Veterinary News Headlines

    H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in poultry

    Following further test results from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) the Acting Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that the strain of Avian Influenza present at the Infected Premises near Diss is the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. Further...

    New dentistry CPD available for vets and nurses.

    CPD Solutions have announced 3 new dentistry and oral surgery course dates, with expert tutor Alex Smithson of the Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Referrals in Lancashire. All courses will include extensive wet lab sessions, which will cover...

    New GPS tracking system for dogs (and husbands, wives, teenagers...)

    Here’s a gadget I’d love to get my hands on: the Zoombak advanced GPS pet locator , launched in the UK today. The locator attaches to any dog collar, or indeed your car, husband, wife or teenager, and allows you to get a real time fix of their...

    Derby practice wins £2500 dental x-ray

    Abbey Veterinary Group in Chaddesden, Derby has won a dental x-ray system worth £2,500 in a prize draw held by Pedigree. The competition aimed to encourage veterinary practices to sign up for the inaugural Oral Care Month which saw 1109 clinics...

    Improved Zylkène pack and display

    Vétoquinol has announced that Zylkène, a complementary feed used to help pets cope with unpredictable situations, is now available in a 20 capsule pack. The new packs have been designed to have more 'stand out appeal' on the shelves. Veterinary practices...

    BVA says Happy New Year in 27 languages

    The BVA and its specialist divisions are wishing colleagues from across Europe a Happy New Year with a message emphasising that they are valued and invaluable to the veterinary profession. "The undersigned veterinary organisations would like to extend...

    CVS embarks on research to increase responsible use of antimicrobials in acute diarrhoea, cat bite abscess and otitis externa

    CVS and the University of Bristol are collaborating on a new antimicrobial stewardship clinical research project to increase the responsible use of antimicrobials in in acute (haemorrhagic) diarrhoea, cat bite abscess and otitis externa. It will compare...

    Journal of Feline Medicine to expand scope

    The European Society of Feline Medicine (ESFM) is expanding the scope and reach of its Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) in January 2009 by moving to a monthly schedule and introducing six colourful new clinical issues which will alternate...

    New SPVS President outlines his vision

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has inaugurated its new President Iain Richards BVSc CertVA Cert SHP MRCVS, who has outlined the key issues he would like to address during his presidency: "The reform of the Veterinary Surgeons...

    Campaign to stop children being injured by dogs

    The Kennel Club has called for greater awareness about child safety around dogs following the release of figures showing that 16% of incidents involving dogs happen to under 10 year olds. The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has...

    Be on the lookout for coccidiosis

    Janssen Animal Health is advising vets to be on the look out for coccidiosis as the spring lambing season approaches: cases usually rise in March and peak in April and May. According to the company, some reports also suggest that the incidence of...

    SPVS launches club to help members be better businesspeople

    SPVS has launched a Business Club designed to equip members with business knowledge through community-focused CPD, discussion and real world experience sharing. The club is running a series of 5 sessions targeted at business owners. Each session...

    Last call for Petplan Awards

    Petplan has issued a last call for entries to the 2009 Petplan Veterinary Awards, and announced that comedian Jason Manford, best known as team captain on Channel 4's 8 out of 10 Cats , will be the compere. The Veterinary Awards aim to honour the...

    WSAVA calls for global monitoring of infectious diseases in cats and dogs

    Following a new study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases , the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's One Health Committee has called for a co-ordinated global infectious disease monitoring system to be established for veterinarians...

    Learning & Skills Council calls for vets to enter Apprenticeship Awards.

    The search is on for the country’s top apprentice employer as the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) launches its fifth annual Apprenticeship Awards 2008. Employers of all sizes are encouraged to enter the prestigious Awards, and the veterinary...

    Bluetongue vaccine licensed for UK

    Intervet has announced that its bluetongue vaccine, Bovilis® BTV8 has been granted a licence by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The licence, which is the first for a bluetongue vaccine in the UK, sets out dose rates and treatment regimes...

    ProStart Symposium to fast-track new graduates

    New and recent graduates and recently qualified vets have the opportunity to attend a CPD graduate symposium specifically designed to provide practical surgical and management advice and solutions for those embarking on their professional careers. ...

    Use your vote for BSAVA awards

    The BSAVA is calling on veterinary surgeons to vote for colleagues that they feel are deserving of one of the Association's prestigious awards. The awards are: Amoroso Award - Instituted in memory of the late Professor E.C. Amoroso for outstanding...

    Confident Chemotherapy webinar for vets

    BBraun Vetcare is hosting a Confident Chemotherapy webinar covering the latest thinking on the use of chemotherapy in practice on Thursday 15th July at 5:00pm. Presenters at the webinar will include: Professor Melissa McDermid MD, MPH, division head...

    Animalcare to host more osteoarthritis evenings

    Animalcare has announced that it will be hosting three more osteoarthritis (OA) evening CPD workshops in Darlington (11th June), Edinburgh (12th June) and Bournemouth (26th June). Each event is designed to help attendees with: Insights into canine...

    CVS drive to increase use of RVC's Diabetic Clinical Score

    CVS is running a nation-wide clinical improvement project to increase the use of the RVC’s Diabetic Clinical Score (DCS). The Diabetic Clinical Score is a quick, standardised scoring system to record the clinical signs of diabetes in a patient, which...

    New trial shows food ingredient could cut farm animal salmonella infection

    A food ingredient could help prevent bacterial infections and could improve the growth of farm animals, according to new trials. The Journal of Medical Microbiology reports that Bimuno , a "second generation" galactooligosaccharide, was shown to suppress...

    Survey to raise reproduction awareness

    Vets and vet nurses are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to help the industry get a better understanding of canine reproduction health issues. The survey is being conducted by Virbac Animal Health as part of its reproductive health...

    New movie highlights animal medicines in the food chain

    The National Office of Animal Health has released two films to help industry and consumers understand issues surrounding the use of animal medicines in the food chain. A film made for the food chain industry titled "Animal Medicines in Food Production...
  • Bee well read

    5m Books has announced the publication of Honeybee Veterinary Medicine: Apis Mellifera L. by Nicolas Vidal-Naquet, a new book written to help veterinary surgeons and veterinary students better understand how to preserve honeybees as part of a delicate...