Veterinary News Headlines

    BEVA launches new wound management resources

    The BEVA has launched a range of resources to support primary care veterinary professionals in equine practice. The new resources include the Equine Veterinary Journal’s (EVJ) publication of BEVA’s Primary Clinical Care Guidelines on wound management...

    Two free webinars to help vets take ownership of self-care and wellbeing

    Practice management software company, ezyVet, is hosting two free webinars which highlight the challenges of clinical life and explore how to take ownership of self-care and wellbeing with healthy habits. The first event, being held tomorrow (19th...

    Exotic conference coming to Birmingham in November

    The British Veterinary Zoological Society has announced that its annual conference for all vets who work in first and second opinion exotic animal practice will be held at Conference Aston, Birmingham from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November. Topics...

    AHDB bluetongue webinar for vets

    The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is hosting a webinar at 6:00pm tomorrow evening to update vets and other industry stakeholders about bluetongue and the current BTV-3 strain that has been confirmed in cases in cows and sheep...
  • Vets invited to open day for new exotics referral clinic in Shropshire

    Evolution Exotics, a new, independent exotics referral clinic which is opening on the 1st October in Cleobury Mortimer, South Shropshire, is hosting an open day for vets on Saturday 21st September from 10:00am to 4:00am. The new clinic is led by Marie...

    Equine strangles vaccine returns to Europe

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced that it is re-introducing Equilis StrepE, the only strangles vaccine for horses in Europe. The vaccine was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2007 for stability reasons. Equilis StrepE, which...

    BEVA launches equine insurance guides

    The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has launched two guides to help veterinary professionals and their clients negotiate the complexities of equine insurance. BEVA highlights that with up to 40% of horses becoming ill or injured in...

    New blood glucose monitoring system

    Horiba UK is to launch Gluco Calea, a new handheld blood glucose meter developed and calibrated for monitoring sugar levels in the whole blood of cats, dogs and horses, at BSAVA Congress this year. Horiba says the new product is highly accurate and...

    Cost of meat must rise, says Deloitte

    A warning from Deloitte (the business advisory firm) today that FMD and rising wheat prices are bringing the livestock industry to breaking point. Richard Crane from Deloitte says that British meat on the supermarket shelves could become...

    VetCell appoints new staff to meet growing demand

    VetCell , the veterinary stem cell technology provider, has appointed a new member of staff to accommodate the growing demand for its range of services and products, which includes equine stem cell treatment and the Acelere TM f PRP system. VetSurgeon...

    Remember, remember, pheromones in November

    With fireworks season approaching, CEVA reminds that it's a good time to let clients know the steps they can take to minimise noise-related stress and highlight the benefits of the using D.A.P.® and Feliway®. Both products are available...

    Money off vouchers and other fleabies from Virbac

    Virbac is launching a nationwide consumer campaign directing pet owners into practice with a special £1 off Indorex voucher promotion. Indorex product manager Victoria Hudson said: "Participating practices also have the chance to win £250 worth of...

    RCVS Charitable Trust Library open day and prize draws

    The RCVS Charitable Trust Library is marking National Libraries Day (4 February) with an open day and prize draws for library users. The Library is inviting all vets and veterinary nurses - and librarians, staff and students from veterinary schools...

    New campaign to show what animal health means

    NOAH has unveiled its new Industry in Focus campaign, which showcases photographs and stories that have been collected to illustrate what animal health looks like today from a range of perspectives including industry, stakeholders, the political community...

    BEVA launches colour-code scheme to tackle equine obesity

    The British Equine Veterinary Association has launched a pilot project to tackle equine obesity. The scheme uses a traffic light colour system of vaccination reminder stickers which veterinary surgeons can place on the front of passports at each vaccination...

    PetPlan teams up with Bayer's Tracer

    Petplan has expanded its partnership business and is now offering 6 weeks free insurance vouchers to pet owners who have their animals microchipped with Bayer's Tracer. Simon Wheeler, Head of Marketing at Petplan said: "We are delighted to be working...

    Simultaneous use for CEVAC® Chlamydophila

    CEVA Animal Health has announced that its live enzootic abortion vaccine, CEVAC® Chlamydophila, now has an added benefit. It can be used simultaneously with the only available toxoplasmosis vaccine. According to CEVA, infectious abortion,....
  • BVA fights Animal Health on behalf of Official Veterinarians

    The British Veterinary Association's Council has agreed unanimously to reject Animal Health's proposal to base fees for Official Veterinarians (OVs) on the available budget instead of an hourly rate, which the BVA negotiating team has been pushing for...
  • RCVS hosts free webinar to explain new guidance on 24/7 emergency care

    The RCVS is hosting a free webinar at which it will explain changes to the guidance on 24-hour emergency care at 8.30pm on Monday 28 July. Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other practice staff are all welcome to attend. The webinar -...

    New PRRS vaccine pack size to reduce waste

    Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced two new pack sizes for its Ingelvac PRRS EU vaccine to help optimise efficiency of treatment and reduce waste. The new 10ml (10-dose) and 100ml (100-dose) packs of Ingelvac PRRS EU are available now, and will complement...

    VET Festival outlines bigger plans for 2017

    Following the success of 2016 which saw a 58% increase in delegates and a 30% increase in exhibitors, VET Festival has announced plans for an even bigger event next year, with two new streams and yet more speakers. The event will again be held at...

    VMG publishes Business Re-emergence Manual

    The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has published a Business Re-emergence Manual to help its members prepare for the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and for the challenges of rebuilding their businesses in a ‘new normal’ environment. The peer...

    Petplan awarded Which? Best Buy

    Petplan , the pet insurance provider has been selected as a Which? Best Buy. The independent consumer guide selected Petplan's 'Covered For Life' policy that covers animals for accidents and illnesses, including reoccurring conditions, such as diabetes...

    Free marketing seminar for vets at the London Vet Show

    The Veterinary Marketing Association is running a free seminar on Thursday 24 th November from 5-7pm for any delegates of the London Vet Show, or those in the vicinity, that feel they'd like to learn about the principles of marketing. The VMA says...

    Royal Veterinary College opens specialist ophthalmology service

    The Royal Veterinary College has opened a new specialist ophthalmologist service at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) in Hertfordshire. According to the College, the service is equipped with the most up-to-date and state-of-the-art equipment...