Veterinary News Headlines

    RCVS Specialist offers new friendly feline service

    Dr Sarah Caney, RCVS specialist in feline medicine has launched http://www.catprofessional.com/ , a new website for vets and nurses that want to become more feline friendly, and those in the animal health industry who want to be cleverer in their...

    2026 RCVS Knowledge Awards open for applications

    The 2026 RCVS Knowledge Awards, which recognise teams who are using Quality Improvement (QI) methods to advance the quality of care are now open for applications. The Awards are open to all organisations and practice teams across the UK who are using...

    RABDF response to bovine TB report

    The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed Government chief scientist, Sir David King’s report to ministers in which he advises a badger cull in areas where there is ‘a high and persistent incidence of bTB, provided removal takes...

    New practice support materials encourage owners to take a risk-based approach to parasites

    Krka has launched 'Ears to Tail', a range of veterinary practice resources designed to encourage a responsible, risk-based approach to the use of parasiticides. The materials include pet owner guides, reception posters and slides to display on waiting...

    New reference for equine endocrine disorders

    Two equine journals have joined forces to create a free online collection of their recent articles on endocrinology to raise awareness of these common disorders and to provide veterinary surgeons with what they say is a definitive source of references...

    Pre WSAVA Congress meeting for International Elbow Working Group

    The International Elbow Working Group has announced a pre-congress meeting at WSAVA in August. The meeting is sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition and is being held on Wednesday 20th August at University College Dublin. The meeting offers the opportunity...

    Industry warned to be prepared for new equine diseases

    Britain's £4bn a year equestrian industry must be prepared for exotic diseases to hit the naïve population - but does not need to panic. This was the message delivered to 200 delegates at last week's Emerging Exotic Diseases seminar...

    SPVS offers new resources to help practices with CMA investigation

    The SPVS has published new resources to help members deal with some of the consequences of the Competition and Markets Authority investigation. They include a webinar from In Communication, a company which specialises in veterinary client communications...

    Virbac offers two new anaesthesia CPD modules

    Virbac, the maker of Zoletil, has launched two free anaesthesia CPD modules for vets. The modules are 20 minutes long each. The first: "The Key Components of Successful Anaesthesia", covers the basics of companion animal anaesthesia and analgesia...

    BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice out now

    The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice, written to help vets give advice about nutrition for animals under their care, is available now. The guide covers the importance of nutrition and nutritional assessment, diet types, feeding for...

    Our man at the Western Veterinary Conference in Vegas ...

    Pete Wedderburn MRCVS is reporting on the latest veterinary developments in the USA, with a daily blog from the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas. You can read / subscribe to Pete's engaging blog here .

    Veterinary dental survey shows practices missing out on business opportunities

    A survey of qualified veterinary nurses conducted by vetnurse.co.uk on behalf of Molar Ltd, makers of PlaqueOff Animal, has found a significant number of veterinary practices are not routinely offering dental checks and advice to their clients...

    New conference promises greater collaboration between vets and medics

    The Bella Moss Foundation and the Royal Society of Medicine have announced 'One Health', a conference which will bring together experts from the veterinary and medical sectors to collaborate on infectious disease. Subjects under discussion will include...

    New supplement to support mobility in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas

    Supreme Petfoods has launched Science Selective Joint Care - a supplement developed to support mobility and comfort in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Joint Care contains glucosamine, rosehip, echinacea, and vitamin C, and Supreme Petfoods says...

    RCVS calls for nominations for 2026 awards

    The RCVS has launched the nomination period for its 2026 Honours and Awards. The RCVS Honours and Awards programme recognises veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople, both in the UK and overseas, who are carrying out exemplary work across...

    Leadership expert Richard Gerver to open SPVS Congress

    SPVS has announced that the award-winning speaker and best-selling author, Richard Gerver, will open its 2026 Congress taking place on the 26th-27th February at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The theme of Congress this year is 'Adapt, Evolve, Succeed...

    Want To Be On TV? The BBC Needs You!

    BBC Entertainment is looking for fresh veterinary talent to be part of an exciting new show that it is developing. If you're passionate about pet health and would jump at the chance to help animals on screen, please call 0161 244 3718 as soon...

    Harper & Keele Vet School degree approved by RCVS Council

    The BVetMS veterinary degree offered by Harper & Keele Veterinary School has been approved by the RCVS Council. Harper & Keele Veterinary School is a collaboration between Harper Adams University in Shropshire and Keele University in Staffordshire...
  • New antimicrobial wound cleansing spray

    Nutravet has launched Nutramed, a hypochlorous antimicrobial spray and gel for cleaning minor wounds in all animals. The company says Nutramed kills over 99.9% of known bacteria and fungal spores whilst being safe and gentle enough for use on sensitive...

    New charcoal gel for cats, dogs and exotics

    Forte Healthcare has launched CharcoPet, an activated charcoal oral gel to bind and eliminate hazardous substances in dogs, cats, and exotic pets, in the UK and Ireland. CharcoPet is a ready-to-use oral gel formulated with 50% activated charcoal and...

    Farm vets reprimanded for dishonesty over tuberculosis adviser service visit reports

    Christopher Butterworth MRCVS and Melissa Bexon MRCVS have been reprimanded by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee for dishonestly signing reports relating to non-existent tuberculosis advisory service (TBAS) visits to a farm. Dr Butterworth’s practice...

    New menopause films for veterinary teams

    WellVet has published a series of films about the menopause which aim to help reduce the impact of physical and psychological symptoms associated with perimenopause for veterinary team members. The films, which include information and practical advice...

    New opportunity for vets to offer end of life care at home

    Dignipets, the mobile service offering end of life care and euthanasia services at home, has launched a joint venture partner programme through which veterinary surgeons can set up and run their own local Dignipets services. Founded in 2105 by Merel...

    Veselina Trufcheva-Edwards and Natalie Bubenheim pick up BVA awards

    Veselina Trufcheva-Edwards MRCVS and N atalie Bubenheim, a final year vet student at the University of Edinburgh, have won awards from the BVA. The BVA Council Impact Award (Bleby Cup) is presented annually to the BVA Council member who has made an...

    New resource to help vet teams navigate pet loss and grief

    Dignipets, an independent mobile veterinary practice providing in-home hospice and end-of-life care for pets, has published materials to help veterinary reception teams navigate conversations around pet loss and grief, and to support colleagues. Topics...