Veterinary News Headlines

    IVC steps up support for vets doing clinical research

    IVC Evidensia has announced plans to expand its support for those of its vets who want to do clinical research work. The company has set up the Group Veterinary Medical Board (GVMB) Research Fund to offer practical support and financial assistance...

    Tickets for Vets Now ECC Congress now on sale

    Tickets have gone on sale for Vets Now's annual Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Congress, taking place on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November 2025 at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The 2025 programme features 35 speakers from across the globe...

    Zoetis launches AI tool for identifying neoplastic cells

    Zoetis is launching AI Masses, a new cytological capability for Vetscan Imagyst which detects potentially neoplastic cells, at the London Vet Show 2025 (Excel London, 20-21 November, stand N50). Zoetis says AI Masses delivers fast, accurate, in-clinic...

    Win £500 vouchers with Vetoquinol's renal guide and wallchart

    Vetoquinol is offering veterinary surgeons and nurses the chance to win up to £500 worth of vouchers of their choice with Ipakitine, the phosphate binder. To take part, call 0800 1698197 and request a copy of the company's renal guide, wall chart...
  • Tess Daly puts lungworm in the spotlight

    Bayer Animal Health has been enjoying considerable success in its efforts to raise awareness of the danger of lungworm amongst pet owners. The company signed model and 'Strictly Come Dancing' presenter Tess Daly to front it's Be Lungworm Aware campaign...

    New journal watch service for vets, academics and students

    RCVS Knowledge has announced the launch of inFOCUS, a free resource to keep veterinary practitioners, academics and students up to date with the latest research and critically appraised topics. Produced by Knowledge’s Library and Information Service...

    RCVS ends vets' remote prescribing dispensation

    The RCVS Standards Committee has ended the temporary dispensation that allows veterinary surgeons to prescribe prescription-only veterinary medicines remotely from this morning. The dispensation was brought in during the spring 2020 lockdown to safeguard...

    The Animal's War

    If you're in London before January 6th 2008, the Animal's War exhibition at the Imperial War Museum might be worth a visit. Sponsored by The Kennel Club and PetPartners , the family exhibition explores the remarkable role of animals in conflict...

    Schering Plough offers new Orf Information pack

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has produced a new Orf Vaccination Starter Pack to help vets better inform their sheep farmer clients about the disease. The new campaign Vaccination Starter Pack includes a practical guide to Orf and its control...

    Identi launches Practice Pet Protection Pack

    Identi has launched a Practice Pet Protection Pack to help vet professionals answer questions about microchipping before cat microchipping becomes compulsory in England from 10th June. The pack contains species-specific microchipping law guides, a...

    There is such a thing as a free lunch

    Animalcare is offering veterinary practices free 'lunch and learn' sessions about its recently launched canine osteoarthritis (OA) treatment, Daxocox. Animalcare Marketing Manager, James Beaumont said: “Practice life is busier than ever and we know...

    Free practice management webinars

    Premier Vet Alliance has launched a programme of free, one hour webinars to help practices develop the way they work, increase revenue, improve customer care, motivate their teams, and manage stress and pressure in the workplace. The webinars are open...

    Study concludes that insulin dysregulation in ponies cannot be predicted from physical observation alone

    A study published in the Equine Veterinary Journal has concluded that Insulin dysregulation (ID) status in ponies cannot be determined solely by observation of body condition 1 . Factors associated with insulin responses to oral sugars in a mixed-breed...

    Horiba to host webinar on respiratory disease in cats and dogs

    Horiba is hosting a webinar about i nfectious lower respiratory tract disease in cats and dogs, presented by Amanda Paul FRCVS, on Thursday 11th July at 7:30pm. Amanda originally studied and worked in Australia where she undertook a residency in small...

    New research to assess the impact of flea treatments on the environment

    The University of Bristol and CVS are launching a 'citizen science' project to assess the impact of companion animal ectoparasiticides on the environment. The study is being conducted with pet owners and veterinary professionals to develop a greater...

    Danger of dog owners over-feeding at Christmas

    Four out of ten UK dogs will over-indulge this Christmas, according to a survey from Wholesome Nutrition Ltd, manufacturer of Britain's first weight-loss dog food, Formula K ( http://www.formulak.co.uk/ ). As a result, a staggering 29% of the nation...

    Mobile dog blood bank collects first 32 pints

    Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) launched its new mobile blood collection unit, donated by Royal Canin, at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science on Wednesday, simultaneously collecting enough blood to save the lives of...

    Win 1 of 3 bottles of vintage red from Woodley

    To mark its 20 th anniversary, Woodley Equipment Company is holding a prize draw to win one of three bottles of Chateau Pitray 1989 Bordeaux red wine. Woodley Equipment Company Ltd was established in 1989 by Mike Wickham, a biomedical scientist who...

    Vets invited to nominate a nurse for an award

    The RCVS is encouraging vets to nominate members of their nursing team for this year's VN Golden Jubilee Award, which recognises exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing. The award was launched in 2011 to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the...

    Government closes dangerous dog loophole

    The Government has announced that it is extending existing dangerous dogs laws to apply to private property, closing a loophole in the current law which only applies to public land. Jim Paice, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, said: "We...

    Vets Now publishes emergency guidelines for owners

    Vets Now has produced a new set of guidelines for pet owners about how to deal with the top 10 emergency situations seen by the out-of-hours care provider. The guidelines are presented as an infographic - which is free to download from the Vets Now...

    RCVS announces new Chairs and members for DC & PI

    The RCVS has announced the new recruits for the two independent statutory committees responsible for investigating and holding inquiries into concerns raised about the professional conduct of veterinary surgeons. The Disciplinary Committee has seven...

    Vets needed for RCVS Ethics Review Panel

    The RCVS is looking for two vets to join its Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which supports veterinary professionals carrying out practice-based research by providing ethical approval for their projects. The ERP was established in 2016 when it emerged that...

    Exotic animal emergencies CPD coming up in Shropshire

    Marie Kubiak , an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, will be hosting Exotic Animal Emergencies, a one-day CPD course, in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, on Friday 8th September (10:00am - 4:00pm). The course will cover reptiles...

    Ceva relaunches learning resource for vets

    Ceva Animal Health has relaunched Ceva Academy, its website offering veterinary professionals 30 courses and 40 hours of free CPD. The courses are designed for self-paced learning and include practical hints and tips for treating common animal health...