Veterinary News Headlines

    New self-compassion course to improve vets' mental wellbeing

    The RCVS is now hosting a new evidence-based compassion focused therapy (CFT) course for veterinary professionals, which is available free at its Mind Matters Initiative website. The course has been made available after its authors, Dr Katherine Wakelin...

    Pets really are called one of the family

    Hot on the heels of research showing that pets are more pampered, comes the news from Debenhams Pet Insurance of a trend towards pets being given the same names as children. Whereas in days gone by a dog would perhaps wag its tail in response to...
  • Angiostrongylus vasorum now a countrywide threat

    Vets should now consider Angiostrongylus vasorum a countrywide parasite and not one that is restricted to the traditional hotspots of the South East, the Midlands and south Wales. This was the main message delivered by Shelia Brennan of University College...

    Woodley appointed distributor of Mythic 18 haematology analyser

    Woodley Equipment Company Ltd has been appointed as the UK and European master veterinary distributor for the Mythic 18 Vet haematology analyser manufactured by Orphee-Medical, Switzerland. The Mythic 18 Vet is a fully automated, 18 parameter haematology...

    RCVS re-branding 'highly commended' in Membership Communication Awards

    The new RCVS brand has been highly commended in the 'Brand Development' Category of the Membership Communication (MemCom) Awards. The new look, which was launched last year, aimed to clarify the role and function of the College, with the strapline...

    Cat charity launches permethrin campaign

    International Cat Care (formerly the Feline Advisory Bureau) is once again raising the issue of cats accidentally poisoned by dog flea products containing permethrin. The charity is undertaking a campaign to warn owners of the dangers of using dog...

    New ectoparasiticide for cattle, sheep and lambs

    Norbrook has announced the launch of Spotinor Deltamethrin spot-on, a new product which kills a wide range of external parasites that can have economically damaging effects on cattle, sheep and lambs. The product is effective against lice and flies...

    Vet Futures reports on 12 months' activity

    Vet Futures, the RCVS/BVA project designed to put the profession in charge of its destiny, has reported on the work that has taken place since the launch of the Vet Futures and VN Futures Action Plans last July. The Vet Futures Action Plan included...

    Bovigen Scour now has 10-day shelf-life

    Virbac has announced that Bovigen Scour, its vaccine for the immunisation of pregnant cows and heifers to raise antibodies against E.coli F5 (K99), rotavirus and coronavirus, has had the shelf life on its SPC increased from 10 hours to 10 days. The...
  • What on earth was that?

    The RCVS has released the results of a competition held at BSAVA Congress earlier this month, in which veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other members of the practice team were asked to identify three animals from sound only. The correct...

    New flavour to help ease the pain

    Rimifin (carprofen), an NSAID marketed by Vetoquinol, has been given a new flavour to help increase compliance. Robert Simpson, Product Manager for Rimifin said: "Pet owner compliance and involvement in chronic pain situations is critical to ensuring...

    BSAVA launches Masters in Clinical Veterinary Research

    The BSAVA has launched a new Masters in Clinical Veterinary Research. The Association says that the qualification is intended to give vets the chance to conduct clinical research relating to their work – in particular vets working in general practice...

    New cardiology referral service in Buckinghamshire

    Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe has launched a cardiology referral service run by European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, Andrew Francis. First opinion practices can refer dogs and cats for routine echocardiography...
  • BSAVA publishes Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare

    The BSAVA has published the Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare , billed as offering pragmatic advice and information about assessing and maintaining the highest standards of welfare in veterinary environments. Edited by Matthew Rendle and Jo Hinde...

    BSAVA to show how vet nurses hold the key to a harmonious practice

    At BSAVA’s Congress 2023 (Manchester Central on 23rd-25th March 2023), Andy Green, People Director at Pennard Vets in Kent, and Helen Silver-MacMahon RVN, VN Research and Development Director at VetLed will be presenting a talk about leadership and time...

    SPVS launches 2014 salaries survey

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has launched its 2014 Salaries Survey. SPVS is urging everyone involved in the veterinary sector to complete a questionnaire to ensure a comprehensive insight into the levels of pay amongst veterinary...

    Exotics anaesthesia and analgesia CPD coming to the West Country

    Sonya Miles CertAVP(ZM), CertAqV, MRCVS, an Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine, has announced 'Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Exotic Pets', a day of CPD lectures at The Hive, Weston-Super-Mare on Friday 25th August 2023. The lectures, which...

    Dermatologists impressed by new Cortavance

    Virbac Animal Health reports that two leading dermatologists have expressed favourable opinions about Cortavance, its new treatment for inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses in dogs. Anita Patel, a referral dermatologist in Kent, said the major...

    Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) outbreaks in North East Scotland

    The Rabbit Welfare Association and CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of Lapinject, would like to make vets across the UK aware of recent outbreaks of Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) in North East Scotland. Outbreaks have been confirmed in: Ellen...
  • Drontal renews dog bin sponsorships

    Drontal has renewed sponsorship agreements with councils throughout the UK in a bid to further encourage pet owners to scoop their dogs' poop. The support will see thousands of council dog bins featuring Drontal branding to promote best practice....

    Petlog launches Microchipping Month at Aylesbury practice

    Petlog has kicked off its annual National Microchipping Month by joining forces with Hampden Veterinary Hospital in Aylesbury. Petlog holds National Microchipping Month throughout June each year to promote the benefits of microchipping and the importance...

    Novartis adds joint supplement for dogs to its range

    Novartis Animal Health has assumed marketing responsibilities for the joint health supplement Dasuquin in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Dasuquin is a veterinary formulation developed to deliver advanced cartilage support in dogs. It contains a combination...

    VetSurgeon overhauled to raise the standard of clinical information sharing

    VetSurgeon.org has undergone its biggest overhaul since the online community was first launched over a decade ago, specifically to offer a far better platform for clinical discussion than Facebook, and to give referral practitioners a major new incentive...

    New training for farm vets on good antimicrobial stewardship

    RCVS Knowledge has launched Farm Vet Champions, an online course offering free and practical training in championing good antimicrobial stewardship. The Farm Vet Champions initiative has been set up to build a supportive community of farm animal veterinary...

    Confirmed: maggots can help heal horse wounds

    A new study 1 published in the Equine Veterinary Journal's (EVJ) special American Association of Equine Practitioners supplement has concluded that maggots can play an integral role in modern veterinary care for a variety of wounds in horses. The...