Veterinary News Headlines
  • BSAVA launches Masters for budding researchers

    The BSAVA has launched the 'Masters by Research', a new qualification which it says will help veterinary surgeons with enquiring minds to unlock their 'inner researcher'. Enrolment is now open for the programme, which matches participants with an...

    RCVS Trust initiative to help new graduates

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Charitable Trust has announced 'Open Educational Resources to help new practitioners cope', a new initiative that will focus on the needs of veterinary graduates starting out in practice The project will be...

    New resource to help vets and owners cope with pet loss

    Compassion Understood , a new company set up to provide veterinary staff with training in how to help clients deal with pet loss, and provide owners with a new information resource on the subject, launched at BSAVA this week. The new service has been...

    RCVS updates coronavirus guidance

    The RCVS has published updates to its coronavirus guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, to reflect the developing situation and the latest guidance from the UK and devolved nation governments. On 9 April, the College published a flowchart...

    Welsh vet becomes President of the BVA

    Peter Harlech Jones has been elected President of the British Veterinary Association for 2012/2013. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the close of its Annual Congress, held in the Merseyside Maritime Museum in...

    AHT calls for help with Cushing's study

    The Animal Health Trust is calling for all small animal practitioners to help with a prospective survey study on breed differences in clinical features in canine hyperadrenocorticism. The Trust is asking vets that diagnose a case of spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism...

    BSAVA Congress goes online for 2021

    The BSAVA has announced that its congress will move online for 2021. The Association says continuing uncertainty over the pandemic was the driving force behind the decision and it feels that a virtual Congress is the best option in 2021. The event...

    New collaboration to offer vets expert-led CPD with advanced imaging

    VetCam Specialists, a CPD provider, has joined forces with Veheri, a diagnostic imaging education platform, to give its course attendees access to a DICOM viewer so they can view and edit case studies directly in the viewer whilst discussing them with...

    Ceva adds thoracic x-ray video to CPD website

    Ceva Animal Health has added a new session to its Cardio Academy CPD website called: "Thoracic X-rays: how to proceed?". During the 30-minute multimedia presentation, cardiology specialist Nicole Van Israël provides practical advice and explanations...

    Cefshot product recall

    Zoetis UK Ltd has issued a recall of Cefshot DC 250mg Intramammary Suspension for Cattle. According to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, the company has identified that there is a small possibility that some syringes from the batches listed below...
  • New online advice service for general practitioners

    A new company offering general practitioners online consultations with veterinary specialists launched in the UK last month. Televetdx ( www.televetdx.com ) has grouped over 40 veterinary specialists to offer their services to GPs in the UK and Europe...
  • Help get libel reform into the Queen's Speech

    The Libel Reform Campaign is asking supporters to lobby their MP to make sure that a reform of libel law gets into next year's Queen's Speech, which sets the legislative agenda for 2012. Two cases in particular serve to highlight the impact of current...

    Nominations sought for RCVS VN award

    The Veterinary Nurses Council of the RCVS is seeking nominations from veterinary surgeons and VNs for its Golden Jubilee award by 8 May 2012. The award recognises an exceptional contribution made to the veterinary nursing profession and/or a positive...

    BEVA debate concludes new vet schools not needed

    A debate held at BEVA Congress last month ended with more than 70% of voters disagreeing with the motion: this house believes that new vet schools will benefit equine veterinary practice in the UK. The result reflects a recent industry survey indicating...

    New canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners

    Vétoquinol (maker of Propalin) has announced the launch of a new canine urinary incontinence support website for pet owners. canineui.co.uk contains information about the causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options for canine urinary incontinence...

    BSAVA announces plans for Wellbeing Programme at Congress 2023

    The BSAVA has announced that Congress 2023 (23rd – 25th March at Manchester Central) will include a programme of three days worth of wellbeing presentations and discussions. The Wellbeing Programme, which has been put together in collaboration with...

    Identichip launches practice support packs covering new cat regulations

    Identichip is launching microchipping support packs with marketing materials for veterinary practices which cover the new cat microchipping regulations which come into force on 10th June next year. The support packs include a social media toolkit with...

    Good practice guide on veterinary medicines

    The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today announced the availability of a new members’ service, the BVA Good Practice Guide on Veterinary Medicines. The guide, written in consultation with, and endorsed by, the Veterinary Medicines...

    Photon Therapeutics taking orders for new UVC treatment for corneal infections

    Photon Therapeutics is now taking orders for the PhotonUVC Vet, the new device which claims to treat corneal infections in five seconds which was first announced at the London Vet Show last November. The device emits low dose 265 nanometre (nm) ultraviolet...

    BVA launches discounted debt recovery service

    The BVA has announced a partnership with Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC) to offer its members preferential rates on debt recovery services. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey found that 9 in 10 vets do work for which they charge...

    Dechra launches novel strangles vaccine

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Strangvac, a protein-based strangles vaccine for horses and ponies. Strangvac has been in development for over 25 years and Dechra says it's the first and only intramuscular vaccine to help protect against strangles...

    CVS raises £19K for Pet Blood Bank UK

    CVS has given Pet Blood Bank UK £18,943.85 donated by staff and clients over the course of the last year To raise the funds, CVS put customer and staff collection boxes in its small animal first opinion practices and referral hospitals. Staff also...

    New confidence course for vets

    Elle Payne RVN CERT(VNECC), the founder of The Positive Vet Nurse , has launched a Confidence Coaching CPD Course designed for veterinary surgeons and nurses. Elle says she created the course she wished she had when she first qualified, one which offers...

    Careers @ Vets Now

    Vets Now has just added a new recruitment section to its website, with details of the veterinary career opportunities available within the company. Click here for more.

    Dechra launches hyperthyroid support materials

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a range of materials to assist veterinary practices in educating and supporting their clients with hyperthyroid cats. Available as part of the support package are a range of notice board displays, educational...