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    Woodley launches free haematology quality control program

    Woodley Equipment Co Ltd has announced the launch of its Quality Control Program for all Melet Schloesing MS4, MS4 + and MS4 5 Vet Haematology Analyser customers. Quality controls (QC) form part of a quality assurance (QA) program to guide the...

    Company of Animals unleashes Visiglo

    The Company of Animals has launched a new range of battery-powered, illuminated dog leashes and collars called Visiglo . Available in 5 designs ('Bones', 'Macaroni', 'Paws', sport stripe and flashing LED), these look to me at least like an accessory...

    FAB Easy To Give Awards

    The Feline Advisory Bureau has announced the winners of the 3rd annual 'East To Give Awards', given by a panel of experts to recognise products that are designed to be easy to give to cats. The winners are: Convenia (Pfizer) Having a long-acting...

    Survey shows 85% dogs unprotected against lungworm

    Bayer Animal Health has announced the results of a survey 1 which shows that despite 80% of dog owners being aware of lungworm ( Angiostrongylus vasorum ), 85% of dogs remain unprotected against the parasite. The survey, which was carried out amongst...

    4th edition of CEVA's Cardionews now available

    CEVA Animal Health has launched the fourth edition of Cardionews, a regular cardiology newsletter written by top experts in the field, featuring upcoming topics of interest in cardiology. In this edition ( click here to download ), the renowned cardiologist...

    Research may help cut greenhouse gas emissions from cattle

    To what extent changing diets and adding novel feed additives can cut emissions from beef cattle is being investigated in a new three-year research project. EBLEX , the organisation for beef and sheep producers in England, has teamed up with Scotland...

    Dechra to host pig deworming webinars

    Dechra will be hosting two 60 minute webinars to share best practice in pig deworming at 6:00pm on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13 June. The webinars will include a presentation by Peter Geldhof, Professor of Molecular Veterinary Parasitology at Ghent...

    Launch of BVA Organisational Membership Scheme.

    The BVA has announced the launch of a new Organisational Membership scheme, following the recent activation of its Affiliate and Associate membership categories which saw the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Veterinary Practice...

    Vet to help Lords see the wood from the trees

    The RCVS has announced that its former President, Professor Sandy Trees , will be appointed to the House of Lords as a non-party-political (cross-bench) peer, following recommendation by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. Professor Trees...

    Thinking of standing for election? Then meet the RCVS

    On Tuesday 15 January the RCVS will hold a 'Meet the RCVS Day' for those standing or considering standing for election to RCVS Council or the Veterinary Nurses Council. The event offers prospective candidates an opportunity to find out more about...

    RVC seeks help with research into killer bacterial disease in dogs

    Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College are seeking the help of veterinary surgeons in the UK who are treating dogs infected with Streptococcus zooepidemicus, a potentially fatal bacterial pneumonia-type disease which they say has been on the increase...

    New research into cat owners' thinking

    Bayer Animal Health, maker of Profender , has released the results of some market research conducted amongst cat owners. The survey, which was conducted by OnePoll amongst 1000 cat owners, found that: 57% see their cat as a member of the family...

    Ceva to carry out fireworks radio campaign

    Ceva Animal Health is joining forces with Dog's Trust to carry out a radio campaign to educate owners on the importance of preparing their pets for the firework season. The series of interviews - which will go out on both BBC and local radio on...

    Badger cull postponed

    The badger culls planned to take place in West Somerset and West Gloucestershire this year have been postponed until 2013. The postponement came at the request of The National Farmers Union (NFU), following new survey results which revealed higher...

    Dickson Company launches Dickson Drug Recorder

    Dickson Company, a US supplier of data loggers and chart recorders, has launched the Dickson Drug Recorder, a temperature monitor for refrigerators and freezers used for drug storage. The company says the benefits of Dickson Drug Recorder are: ...

    150 new graduates to benefit from UCL-RVC graduate internship programme

    150 graduates will get the opportunity to work in knowledge intensive companies across London and the south east following the announcement today that a joint bid by UCL and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded £240,000 of Government funding...

    BCF offers Kindle for imaging equipment reviews

    BCF Technology has launched a competition for its customers to win a Kindle by reviewing the company's imaging products. To enter the competition, visit www.bcftechnology.com and navigate to the relevant product. At the foot of each product page you...

    Birthday boost for white horse

    Congratulations to Merial for a creative initiative to celebrate the 25th birthday of Eqvalan®. The company made a much needed donation towards the upkeep of the Pewsey White Horse in return for being able to use it as part of Eqvalan's birthday....

    New cancer screening academy for vets

    HT Vista has launched HT Vista Academy, a free online learning platform designed to provide extensive support, education, and resources to users of its cancer screening device. The new platform offers video tutorials, podcasts, webinars, scientific...

    Lantra backs call for vets to help the future of farms

    Lantra, the UK Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, has backed a report that addresses veterinary expertise in food animal production. The 'Unlocking Potential' report, produced by Professor Philip Lowe on behalf of Defra...

    New BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Thoracic Imaging now available

    This manual is the second in the diagnostic imaging series. It begins by providing the reader with a grounding in the various imaging modalities: radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and interventional...

    XLVet practices raise over 35K for charity

    Members of the XLVets , a collaborative group of independent veterinary practices across the UK, have raised over £35,000 in a recent charity challenge to travel the world without an engine. To mark the 10 th anniversary of XLVets, all 53 member practices...

    Feline inappetence and Cushings to be explored at Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024

    Dechra has sponsored two hour-long sessions at this year's Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024, which is free of charge and takes place from Monday 5th to Friday 9th February. The first, hosted by Sam Taylor, head of veterinary specialists at ISFM ...

    Dog's Trust dogs to get D.A.P.

    CEVA Animal Health has announced that all dogs entering Dogs Trust's 17 Rehoming Centres will now be fitted with a D.A.P. ® collar to help reduce their stress levels while in a kennel environment. This decision was taken following a highly successful...

    Echocardiography presentation added to Ceva's CPD website

    Ceva Animal Health has added a new presentation to its Cardio Academy CPD website , entitled: Echocardiography: Common Views. In the 30 minute multimedia presentation, cardiology specialist Anne French discusses the most common echocardiographic views...