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    New DNA test for macular corneal dystrophy in Labradors

    The Animal Health Trust and the Kennel Club have announced that a new, non-invasive DNA test for the genetic mutation causing macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) in Labradors will be available from the Animal Health Trust DNA Testing Service from Monday...
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    MDC to launch new oxygen delivery system

    MDC has announced it will launch Smart Oxygen, a system it describes as a simple, instant and economical way to deliver oxygen or nebulising therapy to cats and other small animals, at the London Vet Show (20th/21st November London Olympia). The system...
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    Nominations open for 2015 RCVS and VN Council elections

    The RCVS has announced that the nomination period for the 2015 RCVS and VN Council elections has opened until 5:00pm on Saturday 31 January 2015. Each year six RCVS Council seats are contested while two seats are available for VN Council. Successful...
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    Improve launches new GPCert (Derm)

    Improve International has announced the launch of a new General Practitioner Certificate in Dermatology: GPCert (Derm). The company says the programme aims to help vets develop their knowledge of dermatology and to assist them in applying these newly...
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    Virbac launches buprenorphine solution for cats and dogs

    Virbac has has announced the launch of Buprevet, a buprenorphine-based, injectable solution indicated for the potentiation of sedative effects of centrally-acting agents in dogs and for use in cats and dogs as part of a multimodal approach to analgesia...
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    Royal Canin launches renal diets for cats and dogs

    Royal Canin has launched a range of new renal diets to help support cats and dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). According to the company, CKD patients are twice as likely to show signs of anorexia, food intolerance and loss of appetite than non...
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    ChroMyco Due dermatophyte test enhanced

    Invicta Animal Health has launched an enhanced version of the ChroMyco Duo dermatophyte test. The tests use a new round plate with an improved lid design. In addition, the plates are wider and deeper providing 25% more culture medium. According...
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    New ectoparasiticide for cattle, sheep and lambs

    Norbrook has announced the launch of Spotinor Deltamethrin spot-on, a new product which kills a wide range of external parasites that can have economically damaging effects on cattle, sheep and lambs. The product is effective against lice and flies...
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    MSD launches world-first cattle pour-on NSAID

    MSD Animal Health (Merck in the US and Canada), has launched Finadyne (flunixin), the NSAID for cattle, as a pour on. According to the company, Finadyne Transdermal is the world's first non-parasiticide cattle product to be made available as a pour...
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    RCVS carries out first audit of CPD for vets

    The RCVS has announced that it is carrying out an audit of continuing professional development (CPD) for vets in order to monitor compliance and gauge what type of activities they are engaging in. Under the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct, introduced...
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    New initiative to promote hygiene amongst exotic pet keepers

    The Emergent Disease Foundation , One Health Initiative , Worldwide Veterinary Service , and UNISON have collaborated to launch Exotic pets: Reducing the of risk of human infection , a new leaflet which explains the hygiene measures that keepers of exotic...
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    RCVS publishes Nov 2014 Council meeting summary

    The RCVS has published a summary of the goings on at its 6 November meeting. Amongst other things, Council agreed to continue to display postnominals in the Register, undertake a consultation on whether members should be able to use the courtesy title...
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    New canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners

    Vétoquinol (maker of Propalin) has announced the launch of a new canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners. canineui.co.uk contains information about the causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options for canine urinary incontinence...
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    SPVS vet salaries survey shows gender pay gap closing

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has published its 2014 Salaries Survey which showed that the gender pay gap has closed from 15% last year to 10.8% this. However, the association notes that this is still slightly higher than the...
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    Dechra launches ciclosporin treatment for canine atopic dermatitis

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Sporimune ( ciclosporin), licensed for the treatment of chronic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in dogs. Roger Brown, Senior Brand Manager at Dechra Veterinary Products, said: "Around 20% of all small animal...
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    BVA & RCVS launch forward-thinking initiative

    The RCVS and the BVA have announced the launch of Vet Futures, a jointly funded initiative designed to stimulate discussion about the future of the profession, and help its members prepare for and shape it. The initiative will draw on the experience...
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    RCVS publishes new fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students

    The RCVS has published Fitness to Practise - A Guide for UK Veterinary Schools and Veterinary Students, a guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and help prepare them for professional life. ...
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    Ceva launches flavoured antibiotic

    Ceva has announced the launch of Zodon ® , a flavoured clindamycin for dogs and cats. Zodon is the only veterinary licensed flavoured clindamycin available in the UK. Zodon is indicated for the treatment of infected wounds and abscesses in cats...
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    New social media guidance for vets and nurses

    The RCVS has published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums, such as those on VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk. The guidance sets out the professional standards expected of veterinary...
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    Centaur and Vetspace to integrate

    MWI Veterinary Supply Inc, the parent company of Centaur Services, has acquired practice management software company Vetspace in order to offer practices wholesaler services that are better integrated with their practice management system. Vetspace...
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    RCVS invitation to find out more about joining PIC & DC

    The RCVS has announced that it is to host an open day on Monday 15 December for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the College’s Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary...
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    20% of horse owners don't know how to treat redworm

    This year's National Equine Health Survey, conducted by the Blue Cross and supported by Zoetis, has revealed that 20% of owners who claimed to have treated for encysted small redworm (ESRW) used a wormer that was not indicated to treat the parasite....
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    Virbac launches new wormer for cats and dogs

    Virbac has launched Milpro, a palatable milbemycin / praziquantel-based broad-spectrum wormer for dogs and cats. Milpro is offered in tablet sizes suitable for dogs, small dogs or puppies, cats and small cats or kittens for ease of dosing. It is presented...
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    Belfast vet collects first Queen's Medal

    Belfast-based Des Thompson MRCVS was presented with the first ever RCVS Queen's Medal by Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. Des, pictured right showing off the new medal with his wife Rosalie, received two separate nominations for the...
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    Review calls for human-style clinical research into feline diabetes

    A review of past research papers on the treatment of feline diabetes carried out by Dr Stijn Niessen at the RVC has found that much of the research into the condition was based on low-level evidence, lacked a cooperative approach and, therefore, yielded...