Veterinary News Headlines

    Vets asked for stories of cats using up their nine lives

    Identi, the microchipping company, has launched a competition in which vets are being asked to submit real life stories of cats that have used one or several of their nine lives, with the winning story earning the entrant a Yorkshire Rose hamper for...

    New initiative to promote wider adoption of suicide-reduction tool

    Practice Management Software provider Agilio has partnered with R;pple Online Safety to promote wider adoption of its internet browser extension which intervenes when someone searches for self-harm or suicide-related content. The extension, which does...

    Breakthrough in battle against strangles

    A new diagnostic blood test has been developed to combat the virulent horse disease Strangles. The breakthrough has come after four years of research by scientists at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. The blood test identifies horses...

    New research shows more health benefits of pet ownership

    New research from around the world which shows tangible benefits of pet ownership on human health is being presented this week at the 12 th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions (IAHAIO) in Stockholm, sponsored by Mars Petcare....

    New Soft Tissue Indication for PREVICOX®

    The first coxib for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs, PREVICOX® (Merial), has now been licensed for the relief of post-operative pain and inflammation following soft tissue surgery. "PREVICOX is the first coxib specifically designed for...

    Vets asked to play key role in new pig health programme

    Vets are being asked to help pig producers assess their health status and biosecurity measures, as part of BPEX's new National Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP). The national programme is currently running alongside existing programmes in East...

    New research shows what drives veterinary employees

    Pfizer has announced the results of research carried out as part of its Vet Support+ initiative, which shows that the three most important factors in engaging a veterinary team are: leadership, employee performance management and team effectiveness....

    New postgraduate certificate in small animal diagnostic imaging

    The BSAVA has opened enrolments for a new postgraduate certificate programme in small animal diagnostic imaging. The programme starts in January 2022 and places are on a first come, first served basis. The BSAVA says the new programme is designed...

    TVM launches joint supplement for dogs

    TVM UK has launched Locox TT, a joint supplement for dogs designed to support healthy joint function for continued mobility. The company says Locox TT has been developed to have high levels of EPA and DHA Omega-3, with independent lab analysis showing...

    RCVS Council & VN Council Election Results

    Just over 17% of the RCVS membership voted in the Council elections – which the RCVS reports is consistent with previous turn-outs. New faces on the RCVS Council include Richard Stephenson, Charles Gruchy and Catherine Goldie. Dr Barry Johnson (first...

    Experience life in emergency

    Vets Now , the UK's dedicated Out Of Hours emergency vets with 32 clinics across the UK is launching a new recruitment initiative whereby vets with two years post qualified small animal experience have the opportunity to experience life working at the...

    New campaign to encourage owners to prioritise pet healthcare

    The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched 'The Happy Healthy Pets Project', designed to encourage owners to prioritise pet healthcare. At the heart of the campaign is a new online photography gallery at pethealthinfo.org.uk , where...

    RCVS updates standards for vet nurse training organisations

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has published an updated set of standards that detail the professional values, knowledge, skills and behaviours that need to be met by those responsible for training student veterinary nurses. The updated standards...

    Genitrix founder named Director of the Year

    VetSurgeon member Howard Wilder , founder and managing director of British veterinary pharmaceutical company Genitrix, has been named Director of the Year at the 2010 Institute of Directors' London and South East Director of the Year Awards. Genitrix...

    Invicta launches inflammation diagnostic for horses

    Invicta Animal Health has been appointed exclusive UK distributor of EquiChek, a rapid screening test which uses whole blood to assess the level of Serum Amyloid A (SAA), a major acute phase protein of inflammation in horses. According to the company...

    RCVS launches mobile Code of Conduct

    The RCVS has launched a mobile version of the Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses: an app for Android devices and a web app for Apple users. Once installed, the app provides smartphone and tablet users with a...

    Free Cushing's webinar tomorrow

    Virbac, makers of the recently-launched Trilotab (trilostane) is hosting a free CPD webinar about Cushing's syndrome in dogs tomorrow, Tuesday 26th November, at 8:00pm. Despite being one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs, affecting approximately...

    New arthritis information pack from CEVA

    CEVA Animal Health has launched an arthritis information pack to help support vet practices and their clients. The pack includes a joint care range brochure, which explores how to recognise and monitor pain in the veterinary practice, and an...

    Improved VetMed Resource launched

    CABI has given VetMed Resource, its online veterinary information service, a new look and some new features. See: www.cabi.org/vetmedresource . VetMed Resource is a database of over 1.3 million veterinary and animal science research records from 1972...

    BVA supports compulsory chipping in Scotland

    The BVA has welcomed a Scottish Government consultation on the compulsory microchipping of all dogs in Scotland, launched by Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead on 27th December . Microchipping of all dogs is already a legal requirement in Northern...

    RCVS calls for help with Survey of the Professions

    The RCVS is calling on veterinary surgeons and students, and listed or registered veterinary nurses to complete its Survey of the Professions 2014. The four-yearly, confidential survey provides the College with data that helps it develop policy, plan...

    Nutravet launches two new health products for cats and dogs

    Nutravet has launched Nutramega high strength omega-3 oil for cats and dogs, and Pet Ready LifeStages chews for dogs. Nutramega contains omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, which the company says are critical for the overall health of animals...

    Grand Meadows launches canine food supplement range

    Following the launch of its equine range to the UK, Grand Meadows Animal Health has announced the launch of a range of canine food supplements, including: Mobility, Grand Tranquility, Grand Vitality, Grand Coat and Grand Complete. New stockists...

    NOAH launches competition for extraordinary pets

    As part of its Pet Factor campaign, the National Office of Animal Health has launched a competition via its consumer website Pet Health Information www.pethealthinfo.org.uk to find a pet with "the Pet Factor". NOAH is inviting owners, vets...

    Win a trip to WSAVA with Petplan

    At next week's BSAVA, Petplan will be giving away a VIP trip for two to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress in Geneva in June 2010. The package includes 2 admission tickets to the congress as well as flights, accommodation...