faculty Information services and LVS.
Fifth year rep- also sits on LVS.
Summer Ball reps
Usually third years, these are required to organise the summer ball in June. This involves early preparation to seek sponsorship, book entertainments and promote the event. Requires regular attendance at committee meetings to keep members up to date with progress..
Social Reps (2)
Two pre-clinical students (usually second years), required to organise many of the LUVS events, including Ladies Dinner and Christmas Party. Also involves regular attendance at committee meetings.
Welfare Reps
One preclinical vet, one biovet and one 4th year. An important role providing advice and contacts for individuals experiencing difficulties
Charity Rep
Responsible for highlighting chosen charity(ies).
Book Rep
A preclinical student, this person must collate, purchase and distribute book orders from Blackwells and other publishers.
Sports Rep
Once again a preclinical student, this person is responsible for liaising between LUVS and the sports teams, helping distribute monies and helping with the organisation of events such as the Old Boys Sports Weekend and VMD.
Clothing Rep
Responsible for carrying out 1 to 2 orders a year.
International/IVSA Rep
Represents the international students within the faculty.
This person is also responsible for providing the link between IVSA and LUVS, promoting available bursaries, grants and meetings.
LUVS Charities
2005 - 2006 Charities
Congratulations to the students of Liverpool Vet School for raising £5000 for charity during the 2005-2006 year!
The money was distributed as follows:
£2000
Send a Cow
LUVS has a long association with Send a Cow, with many events over the years raising money for this charity.
We easily reached our target of £2000 for Send a Cow which will buy a “sustainable farmyard” for 350 people in an African Village. This includes:
The Clare Harrison Memorial Fund was established in October 1995 to commemorate Liverpool vet student Clare Harrison, who was tragically killed while riding at a horse trials. The Fund is endowed with donations from her family and friends and the Veterinary Faculty.
The CHMF provides emergency funds for vet students who require them. Any student enrolled in Faculty of Veterinary Science is eligible to apply.
Liverpool Small Animal Hospital
£1500
The £1500 will go towards buying a plasma screen TV and furnishing the student accommodation of the new Small Animal Hostial.
LUVS
In addition, LUVS has re-invested £2000 back into its finances, and given more money to the sports teams than ever before.
Our successful year was due to the 2005-06 committee who worked extremely hard to organise the social and fundraising events.
Special thanks to the summer ball reps Rhiannon and Kate. Held a Chester Racecourse, it was our most successful summer ball to date, with more than twice as many people attending than the year before. £2300 was raised on this evening.
Thanks also to the 1st year reps Gemma and Jo for organising Vet Valentine which raised £1500, the social reps Vicky and Rick, and to Annie-Rose for the clothing order.
2006 - 2007 Charities
This year we are supporting the PDSA Liverpool. Social and fundraising events will be raising money for this cause.
LUVS considers the welfare of veterinary and bioveterinary students to be of paramount importance, and understand that many problems can arise in students personal lives that will affect their exam performance, especially on a high-pressure course such as ours.
Welfare Officers
The LUVS Welfare Officers are students who provide a strictly confidential service when you feel you need somebody to talk to when you are worried about anything at all, including work, exam anxiety, finances, or personal issues. They can also give you advice on whom to contact to help sort out your problem. No problem is too small for the Welfare Officers, so if you just need a friendly ear to get something off your chest, they would be pleased to have a chat with you!
If you feel more comfortable speaking to any other member of the LUVS committee please feel free to do so.
Exam Performance
It is very important that the faculty is made aware of any factors that could affect exam performance BEFORE THE EXAMS ARE TAKEN.
We understand that students may feel that some problems would be considered trivial, however, if you feel it may affect you exam performance, we really need to know. This can include anything from exam anxiety to personal/family problems affecting your ability to study.
Do not feel you have to discuss these with the Welfare Officers, but they will give you advice on whom to contact within the faculty.
Progress Committee
LUVS also provides a help pack of written advice which will be supplied in the event you should be required to attend progress committee.
LUVS Sports
Vet Sports
Sport in the Vet School is a proud tradition. Week in week out a large proportion of the students pull on a jersey to represent the faculty, normally triumphantly! Teams which turn out on a regular basis include rugby, netball, hockey and both men’s and women’s football playing in both local and inter-university leagues. A polo team is also in the process of being set up and no doubt will bring further success to the faculty.
The teams are well funded each year by both LUVS and LVS, but their own fund-raising efforts include the now annual Vet AU Night. This allows them to run efficiently and successfully. Due to their success, some teams also acquire sponsorship.
Sports is a part a vet school life which allows everyone to get involved, no matter what standard you are at, and is a great way to meet new people and enrich your social life. Even if you are just a sports fan then every team welcomes your support. Get a group of you together, go watch the game then join them in the pub for some cheap drinks!
So please feel free to get in touch with any of the captains or your LUVS sports rep and get involved!! If you have a particular passion to start a new team then your sports rep can help you get it off the ground-no doubt there’ll be plenty of other people keen to get involved.
GO VETS!!!
There are two highlights of the sporting calendar:
VMD
The annual Vets, Medics and Dentists (VMD) Sports day is where the three faculties do battle over a variety of sports to see who reigns supreme. We all know the answer to that!
AVS Weekend
This is the big one. The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) organise an annual weekend where all the vet schools compete in football, rugby, hockey, netball, tug of war and the iron stomach competition. This is hosted by a different vet school each year. Most vet students attend this weekend to support their teams whether they are playing sport or not as the social events are legendary!
Vet Mixed Hockey
Vet Hockey is universally recognised as the most fun vet sport! This year it has even become so popular that we have been able to field two teams. We play in the university interdepartmental league (with the mental coming from the medics).
It is a mixed sex league which helps to keep it relaxed and enjoyable without all that over competitive macho nonsense. Matches against our bitter rivals the medics are always a tense affair though, and there are enough good teams in the league to make it competitive and to stir up some emotion. Every year we seem to finish in the Top Three in the league and this year we are in the cup final as well!
This is a great sport to come and play on a Sunday lunchtime (we have no mid-week training commitments) and relieves all your stress from the previous week. Even if you have never played before, come along as many novices have played this year, even some rugby players who have never seen a round ball before.
If you’re looking to play rugby and meet a good set of friendly, welcoming lads then look no further. As one of the most successful vet teams over recent years we have a rich tradition of playing hard and often drinking harder. Being part of Liverpool Vets RUFC doesn’t just mean you are part of a team, it makes you part of a close group of friends. League Champions for numerous years, we have recently stepped it up a gear to play in a local club 2nd team League which takes us all around Liverpool and the Wirral.
However don’t be shy, we actively welcome new players at any time of the year and of any standard. So if you want to carry on your rugby playing career from school, or ressurect it after years away then feel free to come and join us-we all like a fresh face! We train twice a week:
Mondays at 9pm – Liverpool College, opposite D&R halls on the astro.
Wednesday at 2.30pm – Sefton Park
This year we are sponsored by The Symphony, at the top of Hardman Street and you can find us there most Saturday nights celebrating a hard fought victory and enjoying the food they put on for us. All welcome whether you play for us, come and support us or just want to join us for a good night out.
LVFC is the Vets addition to the most watched sport in the world! We play in the top division of the university league and are currently in a respectable mid table position.
We have games every Sunday in the league and trainings every Wednesday in Sefton Park. These are always great craic (fun!!) where everyone gets a good game of football and a good midweek bit of exercise. The team also has a great social side with team nights out organised regularly which are always spectacular!
It is a fantastic way to meet people in older years and build friendships that will last throughout all your years at Liverpool. Every year the team moulds into a real good group of friends. All standards of players are very welcome, the training has a laid back atmosphere with the games providing good competitive football at the weekends.
We are the current VMD champions and looking forward to the 11 a side and 7 a side cup competitions next year!
If you fancy getting fit, having a bit of a laugh, making some brill mates, like wearing pink and kicking some serious arse, we may just be the team for you.
We are the largest sports team within the faculty, boasting a 40 strong membership with 2 teams, ranging from all years and abilities. Despite being the largest team we are in fact the newest sports club addition, having only been up and running for 3 years. However, we have already managed to rack up some pretty great achievements by winning the 1st inter departmental 7 a side womens football league last season, 2 of the annual vets, medics and dentists cups (VMD) and last years annual UK vet school sports day (AVS).
Training and matches are held at Wyncote sports ground. Training is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm and matches take place on Sunday afternoons.
But if competitions aren't for you then fear not, we enjoy a fab social scene with monthly Athletic Union nights (AU), award nights and Christmas and summer dinners.
We welcome all new members with open arms so why not come and give the pinkies a try.
Most people will now be aware that many veterinary textbooks are expensive.
The LUVS Bookclub offers members 16% discount on all books at Blackwells.
This is quite a substantial offer and means that virtually all books become even cheaper than getting them from Amazon!
Requests should be left with a cheque in the LUVS tray in the Liverpool Reading Room and as long as they are in stock the books are available almost immediately. Please put your name on the back of the cheque.
Blackwells are currently planning to offer even more discount on specific popular vet titles with a new book on offer each month – available only through LUVS.
Note: We have recently seen a thread at TheStudentRoom.co.uk, which we has given us some concern. Some potential freshers have read this page and have become worried that they need to buy nearly £1,200 worth of books. Please be aware that the books listed here are those that could be useful during your years at vet school, however with many of these simply borrowing them from the library will be enough. We do not recommend that you buy any books for vet school until you actually get here.
Second-hand Books
LUVS also have a second-hand book list which is updated each semester – another way to buy books cheaply for new modules and a great way to pass on used text books so that the next year of students can benefit from them too.
Bookclub Rep
A new preclinical LUVS Bookclub rep is needed each year. Its really not too much work: once the order has been placed, Tina in the campus Blackwells store sorts it all out and even get the books delivered back to the faculty building where the receptionists are happy to distribute them. Please email me at S.Mccall@student.liverpool.ac.uk for more info
First Year Books:
Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary
This will be your bible during your time at vet school!
Softback
Hardback
ISBN: 070202788X
ISBN: 0702024422
RRP: £34.99
RRP: £49.99
LUVS Price: £29.39
LUVS Price: £41.15
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Physiology of Domestic Animals
Physiology of Domestic Animals is a state-of-the-art textbook co-authored by experienced professors and researchers in animal physiology. The book is designed for use by students of veterinary-, animal-, and agricultural sciences. It emphasizes functional aspects of animal- and veterinary science, and is aimed at developing the problem-solving skills needed by individuals pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and animal science. Physiology of Domestic Animals also provides an ideal basis for university courses in general mammalian and avian physiology.
Recommended by Dr Vaillant.
ISBN: 8291743118
LUVS Price: £50.40
Not available on Amazon
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Wheater’s Functional Histology
This atlas contains over 900 images and illustrations to help you learn and review the microstructure of human tissues. The book starts with a section on general cell structure and replication. Basic tissue types are covered in the following section, and the third section presents the microstructures of each of the major body systems. The accompanying website lets you view all the images from the atlas with a virtual microscope, allowing you to view the image at a variety of pre-set magnifications.
ISBN: 044306850X
RRP: £42.99
LUVS Price: £36.11
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Essential Cell Biology
An easy-to-grasp introduction to cell biology Essential Cell Biology has been carefully geared to introductory students, without any sacrifice of scientific rigour.
Early chapters review basic concepts in chemistry and biochemistry to provide the necessary understanding of the essential processes and mechanisms covered later in the text. The full-colour schematics have been meticulously constructed specifically for students taking a basic course.
ISBN: 0815334818
RRP: £40.99
LUVS Price: £34.03
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Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy
This clinically-oriented text covers the anatomy of all major species of domestic animals. It provides the general knowledge of mammalian structure that is crucial to the understanding of the other basic sciences, as well as the more detailed information that is directly applicable to the practice of veterinary medicine. Discussing the various body systems, it then offers a working knowledge of them by addressing the regional anatomy of a particular species or group of species.
ISBN: 0721689663
RRP: £65.99
LUVS Price: £55.44
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Guide to the Dissection of the Dog
This practical guide facilitates a thorough dissection of the dog to learn basic mammalian structure and specific canine features. Emphasizing anatomical knowledge, each chapter presents self-contained guidance on the dissection of a specific body part, allowing the reader to perform these dissections in any sequence preferred.
ISBN: 0721601057
RRP: £39.99
LUVS Price: £33.59
£4.40 cheaper than Amazon
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Colour Atlas of the Clinical Anatomy of the Dog & Cat
This book presents an overview of the surface anatomy, illustrating the key topographical landmarks that help locate important underlying anatomical features. Over 300 high-quality colour photographs show fresh, unfixed dissections, demonstrating the normal appearance of the tissue. These are supplemented by more than 100 black and white halftones - radiographs, ultrasound scans, cross-sectional CT images and orientational diagrams - highlighting key anatomical features to provide a comprehensive picture of the body structure.
ISBN: 0723431698
RRP: £53.99
LUVS Price: £45.35
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Colour Atlas of Veterinary Histology
This updated edition offers some significant revisions designed to increase its usefulness for veterinary and veterinary technician students
ISBN: 0683306189
RRP: £39.99
LUVS Price: £33.59
£1.41 cheaper than Amazon
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The Cardiorespiratory System: Integration of Normal and Pathological Structure and Function
The thorax contains one of the most important systems of the body, the cardiorespiratory system. This text explains the normal and pathological anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system, and the anatomical basis of related diagnostic and surgical procedures.
ISBN: 0632050241
RRP: £35.00
LUVS Price: £29.40
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Second Year Books:
Physiology and Clinical Anatomy of the Domestic Mammals
To the beginner, the brain and spinal cord can appear discouragingly complex in form and function. This book is intended for those who have almost no knowledge of the central nervous system, but wish to comprehend the most essential principles of how it is constructed and the way it works. Much of the book is designed to provide a structural and functional insight into how the system might fail and how damaged components might be recognized. The discussions are based on a generalized mammal, with occasional specific details of man and domestic animals. The core material exploits every possible way of saving time and labour in grasping the basic aspects of structure and function. More advanced passages (presented in smaller typeface) are relevant to research students and clinicians, especially those in veterinary practice.
ISBN: 0632053852
RRP: £33.99
LUVS Price: £28.55
£3.95 cheaper than Amazon
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Arthur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics
This new eighth edition of the classic text covers all aspects of reproduction and obstetrics in all common domestic species, as well as several less common species. This is the only book to cover the full range of domestic animals and now also includes less common species such as llamas and alpacas. Several more common, frequently encountered small animal species such as guinea pigs and rabbits are discussed for the first time in this edition.
ISBN: 0702025569
RRP: £93.99
LUVS Price: £78.95
£10.05 cheaper than Amazon
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Really Essential Medical Immunology
Really Essential Medical Immunology Second Edition is a concise, manageable and portable textbook, based on the original and best-selling Roitt’s Essential Immunology, and is specifically designed and written for busy medical and science students getting to grips with the subject of immunology.
ISBN: 1405121157
RRP: £21.99
LUVS Price: £18.47
£2.52 cheaper than Amazon
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Third Year Books:
Wheaters Basic Histopathology
This best selling atlas and text of histopathology provides a practical collection of colour photomicrographs of diseased human tissue to supplement standard pathology texts. An ideal companion to the renowned Wheater’s Functional Histology, this new edition gives more emphasis to the scientific basis of disease and clinicopathological correlations.
ISBN: 0443070016
RRP: £39.99
LUVS Price: £33.59
£6.40 cheaper than Amazon
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Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease
The 4th edition of this textbook, now in full color, presents both general pathology and special pathology in one comprehensive resource. Coverage includes a brief review of basic principles related to anatomy, structure and function, followed by congenital and functional abnormalities and discussions of viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections and neoplasia.
ISBN: 0323028705
RRP: £72.99
LUVS Price: £61.31
£8.03 cheaper than Amazon
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Veterinary Pathology
The standard in comparative pathology, used by practitioners and students alike as a comprehensive yet understandable resource. Rigorously revised, the sixth edition introduces a wealth of new information on immunopathology and pathogenesis, viral diseases, environmental toxins, parasitic diseases, and nutritional problems in domestic and captive animals
ISBN: 0683044818
RRP: £69.50
LUVS Price: £58.38
£8.15 cheaper than Amazon
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Veterinary Parasitology
The text is comprehensive, covering both temperate and tropical zones, and deals with all three aspects of parasitology - helminthology, entomology, and protozoology - as well as some blood-borne rickettsial infections traditionally taught in the subject. There are also chapters devoted to reviews of epidemiology, immunity, anthelmintics, ectoparasiticides and laboratory diagnosis.
ISBN: 0632040513
RRP: £65.00
LUVS Price: £54.60
£3.90 cheaper than Amazon
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Fourth & Fifth Year Books:
The Merck Veterinary Manual
The most comprehensive and reliable source of information on all aspects of animal healthcare is now in its ninth edition. With updated coverage and a new look, this landmark 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic reference for veterinary students and practitioners worldwide continues its legacy of top-notch veterinary instruction. Expanded by 400 pages, this new edition includes additional information on new and emerging animal diseases, broadened chapters on emergency and critical care, expanded coverage of exotic and laboratory animals, important coverage of animal-to-human disease transmission, plus many other added and revised chapters.
ISBN: 0911910506
RRP: £27.99
LUVS Price: £23.51
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Small Animal Surgery
The most widely used surgical text on the market, Small Animal Surgery concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative care and pain management. Five new chapters on endoscopy comprehensively address the basic principles and techniques for this increasingly popular procedure, and new chapters have been added to address surgery of the brain and the peripheral nerves. In addition, separate sections are devoted to surgical principles and procedures for soft tissue, orthopedics, and neurology. With an authoritative author team, logical organization, unique elements, and full-color presentation, this new edition is an unparalleled resource for both students and practitioners.
ISBN: 0323044395
RRP: £115.00
LUVS Price: £96.60
£18.40 cheaper than Amazon
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Small Animal Internal Medicine
This outstanding reference focuses on the clinically relevant aspects of the most commonly encountered internal medical problems in dogs and cats. Now in its 3rd edition, Small Animal Internal Medicine has been hailed for its emphasis on diagnostic approaches to clinical signs, diagnostics techniques, general therapeutics, and synopses of important disorders. It teaches readers how to think critically and develop decision-making skills. The first sections cover specific disorders by body system, while the final sections pertain to oncology, hematology and immunology, and infectious diseases. Each section has been developed by one author for a consistent approach, beginning with discussions of clinical signs and leading into diagnostic techniques and appropriate treatment. Extensive color illustrations, tables, and algorithms set this book apart.
ISBN: 032301724X
RRP: £114.00
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Small Animal ECGs
Electrocardiography is an extremely valuable tool for clinical examination and as an investigative technique in cardiorespiratory cases. ECGs are the definitive means for the diagnosis of dysrhythmias in the dog and cat and may also suggest likely chamber enlargement, the presence of pericardial fluid, electrolyte disturbances, myocardial ischaemia and drug effects/toxicities. This book provides veterinarians with a quick and easy introductory guide to recording and interpreting ECGs. It is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, with concise and practical information given alongside explanatory diagrams.
ISBN: 0632052163
RRP: £24.99
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Saunders Equine Formulary
Covering the main equine drugs available today, this comprehensive handbook includes dosages and adverse reactions as recommended by the manufacturers. A listing of hematological, biochemical, physiological, and therapeutic data is included. Trade names are included with generic names, and all brand names from the drugs are removed to make this book relevant to everybody working in the equine field all over the world, whether veterinary student or equine specialist.
ISBN: 0702027901
RRP: £37.99
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Bovine medicine: Diseases and Husbandry of Cattle
Bovine Medicine provides practical and comprehensive information on cattle disease and production and is a key reference for all large animal vets. Since the first edition was published in 1991 there have been significant improvements in disease control and management of cattle. Almost all parts of the book have been updated and completely rewritten. There are new chapters on surgery, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, ethno-veterinary medicine and biosecurity, and a new consolidating chapter on the interaction between the animal, environment, management and disease.The previous edition has sold all over the world, and as a result of this a greater emphasis has been placed on conditions and their treatment in areas other than temperate regions. A new section entitled "Global Variation in Cattle Practice" has been included with contributors discussing bovine medicine practice in their part of the world.All in all this is an outstanding resource for any practising vet and an excellent reference for veterinary students.
ISBN: 0632055960
RRP: £145.00
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Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases
The 9th Edition of this highly acclaimed, classic text presents today’s most effective treatments for every condition or disease affecting cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and horses. Its convenient organization allows readers to approach each disorder either by its presenting symptoms or by a concrete diagnosis. In addition to comprehensive updates on every facet of the field, the book now includes a comprehensive drug formulary plus other new features that make reference quicker than ever before.
ISBN: 0702027774
RRP: £99.99
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LUVS Calendar of Events
Note: Freshers should view the Freshers Week calendar by clicking on the "Freshers" tab on the right.
This event will allow freshers to meet their 3rd/4th year buddy. The role of a buddy is to be a guardian for you in your first few weeks so that if you have any concerns you can turn to someone straight away for answers. Freshers get their own T-shirt which they then wear to all the events so that we know who they are. This is a compulsory event for all buddies!
The Ceilidh comes to Freshers Week again, so get your dancing shoes on. Not a compulsory event, but always a good one and I'm sure your fresher will be happy to see you.
Buddy Meal
Date: Wedenesday 1st October
Time: Up To You
Location: Your House!
Buddies cook their fresher a meal, to help them get to know each other. Freshers that have 4th year buddies living on the Wirral will be collected by a Happy Al’s bus at 5.30, they will be delivered at leahurst at 6.15 and collected by their 4th yr buddies. Freshers with buddies in Liverpool will make arrangements with their buddy as to travel arrangements. After the meal there will be an organised gathering at Leahurst House and then freshers wll be picked up at 12pm to be taken back to Liverpool on buses.
Pub Crawl
Date: Thursday 2nd October
Time:6.30pm
Location: AJ's
A suggested pub crawl route to show the freshers some of Liverpool’s nightlife ending in the Raz. The route will start in the AJ’s at 6.30pm. At no point will specific drinks be suggested, freshers and other sudentss are free to drink alcoholic or soft drink as they choose, each student will be responsible for their own alcohol consumption and subsequent behaviour. Route will be posted in the reading room.
Welcome Party
Date: Saturday 4th October
Time: 3pm
Location: Leahurst House
The pinnacle of freshers week! With the traditonal flavour. The theme this year is Roman Gladiators and freshers will be dressed as slaves. Food is provided in the way of a hog roast and the event takes place at Leahurst House. Buses will be running to and from Liverpool. Tickets available from your year reps.
Please email us with any good sites you find useful when learning/revising so others can make use of them.
Defra website
The animal health a welfare section is a very well written interesting and comprehensive source of information covering a variety of diseases, public health issues and animal welfare regulations.
Very useful for PBL and Infectious Disease modules.
VetSurgeon
This is a new site and is already proving very useful and includes a vetwiki.
Vets-Net
All students can register FREE for the new clinical knowledge database Vets-Net.com. Just go to the home page at www.vets-net.com and click on student registration - you should find the University logo, click on this and follow instructions. This is an evidence-based site, and will hopefully prove useful for pre-clinical and clinical years.
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