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    European study of horses to evaluate anthelmintics

    A European study undertaken in horses to evaluate the efficacy of the key anthelmintic molecules fenbendazole, pyrantel, ivermectin and moxidectin in treating equine cyathostomins, has confirmed that resistance is developing against all the molecules...

    New charity to fund improvements in veterinary care

    The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has established a new Foundation with a remit to improve global companion animal care through science and education. The WSAVA Foundation, a not-for-profit body, is now identifying a range of potential...

    Free antimicrobial research collection for equine vets

    The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) has published a free online collection of articles which explain the current understanding of equine antimicrobial resistance and how the profession can preserve the effectiveness of these essential medicines. The...

    New reproduction resource for vets

    Following the publication of the new WSAVA Guidelines for the Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats earlier this year, Virbac (maker of Suprelorin) has produced a range of learning content on the subject. The content covers the main points in the...

    FECAVA launches Europe's first fully online veterinary journal

    The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) has launched the European Journal of Companion Animal Practitioners (EJCAP) Online , the first European fully online veterinary journal. As the official journal of the FECAVA...

    Vets invited to hear the latest about the cat and dog microbiome

    The Purina Institute is to host the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event, online from 3:00pm - 6:30pm on the 15th and 16th November, when it will share the latest research into the dog and cat microbiome, translating it into practical interventions for practising...

    CVS launches project to improve diagnosis of BOAS

    CVS has launched a new clinical improvement project in 25 of its first opinion small animal practices to improve the diagnosis of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in dogs. For the project, the company has developed a Brachycephalic...

    Vets asked what they think should be research priorities

    Luisa De Risio MRCVS, Mars Veterinary Health’s Director of Associate Research and Hannah Sargent MRCVS, Associate Research Manager, are conducting a survey to discover what UK-based vets think are the most important areas for research. Luisa (pictured...

    Nominations sought for veterinary awards

    The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has announced that nominations are now open for its new Veterinary Awards for veterinary surgeons, scientists and veterinary students that are carrying out innovative research that will help to improve dog health. ...

    Idexx VetConnect Plus reaches 100,000th lab sample

    Idexx is celebrating its 100,000th laboratory submission via the Idexx VetConnect™ Plus service. The sample was submitted by the Inglis Veterinary Hospital in Dunfermline, part of the group that has been practising in the area for over 50 years. To...

    Bristol-based Ian Jennings becomes first AVP in veterinary neurology

    Ian Jennings MRCVS from IVC's Rowe Referrals in Bristol has become the first practitioner in the UK to be awarded AVP status in veterinary neurology. Ian, who qualified from Melbourne University in 2004 after completing a neuroscience degree at Edinburgh...

    Pfizer strengthens pig and poultry team

    Two new senior appointments have been made by Pfizer Animal Health in its UK and Ireland pig and poultry business unit, with Alan Doyle becoming director and James Walton key account manager. Mr Doyle qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow...

    Labradors most likely to do a runner

    Labrador Retrievers are the breed most likely to run away, according to a survey of 2000 pet owners commissioned by the Blue Cross . In addition, the survey found that the average dog owner has had their pet run off three times. One in five haven...

    Registrations open for RCVS symposium on veterinary mental health

    The RCVS has announced that its third Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium will take place live online from 10am on Wednesday 24 November, and is now open for registration. Professor Susan Dawson (pictured right), Chair of the Mind Matters...

    Will Balhatchet named Young Dairy Vet of the Year 2024

    Will Balhatchet MRCVS from The George Farm Vets in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, has been named as Virbac's Young Dairy Vet of The Year. Nominated by a colleague, Will graduated and joined the practice in 2021, having previously worked as a dairy herdsperson...

    New practice materials for Pet Dental Health Month 2025

    Animalcare has published a range of materials to help practices promote good dental health during Pet Dental Health Month in February. The company has updated its waiting room board kit for veterinary staff to create a visual reminder of the importance...

    Lincs vet struck off for false certification of horse

    The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has this week decided that a Lincolnshire-based veterinary surgeon should be removed from the RCVS Register, having found him guilty of disgraceful professional conduct. ...

    Practice wins £1000 to help fatties

    Petplan has announced the winner of the 'ChiWOWhua' competition which took place at BSAVA Congress in April, and offers a guide to pet insurance in practice. Alfreton Park Veterinary Hospital was chosen out of more than 800 entries from across......

    RCVS announces review of extra-mural studies

    Recent changes in the way veterinary schools teach clinical and practical skills, coupled with increasing financial pressure on students and new graduates, have triggered the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to review its guidelines for Extra-Mural...

    RCVS calls for Private Members' Bill to protect VN title

    The RCVS has written to the MPs drawn in today's private members' Bill ballot to call upon them to introduce legislation to protect the title 'veterinary nurse' and introduce an effective regulatory system that would ensure that those veterinary nurses...

    Solicitor launches CPD-qualifying dog law training webinars

    Canterbury-based solicitor Cooper & Co , which specialises in dog law, has launched a series of CPD-qualifying webinars for veterinary professionals available at www.doglaw.tv . The webinars, which are presented by Trevor Cooper, cover a wide variety...

    Dying Specialist calls on MPs to support Assisted Dying Bill

    European Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry Lisa Milella, who revealed last year that she has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease , has now announced that she plans to end her life at the Swiss-based organisation, Dignitas, and is calling on MPs...

    Surrey mobile vet wins 15 minutes of fame

    Amy Bergs MRCVS, owner of The Cat Doctor in Surrey and co-founder of the new British Mobile Veterinary Association , has won a week's worth of free advertising for her practice on national TV. The competition was run by the mobile payments company...

    Nearly 50% of farmers not vaccinating against enzootic abortion of ewes

    Ceva Animal Health, the manufacturer of Cevac Chlamydia, has published the results of a new survey which showed that 47% of farmers are not vaccinating against enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) 1 . 322 farmers took part in the survey, 83% of which had...

    Survey highlights vets' lack of time for older pets

    Animalcare has released the results of a survey in which 60% of respondents said a lack of time / staffing levels were the main barriers to setting up senior pet clinics. The survey was carried out to get an insight into how practices are currently...