Veterinary News Headlines

    Linnaeus report looks at trends in veterinary clinical research

    Linnaeus has published a report covering trends in clinical research across the veterinary profession. Sparking the Clinical Mind – How Collaboration Delivers Excellence in Research, which is free to download, looks at the importance of collaboration...

    In the world of foot MRI, has CT got a place?

    VetCT is hosting “In the world of foot MRI, has CT got a place?”, a webinar for first opinion and advanced equine clinicians presented by Dr. Jonathon Dixon on 18th April at 7:00pm. Jonathon is an RCVS & EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic...

    BCF launches new lease scheme for imaging systems

    BCF has launched a new operating lease scheme to make it easier for veterinary practices to afford the latest ultrasound and x-ray digital imaging systems. According to the company, only one scan per week will cover the cost of leasing a system. BCF...
  • Ceva launches firework labelling petition

    Ceva Animal Health UK, makers of Feliway for cats and Adaptil for dogs, has launched an online petition calling for the Government to force all fireworks manufacturers to carry information about pet and wildlife safety both online and on packaging...
  • MSD launches preventative healthcare initiative

    MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of the "Time for Change" Preventative Healthcare Challenge, designed to place preventative healthcare at the heart of practices’ daily activities. The company says the challenge has been developed on the...

    Blood donor cats don't need intravenous fluid therapy

    A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has concluded that intravenous fluid therapy may be unnecessary for cats that have given blood. This, say the authors, could lead to shorter hospitalisation time and less stress for donor cats...

    Vet nurse's audit reveals medetomidine instead of ACP reduces perioperative hypotension

    Francesca Beorby, Head Veterinary Nurse at Putlands Veterinary Centre, has performed a clinical audit which has revealed that neutering patients premedicated with medetomidine and methadone were significantly less likely to become hypotensive than when...

    Petplan announces shortlist for 'Vet Oscars'

    Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2008 and judged by an independent panel of experts, Petplan has announced the final short-list for the Petplan Veterinary Awards to be presented on 3rd April in Birmingham...

    BSAVA launches PG Certificate site

    BSAVA has launched its Postgraduate Certificate website. The site contains all of the online materials and activities which support the BSAVA postgraduate certificates. The BSAVA says students enrolled on the programmes will find it invaluable. ...

    RCVS charity to fund research into feline rotavirus and equine gut bacteria

    The RCVS Charitable Trust has made two 'Blue Sky' grants of £20,000 each for research into feline rotavirus and equine gut bacteria. One award has been made to Allison German and Kenton Morgan at the University of Liverpool as a Richard Daubney Research...

    RSPCA highlights eccentric calls

    The RSPCA has released details of the more eccentric calls made to the charity over the course of 2011. Doubtless members of VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk will empathise with the RSPCA over some of these, but do you have any better examples? If...

    European online veterinary journal goes live

    The first issue of the online European Journal of Companion Animal Practitioners (EJCAP) has gone online. In the issue, which is available exclusively to members of the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), several...

    MSD launches Tick Awareness Month with call to reinstate tick control in Pet Travel Scheme

    MSD Animal Health has launched Tick Awareness Month, which takes place in May, with a call for veterinary surgeons and nurses to lobby their local parliamentary candidate to reinstate comprehensive tick control measures in the Pet Travel Scheme. 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...

    AccuTell more accurate and useful than AlphaTrak2

    A study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has found the AccuTell Portable Blood Glucose Monitor (PBGM) to be more accurate and useful in a clinical setting than the AlphaTrak2. For the study “Comparative...
  • BVA calls for more conformation data from practices

    The BVA has released more results from the Voice of the Profession survey, which show that 67% of vets have seen dogs that needed conformation altering surgeries and caesareans in the last year. Every year the Kennel Club receives over 3,200 data...

    New group for equine case discussions

    VetSurgeon.org has launched the new Equine Group , where all equine veterinary news, discussions, clinical images and CPD are now being curated in one place. I'm delighted to welcome Celia Marr from Rossdales and Edd Knowles from Bell Equine , who...
  • Animalcare found in breach of promotional code

    Animalcare has been found in breach of Clause 18.2 of the NOAH Code of Practice for offering and supplying infusion pumps/equipment in exchange for veterinary practices entering into written contracts for the purchase of a range of its products, including...

    CVS launches buying group for independents

    CVS has launched a buying group open to independently-owned practices to benefit from the knowledge, experience and strength of the 250 practices which form CVS. The new buying group is called MiVetClub. It offers a range of services, including: ...

    Coronavirus: vet practice turnover improving and fewer staff now in self-isolation

    The RCVS has published the report on its second survey on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on veterinary businesses, finding a small improvement on the situation last month. The survey was held between the 1st and 5th May and was sent to the...

    RCVS launches online learning platform

    The RCVS has launched a new digital learning platform, with free-to-access interactive CPD-qualifying courses for veterinary professionals. Called the RCVS Academy, the new platform offers training in the following areas: Leadership and coaching...
  • Vets asked to submit questions to RCVS Council candidates

    The RCVS is once again asking veterinary surgeons to submit questions to the candidates for this year's Council elections, in order to better understand their views on subjects important to the profession. Each candidate will produce a written reply...

    New President for RCVS

    Mrs Jill Nute has been invested as president of the RCVS at the AGM and Awards Day, held on 4th July in London. Mrs Nute graduated from Liverpool University in 1970 and initially assisted in mixed practice in the Lake District, Droitwich and Leominster...

    Age-barrier removed for VN trainees

    The lower age limit for student veterinary nurses - previously set at 17 - has been removed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in order to comply with age discrimination legislation. The entry requirements remain unchanged: five GSCEs at...

    Prepare to 'think rabbit'

    Supreme Petfoods has announced that Think Rabbit Fortnight, a campaign to help practices engage with rabbit owners, will run from Monday 21st May to Friday 1st June. Practices can decide how much they wish to participate in the campaign and can...