Veterinary News Headlines

    NVS launches dual action toxin binder

    NVS has launched DuoTox, a broad-spectrum adsorbent for treating accidental ingestion of harmful substances in dogs and cats. DuoTox is the first product to combine activated charcoal and diosmectite, providing a wider spectrum of absorbency against...
  • New technical review on pig scour

    Ceva Animal Health has published Causes of scour in growing pigs: an overview , a technical review on pig scour. The company says its aim is to provides vets with an easy-reference guide to the main causes and clinical signs of this common and...

    Chicken wormer now available in backyard size

    Krka has added a new 20g pack size of Flimabend (flubendazole), its water-based chicken wormer, to suit the needs of smallholders and owners of backyard chicken flocks. Flimabend is diluted into water and replaces the flock’s drinking water for a set...

    MillPledge launches Dermafuse

    Millpledge has launched Dermafuse Tissue Adhesive, an n-butyl cyanoacrylate medical adhesive used to bond tissue together following veterinary procedures. Dermafuse contains a blue dye to help users see where product has been applied. On contact...

    Veterinary health plan provider launches new resources for practices

    Simplyhealth Professionals, a provider of preventive health plans for cats, dogs, rabbits and horses , is launching two new online resources for veterinary practices. The first is Design Hub , a self-service marketing portal which allows practices...

    New vaccine offers broader coverage against PCV2

    Zoetis has launched CircoMax Myco, billed as the first and only vaccine that includes two porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) genotypes (a & b), providing broader coverage against PCV2 and the longest-lasting combined protection against two of the main...

    New webinar and toolkit for diabetes management

    Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a ProZinc toolkit to help vet practices and their clients manage diabetes in cats and dogs. The toolkit includes a 15-minute CPD webinar: ‘How to best use ProZinc to successfully manage diabetes in cats and dogs’,...
  • BVA questions whether veterinary trade union offers anything new

    The British Veterinary Association has responded to the announcement of a recruitment drive by the newly-formed British Veterinary Union (BVU) and Unite . Harvey Locke, President of the BVA, said: "Those working in veterinary practice have always...

    New study shows change in cleaning practices could improve calf health

    A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine has shown that by making a few changes to colostrum hygiene protocols, farmers could significantly minimise the risk of disease in calves. The study, which was carried out by researchers from...

    New ECG webinar series for vets

    HeartVets, the specialist-led cardiology referral and telemedicine service, has launched a CPD webinar series offering vets an introduction to ECGs. Dave Dickson MRCVS (pictured right) said: "The ECG series is full of case examples and practical advice...

    Zoetis to launch the first AI-powered cartridge-based haematology analyser at London Vet Show

    Zoetis is going to preview its new cartridge-based point-of-care haematology analyser, Vetscan OptiCell, at the London Vet Show (Stand N50, London Excel, 14th/15th November). Zoetis says the Vetscan OptiCell represents a significant leap forward in...

    CEVA Animal Health launches Diarsanyl® Plus

    CEVA Animal Health has launched Diarsanyl Plus, a new intestinal support paste for dogs, cats and small animals containing prebiotics. Diarsanyl Plus contains the same unique combination of ingredients as Diarsanyl - montmorillonite, Na + , Mg 2+...

    Elanco to buy Bayer Animal Health

    Bayer has announced that Elanco Animal Health has entered into a definitive agreement to buy it's animal health business for 7.6 billion US dollars. The divestment is expected to be concluded in mid-2020, and Bayer intends to exit its stake in Elanco...

    Seven hardest conditions for vets to manage in a pandemic

    Buckinghamshire-based Hamilton Specialist Referrals has published the results of a survey of GP vets which reveals which conditions they have found harder to manage during the pandemic. 60 vets took part in the survey. 80% believed they had seen an...

    New hedgehog and wildlife information for vets

    The BSAVA has released a new collection of resources to help veterinary surgeons treat hedgehogs. The resource includes content from Companion, BSAVA Congress, and the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties. Topics range from hand-rearing to anaesthesia...

    How to ... collected articles from BSAVA Companion

    The BSAVA has published the third volume of its How to…collected articles from BSAVA Companion series. The book contains 40 chapters of articles about clinical techniques, diagnostic pathways and management approaches published in Companion between...

    Virbac neutering initiative to reduce pressure on practice teams

    Virbac has announced two steps designed to help veterinary nurses take a more active role in neutering, thereby reducing pressure on practice teams. The first is to confirm officially that Suprelorin, it's non-surgical alternative for neutering male...

    Boehringer to support StreetVet

    Boehringer Ingelheim has announced a two-year charity partnership with StreetVet, the organisation delivering free veterinary care to the animals of people in the UK experiencing homelessness. The partnership includes a minimum donation of £10,000...

    MSD launches Big Tick Project

    MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of The Big Tick Project, both to investigate whether ticks are carrying more pathogens and to raise awareness amongst the public. The company highlights research which shows that nationally, tick distribution...

    Liverpool vet struck off for inadequate clinical care

    The Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS has found Mr Leslie Higgott, of Wallasey, near Liverpool, guilty of Disgraceful Conduct in a Professional Respect and has directed that his name be removed from the Register of Veterinary Surgeons. The hearing...

    EVJ offers free access to latest on equine cardiac arrhythmias

    The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is giving equine vets free access to the latest science on equine cardiac arrhythmias with the publication of a virtual issue of 20 papers relating to irregular hearts and performance horses to support the interpretation...

    London practice shares secrets of its outstanding PSS success

    Cheam-based Maven Veterinary Care is celebrating becoming one of only 12 practices in the country to be rated as 'outstanding' in four categories by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. The first opinion Linnaeus Group practice, which also holds RCVS...

    New action plan to mitigate crisis in the veterinary profession

    The RCVS has published a Workforce Action Plan which sets out ways to mitigate the ongoing workforce crisis in the veterinary profession. The Action Plan presents what the College is doing to tackle the issue and explains how collaboration, culture...
  • Survey shows most dog owners don't recognise signs of heart failure

    Vita Animal Health has published the results of a survey which found that only 41% of dog owners know that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to heart disease and only 39% felt they would recognise the signs. The survey of 1,019 dog owners was...

    Veterinary Parasep faecal filters now available from Woodley Equipment

    Woodley Equipment Company has announced that Veterinary Parasep Faecal Filters are now available exclusively from the company. According to the Woodley, the filters have been developed in conjunction with an independent leading veterinary Institution...