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    Win a Fiat 500 and support the RCVS Charitable Trust

    The RCVS Charitable Trust has teamed up with the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) for the launch of the Great Big Small Charity Car Draw 2011. The draw enables small charities, such as the RCVS Charitable Trust, to sell tickets to supporters...

    New BSAVA laparoscopic spaying fact sheet to give clients

    The BSAVA has published a new factsheet about laparoscopic spaying for pet owners. BSAVA’s client information leaflets are designed to be used as part of the veterinary consultation and provide information to help owners understand what is involved...
  • New poisoning emergency service

    Vets Now, in cooperation with its host practices and the Veterinary Poisons Information Service, is launching a new 'Tox Box' service giving veterinary surgeons 24 hour direct access to the treatments that they are most likely to need, and least likely...
  • 15 years after FMD, BVA asks government to reflect on vital role of vets

    On the 15th anniversary of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, the BVA has emphasised the vital role of vets and veterinary surveillance in protecting the UK from devastating disease outbreaks. The outbreak (confirmed in an abattoir on 19 February...

    Great Western Exotics to host free online raptor triage CPD session

    Great Western Exotics is holding a CPD session on how to triage raptors online at 7:00pm on Tuesday 4th April. The session will be led by Adam Gregory, Head Nurse, who has experience gained around the world both as a veterinary nurse and a zookeeper...

    Kent vet struck off over dishonest declaration on horse passport application

    Folkestone-based Vlad Butnaru haș been struck off by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee after it found that he'd dishonestly signed a declaration on a horse passport application. Dr Vlad Butnaru faced two charges, the first of which was that in May 2021...
  • Dog picks best place in the world to fall into a canal

    A 17-year-old collie cross called Barney picked arguably the best place in the world for an old dog to fall into a canal last Saturday, when it was rescued by one of the teams taking part in the kayaking stage of the Vet Charity Challenge , an event...

    Vets urged to take part in Puppy Tooth Census

    VisioCare is calling on veterinary surgeons and puppy owners to take part in its Puppy Tooth Census, a dental health initiative that aims to quantify the changing prevalence of dental conditions. The company says the results of the survey of puppy...
  • BVA adds voice to calls for suspension of imports from bluetongue areas

    The BVA has added its voice to calls for the suspension of imports of cattle and sheep from areas where the bluetongue virus is known to be circulating. Following yesterday’s announcement by Defra that BTV1 (Bluetongue Serotype 1) had been detected...

    RCVS announces new Head of Legal Services/Registrar

    The RCVS has announced the appointment of Gordon Hockey as its Head of Legal Services/Registrar. Gordon, who was previously Head of Professional Conduct and Assistant Registrar, has latterly been Acting Registrar, following the departure of Jane...

    It's Feline Hypertension Awareness Month

    In case you've missed the start of the national celebrations, it's Feline Hypertension Awareness Month (FHAM), which offers an opener for dialogue with pet owners about the impact of hypertension on their cats. The campaign is being fronted this year...
  • New guidelines for vets about parasite control in travelling pets

    The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) has published new guidelines for vets on parasite control in travelling and imported pets. ESCCAP says that the risk of novel parasites and zoonoses spreading to new regions has risen...

    2 vets needed to join RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is calling for candidate nominations for its Veterinary Nurses Council, the body that deals with issues such as VN regulation, professional conduct and continuing professional development within the College...

    Pfizer Animal Genetics expands in the UK

    Pfizer Animal Genetics is expanding its presence in the UK with the appointment of a dedicated team. The company says it will use state-of-the-art genetic technology to improve the health, welfare and productivity of animals, and that the move comes...
  • Virbac launches parvo alert system

    Virbac Animal Health has launched a twitter-based early warning system to alert vets and dog owners of cases of canine parvovirus (CPV) in their area. It is to go live on 1 November 2012. @parvoalert is a twitter feed that updates followers on the...

    Petplan wins award for social media fundraising campaign

    Petplan has been awarded an Insurance Times Tech Award for its social media campaign entitled "Like & Donate", which was devised to support two animal charities, the Dogs Trust and Cats Protection. As part of the campaign, pet lovers are being encouraged...

    Weight gain more than doubles the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies

    Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, according to new research published last month in BMC Veterinary Research 1 . Carried out by the Royal Veterinary College...

    New feline hyperthyroid support materials for vets

    Animalcare has published new feline hyperthyroidism educational materials for veterinary surgeons developed in partnership with RCVS Feline Specialist, Sarah Caney. The materials include a 15-minute video in which Sarah (pictured right) gives her advice...

    Norbrook launches Loxicom oral suspension for small dogs

    Norbrook has launched Loxicom 0.5mg/ml oral suspension for small dogs, indicated for the alleviation of inflammation and pain in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders. Loxicom Oral Suspension comes in a clear 15ml bottle which allows vets and...

    Freelance Surgical offers laparoscopy set up for £10K

    Freelance Surgical Ltd has announced a limited offer under which it will supply all of the instrumentation and capital equipment required for a veterinary practice to set up a new laparoscopy service, for £10,000 +VAT The company says it has seen...

    New Christmas poisoning awareness campaign for practices

    TVM UK has launched a campaign to help veterinary practices educate pet owners of the potential poisoning hazards which are common during the Christmas holidays. The company has created a waiting room board kit, social media pack and a video which...

    StreetVet launches hostel scheme to help people and their pets off the streets

    StreetVet has launched a 'pet friendly' accreditation scheme to offer certified accommodation for pet owners experiencing homelessness. According to the charity, one in ten homeless people have a pet, which is around 32,000 people in the UK. However...

    Andrew Hayes, Clare McCabe and Laurence Behrens in the finals for Vet of the Year 2023

    Petplan has announced the finalists for this year's Veterinary Awards. This year, there have been over 30,000 nominations for the awards. The finalists this year are: Vet of the Year Andrew Hayes, Towcester Equine Vets, Towcester Clare McCabe ...

    Last call for comments on draft RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for vets

    It's the final call for comments on the draft new RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons, as the consultation closes on Friday, 24 June 2011. The new draft Code, which is intended to replace the existing RCVS Guide to Professional...

    Pets may suffer as the country goes to the dogs

    Research carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Dogs Trust, has shown that as the cost of living crisis develops, 68% of dog owners in the UK feel worried, to some extent, about how they will care for their dog in the next year, with 30% either ‘very...