Veterinary News Headlines

    New research shows importance of oral care for dogs

    The Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition has announced new research - published in BMC Vet Research 1 - which examined the progression of periodontal disease in miniature schnauzers and found that without effective and frequent oral care, dental disease...

    One in 60 Cavaliers affected by syringomyelia

    VetCompass , a new veterinary research initiative at the Royal Veterinary College , has revealed that one in 60 Cavaliers are affected by syringomyelia. The RVC says that until now, there has been little reliable evidence on the frequency and severity...

    Farm vets walk 26,000 miles for Farm Africa

    A group of 100 farm vets and staff from Merial Animal Health have walked over 26,000 miles, more than twice the length of the Great Wall of China, in a steps challenge that raises money for charity Farm Africa . The challenge is part of Merial’s #CALFMATTERS...
  • Take part in the Vets and Drug Companies Survey

    VetSurgeon member, Rachel Crowe is asking veterinary surgeons to help with a survey looking at the relationship between vets and drug companies. The survey forms part of Rachel's dissertation for her MBA, titled: In harmony or out of tune? Perceptual...

    Three vet practice marketing agencies merge into one

    Veterinary digital marketing agency, VetsDigital, has announced it is merging with two other veterinary marketing companies, Vet Inflow and VetBoost. The three companies will now offer their services, which include marketing strategy, brand management...

    HT Vista launches app for its cancer screening device

    HT Vista, which makes a device which uses thermal imaging and AI to screen dermal and subcutaneous masses in dogs, has developed a data collection app for use alongside the device. The app allows practices to submit results along with cytology and...

    RCVS announces 2015 election results

    The RCVS has announced the results of the 2015 RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections. Turnouts in both elections rose this year, with 4,838 veterinary surgeons (18.1%) and 1,379 veterinary nurses (11%) voting, which compares to...

    New President to help foster a nurturing, learning culture in the profession

    The new President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Professor Stephen May, gave his maiden speech at the RCVS Day last Friday, in which he signalled his intent to help foster a nurturing, learning culture within the veterinary profession,...

    New survey to investigate the impact of coronavirus on new grad employment

    The RCVS and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have launched a joint survey of new grads from UK vet schools to determine if and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected them. The survey has been sent to 984 veterinary surgeons who graduated from...

    New derm service at Hampshire referral centre

    Hampshire-based Anderson Moores has launched a full-time dermatology service after being joined by Hilary O’Dair, an RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal dermatology. Hospital director David Walker said: “Ewan Ferguson has been providing our...

    Booking opens for Vets Now ECC Congress

    Vets Now has opened bookings for its emergency and critical care Congress which takes place from Thursday 3rd to Friday 4th November 2022 at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The event offers over 80 hours of CPD across seven streams – with everything...

    ISFM Feline Congress launches 30th July online

    The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) is holding its annual congress online again in 2022, launching on 30th July at 1:30pm. This year’s theme is 'Feline Fine: how to create harmony between physical health and mental wellbeing in your...

    Janssen launches skincare range for horses and ponies

    Janssen Animal Health has launched a range of skincare products - Cavalesse ® and Cavalesse ® Topical - to help maintain and support a healthy skin in horses prone to summer skin allergies. According to the company, summer skin allergies, including...

    Hill's calls on vets to use evidence-based nutrition

    Following a survey which indicates that veterinary surgeons are largely using unproven supplements to manage early-stage osteoarthritis, Hill's Pet Nutrition is calling upon vets to use evidence-based clinical nutrition to manage the condition. The...

    BCF launches new generation wireless equine DR X-ray system

    BCF has announced the launch of the wireless Cuattro Slate 4 equine DR system. BCF says the new system is available with an Automatic Exposure Detection (AED) panel, which means the plate automatically recognises the radiation from the generator,...

    New specialist feline internal medicine referral clinic in Solihull

    Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service has opened a specialist internal medicine clinic for felines. Headed by Stephanie Lalor, a European Specialist in Internal Medicine, the clinic provides initial assessment and treatment - from blood work...

    Veterinary surgeons vital to post-Brexit success says BVA

    BVA President Gudrun Ravetz has argued that r ecognising and retaining the vital roles that vets play across animal health, animal welfare and public health is pivotal to securing successful outcomes from Brexit, in her speech at the BVA's annual London...

    Identichip launches silent microchip scanner

    Identichip has launched a pocket-sized silent microchip scanner designed to help minimise anxiety when a pet is scanned for a microchip. Identichip says the scanner is particularly suited to noise-sensitive dogs and cats. It's designed to fit in...

    New tagging / tissue sampling system

    Identics, an animal identification company run by veterinary surgeon Egbert de Vries , has launched Labtags, a system with which you can tag animals and takes tissue samples simultaneously. Egbert said: One of the diseases for which this tag has proven...

    Vets called on to make OE treatment positive for pet and owner

    European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Natalie Barnard MRCVS and Clinical Animal Behaviourist Dr. Emily Blackwell are calling on general practitioners to think more carefully about treating otitis externa to make it a positive experience for both...

    RCVS Knowledge launches next gen evidence-based veterinary medicine course

    RCVS Knowledge has updated and expanded its free evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) course and it is now available on RCVS Knowledge Learn, the charity's new elearning platform. The course offers veterinary surgeons and students six hours of...

    New cat friendly guidelines for vets

    The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have published two new sets of guidelines for vets and practices to promote positive, respectful interactions with feline patients and reduce...

    Free course to help veterinary teams improve medication safety in practice

    RCVS Knowledge has launched 'Managing Veterinary Medicines: Staying legal and promoting safety', a free online course for veterinary teams to improve their medication safety in practice. 'Managing Veterinary Medicines' teaches safe and responsible...

    Biker vets help BEVA raised £20K to support Ukrainian equine vets

    Vets with Horsepower, an intrepid band of motorbiking vets, has helped BEVA hit its target of £20,000 to buy generators for colleagues in Ukraine. Vets with Horsepower is organised annually by Professor Derek Knottenbelt to help raise funds for equine...

    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...