Veterinary News Headlines

    Government urges vets and nurses to become Antibiotic Guardians

    Public Health England ( PHE ) is urging veterinary surgeons, nurses, other healthcare professionals and the public to become Antibiotic Guardians by visiting antibioticguardian.com and pledging to make better use of antibiotics, to help make sure they...

    Vet students in the dark over CPD options

    Research carried out by Improve International has found that 74% of veterinary students are not aware of the CPD options open to them after graduating. The survey of 102 UK veterinary students, which was carried out by Charlotte French MRCVS (pictured...

    New research validates canine cancer screening device

    HT Vista has had a paper published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science which it says validates the use of its thermal imaging and AI device for accurate screening of dermal and subcutaneous masses 1 . The HT Vista device measures heat transfer rate...
  • Genitrix launches discounted blood tests for epileptic dogs

    Following the launch of Libromide, the only licensed formulation of potassium bromide in the UK for canine epilepsy, Genitrix has linked up with NationWide Veterinary Laboratories to offer a discounted blood test service to veterinary practices. Ge...

    PFMA takes nutrition course online

    The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has converted its residential Pet Food and Nutrition course into a series of CPD webinars for veterinary nurses, surgeons and other animal health professionals. Running from 14th-23rd July, the interactive...
  • CPD presentation will explain why it's important to test imported dogs for exotic parasites

    Horiba is holding a CPD webinar on 1st July 2021 at 7:30pm, when Ian Wright (the parasite guru, not the footballer) will talk about the importance of parasite testing protocols for imported pets in the face of increasing disease threats. Ian (pictured...

    RCVS to host new series of question times for vets

    The RCVS is to hold a series of in-person and virtual question times, starting this autumn. The sessions will allow members of the profession to find out about upcoming College projects and put questions to the RCVS Officer Team, RCVS Council members...

    Dechra launches otitis externa resources for vets

    Dechra has launched a range of resources to provide vets and owners with education, tips and support to achieve better clinical outcomes and owner satisfaction for dogs with otitis externa. The 'Lifelong Ear Partnership' resources, which were developed...

    IDEXX in the clear following OFT investigation

    The Office of Fair Trading has concluded that it has no grounds to take action against IDEXX Laboratories Limited following an investigation into alleged abuses of a dominant position in the veterinary diagnostic testing sector. The OFT opened its...

    National Veterinary Services announces Webshop

    National Veterinary Services has launched NVS Webshop, an online veterinary shop that practices can bolt on to their own website, or setup as a standalone online shop. NVS says the shop, which is branded with your practice livery, includes the following...

    8th May is Vet Cat Watch Day

    Jon Bowen, animal behaviour consultant at the Royal Veterinary College and Sureflap have declared 8th May 'Vet Cat Watch Day', and are asking the profession to record the reason why each cat seen that day is brought into the practice. Jon explained...

    RCVS seeks views of veterinary graduates on extra-mural studies

    The RCVS has launched a survey asking recent graduates from UK veterinary schools to share their experiences of the role played by extra-mural studies (EMS) while studying for their degree. The aim of the online survey, which has been emailed to all...

    Study shows cats develop immunity to blood-borne bacteria

    A new study 1 lead by led by Dr Séverine Tasker at the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences and published in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology (CVI), has shown that cats previously infected with the blood-borne bacteria M....
  • All Party Parliamentary Group report fails to recognise steps taken to minimise non-human antibiotic use

    The National Office of Animal Health has issued a statement criticising the All Party Parliamentary Group on Antibiotics report: " Non-human uses of antibiotics: time to restrict their use? ” , saying it fails to recognise the steps that have already...

    Veterinary and paediatric cardiologists forge new bond after their newborns diagnosed with congenital defects

    Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists , a small animal referral hospital in Alton, Hampshire and part of the CVS Group, has announced a partnership with the Evelina London Children’s Hospital to promote the concept of ‘One Health’. The partnership...

    Vets worried about stress and burnout due to coronavirus

    The BVA reports that three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress and burnout in the profession as a result the pandemic, according to a new survey of the Voice of the Veterinary Profession panel. For the survey, 565 respondents ranked their levels...

    Vets invited to open day at Cheshire referral centre

    Northwest Veterinary Specialists is holding an open day for veterinary professionals on Sunday 12th February (10:00am - 2:00pm), to make the completion of its £300K expansion. There'll be tours of the hospital, including the new consulting suite, together...

    Animalcare launches dental Lunch and Learn CPD for vets

    Animalcare, distributor of the Plaqtiv+ range of dental products, has launched dental ‘Lunch and Learn’ CPD for veterinary practices interested in learning more about dental health in cats and dogs. Participating practices will learn about dental disease...

    CVS clinical improvement project improves screening for hypertension in older cats

    CVS has reported the results of a clinical improvement project it ran in 105 of its first opinion small animal practices to increase screening for hypertension in older cats. According to the company, participating practices more than doubled the number...

    New anti-bacterial, anti-fungal shampoo for cats and dogs

    Virbac has launched Pyoderm, an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal dermatological shampoo for dogs and cats. Containing 3% m/v Chlorhexidine, Pyoderm is designed to support the natural microbial balance of the skin whilst delivering gentle yet effective...

    Hands-on endoscopy at BEVA Congress

    BEVA has announced that it'll be offering delegates at this year's Congress (7-10 September 2016) the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get hands on with endoscopy techniques. The organisers have invited veterinary experts to share their knowledge...

    New programme to tackle lameness on dairy farms

    DairyCo has announced the launch of a new programme designed to tackle the challenge of lameness on dairy farms. The Healthy Feet Programme has been developed to provide a structured approach to assist vets and foot trimmers to work more closely with...
  • Dog Control Bill moves a step closer

    The publicly supported Dog Control Bill moves a step closer towards changing dangerous dog legislation for good as it reaches Report Stage in the House of Lords today. Over 10,000 people signed up to support it and animal welfare organisations and...

    PDSA urges vets to have their say in latest PAW Report

    The PDSA is calling on vets to take part in its Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, with a chance to win an annual membership of The Webinar Vet, before the 31st January. You can take part in the survey and share your views on the issues affecting the health...

    New dental referral service at Herts and Essex centres

    Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Essex and Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hitchin are launching a new dentistry and maxillofacial surgery service later this month. The service will be headed by José C. Almansa Ruiz DVM (Hons) MSc (Vet) MRCVS...