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  • BEVA debate suggests equine practice needs to adapt to family life

    Moral Maze, a debate held by members at the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress earlier this month, has concluded that equine practice needs to adapt to accommodate family life. 92% of voters agreed with the motion: Equine practice...

    Bucks vet wins Virbac's CPD bake-off

    Derek Attridge from Greensands Vets in Woburn Sands and Vici Gower VN from Essex-based Wylie Veterinary Centre emerged as the victors in a veterinary bake-off organised by Virbac as part of a parasitology CPD event held in London earlier this month....

    Linnaeus seeks more candidates for its Graduate Development Programme

    Linnaeus reports that despite a record level of interest in its two-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP), it still has vacancies to fill in Birmingham, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, as well as Sheffield and South Yorkshire. ...

    New guide for veterinary professionals about the welfare of flat-faced pets

    Dr Rowena Packer and Dr Dan O’Neill, both researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, have published the first ever book condensing global knowledge of brachycephaly in companion animals. The book, titled Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic Breeds...

    BEVA launches Back in the Saddle coaching for vets

    BEVA has launched Back in the Saddle, a six-month coaching programme to support vets who are either returning to work or who want to change tack in some way. The programme is for vets who are more than five years qualified, and thus not eligible for...

    Blood donor cats don't need intravenous fluid therapy

    A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has concluded that intravenous fluid therapy may be unnecessary for cats that have given blood. This, say the authors, could lead to shorter hospitalisation time and less stress for donor cats...

    Vetlife seeks vet with a passion for mental health

    Vetlife is seeking a veterinary surgeon with a passion for mental health to serve as a trustee on its board. Vetlife is independent of all other veterinary organisations and is managed by a Board of 11 elected Trustees, all of whom are veterinary surgeons...

    Dog activity trackers can help diagnose skin conditions

    Researchers in the US have shown it is possible to detect skin conditions in dogs using canine activity trackers. The research was carried out by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology...

    BEVA Congress box office now open

    BEVA has opened the box office for its 60th Congress, taking place from 8th–10th September 2022 at the ACC in Liverpool. This year’s programme includes five live streams running in parallel throughout the conference with clinical research presentations...

    New DNA test to prevent foal deaths in Fell & Dales ponies

    A DNA test which will save foals from unnecessary pain and suffering, and ultimately death, has been launched by the Animal Health Trust. Foal Immunodeficiency Syndrome (FIS), a genetic disorder which is known to affect Fell and Dales ponies, causes...

    New post operative collar for rabbits

    MDC Exports has launched the Soft E Collar in a small size suitable for rabbits. According to the company, the Soft E Collar provides an effective barrier to a treatment area while ensuring an animal can eat, drink and sleep in comfort. It allows...

    Medivet secures funding for further expansion

    Medivet has announced that it has secured a £10 million funding package from HSBC, to acquire new practices across the UK. Nick Hicks, HSBC’s Corporate Area Director in Thames Valley, said: "HSBC has enjoyed a highly effective and longstanding business...

    Horiba launches MLT-Diode Laser Systems

    Horiba Medical - UK has launched MLT-Diode Laser Systems, specifically designed for veterinary use, as part of its portfolio of animal healthcare products. According to the company, the MLT-Diode Lasers are highly versatile and can be used in a...
  • Specialist, specialise, specialised, specialising, specialisation, speciality

    The RCVS has announced that the Code of Professional Conduct has been updated to restrict - from April 2016 - the use of the word specialist and its derivatives in veterinary practice marketing and promotional materials, except when referring to an RCVS...

    New ophthalmology referral service for cats and dogs in the North West

    Chestergates is launching a new ophthalmology service at its referral hospital in Chester. The new Chestergates ophthalmology service will offer a wide range of treatments for eye conditions, including: cryotherapy, corrective lid surgery, rhytidectomy...

    1/2 million pet owners can no longer afford pet food

    A survey commissioned by a new Sky TV series, Pets for Life , carried out in association with The Blue Cross , has found that 500,000 (2%) of Britain's 24 million pet owners say they no longer have money for their pet's food and are reduced to feeding...

    Shor-Line launches webcam for remote patient-monitoring

    Shor-Line has announced the launch of YesWeCanSee , a webcam system which allows veterinary surgeons to monitor inpatients from anywhere, over the internet. The system allows you to watch, listen to and record or photograph the patient remotely. In...

    Blue Cross asks practices to donate unwanted items for sale

    The Blue Cross is asking veterinary surgeons to donate any unwanted, saleable items to help the charity raise funds to care for homeless, abandoned, sick and injured pets. All donations of unwanted clothes, books or bric-a-brac are sent for sale in...

    Registration opens for BSAVA Congress 2023

    Registration has opened for BSAVA Congress 2023 at Manchester Central from 23rd to 25th March. BSAVA Congress, which is open to the whole practice, from reception to the clinical team, will offer free practical drop-in sessions, day-in-the-life dramas...

    Vetoquinol launches Marbocyl Solo for bovine respiratory disease

    Vetoquinol UK has launched Marbocyl Solo – a one shot treatment for Bovine Respiratory Disease. Marbocyl Solo is a 100mg/ml solution of marbofloxacin given as one injection IM at 8mg/kg. It treats sick animals fast, killing bacteria in one go,...

    New guide to antibiotic use

    Bayer Animal Health has launched Back to Basics , a new guide to antibiotic use which focuses on the concerns raised by vets and vet students about antibiotics in a survey carried out by the company. 465 vets and 40 students took part in the survey...

    Royal Canin offers to help with difficult situations

    Royal Canin is offering three veterinary professionals the chance to win a free place on the new ‘Managing Difficult Situations’ CPD course on Thursday 14th July at the Hilton Coventry , worth £265. Hosted by Nick Steele, National Consulting Manager...

    New ultrasound software designed to help vets give better bovine breeding advice

    IMV Technologies has launched BovIntel, billed by the company as a worldwide first in bovine ultrasound imaging which will boost dairy farm productivity and profitability through improved access to fertility information. BovIntel is software which...

    Which? report finds complaining about vets is whistling in the wind

    The consumer body, Which? has published a research paper looking at the complaints process in the veterinary profession, finding that it is difficult for consumers to make a complaint, and when they do, only 31% are resolved positively, compared to 52...

    Christine Middlemiss takes up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer

    Christine Middlemiss has taken up her post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) , taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 years in the role. Before joining Defra, Christine served as the CVO for New South Wales, Australia, a position...