Veterinary News Headlines

    Dorwest highlights seaweed in fight against obesity

    Dorwest Herbs has highlighted research that suggests a highly rational mode of action for kelp seaweed as an aid in the treatment of obesity when used alongside a weight reduction diet. The company is asking vets and nurses to look at the evidence and...

    NOAH welcomes decision to continue advertising to farmers

    In contrast to the British Veterinary Association , The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has welcomed the decision by DEFRA not to proceed with the proposal contained in the draft Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2010 to prohibit the advertising...

    VetsSouth to lead with debate about bovine TB

    VetsSouth, the new CPD congress and commercial exhibition being held in Exeter on 11th and 12th February, has announced that it will lead with a discussion about what practices can do to reduce bovine TB in clients' herds in 2015. The congress, which...

    New survey to discover what you think of the RCVS

    The RCVS has launched a survey to discover what the profession thinks it does well and what it could improve upon. The confidential online survey asks about your recent interactions with the College, what you think the organisation does well and...

    Hampshire referral centre celebrates new RCVS hospital status

    Alton-based Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists (part of CVS ) has been awarded hospital status by the RCVS under its Practice Standards Scheme. In their report, RCVS assessors highlighted the calm and professional environment at Lumbry Park, which...

    Referral centre installs £12K cytotoxic safety cabinet to keep oncology team safe

    Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Yorkshire, has installed a £12,000 Envair CytoFAST Elite cytotoxic safety cabinet to shield its oncology team from exposure to cytotoxic drugs. The operation of the equipment is being overseen by Dr Rodney Ayl, a specialist...

    Despair for elderly people forced to give up their pets

    Research published this week by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), with funding from the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA), confirms what many veterinary professionals will already know from first-hand experience - many elderly...

    Dechra launches equine pain management website

    Dechra Veterinary Products, manufacturer and distributor of Equipalazone ® , has launched a new website with up-to-date advice and guidance on the subject of equine pain management for horse owners: http://www.equinepainmatters.com/ Dechra says...

    BSAVA issues firework policy statement

    The BSAVA's Scientific Committee has issued a policy statement on the management and treatment of firework phobias in dogs. The statement says: "It is recognised that dogs may show signs of fear or phobia of the loud noises associated with fireworks...

    BCF launches new ultrasound scanner

    BCF Technology has launched the Sonosite Edge ultrasound system. According to the company, the new system is suitable for both small animal and equine reproduction, abdominal, musculoskeletal, cardiac and ophthalmic applications. The Sonosite...

    Ceva launches waiting room dog den competition

    Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Adaptil and Feliway, has launched a competition in which the practices that build the top ten dog dens in their client waiting rooms will win a luxury hamper worth £50. The competition is designed to encourage practices...

    Nominations sought for RCVS Awards 2022

    The RCVS has opened nominations for its Honours & Awards 2022. The award categories that someone can be nominated for are: The Queen’s Medal – an award for a veterinary surgeon with a lifetime of outstanding contributions to the profession. The...

    Linnaeus launches an updated graduate programme for 2022

    Linnaeus has updated its two-year graduate programme, dividing it into two 12-month courses: the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) followed by a 12-month Early Careers Programme (ECP). New graduates will work through both programmes during their...

    Vet launches new social website to shake up pet industry

    Veterinary surgeon Marc Abraham and social media expert Andrew Seel have launched a new website for pet owners: ThePet.net The site uses the power of social networks on the internet - in a similar way to Facebook and Tripadvisor - to allow pet owners...

    Role of OVs in animal welfare to be explored at Improve conference

    Improve International has announced that the role of Official Veterinarians in animal welfare is the theme of this year's OV Conference, taking place on the 29th & 30th September. The conference programme includes lecture streams and round-table discussions...

    Free CPD for sheep vets

    The Sheep Veterinary Society and Flock Health Clubs have announced a series of free fortnightly 45-minute CPD webinars for vets looking to engage more productively with their sheep farmer clients and update their understanding of flock economics. ...

    Study calls for new equine obesity and laminitis guidelines

    A new study, conducted by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in collaboration with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, has identified the impact of the pandemic on equine welfare and called for new guidelines for use in the event of future pandemics...

    Animalcare launches dental wipes for cats and dogs

    Animalcare has launched Plaqtiv+ dental wipes, designed to capture minerals and inhibits biofilm maturation to reduce the formation of calculus. Animalcare says the wipes deliver tartar reduction with some mechanical action without the difficulties...

    Langford launches academy for vets

    Langford Vets has launched the Langford Academy, offering bespoke CPD for referring vets throughout the South West. As part of the University of Bristol, Langford is the only referral hospital in the South West which has an educational facility. ...
  • Test helps refine prostate diagnosis in dogs

    Biobest is highlighting the benefits of using its canine prostate specific arginine esterase (CPSE) test to differentiate between those dogs which have benign prostatic hyperplasia and those suffering more serious conditions, such as neoplasia. Benign...

    Survey finds practice cash-flow improving

    The RCVS has published its sixth Covid impact survey, finding that despite continuing lockdown conditions, the situation has been improving in terms of staffing levels and practice cash-flow. 201 practices took part in the survey between 25th February...

    RCVS to hold summit to address veterinary workforce issues

    The RCVS will be holding a summit meeting this autumn to examine the issues surrounding veterinary workforce shortages and develop solutions. The meeting follows growing concerns expressed both within the profession and in the national media about...

    Vets asked to help with canine epilepsy research survey

    A group of clinicians at Linnaeus is asking general practitioners to take part in a survey to find out more about the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy in primary care. Sebastian Griffin (pictured right), an advanced practitioner in small animal...

    Norbrook's Pestigon for Cats gets extended licence

    Norbrook Laboratories has announced that Pestigon for Cats, the company's fipronil spot on solution against fleas and ticks, has been granted an extension to its licence which means it is now indicated against the Ixodes ricinus tick. Previously...

    Royal Dick students collect Boehringer awards

    Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the winners of its 16th annual awards for students who have shown the best aptitude for cardiology, orthopaedics and anesthesia over the course of the entire final year. Bethan MacKenzie, Jennifer Scully, Emma Foster...