Veterinary News Headlines

    RCVS Council elections hit by voter apathy

    According to the RCVS, 86% of veterinary surgeons, and 92% of veterinary nurses have so far failed to vote in this year's council elections. There's still time: voting for the RCVS Council and VN Council doesn't close till 2nd May and 28th April...

    Entries invited for Veterinary Student Clinical Cases Study Awards 2010

    Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have launched an awards scheme inviting veterinary students to submit a series of three feline or canine case studies. The Clinical Cases Study Awards 2010 encourage students to highlight the differential diagnoses and...

    New research into benefits of Prilactone for CHF

    A new publication into the benefits of spironolactone (Prilactone - CEVA Animal Health) has supported its use as part of first-line therapy for the treatment of dogs with congestive heart failure caused by mitral heart disease, according to CEVA. ...

    Hill's provides Dietary Key online

    Hill's has made the Dietary Key, it's detailed guide to the ingredients, nutritional analysis and feeding recommendations for every Hill's product, available online at www.hillsproducts.com . Hill's says the UK is the first country...

    RVC's UK tour to give veterinary career guidance to school children

    The Royal Veterinary College is embarking on an educational tour to provide advice to school children on studying and working in the veterinary sector. The tour will visit secondary schools in the following towns: Tuesday 14th September, Woodstock...

    Novartis launches summer worming packs

    Novartis Animal Health has launched its Summer Worming Packs. The packs are part of an ongoing campaign by the company to get pet owners to worm their animals at least 4 times a year (as recommended by the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal...

    Dechra adds hairball feed to its portfolio

    Dechra Veterinary Products has added Lax-a-Past – a complementary feed designed to help eliminate the problem of hairballs in cats – to its portfolio. Lax-a-Past is a palatable paste that can be administered orally to kittens and cats aged over 6...

    BSAVA launches 'Diagnostic Rounds' CPD

    The BSAVA has announced the launch of Diagnostic Rounds: free, once-a-month evening case-based CPD sessions for members, starting in September. Each Diagnostic Rounds session will be live-streamed and interactive, with 90 minutes of interpretation...

    Defra publishes FMD report

    Defra has today published reports from the Health and SafetyExecutive and Professor Brian Spratt, of Imperial College London,into the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey. The report is available here.

    Invicta launches cryoanalgesic for minor procedures

    Invicta Animal Health has launched EthyCalm Spray, a cryoanalgesic for minor procedures. The active ingredient, ethyl chloride, acts as a local analgesic (pain relief) when sprayed or wiped onto the skin. According to the company, the product...

    RCVS extends honours nomination period

    The RCVS has extended the nomination period for its three honours in order to encourage more people to make a nomination for those they believe deserve to be recognised for their achievements. The original deadline for nominations for the three honours...

    Vets make career decision at primary school

    46% of veterinary surgeons working in the UK decided to become a vet while they were still at primary school, according to new figures released the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to celebrate World Veterinary Day this Saturday. The most recent...

    New practice materials for Pet Dental Health Month 2025

    Animalcare has published a range of materials to help practices promote good dental health during Pet Dental Health Month in February. The company has updated its waiting room board kit for veterinary staff to create a visual reminder of the importance...

    Complimentary flock blood tests from Intervet / Schering-Plough

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has launched its complimentary blood testing service that allows practitioners to investigate one of the main infectious causes of early embryo loss in sheep flocks. The annual subsidised Barren EweCheck diagnostic...

    Dechra unveils otitis externa campaign at BSAVA

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a campaign supporting veterinary professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of otitis externa at BSAVA World Congress. The campaign includes a range of guidance, information and case studies from key opinion...

    New research demonstrates efficacy of spinosad

    A study published by Mike Dryden - one of the world's leading parasitologists - in Veterinary Parasitology has demonstrated that spinosad (Comfortis, Elanco) provides a high level of flea control one month after a single treatment and maintains a high...

    Unlimited, free, documented CPD for veterinary surgeons

    VetSurgeon.org has today launched 'Claim CPD', a new feature which allows members to claim time spent on the site towards the annual requirement for 35 hours documented Continuing Professional Development. The system has been designed...

    Dechra scoops marketing award for equine calendar

    Dechra Veterinary Products has picked up a major award at the 2011 Veterinary Marketing Awards for a calendar called 'The Horse in History'. The calendar, designed to promote all of Dechra's equine products but particularly Equipalazone, also won...

    Human and animal health organisations unite to call for proper use of antibiotics

    Leading human and animal health organisations – the British Medical Association (BMA), British Dental Association (BDA), British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) - have joined forces for the first time to promote a...

    Veterinary nursing dominates Royal Charter celebrations

    Veterinary nursing dominated the event held by the RCVS to celebrate the launch of its new Royal Charter at the House of Commons last week. Over 200 guests attended the occasion, which was sponsored by the MPs Neil Parish (Conservative), Angela...

    Time to Chewz

    A new company supplying pet chews to the veterinary profession has launched this month. The Soft Chew Company has been set up by Kevin Ingram, owner of the veterinary supplier J.A.K Marketing and Niall McFerran, who has in the past worked for a number...

    Defra getting tough on dangerous dogs

    Lord Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food, Farming and Animal Health spelled out the law on dangerous dogs at the RSPCA Conference on Dogs this week, and announced the publication of a Defra leaflet which provides clear, concise and accessible information...

    Pet owners give up holidays for their animals

    CEVA Animal Health has announced the results of a survey which found that nearly half a million UK cat and dog owners never go on holiday for fear of upsetting their pet's routine. In addition, the research revealed that half³ of pet owners who do...

    Final deadline to enrol for remaining RCVS Diploma

    The RCVS Council has decided that the final enrolments for the remaining RCVS Diplomas must be made by 1 November 2012. According to the College, this is in line with the recommendation made by the Education Policy and Specialisation Committee to...

    First equine modular certificates awarded

    Seven veterinary surgeons who took their final assessments at the University of Liverpool on 6 September have become the first to receive the postgraduate RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice with equine designations. Dr Mark Holmes...