Veterinary News Headlines

    Lintbells launches feline urinary health supplement

    Lintbells Veterinary has announced the launch of Yurelieve, a feline urinary health supplement containing multiple glycosaminoglycans, L-tryptophan and EFAs. Andrew Connolly, Product Manager at Lintbells Veterinary said: "Yurelieve supports a condition...

    RCVS invites nominations for 2023 awards

    The RCVS has opened the nomination period for its 2023 Honours & Awards, to recognise veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople, both in the UK and overseas, who are doing their utmost for animal health and welfare, the professions and society...

    New field study demonstrates Advantix repelling efficacy in dogs

    The findings of a Canine Vector Borne Disease (CVBD) prevention field study, published in Veterinary Parasitology today, have demonstrated the efficacy of Advantix in repelling ticks and sandflies, thus reducing the risk of potentially deadly diseases...

    BVA launches discounted debt recovery service

    The BVA has announced a partnership with Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC) to offer its members preferential rates on debt recovery services. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey found that 9 in 10 vets do work for which they charge...

    Record year for SPVS/VPMA Congress 2015

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) reports that its annual Congress, held jointly with the Veterinary Practice Managers Association (VPMA) at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport last week, was a sell out. Over 470 delegates attended...

    Ceva adds thoracic x-ray video to CPD website

    Ceva Animal Health has added a new session to its Cardio Academy CPD website called: "Thoracic X-rays: how to proceed?". During the 30-minute multimedia presentation, cardiology specialist Nicole Van Israël provides practical advice and explanations...
  • The experiences and musings of a vet, now available on Amazon

    VetSurgeon.org member, Martin Atkinson MRCVS has had his first book, A Test of Patients , published on Amazon Kindle (£6.59). Described as the experiences and musings of a veterinary surgeon, the book is a collection of anecdotes collected over the...

    White Cross Vets is Nice to nurses

    In the week that VetNurse Jobs released the results of a survey which found that the most important thing to nurses about a job in practice is to feel valued and appreciated as part of a team, White Cross Vets, the 15-practice, family-run group headquartered...

    Navicular disease leaflet for horse owners

    CEVA Animal Health has produced a leaflet to help horse owners understand the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease. Navicular disease can be difficult to diagnose and management of the condition can be a challenge for both vets and horse owners...
  • BSAVA launches Masters for budding researchers

    The BSAVA has launched the 'Masters by Research', a new qualification which it says will help veterinary surgeons with enquiring minds to unlock their 'inner researcher'. Enrolment is now open for the programme, which matches participants with an...

    Cefshot product recall

    Zoetis UK Ltd has issued a recall of Cefshot DC 250mg Intramammary Suspension for Cattle. According to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, the company has identified that there is a small possibility that some syringes from the batches listed below...

    Identichip launches practice support packs covering new cat regulations

    Identichip is launching microchipping support packs with marketing materials for veterinary practices which cover the new cat microchipping regulations which come into force on 10th June next year. The support packs include a social media toolkit with...
  • Last call for RCVS & VN Council candidate nominations

    The deadline for candidate nominations for the RCVS and VN Council elections is fast approaching - so please hurry if you plan to stand. There are six seats on the RCVS Council, and two on the VN Council, due to be filled in the 2010 election, but...

    Pressure mounts for older people to be able to keep pets

    A survey of more than 4,000 members of the public by the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) has revealed that 90% of people think that separation from a pet is traumatic for older people entering residential care or sheltered accommodation.....

    TB consultation gets strong support from BVA and BCVA

    The British Veterinary Association and British Cattle Veterinary Association have welcomed the launch of the Defra consultation on tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) in England, which includes recommendations for badger control in areas where bTB persists...

    Welsh vet becomes President of the BVA

    Peter Harlech Jones has been elected President of the British Veterinary Association for 2012/2013. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the close of its Annual Congress, held in the Merseyside Maritime Museum in...

    New canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners

    Vétoquinol (maker of Propalin) has announced the launch of a new canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners. canineui.co.uk contains information about the causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options for canine urinary incontinence...

    CVS raises £19K for Pet Blood Bank UK

    CVS has given Pet Blood Bank UK £18,943.85 donated by staff and clients over the course of the last year To raise the funds, CVS put customer and staff collection boxes in its small animal first opinion practices and referral hospitals. Staff also...

    DAP renamed Adaptil

    Ceva Animal Health has renamed the veterinary behaviour product DAP as Adaptil, to highlight its key benefit of helping dogs 'adapt' to new situations. Along with the name change, Ceva is launching a new Adaptil Collar. According to the company, the...

    RCVS and BVA publish Vet Futures report

    The RCVS and the BVA have published the Vet Futures report : their vision for how the veterinary profession should look in 2030, coupled with 34 recommendations for change. The report, which represents the culmination of a year of engagement, consultation...

    BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

    The BVA has responded to Prime Minister Theresa May's speech in which she outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister...
  • RCVS Knowledge to create a QI model that offers vet practices a return on investment

    RCVS Knowledge and the University of Nottingham have launched a project that aims to create a bespoke veterinary Quality Improvement (QI) model that provides a return on investment for veterinary practices and animal owners. The RCVS says this is the...

    Nominations sought for RCVS VN award

    The Veterinary Nurses Council of the RCVS is seeking nominations from veterinary surgeons and VNs for its Golden Jubilee award by 8 May 2012. The award recognises an exceptional contribution made to the veterinary nursing profession and/or a positive...

    RCVS updates coronavirus guidance

    The RCVS has published updates to its coronavirus guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, to reflect the developing situation and the latest guidance from the UK and devolved nation governments. On 9 April, the College published a flowchart...

    BSAVA's Medicine & Surgery certs sell out in minutes

    The BSAVA reports that within 20 minutes of the opening of enrolment for its Medicine and Surgery certificates at 9:00am yesterday, both courses were filled and a waiting list had been established. According to the BSAVA, interest in the courses had...