Equine Veterinary News

    Ketofen 10% solution for injection recalled

    Ceva Animal Health Ltd has initiated a Class II recall of Ketofen 10% Solution for Injection, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory licensed for the treatment of cattle, pigs, horses and other equidae. The recall was initiated because a visual inspection...

    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...

    New donkey articles to stop vets making an ass of themselves

    The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) and Equine Veterinary Education (EVE) have published a virtual collection of seminal articles from leading lights in donkey medicine and welfare, available open source till the 29th October 2021. The publishers say...

    New equine antibiotic powder designed to reduce under-dosing

    Dechra has launched Equibactin Powder (25mg sulfadiazine and 5mg trimethoprim), a new antibiotic powder designed to help prevent the under-dosing of larger horses being treated for bacterial infections. Equibactin oral powder comes in a 60g sachet...

    IVC moves to offer more engaging online CPD

    IVC Evidensia has reported great success using a more conversational style of online CPD session, following a trend started by VetSurgeon.org earlier this year. Rather than offering 'death by Powerpoint', where large numbers of delegates are invited...

    Eminent equine vet struck off for fabricating Home Office letter

    The eminent equine vet, Dr Sue Dyson FRCVS, has been struck off for a series of dishonest statements and actions, including fabricating a letter from a fictitious Home Office Inspector, in order to have her research project published in an international...

    New equine nutrition CPD from world expert

    Spillers has announced that its Equine Clinical Nutrition Specialist, Pat Harris MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS & RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition (Equine), will be continuing to share her knowledge and expertise with equine vets around...

    Vets launch first digital identification and medical monitoring app for horses

    Equine vets Kevin and Jennifer Corley have launched EquiTrace, an app which allows trainers and vets to keep track of a horse’s health and identity with a quick scan of a chip. The app allows trainers to store and share medical records and treatment...

    Boehringer launches recycling programme for Aservo EquiHaler

    Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a recycling programme for Aservo EquiHaler, its treatment for equine asthma symptoms. The company points to research which found that 89% of the veterinary profession wants to play a more active role in the sustainability...

    Dechra now offers Equisolon in 9g sachets

    Dechra has launched a 9g sachet version of its prednisolone treatment, Equisolon, for horses with severe equine asthma. The oral corticosteroid powder formulation was previously only available in 180g tubs. Severe equine asthma, which was previously...

    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...

    BEVA revamps its podcast channel

    BEVA has revamped its BEVApod podcast channel to include real-life features and clinical catch-up content as well as the latest news, views and opinions. The Association says following the launch two years ago BEVApod has become such a popular information...

    Free dental CPD webinar for equine vets

    Zoetis is hosting a free equine dental CPD webinar presented by Specialists Chris Pearce and Nicole du Toit, to help equine vets build their knowledge on selection criteria for modern dentistry techniques. The hour-long webinar will be held on Tuesday...

    Free webinars on equine pain and locomotion

    Dechra is hosting a series of webinars about equine pain and locomotion, presented by Specialists David Bardell and Dr. Andy Fiske-Jackson. The webinars will take place every Wednesday at 7pm in May. David Bardell is a European and Royal College...

    BEVA Congress returns to Birmingham in September

    The British Equine Veterinary Association has announced that its Congress, Europe’s largest equine veterinary event, will take place from 4 th to the 7 th September 2021 at the ICC, Birmingham. The event, which was cancelled last year because of the...

    Vets invited to nominate inspirational figures from the equine veterinary community

    The British Equine Veterinary Association is inviting members to help celebrate people who've made a mark on the profession, by nominating them for a place in a new showcase of 60 influential figures. To nominate someone for inclusion in the showcase...
  • Hallmarq launches Standing Equine Leg CT

    Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging has launched Standing Equine Leg CT (slCT) to help veterinary surgeons diagnose the cause of equine lameness. The company says it is launching the new slCT after achieving success imaging horses in collaboration with its...

    BEVA to hold essential equine nutrition course online

    The British Equine Veterinary Association will be holding a one-day CPD course: 'From superfoods to supplements: How to know more than the owner' online on the 7th July 2021. During the course, which counts as 7 CPD hours, some of the best-known veterinary...

    Experts say communication is the key to tackling equine obesity

    A panel of experts at the National Equine Forum’s (NEF) Great Weight Debate (Equine) has concluded that teamwork, communication and trust are key to solving the problem of horse, pony and donkey obesity in the UK. Equine obesity is a growing problem...

    Thank you, equine vets

    Boehringer Ingelheim has launched 'Thank You Vets', a new campaign to give horse owners an opportunity to recognise the care and passion equine vets have continued to deliver during the pandemic. The company is encouraging owners to post a simple ...

    World-first horse hip replacement performed at the University of Liverpool

    The University of Liverpool reports that its clinicians have performed what is believed to be the world's first successful total hip replacement in a horse. Duncan, an 85kg miniature horse, was first admitted to the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital...

    Three practice managers awarded a CVPM

    Three practice managers have been awarded the Veterinary Management Group’s Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM). The successful candidates, who completed their studies during 2020 and passed the examination in November, are Lucy Wilson...

    Dechra launches apple flavoured presentation of Equipalazone

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched an apple-flavoured presentation of Equipalazone (phenylbutazone), its NSAID for horses and ponies. Equipalazone is most commonly used to treat lameness in equines and can be prescribed as a treatment for osteoarthritic...

    First licensed steroid tablet for horses

    Virbac has launched Equipred (prednisolone), the first licensed steroid tablet for horses. Licensed for the treatment of severe equine asthma, each Equipred tablet contains 50mg of prednisolone, a larger concentration tablet designed to make dosing...

    EVJ offers free access to latest on equine cardiac arrhythmias

    The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is giving equine vets free access to the latest science on equine cardiac arrhythmias with the publication of a virtual issue of 20 papers relating to irregular hearts and performance horses to support the interpretation...