Veterinary News Headlines

    New research reveals the dog breeds at most risk of hypothyroidism

    The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study exploring the frequency and risk factors for hypothyroidism in dogs in the UK. For the study, researchers from the RVC’s VetCompass Programme identified 2,105 hypothyroidism cases diagnosed amongst...

    RCVS seeks feedback on draft VN Code of Professional Conduct

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is seeking feedback on a new draft Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses. The new draft Code, which would replace the existing RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses, has been...

    New government-funded veterinary receptionist qualification

    Improve International has launched a new course for veterinary receptionists to achieve the nationally accredited Edexcel QCF Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, but with the assessment tailored specifically to demonstrate excellence in veterinary...

    MDC launches improved animal stretcher / bodybag

    MDC is launching a new improved version of its Pet Porter, a dual-purpose animal stretcher and body bag. The company developed the new version with input from veterinary surgeons, nurses and APPCC (Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria...

    Independent vets invited to join collaborative group

    XLVets , the collaborative group of independent veterinary practices, is inviting independent vets to come to one of three national meetings it is holding at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth to explain the benefits of joining the group. The small animal...

    BVA and RCVS lobby peers and MPs on Brexit

    The BVA and the RCVS have held a meeting at the House of Commons to brief MPs and peers about animal and public health, animal welfare and veterinary workforce issues raised by Brexit. The briefing highlighted to members of both Houses the vital role...

    Vet nurses launch new range of practice accessories

    Two enterprising veterinary nurses with a diploma, two certificates and 30 years of experience between them have launched vnpetproducts.co.uk , selling a range of products that they felt were missing from daily practice life. Surrey-based Sarah Taylor...

    Alice McLeish, Linda Belton and Tim Hutchinson elected to RCVS Council

    The RCVS has announced the results of this year's Council elections. There were ten candidates for the three available places. 6,087 veterinary surgeons voted, representing a 16.7% turnout. This continued a decline seen since 2020, when there was...

    Dick White Referrals to triple in size

    Construction work has started on a £15M transformation at Dick White Referrals which will triple its size to 48,328 sq. ft. As part of the redevelopment, kennel capacity will increase from 107 to 197, there'll be a new emergency and critical care hub...

    Colivet® solution renamed Coliscour®

    Colivet® solution, one of CEVA Animal Health’s range of 3 soluble antimicrobials for pigs has been renamed Coliscour®. Phil McGuire, CEVA’s business unit manager, explains the reasoning behind the name change: “We simply felt that the easiest...

    BSAVA Certificates sell out in 5 minutes

    The BSAVA reports that its Certificates in Medicine and Surgery have sold out in less than 5 minutes, beating the previous record of 20 minutes in their first year. The Association says that whilst this is testament to the success and demand...

    Royal Canin launches anatomical tool

    Royal Canin has launched NATOM Explorer, an interactive online tool designed to help the entire practice team visualise and explain the cat and dog anatomy and disease conditions to their clients. NATOM (‘aNATOMical map’) hosts a library that supports...

    Researchers find link between insulin and equine laminitis

    Researchers from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science, in conjunction with the Waltham Equine Studies Group, have identified a possible mechanistic link between high levels of insulin and equine laminitis. Their...
  • BVA challenges FSA to act against animal abuse

    The BVA has challenged the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to take further investigative action to enable Defra to consider prosecutions against the Essex abattoir where appalling animal welfare abuses were highlighted in footage obtained by Animal Aid ...

    CVS opens new referral hospital in Hampshire

    CVS has announced the official opening of Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists , a new small animal referral hospital in Alton, Hampshire. The hospital was officially opened last Saturday by the Town Mayor of Alton during an open day attended by local...

    Vets encouraged to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week activities with Vetlife

    Vetlife is encouraging all members of the veterinary team to get involved with a number of online activities it is running during Mental Health Awareness Week, which starts on Monday. The charity is asking everyone to donate £5 and nominate 5 friends...
  • Study finds gastropods move at a snail's pace

    A new study of UK snail behaviour using LED and UV light tracking has found that the nocturnal creatures can explore the length of an average British garden in just one night, reaching a top speed of 1mph (metre per hour). The 'Slime Watch' report...

    Vets urged to prioritise pain relief in otitis externa cases

    Leading veterinary dermatologist Sue Paterson has raised concerns that veterinary surgeons are not prioritising pain relief in otitis externa (OE) cases, in a new series of videos commissioned by Elanco Animal Health for Osurnia Gel. Sue, an RCVS...

    CEVA launches Meloxidyl for cattle & pigs

    CEVA Animal Health has launched the anti-inflammatory Meloxidyl for cattle and pigs. Meloxidyl is meloxicam-based solution for the management of respiratory disease, mastitis and diarrhoea in cattle and non-infectious locomotor disorders and puerperal...

    Animalcare launches four more free webinars

    Animalcare has launched four CPD webinars for veterinary surgeons on The Webinar Vet. The webinars, which are free of charge, are: A practical guide to propentofylline in practice Buprenorphine or methadone – which should I use? Using the Rabbit...

    RCVS seeks more volunteers for CPD pilot

    The RCVS is calling for more volunteers to be part of an extended pilot for proposed changes to the way it measures continuing professional development. This pilot was originally launched in February 2017 to trial proposed changes to CPD, which would...

    Drontal featuring alongside Emma Milne on GMTV

    Bayer Animal Health is currently sponsoring GMTV's Pet Clinic feature to promote its wormer, Drontal. Running until Friday 19 February, the All About Pets short programmes feature TV vet Emma Milne who will be advising viewers on a variety of topics...

    New system set to revolutionise veterinary prescribing

    Bristol-based Invatech Health has joined forces with MWI to establish a new distribution service whereby prescriptions are sent directly to the client from the wholesaler. The new distribution service uses Invatech's Patient Medication Record (PMR...

    Work starts on £16m veterinary referral centre

    Southfields Veterinary Specialists has started work building a new, £16m, 40,000 square foot referral centre. The new site, which is ten minutes up the road from Southfield's current location in Basildon, Essex, is due to be ready in time for them...

    Cheap thermal image devices could be as effective as expensive alternatives in detecting lameness in dairy cattle

    A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College, has determined that low-cost thermal imaging devices show minimal difference in effectiveness of detecting lameness in dairy cattle when compared to more expensive devices. The researchers say the effectiveness...