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Veterinary surgeons describe the perfect drug company

A survey carried out by Rachel Crowe BSc PhD in association with Virbac Animal Health and VetSurgeon.org has revealed what veterinary surgeons in the UK expect from pharmaceutical companies and other suppliers...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 1:13 PM
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New research indicates Lyme disease risk underestimated

Ticks infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme disease may be considerably more prevalent in the UK than recent estimates indicate, according to new research from the University of Bristol that used...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:01 AM
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Research shows Duvaxyn provides greater protection against equine flu

Elanco Animal Health has highlighted the results of a new study 1 which concludes that Duvaxyn IE-T Plus stimulates a highter protective antibody response than four other equine influenza vaccines commercially...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 1:36 PM
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Practices urged to raise awareness of sweet itch

Veterinary practices are being urged to raise awareness of summer skin conditions, such as sweet itch, following research carried out by Elanco Companion Animal Health, distributor of Cavalesse, which...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 7:18 AM
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RCVS charity to fund research into feline rotavirus and equine gut bacteria

The RCVS Charitable Trust has made two 'Blue Sky' grants of £20,000 each for research into feline rotavirus and equine gut bacteria. One award has been made to Allison German and Kenton Morgan...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:54 AM
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Aldosterone symposium now online

Ceva Animal Health has published video recordings of its second ' Human and Veterinary Crosstalk Symposium on Aldosterone' . Over 100 world experts in human and veterinary cardiology from 15 different...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 9:30 AM
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Webinar to reveal what owners want from their vet

Elanco Companion Animal Health - maker of Comfortis, the flea treatment for dogs - is hosting an online evening webinar on Tuesday 10th January to highlight what pet owners want from their vets. The free...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 4:24 PM
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Research shows antibiotic treats equine ocular tumours

A research project funded by The Horse Trust has found that various types of ocular tumours can be successfully treated with mitomycin C, a cytotoxic antibiotic isolated from a bacterium. The research...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00 PM
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Princess Anne opens RVC's new centre

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne has opened the Royal Veterinary College's new Teaching and Research Centre. The Centre - at the college's Hawkshead Campus in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire - will...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:27 PM
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Study to look at feminisation of the profession

The RCVS Charitable Trust has announced that it is working in partnership with Imperial College London and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to co-fund a doctorate entitled 'Veterinary...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:15 AM
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New disease surveillance network under development

The BSAVA has announced a partnership with the University of Liverpool to develop a national UK disease surveillance network for companion animals. Originally established in 2008, the Small Animal Veterinary...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 4:46 PM
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Research shows 40% of horses injured each year

A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that 40% of horses suffered a traumatic injury within the past year. Only 13% of injuries occurred during ridden exercise, while 62...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 9:57 AM
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NHS heart hospital prescribes dogs for coronary patients

Dogs Trust , the UK's largest dog welfare charity, has teamed up with leading cardiac rehabilitation experts at Harefield Hospital to help patients in their final phase of coronary recovery. The recovery...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 5:00 AM
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Vets prefer branded treatments

UK veterinary surgeons strongly prefer recommending branded treatments, according to a survey conducted by specialist advertising agency Masius . The survey, conducted amongst members of www.vetsurgeon...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 3:44 PM
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Latest flea facts from Elanco

Elanco (maker of Comfortis) has released the results of a survey of 1006 dog owners which showed that nearly half are not aware that turning on their central heating can cause pupal fleas to hatch and...
Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 4:30 PM
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