Veterinary News Headlines

    Vets invited to apply for research bursary

    MSD Animal Health has launched its 2021 veterinary surgeon research bursaries and is inviting applications. Three bursaries are available - two in ruminant and one in companion animal research, each worth up to £4,000. Annabelle Mohring, Veterinary...

    Millpledge launches probiotic for cats and dogs

    Millpledge has launched Promodulate Probiotic Powder, which, according to the company, combines beneficial bacteria with a pre-biotic, vitamins and electrolytes to rebalance gut flora, fluid and electrolyte balance in cats and dogs. The powder is presented...

    Virbac is all ears

    Virbac has announced that it will repeat its EasOtic promotion through which practitioners that make multiple purchases of the award-winning otitis treatment can claim an ear model and specialist ear instrument kit. The models, which show the anatomy...

    Webinars help vets exceed CPD targets

    The Webinar Vet has released the results of a survey which shows that its members are far exceeding their 35 hour CPD target. Launched just over two years ago, The Webinar Vet was the first company in the UK to specialise in web-based CPD for vets...

    Rabbit Awareness Week set for May

    Burgess Pet Care has announced that it'll be running Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) from 9 th - 17 th May. Last year, almost 3,000 veterinary practices signed up to participate in the initiative by offering free health checks for rabbits for the whole...

    New website calculates cost of pet ownership

    Wood Green, The Animals Charity and TotallyMoney.com have launched the Cost of Christmas Pets calculator to help prospective pet owners understand the total lifetime financial commitment involved with owning an animal. According to the calculator...

    Woodley launches new clinical care analyser

    Woodley Equipment Company has become the exclusive Europe-wide distributor for the new Epoc Hand Held Clinical Care Analyser from Epocal Inc Woodley says the Epoc, developed by the founder of the i-STAT analyser, is the first wireless point of care...

    NVS introduces late night shopping

    National Veterinary Services has announced that from 14 th January, veterinary practices will be able to place their daily orders up to 8pm, 7 days a week. The veterinary wholesaler will also be providing a telephone ordering service on Saturday mornings...

    RCVS to overhaul the disciplinary system

    The RCVS is to implement major reforms of the disciplinary process after Council gave the go ahead yesterday. The College says the reforms will make for a clearer and more streamlined process, and offer an alternative, more compassionate way of resolving...

    Vetigel now available from Veterinary Instrumentation

    Cresilon Inc., the US maker of the haemostatic gel, Vetigel, has signed a distribution agreement for the UK with Covetrus-owned Veterinary Instrumentation. In addition to the UK, Vetigel will be marketed and distributed to veterinary surgeons throughout...

    Chief vet leaves with plaudits after 4 years service

    Defra has announced that UK Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Debby Reynolds has decided to take early retirement after four years as Britain’s chief vet. Dr Reynolds, who led the Government’s efforts to contain this year’s Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak...

    Practitioners make history after becoming first VetGP graduates

    An important milestone was passed in November after a group of practising vets gained their Professional Doctorate and Masters Degrees in Professional Development (VetGP). The group of six were presented with their Doctorates and Masters Degrees...

    More universities accredited for CertAVP

    The RCVS has accredited four more universities to assess modules for its Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP). This means that there are now 78 modules for candidates to choose from, with many modules available through more than one...

    New app: The Fibrevore Handbook

    Burgess Excel has announced the launch of a new app for Android and Apple devices called The Fibrevore Handbook . The free app, which is available from Apple here , and from Google for Android here , contains a guide to the veterinary care of rabbits...

    RCVS introduces remote assessments for PSS practices

    The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is introducing remote assessments to ensure standards are still being met during the pandemic. Specifically, remote assessments will make sure that practices are continuing to meet Veterinary Medicines Regulations...

    New veterinary scholarship programme for equine research

    The Royal Veterinary College, together with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and Mars Equestrian, has launched an international scholarship programme aimed at advancing the health and welfare of horses, and providing...

    Disciplinary Committee refuses vet's application for restoration to register

    The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week decided that a Lincolnshire-based veterinary surgeon should not be restored to the RCVS Register, having previously struck him off for disgraceful professional conduct,...

    Ceva/APBC's one day behaviour seminars

    Ceva Animal Health, maker of the veterinary behaviour products DAP and Feliway, is once again sponsoring the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors' series of one day behaviour seminars to keep veterinary professionals up-to-date with companion animal...

    Vets invited to nominate a nurse for an award

    The RCVS is encouraging vets to nominate members of their nursing team for this year's VN Golden Jubilee Award, which recognises exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing. The award was launched in 2011 to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the...

    Wales Veterinary Science Centre officially opens for business

    The Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, has officially opened the new Wales Veterinary Science Centre. The centre, which is located on the site of the former Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) Veterinary Investigation...

    BVA lobbies govt for financial support for vet practices

    The BVA is lobbying the government for business rates relief and other financial support for veterinary practices during the pandemic, arguing that without it many practices may not survive. As part of the package of measures announced by the Chancellor...

    VetCT to host equine imaging webinars starting in December

    VetCT will be hosting its annual series of free winter webinars focused on equine radiology and its clinical applications, starting on 11th December, 6:30-7:30pm. The webinars will be delivered by board-certified equine diagnostic imaging specialists...

    BVA launches veterinary workplace accreditation scheme

    The British Veterinary Association has launched 'Great Workplaces', a workplace accreditation scheme designed to help address some of the recruitment and retention issues in the veterinary profession. The BVA says that securing 'Great Workplaces' will...

    Dechra to host otitis externa webinar

    Dechra is hosting a one-hour canine otitis externa webinar at 7:00pm on Wednesday 31st July to share practical tips on otitis externa, how to choose the right treatments and the latest guidelines for using antibiotics responsibly. The ‘Ear essentials...

    Vets told to watch out for African horse sickness

    Outbreaks of bluetongue disease in East Anglia are an indication that its close relative African Horse Sickness is poised to strike the UK horse industry, warns Paul Jepson, chief executive and resident veterinary surgeon at The Horse Trust. Speaking...