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    Submissions invited from vets for BSAVA’s 2025 Clinical Abstracts

    Applications are now open for the BSAVA’s Clinical Abstracts programme for 2025. The Clinical Abstracts provide an opportunity to present new research to the wider veterinary community at Congress and Expo 2025, taking place at Manchester Central on...

    Vet nurses shine a light on the risks associated with peripheral intravenous catheters

    Research led by Eleanor Haskey, an Anaesthesia and Analgesia Nurse at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals has identified multiple factors that can contribute to complications following the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs...

    New Midlands-based orthopaedics and neurology referral centre

    Movement Referrals, an independent orthopaedics and neurology Specialist referral practice, has opened its second centre, in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The practice was officially opened by the TV presenter and newspaper columnist, Adrian Chiles, who...

    250mg Baytril now available for 50kg dogs

    Bayer Animal Health has extended the range of Baytril presentations with the introduction of a new 250mg Baytril Flavour Tablet, for the treatment of enrofloxacin-sensitive bacterial infections in large breeds of dog. One Baytril 250mg tablet contains...

    Demand for pet crematoria sparks opening of new centre in Gloucestershire

    CPC has announced the opening of a new pet crematorium in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire to meet rising demand. According to the company, there has been an increase of 12% in individual pet cremations over the last four years, and about half the pets...

    New guidance on controlled drugs legislation

    The RCVS has brought out a new publication to help members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions understand their legal and professional obligations regarding controlled drugs. Controlled Drugs Guidance is a consolidation of existing...

    Improve's dermatology PgC now eligible towards AP status

    Veterinary CPD provider, Improve International has announced that its Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Small Animal Dermatology has been recognised by the RCVS as an eligible entry qualification for Advanced Practitioner status. The company says...

    Linnaeus launches menopause support resources

    Hot on the heels of Vets Now and the BVA , Linnaeus has launched new resources to support the 5000-odd members of its workforce that will going through the menopause. The resources comprise guidance materials, a health and wellbeing assessment, associate...

    New Human to Animal MRSA Advice Service

    The Bella Moss Foundation (BMF) is to launch the Human to Animal MRSA Advice Service at the offices of the British Veterinary Association on Friday 22nd October. The charity says this new online service has been created to provide information and...

    New powers to curb irresponsible dog owners

    As of the start of this week, police forces and local authorities have new legal powers designed to reduce the number of dog attacks. For the first time, police and local authorities will be able to demand that owners take action to prevent a dog...

    New RCVS Fellowship scheme to recognise meritorious contribution

    The RCVS has launched its new Fellowship scheme and is now accepting applications from veterinary surgeons who have made a meritorious contribution to their particular field. The new Fellowship scheme was launched with three routes to membership:...

    RCVS ends vets' remote prescribing dispensation

    The RCVS Standards Committee has ended the temporary dispensation that allows veterinary surgeons to prescribe prescription-only veterinary medicines remotely from this morning. The dispensation was brought in during the spring 2020 lockdown to safeguard...

    Just Exotics to host anaesthesia CPD day

    Just Exotics is holding an day of CPD lectures about anaesthetising exotic species at The Hive, Weston-Super-Mare on the 25th August. The day will be led by Sonya Miles , BVSc CertAVP (ZM), CertAqV, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological...

    Vets invited to hear the latest about the cat and dog microbiome

    The Purina Institute is to host the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event, online from 3:00pm - 6:30pm on the 15th and 16th November, when it will share the latest research into the dog and cat microbiome, translating it into practical interventions for practising...

    Annual RCVS renewal fee deadline looms

    The RCVS is reminding veterinary surgeons that you need to complete your annual renewal for 2016-7 by the end of April. About 75% of veterinary surgeons have renewed their registrations so far. Renewals paid after 30th April will incur an additional...

    NOAH launches mobile-friendly compendium

    The NOAH Compendium has been relaunched on a new mobile- and tablet-friendly web-platform. NOAH’s Office Manager Joanne Jeffs said: "We know more people are accessing the site using mobile technology and in order that the site can be viewed more easily...

    BSAVA partners with Idexx to provide more learning resources for vets

    The BSAVA has partnered with Idexx to provide a series of new learning resources for veterinary surgeons. The two organisations are collaborating to produce a topical monthly webinar with an expert speaker, supported with a collection of resources...

    Genitrix Introduces Dispensing envelopes for Xeno 450 and Xeno 50-Mini spot on

    Genitrix has introduced special envelopes for its Xeno 450 and Xeno 50-Mini spot on parasite control ranges. The envelopes, provided in packs of 30, enable practices to dispense lesser numbers of pipettes than are in the complete boxes to pet owners...

    Virbac offers free bacteriology on milk samples

    Virbac Animal Health has launched a special scheme to encourage farmers to have milk samples analysed in line with the industry-wide campaign to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials. Under the terms of the scheme, veterinary surgeons purchasing...

    Vets Now ECC CPD coming to a town near you

    Vets Now has announced the dates for its 2020 UK tour, during which it'll be delivering Specialist-led emergency and critical care CPD for veterinary surgeons and nurses. The programme, which offers six hours of CPD, will cover topics such as damage...

    Exotic animal emergencies CPD coming up in Shropshire

    Marie Kubiak , an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, will be hosting Exotic Animal Emergencies, a one-day CPD course, in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, on Friday 8th September (10:00am - 4:00pm). The course will cover reptiles...

    Virbac announces surfin' CPD day

    Virbac has announced that it is hosting another day of CPD and surfing on Friday 26th April. During the morning's session, Senior Field Veterinary Advisor Alex Allen BVM&S MRCVS will discuss 'Current thinking on companion animal vaccines', including...

    New research's surprise finding that flukicides could be more targeted

    A study carried out by 24 independent XLVets practices has revealed evidence of fluke infection much later in the year than had been expected, suggesting a more targeted flukicide strategy could be effective. The collaborative study, which was sponsored...

    Virbac launches new support site

    Virbac has announced the launch of My Virbac , a new website offering a range of business, marketing and technical services for veterinary professionals. The main elements of My Virbac are: Business support tools to help enhance business...

    VetCT will match your donation to Wildlife Vets at the London Vet Show

    VetCT has announced it will be matching donations made to Wildlife Vets International (WVI) during the London Vet Show. Visitors to the company's stand will be invited to make a donation. Anyone not attending the show, but who nevertheless wants...