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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 6:25 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: New products
Visitors to BSAVA Congress 2010 can navigate the commercial exhibition stands and lectures more effectively this year, thanks to a free iPhone app developed by IT provider, AT Veterinary Systems . The app includes floor plans of the ICC and the NIA, a...
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 4:21 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: New products, Equine
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 mobility and supporting health joint function has...
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 6:51 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, Legislation
The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the non-commercial movement of pet animals which afford the UK additional protection against rabies, ticks and tapeworms...
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 6:29 PM -
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Filed under: Companies
Sanofi-aventis and Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that Sanofi-aventis has exercised its option to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough, Merck's Animal Health business. The new joint venture will be equally-owned by Merck and Sanofi...
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 6:13 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, New products
CEVA Animal Health has added to its joint care range with the launch of Meloxidyl Injection to help control post-operative pain in cats and dogs and alleviate musculoskeletal pain in dogs. CEVA says Meloxidyl Injection is bioequivalent to the leading...
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 8:12 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: RCVS
VetSurgeon.org is once again playing host to the RCVS Elections Section , where veterinary surgeons can now come and question the candidates lining up to regulate them. This year, there are 10 candidates fighting to win one of 6 places on council. You...
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 5:19 PM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, New products
Virbac has launched a reformulated dental chew for dogs. The company says the new VeggieDent chew is thicker in order to prolong the chewing time, but retain its palatability and characteristic Z shape, designed to facilitate prehension and enhance the...
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 9:44 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Training, Nurse
A major consultation of the National Occupational Standards required by veterinary nurses will take place throughout April 2010, giving veterinary nurses, employers and organisations the opportunity to ensure their ways of working are accurately reflected...
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 9:08 AM -
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Arlo Guthrie.
Filed under: Small animal, Legislation
According to a report in last weekend's Mail on Sunday , documents leaked from Defra have revealed proposals for a range of measures designed to reduce the risk from dangerous dogs. The proposals reportedly include: All owners required to take a 'competency...
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 3:13 PM -
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Filed under: Farm animal, Research
Janssen Animal Health has released the results of a survey which suggests incorrect worming strategies on many pig units in the UK are costing the industry dearly. Most state they do not worm weaners, growers or finishing pigs at all and, while most sows...