Veterinary News Headlines
  • Andy Moores becomes Chairman of BVOA

    Orthopaedic Specialist surgeon, Andy Moores , has been appointed the new Chairman of the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association (BVOA). Andy, who was previously the Junior Vice Chair of the association, has been a member of BVOA for over 25 years...

    Win an Equine Ski-PD break with CEVA

    If you're attending BEVA this September you can win a place on the CEVA-sponsored Equine Ski-PD break in January 2010, combining a couple of days of first class Continued Professional Development (CPD) with some excellent skiing in the Italian Alps....
  • BVA disappointed over government climbdown on circus animals

    The British Veterinary Association has expressed disappointment at the Government's decision to introduce a licensing regime rather than impose an outright ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Defra Secretary of State Caroline Spelman...

    Duvaxyn protects against Richmond/1/07 equine influenza

    Elanco has announced the results of a challenge study which the company says demonstrates the ability of Duvaxyn IE-T Plus equine influenza vaccine to cross protect against A/equi-2/Richmond/1/07 (H3N8) two weeks after a two dose primary course 1 . ...
  • New standards for equine dental treatment

    The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT) have joined forces to set recognised standards for equine dental treatment. The two organisations are working in association with...

    Specialist-led neurology referral service opens in Kent

    Dr Rodolfo Cappello, an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology, has opened a referral service in Sevenoaks, Kent. Rodolfo said: “We are the only independent specialist veterinary hospital in the area with the equipment and experience to diagnose and...

    BVA halves price of Congress

    The British Veterinary Association has announced that it has almost halved the cost of attending its annual Congress this September. According to the BVA, the decision was made to demonstrate its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable...

    Better communication needed over NSAIDs for post-disbudding analgesia of calves

    A new study 1 published in Animal Welfare suggests that communication between veterinary surgeons and farmers about post-disbudding analgesia needs to be improved. The study, which examined cattle farmers’ and veterinary surgeons' opinions of pain...

    Free webinar to explain the bacterial risks of raw feeding in companion animals

    Horiba is hosting a free CPD webinar for veterinary surgeons, where Dr Conor O’Halloran BVSc MSc PhD MRCVS will explain the bacteriological risks and benefits of feeding a raw diet to companion animals, on Thursday 7th July 2022 at 7.30pm. Feeding...
  • BCF x-ray generators now in blue

    BCF Technology has announced that it now has the 9020HF ultralight and the 10040HF ultra orange x-ray generators available in blue. Jason Rogers of BCF said: "Our range of generators aims to meet the needs of any size of veterinary practice. The new...

    Vets, have you experienced discrimination?

    The BVA has launched a survey to gather experiences of discrimination in the veterinary professions. Veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons, students and other veterinary professionals are all invited to take part in the anonymous survey and share...

    RVC research reveals vets' moral conflict over flat-faced dogs

    The RVC has called for a more robust and unified approach to educating the public about bracycephalic breeds, after publishing research which found that general practitioners are suffering moral conflict over the issue. For the study, the RVC interviewed...
  • Cats & dogs - there are more than we thought

    A new study has found that the UK domestic cat and dog population is larger than previously reported by industry figures. Cats and dogs are amongst the most popular pets in the UK but it has been over 20 years since domestic cat and dog population estimates...
  • Plans to improve European horse transport to be announced at BEVA Congress

    BEVA President, Madeleine Campbell will be announcing plans for a veterinary-led European Transport Forum at BEVA Congress this year (8-11 September 2010), to discuss how the welfare of horses during transport can be improved through the better enforcement...
  • RCVS DC refuses to restore Wirral vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has dismissed an application to be restored to the Register of Veterinary Surgeons from former Wirral-based vet Ian Beveridge. In May 2013 the Committee had asked the Registrar to remove Mr Beveridge from the Register...

    BSAVA launches new anaesthetic resource

    The BSAVA has put together a collection of resources on anaesthesia to support the veterinary profession during the coronavirus pandemic. The BSAVA Library Collection, which is freely available until the end of June 2020, includes resources relating...

    Survey to look into technician's role in practice

    The Veterinary Development Council (VDC) is conducting a survey to investigate the role of paraprofessionals and technicians in veterinary practice, and is asking vets in large animal, equine, and mixed practices to complete a short survey. The VDC...

    Free webinars on equine pain and locomotion

    Dechra is hosting a series of webinars about equine pain and locomotion, presented by Specialists David Bardell and Dr. Andy Fiske-Jackson. The webinars will take place every Wednesday at 7pm in May. David Bardell is a European and Royal College...

    Fitpatrick charity to host One Medicine virtual seminar in May

    Humanimal Trust, the charity set up in 2014 by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is to host a virtual seminar about One Medicine on Friday 6 May 2022 with talks from leading human and animal medical professionals. Humanimal Trust is the only organisation...

    George Smith, Kathryn Patel, Sebastian Wylie & Michelle Demkova win BSAVA Clinical Abstract Awards

    MsRCVS George Smith, Kathryn Patel, Sebastian Wylie and vet student Michelle Demkova have been announced as the winners of the BSAVA Clinical Abstract Awards for 2024 George won the Best Medicine Award for: 'Predictors of clinically significant bleeding...

    Enter your practice for a marketing award

    Veterinary practices are being encouraged to enter the annual Veterinary Marketing Association's (VMA) awards, which now include a practice-only category. The annual VMA awards are intended to recognise excellence in all aspects of veterinary and....
  • PDSA calls on vets to take PAW survey

    The PDSA is calling on veterinary surgeons and students to complete its Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report survey 2016 . The charity says that the survey is the largest, most comprehensive insight into pet wellbeing in the UK; an opportunity for veterinary...
  • BVA promotes responsible anthelmintic use

    The British Veterinary Association has launched a guidance poster to encourage farm animal vets to use anthelmintics responsibly, following ongoing concern about the development of resistance to these medicines. According to BVA, misuse of anthelmintics...

    Vetoquinol launches smaller pack size for Reprocine

    Vetoquinol has introduced a new smaller pack size for Reprocine, to help prevent wastage. The new 6 x 10ml pack is now available from wholesalers. Reprocine is licensed in the cow for uterine atony during the puerperal (post-parturient) period, placental...

    Free Logic sachets and pinboard display now available

    Ceva Animal Health UK is now providing Logic Oral Hygiene Gel sample sachets to veterinary practices free of charge, to enable clients to try before they buy on their cat or dog In addition, to help veterinary practices promote the importance of dental...