Veterinary News Headlines

    RCVS Disciplinary Committee dismisses case against Essex vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has dismissed a case against an Essex-based veterinary surgeon, having found him not guilty of charges relating to the measurement of horses and ponies. At the ten-day hearing, Marc Auerbach of Oak Equine Veterinary...

    Police horses line up to take part in National Equine Health Survey

    The Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch (Hyde Park) has joined forces with the Blue Cross to launch the charity's National Equine Health Survey, taking place this week. The National Equine Health Survey is an online snapshot survey designed to uncover...

    MSD launches telemedicine facility for practices

    MSD Animal Health has added a telemedicine system to its VetsDeliver platform which allows practices to set up online consultation rooms, hold online appointments on Zoom and charge owners in advance. To use the service, practices have to register...

    Vetoquinol launches Equistro Secreta Pro-Max®

    Equistro® has produced a dust-free pelleted presentation of Secreta Pro, following requests from clients. Secreta Pro-Max® was launched to vets at BEVA Congress. Secreta Pro is a respiratory supplement used to support the bronchial system and...

    Eurovet launches Octacillin Pig

    Eurovet has launched Octacillin Pig, a water-soluble amoxicillin powder for treating pneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis . Octacillin is widely used in poultry and has recently been approved...

    First equine gastric ulcer study launched

    Richard Hepburn MRCVS has launched what is thought to be the world's first equine gastric ulcer study, designed to improve understanding and knowledge of ulceration in performance horses. Mr Hepburn is conducting the InnerVision study of performance...

    'IR35 and Veterinary Locums' meeting now available to watch online

    A recording of the Zoom meeting hosted this week by VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk to discuss IR35 and the implications for veterinary locums and practices is now available to view online. At the meeting, Simon Biles from Moore Scarrott gave a 30...

    New product to help with canine anal gland impaction

    Animalcare has launched ProGlan, a tasty soft chew designed to support faecal consistency and help anal glands in dogs empty naturally. Apparently, anal gland impaction is the fifth most common reason for owners to take their dog to the vets 1 , and...

    New group to review veterinary surveillance

    Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced the formation of a new independent advisory group to recommend a future delivery model for veterinary surveillance in England and Wales. The Advisory Group will be chaired by Dirk...

    New guide to setting up mobility clinics

    Lintbells is launching Mobility Matters, a new guide to setting up nurse-led mobility clinics in practice, together with a pack containing a range of supporting marketing materials. The support pack is available now for existing stockists; others...

    One week left to stand for RCVS Council

    The RCVS is reminding veterinary surgeons that they have until the end of January to put themselves forward as a candidate for the 2018 RCVS Council elections. The nomination period closes at 5pm on Wednesday 31 January 2018 with the election period...

    Free dermatology CPD

    Ceva Animal Health, maker of the Douxo S3 skincare range, is hosting a series of free dermatology CPD presentations delivered by Dr Tim Nuttall, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and Head of Dermatology at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary...

    MSD previews flock health management system

    MSD Animal Health showed off Expertis LivestockPro, its new digital flock health management tool, to sheep producers at the NSA Sheep Event last week. Expertis LivestockPro is an online website-based computer application designed to make flock vaccine...

    VMA launches Practice Marketing Award

    The Veterinary Marketing Association has announced a Practice Marketing Award, with a prize of £500 worth of CPD, for which entries are now being sought. The award, which is sponsored by Merial, is open to companion and farm animal practices that...

    MSD launches new vaccinator range

    MSD Animal Health has launched a new range of vaccination equipment to help sheep and cattle producers administer its portfolio of farm animal vaccines as effectively, cleanly and safely as possible. The new vaccinators all incorporate the Sterimatic...

    RCVS reminder: renewal fees due

    The RCVS is reminding veterinary surgeons that annual renewals must be completed by 1 April 2017. Those who pay their fees after 30 April 2017 will be charged an extra £35 to renew their registration while those who have not paid by 31 May 2017 will...

    Vetlife publishes new support for lonely vets

    Vetlife has published a new information leaflet to help veterinary professionals suffering from loneliness. The charity highlights that loneliness affects the mental wellbeing of many in the profession, from locums being away from friends and family...

    Virbac offers free Romanowsky stain kits

    Virbac is offering a free Rapid Romanowsky stain kit and Coplin jars to practices buying easOtic and Epi-Otic in a new promotion which runs until the end of October. easOtic is Virbac's treatment for otitis externa. It features a 1ml airless pump...

    Dogs help Facebook generation find real love & friendship

    Research by the Kennel Club to promote Discover Dogs (Earl's Court, 14th & 15th November) has found dogs help one in twenty people find love, and one in three to make new friends. More than four in five said the mere presence of a wagging tail...

    CVS opens its £13.5m veterinary hospital in Bristol

    CVS has opened Bristol Vet Specialists, the largest veterinary hospital in the South West and South Wales, and the largest investment that the company has made in a single site. The new hospital, which is led by a large team of internationally...

    Clinical improvement project leads to dramatically increased ultrasound scan rates

    CVS reports that its nationwide project to increase the use of ultrasound has led to an additional 3,675 scans being performed by both vets and nurses across its small animal division within 12 months. The project was 'highly commended' at the RCVS...

    RCVS, BVA and Defra join forces to assess impact of Brexit

    The RCVS and the BVA have joined forces with Defra on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled veterinary workforce which meets the UK's needs for both the immediate and longer...

    Solihull referral practice opens wellbeing room for staff

    Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull has come up with a novel idea to help its employees take time out from the fast-paced veterinary working environment: the wellbeing room. The wellbeing room is designed to offer staff a comfortable...

    ECC vet launches crowdfunding campaign for pet bereavement website

    ECC vet Shailen Jasani has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for further development of his pet bereavement website, www.theralphsite.com The Ralph Site is a non-profit pet bereavement support online resource and Facebook community which...
  • BVA & RCVS announce Vet Futures action group to drive change

    The BVA and RCVS have announced the formation of the Vet Futures Action Group to take forward the ambitions and recommendations in the Vet Futures report ‘ Taking charge of our future: A vision for the veterinary profession for 2030’ launched in November...