Veterinary News Headlines

    Public says microchipping should be compulsory

    Almost 90% of the British public think that microchipping dogs should be compulsory, according to a new survey carried out by Petlog , the lost and found pet database. A public consultation into compulsory microchipping, which proposes that microchips...

    Public consultation on review of Pet Travel Scheme

    The BSAVA is highlighting the public consultation currently being carried out by Defra as part of its review of UK legislation concerning the Pet Travel Scheme, and encouraging members of the profession and clients to take part. Specifically, the...

    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...

    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...

    'One Health' for people and pets could save NHS £2.5 billion a year

    Greater collaboration between disciplines to promote the 'One Health' approach for people and pets could save the NHS 2.5 billion a year, according to Danny Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at the University of Lincoln. Professor...

    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...

    Free Cardisure at the London Vet Show

    Eurovet Animal Health is to offer veterinary surgeons visiting the London Vet Show a free trial of Cardisure to use in newly diagnosed patients*. In addition, for every free trial vets sign up for at the event, Eurovet will also donate £1 to The Children...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    Bayer highlights increasing risk from tick-borne disease

    Bayer Animal Health has launched its annual tick awareness campaign, this year titled 'No Bite is Right', with results of a survey which found that 44% of pet owners don't use regular preventative tick treatment. The OnePoll survey of 4000 pet owners...

    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...

    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....

    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...

    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...

    BVA announces new healthcare plan for members

    The BVA has announced the launch of a new members' service: a healthcare plan provided by health insurers Westfield Health. The plan is now available for BVA members who are practice owners, to offer to their employees. Cover starts from just...

    Pfizer creates dedicated equine business unit

    Pfizer Animal Health has launched a dedicated Equine Business Unit to provide a higher level of service and a comprehensive range of products to equine vets across the UK. Created following the merger with Fort Dodge, the Pfizer Equine Business Unit...

    New videos show how to scan the bovine reproductive tract

    BCF has launched a series of instructional videos demonstrating how to perform an ultrasound examination of the bovine reproductive tract, now available online. The videos were developed by BCF's in-house vet, Kimberly Palgrave, in collaboration...

    BVA and BSAVA respond to launch of RSA Referral Network

    The BVA and the BSAVA have issued a statement in response to the launch of the RSA Preferred Referral Network . "This is a business decision for RSA, in light of pressures facing the pet insurance industry - however BVA and BSAVA requested a meeting...

    Purina Veterinary Diets launches new Feline Urinary UR ST/OX

    Purina Veterinary Diets has launched Feline Urinary UR ST/OX™ to provide highly advanced nutritional support in the veterinary treatment and long term management of FLUTD. Purina says that Feline Urinary UR ST/OX™ will help vets nutritionally support...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...