Veterinary News Headlines

    Free t-shirt for taking part in RSPCA survey

    During November the RSPCA is running a national survey to identify the animal welfare issues that worry the public, and the charity is offering a free designer t-shirt in return for taking part. Not sure whether a free t-shirt is enough to tempt...

    NOAH launches competition for extraordinary pets

    As part of its Pet Factor campaign, the National Office of Animal Health has launched a competition via its consumer website Pet Health Information www.pethealthinfo.org.uk to find a pet with "the Pet Factor". NOAH is inviting owners, vets...

    Pfizer creates dedicated equine business unit

    Pfizer Animal Health has launched a dedicated Equine Business Unit to provide a higher level of service and a comprehensive range of products to equine vets across the UK. Created following the merger with Fort Dodge, the Pfizer Equine Business Unit...

    JAB reinforces 'Don't Hesitate, Vaccinate' message

    Farmers within the Protection Zone (PZ) are being urged by the Joint Action against Bluetongue (JAB) to vaccinate their animals if they have not already done so. In a joint statement JAB said: "The vaccination campaign is going exceptionally well...

    Public says microchipping should be compulsory

    Almost 90% of the British public think that microchipping dogs should be compulsory, according to a new survey carried out by Petlog , the lost and found pet database. A public consultation into compulsory microchipping, which proposes that microchips...

    RCVS launches mobile Code of Conduct

    The RCVS has launched a mobile version of the Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses: an app for Android devices and a web app for Apple users. Once installed, the app provides smartphone and tablet users with a...

    TVM launches joint supplement for dogs

    TVM UK has launched Locox TT, a joint supplement for dogs designed to support healthy joint function for continued mobility. The company says Locox TT has been developed to have high levels of EPA and DHA Omega-3, with independent lab analysis showing...

    Hill's World of the Cat Report offers fresh insights for vets

    Hill’s Pet Nutrition has published 2025 World of the Cat Report, a fascinating look at feline trends and changes going on in the feline veterinary community. The report was put together by Hill’s new Cat Advisory Team (C.A.T.), a group of leaders from...

    New initiative to promote wider adoption of suicide-reduction tool

    Practice Management Software provider Agilio has partnered with R;pple Online Safety to promote wider adoption of its internet browser extension which intervenes when someone searches for self-harm or suicide-related content. The extension, which does...

    Breakthrough in battle against strangles

    A new diagnostic blood test has been developed to combat the virulent horse disease Strangles. The breakthrough has come after four years of research by scientists at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. The blood test identifies horses...

    'One Health' for people and pets could save NHS £2.5 billion a year

    Greater collaboration between disciplines to promote the 'One Health' approach for people and pets could save the NHS 2.5 billion a year, according to Danny Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at the University of Lincoln. Professor...

    Public consultation on review of Pet Travel Scheme

    The BSAVA is highlighting the public consultation currently being carried out by Defra as part of its review of UK legislation concerning the Pet Travel Scheme, and encouraging members of the profession and clients to take part. Specifically, the...
  • Ian Wright to present exotic parasite webinar for vets

    Ian Wright MRCVS, Chair of the European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites, will be presenting a free webinar about new exotic parasites on 17th July 2025, 7.30pm - 9.00pm . In the webinar, which is sponsored by Horiba, Ian will p resent...

    RCVS updates standards for vet nurse training organisations

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has published an updated set of standards that detail the professional values, knowledge, skills and behaviours that need to be met by those responsible for training student veterinary nurses. The updated standards...

    Vets asked for stories of cats using up their nine lives

    Identi, the microchipping company, has launched a competition in which vets are being asked to submit real life stories of cats that have used one or several of their nine lives, with the winning story earning the entrant a Yorkshire Rose hamper for...

    Muksak to help dog fouling problem.

    An English entrepreneur, Alison Vaughan, has just launched Muksak , a new product to make it easier to clear up dog mess when you're out walking the dog. I was about to poo poo this idea (sorry). Having been brought up in the countryside, and...

    Invicta launches inflammation diagnostic for horses

    Invicta Animal Health has been appointed exclusive UK distributor of EquiChek, a rapid screening test which uses whole blood to assess the level of Serum Amyloid A (SAA), a major acute phase protein of inflammation in horses. According to the company...

    New research shows more health benefits of pet ownership

    New research from around the world which shows tangible benefits of pet ownership on human health is being presented this week at the 12 th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions (IAHAIO) in Stockholm, sponsored by Mars Petcare....

    New videos show how to scan the bovine reproductive tract

    BCF has launched a series of instructional videos demonstrating how to perform an ultrasound examination of the bovine reproductive tract, now available online. The videos were developed by BCF's in-house vet, Kimberly Palgrave, in collaboration...

    New postgraduate certificate in small animal diagnostic imaging

    The BSAVA has opened enrolments for a new postgraduate certificate programme in small animal diagnostic imaging. The programme starts in January 2022 and places are on a first come, first served basis. The BSAVA says the new programme is designed...

    Bluetongue virus may have survived the winter in adult midges

    Bluetongue virus-infected adult midges surviving winter may have been responsible for the re-emergence of bluetongue this year in northern Europe . In a paper just published in the Veterinary Record*, Anthony Wilson and colleagues of the Institute...

    Bayer highlights increasing risk from tick-borne disease

    Bayer Animal Health has launched its annual tick awareness campaign, this year titled 'No Bite is Right', with results of a survey which found that 44% of pet owners don't use regular preventative tick treatment. The OnePoll survey of 4000 pet owners...

    RCVS Council & VN Council Election Results

    Just over 17% of the RCVS membership voted in the Council elections – which the RCVS reports is consistent with previous turn-outs. New faces on the RCVS Council include Richard Stephenson, Charles Gruchy and Catherine Goldie. Dr Barry Johnson (first...

    Grand Meadows launches canine food supplement range

    Following the launch of its equine range to the UK, Grand Meadows Animal Health has announced the launch of a range of canine food supplements, including: Mobility, Grand Tranquility, Grand Vitality, Grand Coat and Grand Complete. New stockists...

    Vets asked to play key role in new pig health programme

    Vets are being asked to help pig producers assess their health status and biosecurity measures, as part of BPEX's new National Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP). The national programme is currently running alongside existing programmes in East...