Veterinary News Headlines

    Elanco develops flea allergy algorithm

    Elanco Companion Animal Health, manufacturer of Comfortis chewable tablets for dogs, has developed a Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) algorithm to provide veterinary surgeons with step-by-step guidance on its diagnosis and treatment. Developed in conjunction...

    New Oxyglobin® dosing wheel

    Dechra has launched a new administration rate guide developed to help vets and nurses administer the haemoglobin-based, oxygen-carrying fluid Oxyglobin at the correct rate (in ml/kg/hr). "The handy dosing wheel allows you to line up the weight of...

    Survey shows 85% dogs unprotected against lungworm

    Bayer Animal Health has announced the results of a survey 1 which shows that despite 80% of dog owners being aware of lungworm ( Angiostrongylus vasorum ), 85% of dogs remain unprotected against the parasite. The survey, which was carried out amongst...

    RVC seeks help with research into killer bacterial disease in dogs

    Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College are seeking the help of veterinary surgeons in the UK who are treating dogs infected with Streptococcus zooepidemicus, a potentially fatal bacterial pneumonia-type disease which they say has been on the increase...

    CEVA Animal Health launches new D.A.P. website

    CEVA Animal Health has launched a new website - www.dapfordogs.com - to advise veterinary professionals and dog owners about its veterinary behaviour product, D.A.P. The new site features advice on how to prevent stress at key stages of a dog's...

    Horses to benefit from stem cell breakthrough

    Horses suffering from neurological conditions similar to those that affect humans could be helped by a breakthrough from stem cell scientists, according to a study published in the journal Stem Cells and Development . Researchers at the University...

    Vet to help Lords see the wood from the trees

    The RCVS has announced that its former President, Professor Sandy Trees , will be appointed to the House of Lords as a non-party-political (cross-bench) peer, following recommendation by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. Professor Trees...

    Thinking of standing for election? Then meet the RCVS

    On Tuesday 15 January the RCVS will hold a 'Meet the RCVS Day' for those standing or considering standing for election to RCVS Council or the Veterinary Nurses Council. The event offers prospective candidates an opportunity to find out more about...

    Significant rise in positive faecal worm egg counts in UK horses

    The Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) group at the University of Cambridge has published a study in the Equine Veterinary Journal that reveals a significant rise in the proportion of positive faecal worm egg counts (FWECs) among UK horses...

    Julian Hoad to go wing walking for BSAVA PetSavers

    BSAVA President Julian Hoad is going to go wing walking later this month to raise funds for BSAVA PetSavers. To mark the end of his presidential year at BSAVA, Julian will be strapped to the top of a vintage biplane while dressed in a full feline ...

    4th edition of CEVA's Cardionews now available

    CEVA Animal Health has launched the fourth edition of Cardionews, a regular cardiology newsletter written by top experts in the field, featuring upcoming topics of interest in cardiology. In this edition ( click here to download ), the renowned cardiologist...

    Molecular technology will drive animal health, say experts

    Expert speakers at Advances in Diagnostics , a meeting held in Brussels last month, have said that molecular technology will play a vital role in safeguarding the health and productivity of food animals in the future. Dr Willie Loeffen, President...

    Research may help cut greenhouse gas emissions from cattle

    To what extent changing diets and adding novel feed additives can cut emissions from beef cattle is being investigated in a new three-year research project. EBLEX , the organisation for beef and sheep producers in England, has teamed up with Scotland...

    RCVS Council votes to become fully-appointed

    RCVS Council has voted on the changes to its governance structure proposed in its ‘Good Governance’ public consultation held earlier this year. Council members voted in favour of becoming a fully-appointed governing Council and to explore retaining...

    SPVS calls for Congress submissions

    SPVS is calling for submissions for its 2026 Congress programme (26th-27th February 2026, Hilton Birmingham Metropole). Session submissions should fit within one of the five strands of SPVS's over-arching theme of Thriving in Practice: leadership skills...

    Birthday boost for white horse

    Congratulations to Merial for a creative initiative to celebrate the 25th birthday of Eqvalan®. The company made a much needed donation towards the upkeep of the Pewsey White Horse in return for being able to use it as part of Eqvalan's birthday....

    Launch of BVA Organisational Membership Scheme.

    The BVA has announced the launch of a new Organisational Membership scheme, following the recent activation of its Affiliate and Associate membership categories which saw the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Veterinary Practice...

    Lantra backs call for vets to help the future of farms

    Lantra, the UK Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, has backed a report that addresses veterinary expertise in food animal production. The 'Unlocking Potential' report, produced by Professor Philip Lowe on behalf of Defra...

    XLVet practices raise over 35K for charity

    Members of the XLVets , a collaborative group of independent veterinary practices across the UK, have raised over £35,000 in a recent charity challenge to travel the world without an engine. To mark the 10 th anniversary of XLVets, all 53 member practices...

    BVA says urgent reassurance needed on farm animal welfare codes

    The BVA is calling for urgent reassurance from the government concerning farm animal welfare. The association says the government decision to revoke farm animal welfare codes risks undermining public confidence in animal welfare standards. When...

    Woodley launches free haematology quality control program

    Woodley Equipment Co Ltd has announced the launch of its Quality Control Program for all Melet Schloesing MS4, MS4 + and MS4 5 Vet Haematology Analyser customers. Quality controls (QC) form part of a quality assurance (QA) program to guide the...

    Dickson Company launches Dickson Drug Recorder

    Dickson Company, a US supplier of data loggers and chart recorders, has launched the Dickson Drug Recorder, a temperature monitor for refrigerators and freezers used for drug storage. The company says the benefits of Dickson Drug Recorder are: ...

    New guide to pituitary tumours in rodents

    A new guide - written by a vet and for vets - looking at the causes and treatment of pituitary tumours in rats has been produced in conjunction with the UK's first dedicated pet rat rescue charity, CavyRescue . Written by exotics certificate holde...

    US researchers developing new canine bone cancer therapy

    The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has awarded Dr. Bruce Smith, director of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer, a two-year grant totaling $118,848 to test a new therapy for treating bone cancer in dogs. According...

    New research into cat owners' thinking

    Bayer Animal Health, maker of Profender , has released the results of some market research conducted amongst cat owners. The survey, which was conducted by OnePoll amongst 1000 cat owners, found that: 57% see their cat as a member of the family...