Veterinary News Headlines

    Improve improves its training facilities

    Veterinary training provider Improve International has opened training facilities at its new European head office, near Swindon. The company says its relocation to Alexandra House Conference Centre is a strategic move, allowing it to offer residential...
  • RCVS announces members of Audit and Risk Committee

    The RCVS has announced the members that will comprise its new Audit and Risk Committee, which was set up following recommendations in the RCVS Overspend Review Group's report (otherwise known as the McKelvey Report ). The Audit and Risk Committee...

    Ceva announces winners of Animal Welfare Awards

    Ceva Animal Health has announced the winners of its 2014 Animal Welfare Awards. The awards recognise volunteers, charity workers and veterinary professionals who have gone the extra mile in improving animal welfare around the world. Winners were decided...
  • Horse Health Week starts 26th September

    MSD Animal Health has announced that this year's Horse Health Week will take place between the 26th and 30th September. The aim of the week is to focus equine practices on ‘Taking care of the small things that make a big difference’ with a toolkit...

    Vets and nurses wish pet owners recognised when pets are overweight

    Recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue veterinary surgeons and nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals, according to a new survey carried out by the Animal Welfare Coalition, a BVA-led initiative. The Veterinary Animal Welfare...

    Webinar to help student vets look after mental wellbeing during pandemic

    VetKind, a collaboration between the Association of Veterinary Students of UK and Ireland and SkillsTree Training, are giving a webinar this Saturday which will offer advice for student vets about how they can look after their mental wellbeing during...

    First black woman invested as RCVS President at first virtual AGM

    Mandisa Green has become the first black woman to be invested as the RCVS President at the first Annual General Meeting to be held online. In her opening address, Mandisa said: "When the College was founded in 1844, it would have been unthinkable that...

    Vets invited to online quiz night

    Elanco is hosting another online CPD quiz night for vets, this time on the subject of fleas, at 7pm next Thursday (27th August). The event is being hosted by Luke Gamble as part of the company's ‘Advocates of Knowledge’ series, and there are £400 worth...
  • RCVS seeks candidates to run for election

    The RCVS is seeking candidates to run for election to the RCVS and VN Councils. There are six seats on the RCVS Council and two on the VN Council due to be filled in the 2010 election. Candidate nominations must be received by 31 January 2010; voting...

    Comfortis flea control launched for cats

    Elanco Companion Animal Health has announced that Comfortis (spinosad) flavoured chewable flea control tablets have been licensed for cats. In addition, the company has extended its range with the addition of two new sizes for toy dogs and smaller...
  • RCVS invites nominations for 2017 Honours

    The RCVS is now inviting nominations from veterinary surgeons and nurses for those colleagues and individuals who they feel should be recognised for going above-and-beyond the call of duty and exceeding expectations. Nominations can be made for three...

    Past-president of BVA and BSAVA to join Medivet Panel of Enquiry

    Medivet has announced the appointment of John Bower MBE BVSc MRCVS to its Panel of Enquiry set up following coverage of the company on Panorama. Mr Bower has been President of the British Veterinary Association, the British Small Animal Veterinary...

    New farm animal health website from Novartis

    Novartis Animal Health has launched a new website providing product information, news, up to date advice and insights into key issues facing the farming industry. Nikki Crossley, Associate Brand Manager at Novartis Animal Health, said: "This new site...

    CEVA launches UK's first colistin-based antimicrobial for poultry

    CEVA Animal Health has now introduced Colibird, the UK's first colistin-based soluble antimicrobial approved for poultry. According to the company, colistin is an important active in the UK's antimicrobial armoury, with a potent bactericidal action...

    Working group to develop ectoparasitology guide for vets

    An ectoparasitology working group has been set up to provide a set of practical guidelines for veterinary surgeons across Europe. The group, which has been established to bring together best practice strategies in the light of changing ectoparasite...

    Atopica license amended to include more flexible treatment options

    Elanco Animal Health has announced a revision to the canine Atopica SPC, designed to provide veterinary surgeons with more flexible treatment options for canine atopic dermatitis The updated license now states that consideration should be given to...

    Antimicrobial copper surfaces gaining ground in infection control

    The Copper Development Association (CDA) reports that a Harare veterinary practice has become the first in Zimbabwe to add copper touch surfaces to its suite of infection prevention measures. 24 Hour Veterinary Practice opted to replace frequently...

    Veterinary Products Committee seeks veterinary surgeon

    The Veterinary Products Committee, which advises Defra on veterinary medicinal products and animal feed additives, is seeking applicants for ten vacancies , including one veterinary surgeon. The committee meets three times a year, typically in February...

    Vetigel now available from Veterinary Instrumentation

    Cresilon Inc., the US maker of the haemostatic gel, Vetigel, has signed a distribution agreement for the UK with Covetrus-owned Veterinary Instrumentation. In addition to the UK, Vetigel will be marketed and distributed to veterinary surgeons throughout...

    Princess Royal opens canine cancer ward at Royal Dick

    Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal opened a new ward for canine cancer patients at the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals last week. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust provided £30,000...

    Season's first Alabama Rot case reported in Surrey

    Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has reported the autumn's first confirmed case of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), aka Alabama Rot in a seven-year-old Labradoodle in Surrey. This brings the total reported the UK so far this...

    New Cushings website for dog owners

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched www.canine-cushings.co.uk, a new website for owners of dogs with Cushing’s syndrome, to support the advice given by their veterinary surgeon. The new site contains information and resources designed to support...

    RCVS Mind Matters pledges £20K to Vetlife

    The RCVS has pledged £20,000 for the Vetlife Health Support Service through its 'Mind Matters' initiative. The charity reports that 2020 was its busiest year ever, with 3,921 calls to its Helpline - a 25% increase over 2019. Similarly, Vetlife's...

    Chief vet leaves with plaudits after 4 years service

    Defra has announced that UK Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Debby Reynolds has decided to take early retirement after four years as Britain’s chief vet. Dr Reynolds, who led the Government’s efforts to contain this year’s Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak...

    RCVS seeks comment on extra-mural studies

    Following the announcement last month of the establishment of a Working Party to review Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) in the undergraduate veterinary degree, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is inviting comment from all those involved with organising...