Veterinary News Headlines

    Virbac launches enhanced Effipro spot-on pipette

    Virbac Animal Health has launched an enhanced version of its flea and tick spot-on Effipro (fipronil) to help pet owners master the art of 'spotonology TM - a Maureen-Lipmanesque term the company has coined to describe the optimum application of a spot...

    BSAVA offers new legal services for vets and nurses

    The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has announced that it is offering a new, enhanced legal service for its members, in conjunction Harrison Clark Rickerbys . From 1st October, BSAVA members will be able to benefit from discounted rates...

    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...

    RCVS Knowledge launches Plowright Prize to recognise individuals working in infectious disease

    RCVS Knowledge has launched a new award to recognise individuals who make significant contributions to the eradication of infectious diseases, named in memory of the eminent veterinary virologist Walter Plowright and his wife, Dorothy Plowright. Every...

    Emergency and Critical Care CPD day for vets coming to Manchester

    Vets Now, Manchester is hosting a full-day ECC CPD event on Thursday, 20 June 2024, at the Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel in Bolton. The event will offer vets and vet nurses six hours of CPD across five streams, covering topics such as initial...

    First ever cat worming advert to be broadcast on TV

    For the first time ever, an educational advertisement about the importance of worming cats and the availablity of spot-on treatment, is to be broadcast on TV. The advert has been produced by Bayer Animal Health, makers of Profender Spot-on, with the...

    New, topic-specific webinar clubs launched by CPD Solutions

    CPD Solutions has launched four topic-specific veterinary webinar clubs for the veterinary profession, available to view at www.veterinarywebinars.com . For veterinary surgeons, there are three clubs, one focussing on neurology, another on orthopaedics...

    New cow calendar is incomparabull

    Ceva Animal Health has launched its 2013 ReprodAction desktop calendar, with a droll take on cycling cows. The calendar is available free of charge to vet practices. If you haven't received your calendar yet, contact Ceva Animal Health on 01494...

    Boehringer launches Seraquin dispensing strips

    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched trial size Seraquin dispensing strips so clients can try a week's supply of the veterinary joint support supplement for cats and dogs. Rob Lucy, brand manager for Seraquin, said: "With 9 out of 10 dogs and...

    Poultry gatherings suspended following avian flu case

    Following the confirmation of avian flu in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire on 16th December, the government has announced a temporary suspension on gatherings of some species of birds in England Scotland and Wales. The ban on gatherings...

    EMA concludes zinc oxide products should be withdrawn

    The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) has reached a final conclusion that the benefit-risk for veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide, used to prevent post weaning diarrhoea in piglets, is...

    Boehringer launches recycling programme for Aservo EquiHaler

    Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a recycling programme for Aservo EquiHaler, its treatment for equine asthma symptoms. The company points to research which found that 89% of the veterinary profession wants to play a more active role in the sustainability...

    RCVS fees to increase by 4% for 2023/24

    The RCVS has announced that it will increase its fees, including registration and annual renewal fees for veterinary surgeons and nurses, by 4% for the 2023/24 financial year. The increase, which was approved by the Privy Council on Thursday 2 March...

    Free Libromide epilepsy advice service launched

    Genitrix has launched a free epilepsy faxback advice service for veterinary practices prescribing Libromide. A form downloadable from the Genitrix website will enable practices to provide detailed case histories, and challenging canine epilepsy...

    Free masterclass to help you prepare for medicines inspection

    The RCVS and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) will be holding a free Masterclass offering practical guidance on the requirements of the Veterinary Practice Premises Register, on Saturday 4 April, at BSAVA Congress. If you are concerned about...

    New horse worming website from Pfizer

    Pfizer Animal Health, maker of the equine wormers Equest and Equest Pramox, has unveiled www.wormingyourhorse.info , a new website which aims to make it easier for horse owners to understand and follow the most up-to-date principles of sustainable...

    Treatment for high worm exposure warranted in 68% of dairy herds

    Bulk milk surveillance for stomach worm exposure in dairy cows has found high levels in 68% of herds, with "probable sub-clinical effects on health and production", according to Pfizer Animal Health. Between September 2011 and March this year, 449...

    Pfizer launches new app for horse owners

    Pfizer Animal Health, maker of the equine wormers Equest & Equest Pramox, has launched Stable Mate , a new app to help horse owners manage their daily equine healthcare regime and get maximum enjoyment from their horse. Pfizer says the new app...

    Ceva announces winners of Animal Welfare Awards

    Ceva Animal Health has announced the winners of its 2014 Animal Welfare Awards. The awards recognise volunteers, charity workers and veterinary professionals who have gone the extra mile in improving animal welfare around the world. Winners were decided...

    RCVS publishes Nov 2014 Council meeting summary

    The RCVS has published a summary of the goings on at its 6 November meeting. Amongst other things, Council agreed to continue to display postnominals in the Register, undertake a consultation on whether members should be able to use the courtesy title...

    New look for Simparica Trio

    Zoetis has updated the packaging for Simparica Trio, its monthly chewable parasiticide for dogs. The refreshed packaging keeps the same colour scheme, but the graphics indicating the product uses stand out better. The company has also added an area...

    Vets invited to get active for Vetlife's Veterinary Month of Movement

    Vetlife is holding its third Veterinary Month of Movement next month, when veterinary professionals are asked to come together, get active, and fundraise for the charity. The idea is that by raising money through exercise, which is documented to improve...

    Majority of vets given grief over CMA investigation

    VetHelpDirect.com has conducted a survey of 380 vets which found that 54% have received verbal abuse referencing the Competitions and Markets Authority report. 15.3% said they had received written abuse and 13.4% had received online abuse. One in...

    Veterinary Surgeons Act update delayed

    A report published by the Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs committee this week has concluded that The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 is in need of updating. However, lack of available budget in the current Comprehensive Spending Review period means...

    Superhero-vetman opens £10m state-of-the-art neuro-orthopaedic centre

    Veterinary surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick, a pioneer of prosthetic implants, has launched what is being billed as Europe's most advanced neuro-orthopaedic centre for dogs and cats. Fitzpatrick Referrals' £10m facilities at Eashing, near Godalming, Surrey...