Veterinary News Headlines

    CVS converts 66-year-old boozer into state-of-the-art veterinary hospital

    CVS has completed the conversion of a 66-year-old pub in Gorleston, Norfolk, into a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. The Veterinary Hospital and Surgery acquired the Magdalen Arms in late 2014 and started work on the conversion of the listed...

    Spending on veterinary care up 2% at CVS

    CVS Group has announced record half-year pre-tax profits of £1.9m, indicating the robustness of the veterinary sector in harsh economic conditions. Like-for-like sales were up 2.3% in the first half. However, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph...

    BVA amongst groups calling on Prime Minister for improved dog laws

    The British Veterinary Association, some of the UK's largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today called on the leaders of the main political parties to work together to introduce improved and updated legislation to protect...
  • RVC's new diabetic cat clinic recruiting cases for clinical trial

    Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College have officially launched a new Feline Diabetic Remission Clinic in the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in Hertfordshire, to investigate the optimum methods to achieve good control, and ultimately diabetic...

    New advice about Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease

    The BVA, BSAVA and BVZS have issued advice concerning a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease identified in rabbits in the UK. Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease variant (RVHD2) is a variation of the already recognised Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic...

    Dog ownership may have helped stave off depression during pandemic

    Purina Petcare has released the results of some research which suggests that the bond between dogs and their owners helped mitigate against some of the negative psychological impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the research, Purina questioned...

    Zoetis launching AI tool for analysing neoplastic cells in clinic

    Zoetis has announced that Vetscan Imagyst, its multi-purpose diagnostic tool, is getting 'AI Masses', a new capability which uses AI to analyse potentially neoplastic cells in lymph node and subcutaneous lesions. The company says AI Masses will allow...
  • Study to look at feminisation of the profession

    The RCVS Charitable Trust has announced that it is working in partnership with Imperial College London and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to co-fund a doctorate entitled 'Veterinary training and veterinary work: a female perspective...

    Architects present vision for new veterinary school

    The University of Surrey has appointed Devereux Architects to create a masterplan for its new School of Veterinary Medicine. As one of the University's largest and most prestigious future development sites, the new school, which sits within the...

    Somerset referral centre launches extended neurology / neurosurgery service

    Cave Veterinary Specialists , a referral centre based near Taunton, Somerset, has announced the launch of a significantly extended neurology and neurosurgery service. The centre now has three new international specialists in the field: Salih Eminaga...

    New course brings together ultrasonography, radiology and CT/MRI

    Improve International has launched a diagnostic imaging programme which brings together ultrasonography, radiology and CT/MRI. The programme offers a route to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert). In 14 modules (six online and eight...

    New guide to help vets set up senior pet clinics

    Ceva Animal Health has launched a new guide to help vets set up and run Senior Pet Clinics with their nurses. The publication of the guide follows a study of vet professionals published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery which revealed that...

    Join VetSurgeon.org and win an iPad

    Every UK-based veterinary surgeon that registers as a member of www.vetsurgeon.org by 1st November 2010 will be entered into a draw to win an Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi worth £500. All existing veterinary surgeon members will also be entered into the draw...

    BEVA celebrates 60 exceptional individuals

    In the build up to its 60th birthday celebrations on 18th November, BEVA is highlighting 60 exceptional individuals who have had an impact on the equine veterinary sector. The Association is also encouraging horse owners to join in the celebrations...

    Bovilis IBR Marker Live vaccine replaces Bovilis IBR

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced the replacement of its Bovilis ® IBR with Bovilis® IBR Marker Live vaccine, a move that brings the UK into line with the rest of Europe where marker vaccines are favoured. Many EU member states...

    Tonight: vets join Channel Four team to reveal secret life of dogs

    Veterinary scientist, Dr Alex German and veterinary nurse, Shelley Holden are joining presenter and vet, Mark Evans in a new Channel Four series exploring the secret life of dogs, the first of which airs tonight at 8:00pm. The three-part series looks...
  • Free new canine ocular examination videos

    Bayer Animal Health has launched the first in a free, three-part, short educational video series about canine ocular examinations, which account for one in ten canine consultations in first opinion practice. 1 Hosted by Chris Dixon, veterinary ophthalmologist...

    Dechra offers chance to win Apple Watch

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a competition for veterinary professionals in which you could win an Apple Watch for watching a two-minute video presentation about Felimazole, its treatment for feline hyperthyroidism, and answering three questions...

    RCVS publishes Covid recovery guidance

    The RCVS is publishing new Covid recovery guidance for the veterinary professions in the UK. The new guidance, which can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk/coronavirus , will gradually replace the current emergency guidance and aims to help veterinary practices...

    New Contagious Canine Cough campaign

    MSD Animal Health, the maker of Nobivac(r) Respira Bb, has launched a new risk assessment campaign for Contagious Canine Cough (CCC), to direct dog owners to ask their local vet for protection. The company says that with an estimated 3.2 million UK...

    Nominations open for 2023 RCVS Council election

    Veterinary surgeons who want to play a part in determining how the RCVS regulates professional standards and education, as well as advancing the profession through its Royal Charter activities, can now put themselves forward as candidates in next year...

    New support materials to help vets deal with the impact of recreational drugs

    TVM has launched guidelines for treating pets which ingest recreational drugs and materials for practices to highlight other hazards to pets this Christmas. The company points to data from the Animal Poison Control Center in the US which showed that...

    New canine Cushing’s treatment and monitoring app

    Dechra has launched a Cushing’s treatment and monitoring app to support owners prescribed Vetoryl for their dog. The free app is designed to help to track changes and improvements in a dog’s health during treatment. The app uses questionnaires to...

    New task force to combat pet obesity

    A Pet Obesity Task Force, the first of its kind in the country, has been launched at the European Pet Obesity Conference, hosted by Hill’s Pet Nutrition to help tackle the growing number of obese and overweight pets and put in place strategies...

    CEVA Animal Health has introduced Carprodyl® F, a new flavoured version of Carprodyl®

    CEVA Animal Health has introduced Carprodyl ® F, a new flavoured version of Carprodyl ® . The company says that the original version of Carprodyl®, the carprofen-based painkiller, has proved very popular with vets, partly thanks to its cost-effective...