Veterinary News Headlines

    Infectious diseases causing hidden losses in dairy herds

    According to the results of DairyCheck 2008, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health's subsidised milk testing service, 65% of herds tested positive for IBR infection, 69% positive for Leptospirosis and the majority of herds tested showed evidence of...

    Drontal sales soar on the back of national advertising campaign

    Bayer Animal Health reports that sales of Drontal have achieved double digit growth following the company's recent advertising campaign. The company says its marketing push has been so successful that 83% of cat and dog owners now name Drontal...

    RCVS calls for comment on draft health protocol

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has called for comment on a new draft health protocol which aims to deal compassionately with veterinary surgeons who have health problems, such as alcohol or drug addiction or mental health issues, while continuing...

    Bayer kicks off the 2014 World Cup

    What does a well-known flea & tick collar have in common with the World Cup? It transpires that the same Bayer MaterialScience technology which is being used by Adidas to make the 'Brazuca' - the new official match ball - more stable, elastic and...

    RCVS needs your email address

    The RCVS is calling for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to supply up-to-date email addresses for its Survey of the Professions, which will take place early next year. The survey is carried out every four years and, for the first time, next...

    New RCVS video explains Professional Development Phase

    The RCVS has published a new video which explains the Professional Development Phase (PDP) and highlights the support it provides for new veterinary graduates as they develop their Year One Competences. In the video, Victoria Henry MRCVS - who works...

    New study helps identify post-anaesthetic colic risk

    A new US colic study, published in Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ), in partnership with the American Association of Equine Practitioners, has identified various risk factors, including delayed faecal output and increasing blood lactate, associated with...

    Vetlife wins award for neurodiversity work

    Vetlife has won The Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO) Campaign of the Year Award 2024 for its work raising awareness about neurodiversity within the veterinary profession. Vetlife's campaign included talks at various veterinary events,...

    Company of Animals launches Clix Car Safe Harness

    The Company of Animals has announced the launch of the CLIX® Car Safe Harness. Designed by Animal Psychologist and founder of The Company of Animals, Dr. Roger Mugford, the CLIX® Car Safe harness has been designed to maximise safety and comfort for dogs...

    BVA calls for ban on pet primates

    The BVA has called on the Government to introduce a ban on the keeping of primates as private pets. Veterinary surgeons at the BVA have been considering the potential welfare concerns of such animals in response to an Efra select committee inquiry...

    New marketing consultancy for veterinary practices: Spotcheck™

    With all the talk being about impending recession, there probably couldn’t be a better time for a new marketing consultancy service for veterinary practices called Spotcheck™, just launched by Prescription Marketing Limited. The service is essentially...

    High fibre diet prevents gastric ulceration in donkeys

    New research 1 conducted by the Donkey Sanctuary, and announced by Spillers has shown that donkeys receiving a high fibre diet are less likely to suffer from gastric ulceration than those fed a cereal-based diet. Gastric ulceration is now recognised...

    RSPCA to continue fight against badger cull

    The RSPCA has announced that it will continue its fight to stop the Government's planned cull of badgers after MPs voted against an opposition motion to reverse the Government's strategy aimed at combating bovine TB. MPs voted 299 to 250 against...

    First Equine Flu Awareness Month coming in April

    Merial has announced that it has joined forces with the Animal Health Trust to hold Equine Flu Awareness Month in April. Organisers say that the aim is to increase awareness , understanding and virus surveillance of this highly contagious evolving...

    RCVS Knowledge seeks volunteer Trustees

    RCVS Knowledge is looking to fill two new volunteer Trustee positions. The charity – whose mission is to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society – is currently governed by a board of 11 Trustees chaired...

    Last call for Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations

    Petplan is making a last call for entries to its Veterinary Awards, which recognise members of the veterinary profession who continually go above and beyond what is expected of them. Nominations for the awards close on 31 st January. Nominations...

    RVC recruitment drive for next generation of vets

    The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is touring the UK, hosting a series of careers events to encourage more young people to consider studying in a veterinary-related field. The events give young people the opportunity to find out what a veterinary...

    Applications now open for new Fellowship initiative

    The RCVS has opened the application period for anyone interested in applying for the College’s new Fellowship initiative. The Fellowship was relaunched earlier this year with three new routes to entry and a greater focus on giving veterinary surgeons...

    Dechra to host Cushing's webinar

    Dechra is hosting ‘The three things about Cushing’s I wish I’d known sooner’, a free one-hour webinar at 7pm on Wednesday 4th June. The company says the webinar, presented by Dechra veterinary technical advisor, Emily Casey BVM&S MRCVS (pictured),...

    Survey reveals public is pig ignorant

    An interesting survey from Freedom Food has shown how little the public knows about farm animals: 75% of people didn't know that a sheep can recognise 50 members of its flock 74% didn't know that farmed male turkeys cannot mate 73% didn't know...

    Latest pet accessory hits the shelves

    Here's the latest horror to hit the shops in time for Halloween this year: Form an orderly queue please, everyone.

    Vets invited to apply for a Quality Improvement award

    RCVS Knowledge is inviting applications from veterinary surgeons for this year's Knowledge Awards, which celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams who are championing the use of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology in their work. The awards...

    New FMD case confirmed

    Initial laboratory tests on the samples taken this morning from the cattle on the holding in Surrey where disease was suspected have indicated the presence of Foot and Mouth Disease. On the basis of these initial laboratory results and clinical symptoms...

    BEVA Congress to focus on feet

    BEVA has announced that this year, there will be a lecture stream at Congress dedicated to feet and farriery, aimed at vets, nurses and farriers, and designed to encourage teamwork between the three. The farriery stream will run all day on Saturday...

    New BVA guides on euthanasia and treatment choice

    The British Veterinary Association has launched two new guides for members on 'Euthanasia' and 'The role of the vet in treatment choice decision-making'. The guides provide both thought-provoking questions for vets to consider when...