Veterinary News Headlines

    SAMSOC & BSAVA issue antibiotic usage guidelines

    The Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSOC) and the BSAVA have together produced a new poster containing guidelines for the appropriate use of antibiotics in practice. In recent years, alongside wider recognition of resistant bacteria such as MRSA...

    Webinar to help stamp out bullying in practice

    There's a free webinar tomorrow at 12:30pm which could help you prevent incidents of bullying at your practice. Culture Change In Healthcare is presented by Simon Fleming , a trauma and orthopaedic registrar who has a special interest in combating...

    New head of cardiology at Essex referral centre

    Southfields Veterinary Specialists has appointed Xavier Navarro-Cubas, an RCVS and EBVS specialist in small animal cardiology, as its new head of cardiology. Xavier (pictured right), who graduated from Cardenal-Herrera University in Valencia, Spain...

    Ceva to host Q Fever webinar presented by RCVS Specialist Jonathan Statham

    Ceva Animal Health is hosting a webinar for farm vets: ‘Q Fever – a disease with underestimated consequences’, at 4:00pm on Wednesday 28th September. Q Fever is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii , which can infect humans, cattle, goats, sheep...

    Everyone that visits ezyVet at the London Vet Show will raise £1 for Vetlife

    ezyVet, a maker of veterinary practice management solutions, says it will donate £1 to Vetlife for every person that visits its stand (D70) at the London Vet Show, on the 17th and 18th November 2022. Whilst you're there, the company will doubtless...

    New research shows equine lameness can be measured

    A new study published in Equine Veterinary Journal's (EVJ) in partnership with the American Association of Equine Practitioners, has shown that a wireless, inertial sensor-based system can effectively measure a horse's response to a flexion test....

    Vets urged to take part in RCVS Under Care Review

    The RCVS is running a survey to get the views and opinions of UK veterinary surgeons about 24/7 emergency cover and the definition of 'under care'. The survey is the second stage of a three stage review recommended to RCVS Council by the College’s...

    Survey shows need for vets to educate owners about rabbit ear health

    Vita Animal Health has published the results of an online survey it conducted 1 , which found that whilst 89% of owners agreed poor ear health can compromise a rabbit's quality of life, only 1% were aware that rabbits often show no or few symptoms of...

    First plastic-free, veterinary disinfectant wipe to launch at London Vet Show

    Byotrol has announced the launch of Anigene Professional Surface Disinfectant Wipes, the first and only plastic-free surface wipe which is compliant with all biocidal regulations. Polypropylene or plastic-based wipes, which have been industry standard...

    Veterinary surgeons urged to test older horses for PPID

    Boehringer Ingelheim is urging veterinary surgeons in the UK to test for PPID routinely at the annual health check or vaccination visit for horses over the age of 15. The recommendation follows the analysis of data collected as part of the company...

    New HR and legal support service for veterinary practices

    MS Rubric , a Bristol-based law and HR firm which specialises in the veterinary sector, has announced the launch of Vantage, a Human Resource Management (HRM) and Employment Law advisory service. The company says its service has been designed to help...

    Search for most rabbit-friendly vets

    Burgess Pet Care and the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund are inviting nominations for three new awards to celebrate the work of rabbit-friendly vets, veterinary nurses and practices in the UK. Judges for the UK Rabbit Vet of the Year, the Rabbit...

    New bovine mastitis diagnostic assay

    Scottish biotech company, Biotangents has launched AmpliSpec LAB Mastitis, its next-generation bovine mastitis diagnostic assay. AmpliSpec LAB Mastitis uses isothermal amplification technology, which means laboratories can use less expensive equipment...

    Gastric Ulcer Awareness Month 2009 announces risk assessment initiative

    The UK's first online gastric ulcer risk assessment for horse owners has just been launched as part of the 2009 Gastric Ulcer Awareness Month (GUAM), organised by Merial Equine Health. Merial has developed the risk online questionnaire to enable....
  • Vetoquinol launches Epiphen starter pack for owners

    Vétoquinol, manufacturer of Epiphen (phenobarbital), for the control of epilepsy in dogs, has announced the launch of a new starter pack for clients that are embarking on treatment. The starter packs contain a variety of support materials designed...

    Idexx launches new kidney function test for cats and dogs

    www.youtube.com/watch Idexx Laboratories has launched a new renal function test, Idexx SDMA, which the company says can detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs or cats months or even years earlier than traditional methods. The test is based...
  • Cat charity offers free CPD for vets

    The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) is making its webinar channel free to access for all veterinary professionals during the coronavirus crisis. Normally only accessible by ISFM members, the channel has been opened up as a free resource...

    Low cholesterol linked to mortality in canine and feline patients

    A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has shown that hypocholesterolaemia is associated with mortality in cats and dogs and may be a negative prognostic indicator. 'Period prevalence and mortality...

    Ian Battersby to lead on responsible pharmaceutical stewardship at Mars

    Mars Veterinary Health has appointed Small Animal Medicine Specialist, Ian Battersby, BVSc DSAM DipECVIM FRCVS, as its global Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead. In his new role, Ian will guide the development of interventions, strategies...

    Vétoquinol offers £5,000 bursary towards behaviour diploma

    Vétoquinol, the makers of Zylkène , is offering the chance for a veterinary professional to receive a bursary towards the Centre of Applied Ethnology (COAPE) Behaviour Diploma, worth £5000. The company says behavioural training offers a wealth of...

    Rabbit food report causes fur to fly

    Supreme Petfoods Ltd has published the results of tests on small animal petfood which, according to the company, highlight significant problems with the on-pack declarations and contents of a number of the leading brands. The tests, which were carried...

    Ceva launches Cevazuril for diarrhoea in pigs

    Ceva Animal Health has introduced Cevazuril, a toltrazuril-based oral solution for the control of diarrhoea in sucking pigs. Cevazuril is a one-dose treatment that comes in two pack sizes, both with dosing pumps, for convenient administration to large...

    Test to detect common canine cancers is on the way

    Texas-based diagnostics company Volition Veterinary has announced the results of a proof of concept study for its Nu.Q Vet Assay which found that a single assay detected almost 70% of both canine hemangiosarcoma and canine lymphoma Together, these...

    Survey seeks to find out what vets think of artificial intelligence

    VetCT has launched a survey to explore opinions on artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine. The 10 minute survey seeks to capture the current level of understanding and feelings around the deployment of AI tools across the veterinary industry...

    Midgeater device proven effective for monitoring bluetongue

    The ‘ Midgeater ' device introduced by Calor in 2003 to combat biting midges causing irritation to humans, has now been successfully tested by leading scientists as a monitoring device in the fight against bluetongue. Leading midge scientist...