Veterinary News Headlines

    CEVA and Lincoln University present awards for pheremone research

    CEVA Animal Health and the University of Lincoln have presented three distance learning students on the university's pheromone therapy course with awards in recognition of their research into the benefits of pheromone therapy in combating behavioural...

    Dechra and Rockster pick up VetSurgeon Best Stand Awards

    Dechra Veterinary Products and Rockster Superfood for Dogs have picked up Best Stand Awards from VetSurgeon.org at the London Vet Show. John Alborough presented the awards at the event. Liz Rawlings from Dechra said: "It was certainly a whirlwind...

    WellVet Weekend returns to Cambridge in 2019

    The WellVet Weekend of inspirational speakers, sporting events, wellbeing workshops and social activities for vets, vet nurses and anyone working in the profession, is set to return to Girton College, Cambridge on the 6 th -8 th September 2019. The...

    BSAVA launches new anaesthetic resource

    The BSAVA has put together a collection of resources on anaesthesia to support the veterinary profession during the coronavirus pandemic. The BSAVA Library Collection, which is freely available until the end of June 2020, includes resources relating...

    New Wiltshire-based oncology referral service

    Eastcott Referrals in Swindon has launched a new oncology referral service led by RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Medicine, Matthew Best. The new service will offer all the chemo and surgical options. Matthew (pictured right) said: "At Eastcott,...
  • BVA promotes responsible anthelmintic use

    The British Veterinary Association has launched a guidance poster to encourage farm animal vets to use anthelmintics responsibly, following ongoing concern about the development of resistance to these medicines. According to BVA, misuse of anthelmintics...

    Merial launches Viral Cats campaign

    Merial has announced the launch of Viral Cats , a national campaign designed to educate one million cat owners about the importance of vaccination. According to PDSA research, approximately 3.9 million cats in the UK are not up to date with their...

    Nominations open for RCVS Council Elections 2018

    The RCVS is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council election. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2018. In order to stand, candidates will need to submit...

    Improve International launches PgC in Dentistry and Oral Surgery

    Hot on the heels of CPD Solutions , Improve International has launched a Postgraduate Certificate in Dentistry and Oral Surgery . The course is comprised of a 14-module programme of lectures, case discussions and practical sessions, during which Improve...

    Free additional canine leptospirosis diagnostic testing

    MSD Animal Health is funding a research project which is offering veterinary surgeons free additional testing of PCR and/or MAT positive samples from suspected clinical cases of leptospirosis in 2021. The research project, which is being carried out...

    Specialist-led neurology referral service opens in Kent

    Dr Rodolfo Cappello, an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology, has opened a referral service in Sevenoaks, Kent. Rodolfo said: “We are the only independent specialist veterinary hospital in the area with the equipment and experience to diagnose and...

    1,600+ respond to second RCVS Brexit survey

    The RCVS reports that over 1,600 EU-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses have already responded to its second survey on the implications for them of the UK’s decision to exit the European Union. The original survey was sent last year...

    DC refuses to restore former Kent-based vet

    Warwick Seymour-Hamilton, a former Kent-based vet, has had his application for restoration to the Register of Veterinary Surgeons refused by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee. Mr Seymour-Hamilton was originally removed from the Register in June 1994...

    Thank you, equine vets

    Boehringer Ingelheim has launched 'Thank You Vets', a new campaign to give horse owners an opportunity to recognise the care and passion equine vets have continued to deliver during the pandemic. The company is encouraging owners to post a simple ...

    New fish euthanasia product

    Vetark has launched Aqua-Sed, a fish anaesthetic which has obtained the first permit for use as a fish euthanasia product. Vetark says the new product enables the humane euthanasia of seriously ill or severely injured fish, as well as being a sedative...

    Government calls for cat microchipping evidence

    The government has launched a call for evidence on cat microchipping , to find out what the effect of compulsory microchipping would be on owners, rescue and rehoming centres and cats themselves. Although microchipping has been a legal requirement...

    Surrey referral centre now boasts three eye specialists

    North Downs Specialist Referrals is celebrating the success of two of its clinicians after they passed their exams to become European Specialists in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Andra-Elena Enache and Savina Gogova join the head of service Richard Everson...

    New book to help indie vet practices succeed

    Vetsure, the independent practice network, has published a free e-book: “How to Thrive as an Independent Vet Practice – A Vet’s Guide to Success”. The guide is aimed at established practices, new start-ups and those who may be thinking about setting...
  • BCF x-ray generators now in blue

    BCF Technology has announced that it now has the 9020HF ultralight and the 10040HF ultra orange x-ray generators available in blue. Jason Rogers of BCF said: "Our range of generators aims to meet the needs of any size of veterinary practice. The new...

    Zoetis launches new treatment for pruritus in dogs

    Zoetis has announced the launch of Apoquel (oclacitinib maleate), a new treatment for pruritus associated with canine allergic dermatitis and the clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis. Uniquely, the new treatment inhibits the JAK enzyme...

    BEVA revamps its podcast channel

    BEVA has revamped its BEVApod podcast channel to include real-life features and clinical catch-up content as well as the latest news, views and opinions. The Association says following the launch two years ago BEVApod has become such a popular information...
  • Cats & dogs - there are more than we thought

    A new study has found that the UK domestic cat and dog population is larger than previously reported by industry figures. Cats and dogs are amongst the most popular pets in the UK but it has been over 20 years since domestic cat and dog population estimates...

    Disciplinary case against Kent vet dismissed

    The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has dismissed a case against a veterinary surgeon from Kent having found him not guilty of serious professional misconduct. Mr Francois-Guillame Saulnier-Troff - formerly an employee...

    New bovine anti-infective

    Ceva Animal health has launched Marbox, a broad-spectrum anti-infective, based on marbofloxacin, for the rapid treatment of bovine mastitis and respiratory disorders. According to the company, Marbox effectively provides two products in one bottle because...

    Leeds vet struck off for assault conviction

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has directed that a Leeds-based veterinary surgeon, whose convictions for threatening behaviour, theft, and assault made him unfit to practise, should be removed from the Register. At the outset of the two-day hearing...