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CEVA trial confirms efficacy of Tiludronate for the treatment of bone spavin

CEVA Animal Health has published a trial which, according to the company, shows that horses suffering lameness caused by bone spavin can show marked improvement following treatment with a Tiludronate infusion...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 2:03 PM
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Free fluid therapy calculators

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched free online Fluid Therapy Calculators to help veterinary staff calculate their patients' fluid requirements. There are two versions available, small animal and...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 3:21 PM
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Janssen launches new equine sedative gel

Janssen Animal Health has launched Domosedan Gel, an oromucosal gel for the sedation of horses. Janssen says Domosedan Gel, which contains 7.6 mg/ml (40mcg/kg) detomidine, induces sedation and analgesia...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 9:46 AM
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Equine strangles vaccine returns to Europe

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced that it is re-introducing Equilis StrepE, the only strangles vaccine for horses in Europe. The vaccine was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 9:29 AM
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New entrant to the UK veterinary pharmaceuticals market

Eurovet Animal Health Ltd has entered the UK veterinary pharmaceuticals market with a portfolio of products including a levothyroxine tablet for the treatment of canine hypothyroidism, injectables for...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 3:40 PM
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New palatable equine joint nutrient supplement

Alstoe Animal Health has introduced a new, palatable joint nutrient supplement for horses. According to the company, the benefits of feeding equine joint nutrient supplements to assist with maintaining...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 4:21 PM
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ECM launches portable ultrasound device

ECM, a French manufacturer of ultrasound devices, has launched Exago, a new mobile veterinary ultrasound device which the company says is particularly suited for use with horses and pets. ECM says the...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 3:54 PM
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New equine influenza alert service for vets

From 1st March vets can sign up to be alerted to all recorded equine influenza cases in the UK, thanks to a new service from the Animal Health Trust (AHT) and Merial Animal Health. Tell Tail is the UK's...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:07 AM
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VetSurgeon.org welcomes the Veterinary Wound Healing Association

The Veterinary Wound Healing Association (VWHA) has become the third veterinary association to make a new home on VetSurgeon.org . VWHA President Jacintha Wilmink said: "We're very excited about...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 8:41 AM
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Call for independent register of veterinary physiotherapists

The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) is calling for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to establish an independent register of veterinary physiotherapy practitioners...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 1:28 PM
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New DNA test to prevent foal deaths in Fell & Dales ponies

A DNA test which will save foals from unnecessary pain and suffering, and ultimately death, has been launched by the Animal Health Trust. Foal Immunodeficiency Syndrome (FIS), a genetic disorder which...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 8:53 AM
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SMART equine worming campaign from Merial

Practices will be able to offer customers increased support for their worming programmes in 2010, as part of a new initiative from Eqvalan® manufacturer, Merial. Eqvalan product manager Claire Edmunds...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 6:37 PM
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Equine infectious anaemia detected in two Wiltshire horses

Defra has confirmed that equine infectious anaemia (EIA) has been detected in two horses in Wiltshire following importation from Romania via Belgium. The premises is currently under restriction and the...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 7:00 PM
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RespCheck identifies diseases in 15% of horses tested

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has reported that since launch, its diagnostic service RespCheck has identified infectious diseases in 15 per cent of all animals checked under the scheme. Offered...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 5:36 PM
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Special offer: short-dated Target IgG kits

Ridgeway Research Ltd has a surplus supply of short-dated Target IgG kits on special offer. The kits are to test for passive transfer to foals via colostrum. Each kit contains 20 tests and normally costs...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:06 PM
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