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    New Veterinary Pathology Centre to focus on research and education

    The University of Surrey has officially launched an £11m Veterinary Pathology Centre which will provide a focus for pathology research, education and commercial activity. Located in the South East of England, the centre is part of the new School of...
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    Norbrook launches cefquinome mastitis preparation

    Norbrook Laboratories has announced the launch of Cefimam LC intramammary ointment for the management of mastitis. Norbrook's large animal vet adviser Stephanie Small MRCVS said: "With such a broad range of treatments to choose from, vets are able...
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    Regurgitation webinar added to BSAVA library

    The BSAVA has added a webinar on regurgitation to its library, presented by Aarti Kathrani, Editor of the third edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology. Focusing on the approach, diagnosis and treatment of regurgitation in...
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    Elanco completes acquisition of Novartis Animal Health

    Elanco has announced that it has finalised its acquisition of Novartis Animal Health. The acquisition, announced in April last year, follows Elanco's purchase of Lohmann Animal Health earlier in 2014. It swells Elanco's portfolio to nearly 300 brands...
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    Vets thanked for helping make Rabbit Awareness Week 2019 most successful ever

    Burgess Pet Care, the organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), is thanking veterinary surgeons for their help in making this year's campaign the most successful in its 13 year history. This year’s Protect and Prevent campaign urged rabbit owners...
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    New veterinary mental health research grants available

    The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is inviting applications for the first Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, named after an RCVS Council member who died tragically in 2017. One £20,000 grant will be awarded each year for five years, starting...
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    Buprecare is back

    Animalcare has announced that Buprecare, its multidose buprenorphine analgesic for cats and dogs, is back in stock at the wholesalers following a move to a new manufacturing site. Buprecare is indicated for post-operative analgesia and the potentiation...
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    Petplan opens nominations for 2015 Veterinary Awards

    Petplan has announced that nominations for its 2015 Veterinary Awards will open on 1st September 2014. The awards, which are designed to recognise members of the veterinary profession who have gone 'above and beyond' in their daily roles, will be...
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    Companion Care launches graduate development programme

    Companion Care Vets has launched a Graduate Development Programme to develop veterinary graduates into future partners in the business. According to the company, seven graduates have so far joined the scheme. Five are from the Royal (Dick) School...
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    First GPAdvCert cohort gathers in Cremona

    24 veterinary surgeons from seven countries have just gathered in Cremona, Italy, to undertake the first module of the new General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) in Orthopaedics launched last year by Improve International . The GPAdvCert...
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    New haemostatic gel claims to transform veterinary surgery

    VetPlus has announced that it has taken over the worldwide distribution for Vetigel, a haemostatic gel which stops bleeding in seconds and which can now be used for all types of surgery. Vetigel is a plant based gel which was first introduced to the...
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    New pheromone therapy for multi-cat households

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Feliway Friends , a new pheromone to help reduce tensions and conflicts in households with more than one cat. The company highlights a 2014 survey which found that 44% of cat owning households have more than one cat...
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    Petsox: New waterproof, breathable bandage cover

    Petsox Ltd has launched a new waterproof and breathable bandage cover. According to the company, most products available to practices are either waterproof or breathable, but not both, and so cause the wound to overheat and the underlying skin to...
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    New study identifies prevalent bacteria in feline urine

    Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, Axiom Veterinary Laboratories and Finn Pathologists have published a study which reveals the prevalent strains of bacteria in feline urine, and their sensitivity profiles. For the study, urinalysis results from 2...
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    New online equine CPD provider

    Ledston Equine Clinic in West Yorkshire has announced the launch of the Ledston Education Centre, which will provide training for veterinary surgeons, fire and rescue personnel, and horse owners. The Ledston Education Centre will continue the clinic...
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    StreetVet secures support from MSD and Bravecto

    MSD Animal Health has announced that it is to support StreetVet, the award-winning charity offering veterinary outreach services for homeless people , with free product and volunteers, as part of the UK launch of its Bravecto Care Programme. MSD says...
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    UK's first dedicated ophthalmology referral clinic for cats

    The London Cat Clinic has announced the launch next month of what it says is the UK’s first and only dedicated ophthalmology clinic for cats. The clinic will be headed up by Dr Ursula Dietrich, an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, who will...
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    Online veterinary CPD this Thursday to raise money for the NHS

    A consortium of vets and animal health companies has formed 'Vets For NHS' to provide CPD for housebound vets and raise funds for colleagues in the NHS. The CPD event takes place this Thursday 9th April, from 9:30am to 5:30pm, using the Zoom video...
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    Eprecis cattle wormer recategorised as POM-V

    Ceva Animal Health has announced that Eprecis, its zero-milk withdrawal, injectable wormer for cows has been recategorised from POM-VPS to POM-V. As Ceva points out, the change gives veterinary surgeons an opportunity to get more involved in parasite...
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    Vetoquinol warns of counterfeit Marbocyl

    Vetoquinol is advising vets and farmers to be on the lookout following the discovery of counterfeit Marbocyl on two farms in Northern Ireland. The counterfeit product contains an unapproved source of Marbofloxacin in an untested formulation which...
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    And now an app that vets can offer remote consultations on ...

    Vetster has launched a mobile app for Android and iOS through which veterinary surgeons practicing on Vetster can offer remote consultations to pet owners. Mark Bordo, CEO and CoFounder, Vetster.com, said: “Our new mobile app is one more way we can...
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    BBC creates contemplative space at Dick Vet

    Pet owners visiting the University of Edinburgh's vet school will be able to relax in peaceful outdoor surroundings, thanks to a project supported by the BBC's Beechgrove Garden . The primetime gardening show's team, together with volunteers and friends...
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    Melissa Donald elected RCVS Junior Vice President for 2021-2022

    Ayrshire-based veterinary surgeon and farmer Melissa Donald has been elected as the RCVS Junior Vice-President for 2021-22 and will take up the post at the College’s Annual General Meeting in July 2021. Melissa graduated from the University of Glasgow...
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    Vets Now introduces six months full pay maternity leave

    Vets Now has substantially increased the duration of full pay maternity leave for its staff. Under the new policy, introduced this month, women who joined the company more than two years ago are entitled to six month's maternity leave on full pay,...
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    A 'must see' for anyone interested in feline infectious diseases

    The International Society of Feline Medicine has announced that two 'giants of feline medicine and infectious disease' will headline its European Feline Congress , which is open to all and taking place in the beautiful Croatian town of Cavtat from 26th...