Veterinary News Headlines

    RCVS introduces online recording system for PDP

    The RCVS has introduced a new online recording system for graduates starting their Professional Development Phase (PDP). The new PDP database sits as a module within the Professional Development Record (PDR), launched by the RCVS in April to help...

    NVS launches dual action toxin binder

    NVS has launched DuoTox, a broad-spectrum adsorbent for treating accidental ingestion of harmful substances in dogs and cats. DuoTox is the first product to combine activated charcoal and diosmectite, providing a wider spectrum of absorbency against...

    CEVA Animal Health launches Diarsanyl® Plus

    CEVA Animal Health has launched Diarsanyl Plus, a new intestinal support paste for dogs, cats and small animals containing prebiotics. Diarsanyl Plus contains the same unique combination of ingredients as Diarsanyl - montmorillonite, Na + , Mg 2+...

    London practice shares secrets of its outstanding PSS success

    Cheam-based Maven Veterinary Care is celebrating becoming one of only 12 practices in the country to be rated as 'outstanding' in four categories by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. The first opinion Linnaeus Group practice, which also holds RCVS...
  • Survey shows most dog owners don't recognise signs of heart failure

    Vita Animal Health has published the results of a survey which found that only 41% of dog owners know that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to heart disease and only 39% felt they would recognise the signs. The survey of 1,019 dog owners was...

    Boehringer to support StreetVet

    Boehringer Ingelheim has announced a two-year charity partnership with StreetVet, the organisation delivering free veterinary care to the animals of people in the UK experiencing homelessness. The partnership includes a minimum donation of £10,000...

    Veterinary Parasep faecal filters now available from Woodley Equipment

    Woodley Equipment Company has announced that Veterinary Parasep Faecal Filters are now available exclusively from the company. According to the Woodley, the filters have been developed in conjunction with an independent leading veterinary Institution...
  • MEPs approve €2M for farm animal homeopathy research

    An amendment to the EU's draft budget for a €2 million pilot research project into homeopathy and phytotherapy for farm animals has been approved today by the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee. BVA President Harvey Locke, said: "Millions...

    New ECG webinar series for vets

    HeartVets, the specialist-led cardiology referral and telemedicine service, has launched a CPD webinar series offering vets an introduction to ECGs. Dave Dickson MRCVS (pictured right) said: "The ECG series is full of case examples and practical advice...

    New Digital Toxin Toolkit for vets

    TVM has launched the Digital Toxin Toolkit, billed as offering everything you need to manage poisoning cases at your fingertips. The toolkit contains triage forms, a contact directory, emergency action guidelines and a drug glossary, together with...

    New action plan to mitigate crisis in the veterinary profession

    The RCVS has published a Workforce Action Plan which sets out ways to mitigate the ongoing workforce crisis in the veterinary profession. The Action Plan presents what the College is doing to tackle the issue and explains how collaboration, culture...

    Forte launches Ficoxil NSAID for dogs

    Forte Healthcare has launched Ficoxil, a flavoured, chewable, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) designed to provide relief from pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and post-operative recovery in dogs. Ficoxil contains the...

    MSD launches Big Tick Project

    MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of The Big Tick Project, both to investigate whether ticks are carrying more pathogens and to raise awareness amongst the public. The company highlights research which shows that nationally, tick distribution...

    Free webinars on periodontal disease and tooth fractures

    Mars Petcare has announced two free webinars to support veterinary surgeons in treating common dental issues in cats and dogs. The series looks in detail at some of the most important issues dental specialists are seeing in pets. The first webinar...

    VetPlus launches powdered potassium supplement for cats and dogs

    VetPlus has launched a powdered version of Kaminox, its potassium supplement for cats and dogs. Kaminox contains potassium gluconate and B-vitamins to help dogs affected by hypokalaemia. Originally released as an oral liquid supplement, Vetplus says...

    Elanco to buy Bayer Animal Health

    Bayer has announced that Elanco Animal Health has entered into a definitive agreement to buy it's animal health business for 7.6 billion US dollars. The divestment is expected to be concluded in mid-2020, and Bayer intends to exit its stake in Elanco...

    Defra launches Brexit video for vet practices to share with pet owners

    Defra has produced a video offering official advice for pet owners that want to travel with their pet in the event of a no deal Brexit. The video has now been published on Youtube, from where veterinary practices might like to share it with clients...

    Chicken wormer now available in backyard size

    Krka has added a new 20g pack size of Flimabend (flubendazole), its water-based chicken wormer, to suit the needs of smallholders and owners of backyard chicken flocks. Flimabend is diluted into water and replaces the flock’s drinking water for a set...

    CVS acquires Derby referral centre

    CVS has announced its acquisition of the Dovecote Veterinary Hospital , a general and referral practice based in Castle Donington near Derby. The Dovecote offers a range of referral services including digital X-ray, MRI and CT scanning capability...

    Paragon Referrals offers "Coffee with our Clinicians"

    Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield has announced three free online CPD events for veterinary surgeons, taking place between June and August. The programme is comprised of one "Coffee with our Clinicians" session and two "Clinical Club evenings...

    Experts say communication is the key to tackling equine obesity

    A panel of experts at the National Equine Forum’s (NEF) Great Weight Debate (Equine) has concluded that teamwork, communication and trust are key to solving the problem of horse, pony and donkey obesity in the UK. Equine obesity is a growing problem...

    CEVA launches Florkem for respiratory disease in pigs & cattle

    CEVA Animal Health has extended its range of injectable anti-infectives with Florkem, a Florfenicol-based antimicrobial for the treatment of respiratory tract infections in cattle and pigs. According to the company, Florfenicol shows a strong in vit...

    New cardiology distance learning programme

    Improve International has launched a two-year Cardiology Distance Learning (DL) Postgraduate Certificate programme. The new programme, which starts in May 2021, will address the fundamental principles underlying cardiac disease, discuss common presentations...

    New hedgehog and wildlife information for vets

    The BSAVA has released a new collection of resources to help veterinary surgeons treat hedgehogs. The resource includes content from Companion, BSAVA Congress, and the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties. Topics range from hand-rearing to anaesthesia...

    Elanco reminds vets about oocyst counts

    Elanco Animal Health is reminding vets about the importance of correctly interpreting oocyst counts in the diagnosis of coccidiosis during the post lambing period. The company says scouring lambs that are failing to thrive should immediately ring...