Veterinary News Headlines

    Police horses line up to take part in National Equine Health Survey

    The Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch (Hyde Park) has joined forces with the Blue Cross to launch the charity's National Equine Health Survey, taking place this week. The National Equine Health Survey is an online snapshot survey designed to uncover...

    New guide to setting up mobility clinics

    Lintbells is launching Mobility Matters, a new guide to setting up nurse-led mobility clinics in practice, together with a pack containing a range of supporting marketing materials. The support pack is available now for existing stockists; others...

    Out soon: Autobiology of a Vet by John Sauvage

    John Sauvage MRCVS has published Autobiology of a Vet , an account of his journey from the suburbs of South London, via Africa, to owning Pierson Stewart and Partners, a practice in Kent. John graduated from the RVC in 1973, after which his first job...

    RVN Georgina Hills becomes President of the Veterinary Management Group

    Veterinary nurse Georgina Hills has been elected President of the Veterinary Management Group (VMG), the professional association for all those in leadership and management roles in the veterinary sector. Since qualifying as an RVN in 1998, Georgina...

    Nutramega renamed Nutracoat

    Nutravet has renamed Nutramega, its skin supplement for dogs, as Nutracoat. The company says it has renamed the product to better reflect its main use, which is for maintaining skin and coat health in cats and dogs. Chris Jones, Managing Director...

    Vetoquinol launches Equistro Secreta Pro-Max®

    Equistro® has produced a dust-free pelleted presentation of Secreta Pro, following requests from clients. Secreta Pro-Max® was launched to vets at BEVA Congress. Secreta Pro is a respiratory supplement used to support the bronchial system and...

    First equine gastric ulcer study launched

    Richard Hepburn MRCVS has launched what is thought to be the world's first equine gastric ulcer study, designed to improve understanding and knowledge of ulceration in performance horses. Mr Hepburn is conducting the InnerVision study of performance...

    New group to review veterinary surveillance

    Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced the formation of a new independent advisory group to recommend a future delivery model for veterinary surveillance in England and Wales. The Advisory Group will be chaired by Dirk...

    MSD launches new vaccinator range

    MSD Animal Health has launched a new range of vaccination equipment to help sheep and cattle producers administer its portfolio of farm animal vaccines as effectively, cleanly and safely as possible. The new vaccinators all incorporate the Sterimatic...

    MSD previews flock health management system

    MSD Animal Health showed off Expertis LivestockPro, its new digital flock health management tool, to sheep producers at the NSA Sheep Event last week. Expertis LivestockPro is an online website-based computer application designed to make flock vaccine...

    Vetlife publishes new support for lonely vets

    Vetlife has published a new information leaflet to help veterinary professionals suffering from loneliness. The charity highlights that loneliness affects the mental wellbeing of many in the profession, from locums being away from friends and family...

    New product to help with canine anal gland impaction

    Animalcare has launched ProGlan, a tasty soft chew designed to support faecal consistency and help anal glands in dogs empty naturally. Apparently, anal gland impaction is the fifth most common reason for owners to take their dog to the vets 1 , and...

    CVS launches app for vet locums to book shifts

    CVS is launching an app which will allow veterinary locums to see available shifts at its practices, negotiate rates, book shifts, message practices and submit invoices for payment. The new app has been specifically developed for CVS, is unique to...

    'IR35 and Veterinary Locums' meeting now available to watch online

    A recording of the Zoom meeting hosted this week by VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk to discuss IR35 and the implications for veterinary locums and practices is now available to view online. At the meeting, Simon Biles from Moore Scarrott gave a 30...

    Free dermatology CPD

    Ceva Animal Health, maker of the Douxo S3 skincare range, is hosting a series of free dermatology CPD presentations delivered by Dr Tim Nuttall, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and Head of Dermatology at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary...

    VMA launches Practice Marketing Award

    The Veterinary Marketing Association has announced a Practice Marketing Award, with a prize of £500 worth of CPD, for which entries are now being sought. The award, which is sponsored by Merial, is open to companion and farm animal practices that...

    RCVS reminder: renewal fees due

    The RCVS is reminding veterinary surgeons that annual renewals must be completed by 1 April 2017. Those who pay their fees after 30 April 2017 will be charged an extra £35 to renew their registration while those who have not paid by 31 May 2017 will...

    RCVS, BVA and Defra join forces to assess impact of Brexit

    The RCVS and the BVA have joined forces with Defra on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled veterinary workforce which meets the UK's needs for both the immediate and longer...

    Dogs help Facebook generation find real love & friendship

    Research by the Kennel Club to promote Discover Dogs (Earl's Court, 14th & 15th November) has found dogs help one in twenty people find love, and one in three to make new friends. More than four in five said the mere presence of a wagging tail...

    Solihull referral practice opens wellbeing room for staff

    Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull has come up with a novel idea to help its employees take time out from the fast-paced veterinary working environment: the wellbeing room. The wellbeing room is designed to offer staff a comfortable...

    Specialist champions new approach to pain relief

    Liz Leece, a European and RCVS Specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Yorkshire, is championing a new approach to post-operative pain management. The traditional approach is to use anatomical knowledge...

    New advance in equine inflammatory disease

    A research project funded by The Horse Trust has made important discoveries about how two peptides regulate the inflammatory response in horses. This knowledge could help with the development of improved anti-inflammatory drugs, which are used to treat...

    Virbac offers free Romanowsky stain kits

    Virbac is offering a free Rapid Romanowsky stain kit and Coplin jars to practices buying easOtic and Epi-Otic in a new promotion which runs until the end of October. easOtic is Virbac's treatment for otitis externa. It features a 1ml airless pump...

    CVS opens its £13.5m veterinary hospital in Bristol

    CVS has opened Bristol Vet Specialists, the largest veterinary hospital in the South West and South Wales, and the largest investment that the company has made in a single site. The new hospital, which is led by a large team of internationally...

    Norbrook launches new dry cow preparation

    Norbrook Laboratories has launched Cefimam DC intramammary ointment, a new dry cow preparation containing the 4th generation cephalosporin, cefquinome. The company has also released a Polish language version of its Best Practice Guide for On-Farm...