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    Dechra buys Genitrix

    Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC has announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Genitrix Limited ("Genitrix") from its owner managers for an initial cash consideration of £5.4 million, with a further £0.8 million being payable upon...
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    New Contagious Canine Cough campaign

    MSD Animal Health, the maker of Nobivac(r) Respira Bb, has launched a new risk assessment campaign for Contagious Canine Cough (CCC), to direct dog owners to ask their local vet for protection. The company says that with an estimated 3.2 million UK...
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    Nominations open for Young Dairy Vet of the Year 2022

    Nominations are now open for the ‘Young Dairy Vet of the Year’, a recent addition to the Cream Awards: the annual dairy industry trade awards run by British Dairying magazine. The award, introduced in 2020 and supported by animal health company Krka...
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    New course brings together ultrasonography, radiology and CT/MRI

    Improve International has launched a diagnostic imaging programme which brings together ultrasonography, radiology and CT/MRI. The programme offers a route to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert). In 14 modules (six online and eight...
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    Applications open for new Veterinary Surgeon Graduate Programme

    The PDSA has announced the launch of a new graduate programme to help train the veterinary surgeons of the future. Applications for PDSA's Veterinary Surgeon Graduate Programme open today, and the programme is open to all veterinary surgeon graduates...
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    Search for the brightest stars in UK practice management

    The first steps have begun to find Petplan and The Veterinary Business Journal's Practice Manager of the Year for 2012. Nominations are now being sought for the most accomplished UK practice managers and recommendations are welcome from any member...
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    Somerset referral centre launches extended neurology / neurosurgery service

    Cave Veterinary Specialists , a referral centre based near Taunton, Somerset, has announced the launch of a significantly extended neurology and neurosurgery service. The centre now has three new international specialists in the field: Salih Eminaga...
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    New online resource for vets from Animalcare

    Animalcare has launched The PAC (Practice Assistance Centre), a new online resource for the veterinary profession. The PAC offers pain scale apps for dogs, cats and rabbits, a library of downloadable resources and multiple webinars released via the...
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    Judging panel for new rabbit-friendly vet awards announced

    Burgess Pet Care has announced the full judging panel for its new awards to celebrate the work of rabbit friendly veterinary surgeons, nurses and practices across the UK. The Burgess Excel Vet Awards have three categories: UK Rabbit Vet of the Year;...
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    New conference for veterinary students from the BSAVA

    The BSAVA has announced BSAVA Student Focus, a one-day virtual conference for veterinary students on 23rd January 2021. The event, put together by BSAVA volunteers and sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, is designed to offer students a fun, interactive...
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    RCVS publishes Covid recovery guidance

    The RCVS is publishing new Covid recovery guidance for the veterinary professions in the UK. The new guidance, which can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk/coronavirus , will gradually replace the current emergency guidance and aims to help veterinary practices...
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    Royal Canin launches UK's first diet for stressed cats and dogs

    Royal Canin has launched 'Calm', described as the UK's first complete nutritional support for cats and dogs during stress. Royal Canin says Calm contains a combination of two nutrients known to help support stress management. Alpha-casozepine...
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    Vets urged to catch up on missed BP checks for elderly cats

    Ceva Animal Health is urging veterinary surgeons to review which of their elderly feline clients have missed out on routine health checks during the pandemic and may now have undiagnosed hypertension, putting them at risk of retinal damage, strokes and...
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    RVC duo complete 4 day bike ride to Paris

    Simon Dennis, lecturer in cardiology and Rob Goggs, staff clinician in emergency and critical care, both from the Royal Veterinary College have completed a gruelling four day charity bicycle ride from London to Paris. The bike ride was in aid of Action...
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    Online registration opens for BSAVA Congress 2011

    Online registration for the BSAVA Congress 2011 is now open at www.bsava.com . According to the BSAVA, web registration has been enhanced this year to provide a smoother process for individual, group and practice badge bookings. Plus, there is...
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    Bovilis IBR Marker Live vaccine replaces Bovilis IBR

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced the replacement of its Bovilis ® IBR with Bovilis® IBR Marker Live vaccine, a move that brings the UK into line with the rest of Europe where marker vaccines are favoured. Many EU member states...
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    CEVA launches new antimicrobial for pigs

    CEVA Animal Health Ltd have introduced the UK’s first doxycycline-based antimicrobial for pigs. Soludox® joins Colivet® Solution, which is the UK’s only colistin-based antimicrobial, and maintains CEVA’s focus on water-based medication. CEVA...
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    Bayer launches campaign to highlight challenges of cat worming

    Bayer Animal Health, makers of Profender, has launched a campaign to reignite the age-long debate, 'Cats vs Dogs', to highlight the importance of protecting cats against intestinal worms. Aiming to spark discussion between pet owners and vets, the...
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    Free WSAVA webinar on the impact of coronavirus on patients and staff

    The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is hosting 'The Impact of COVID-19 on your Patients and Staff - An Update for Veterinary Professionals', a free webinar for veterinary surgeons on Tuesday 15th September at 12:00pm UTC. The speakers...
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    New guidelines for transport of equidae

    World Horse Welfare and Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) have announced the publication of a new set of practical guidelines on assessing the fitness for transport of equidae (horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids). ...
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    Free new canine ocular examination videos

    Bayer Animal Health has launched the first in a free, three-part, short educational video series about canine ocular examinations, which account for one in ten canine consultations in first opinion practice. 1 Hosted by Chris Dixon, veterinary ophthalmologist...
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    RCVS to launch confidential whistleblowing trial

    The RCVS has announced that from next week, it will be trialling a confidential reporting telephone line and email address to allow veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other members of the veterinary team to discuss concerns about colleagues on...
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    Four new companion animal care products from Dechra

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched four new care products, enhancing its Professional Care range, available exclusively through veterinary practices. The new products are: PawProtect: a wax-based product applied to paws to protect them...
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    BCF unveils special ultrasound and x-ray deals

    BCF has announced a number of special deals available on a variety of ultrasound and X-ray products. With the launch of the new Mindray DP-50 ultrasound scanner, available exclusively from BCF, the company is offering a free trolley and a year's...
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    New disinfectant fights bird flu

    New BioPhen Plus, a disinfectant, effective against Avian Influenza (bird flu) H5N1 and other viruses, bacteria, moulds and fungi, has been launched by Biolink Ltd , Market Weighton, Yorkshire. The product is Defra-approved for diseases of poultry...