Veterinary News Headlines

    New specialist pain management clinic for cats and dogs in the Northwest

    Manchester Veterinary Specialists (MVS) is opening a Specialist-led pain management clinic for cats and dogs in the Northwest of England. The clinic will be led by Oscar Bautista MRCVS (pictured), a European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and...

    RVC scientists develop alternative to antibiotics in production of biofuels and biopharmaceuticals

    Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have developed a system that eliminates the need for antibiotics and resistance genes in the engineering of industrial and medical products. The method involves safer, less costly alternatives and...

    Vets join forces with farriers to promote best practice

    The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) and the European Federation of Farriers Associations (EFFA) have announced that they have joined forces to promote best practice in farriery. The initiative is the result of recognition...

    RCVS opens final Practice Standards Scheme consultation

    The RCVS has announced the launch of its final consultation in the latest review of the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), and is seeking feedback on the proposed detail of the revised Scheme. The College says that in particular, it needs feedback about...

    SPVS Congress coming to the Birmingham Metropole

    SPVS has announced that its next annual Congress will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th January 2024. Designed for the whole practice team, the Congress theme will be Smarter Working – better outcomes...

    Yorkshire practice launches blisteringly good recycling scheme

    White Cross Vets has joined forces with Yorkshire waste management and recycling company, MYGroup, to launch an innovative recycling scheme to prevent thousands of pet and human use medicine blister packs ending up in landfill each year. As well as...

    Win a blood pressure monitor

    US company Midmark is running a UK prize draw to win a Cardell 9401 blood pressure monitor worth nearly £2000. To enter the draw, click here .

    Anyone for a cattuccino?

    Lauren Pears, an Australian entrepreneur, is about to launch the country's first 'cat café' in London, where aficionados of felines will be able to enjoy a cappuccino in the company of ... a cat. Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium is aimed at city dwellers...

    Dechra unveils new resources to support exotics treatment

    Dechra Veterinary Products has unveiled Understanding Exotics from A-Z a new online information resource designed to support veterinary practices treating exotic species. The new resource includes a selection of leaflets to download or order, including...

    Tickets now available for VDS Graduate Support Day 2021

    The VDS is now selling tickets for its Graduate Support Day 2021, which will take place online on Saturday 2nd October 2021. The event, which is open to 2019 and 2020 graduates, offers a day to catch up with classmates, network and create new connections...

    Vets urged to participate in Great Pet Pee Test

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, makers of Caninsulin, is launching Pet Diabetes Month, a call to arms for owners to check if their pets might be at risk of diabetes. To enable the testing, urine glucose test strips will be made available free...

    New DNA test to fight neurological disease in terriers

    The Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the AHT has identified a genetic mutation which causes a severe progressive disease in Parson Russell Terriers (PRTs). Late onset ataxia (LOA) affects coordination and balance, making everyday movement and tasks...

    Endofluke approved for use in dairy cows

    Bimeda UK has announced that Endofluke 100mg Oral Suspension has been approved for use in dairy cows, with a milk withdrawal period of 45 days + 48 hours. Endofluke is licensed for use in cattle and sheep and its active ingredient, triclabendazole...

    Novartis launches new Atopica practice support materials

    Novartis Animal Health is launching a new range of practice support materials to help raise owner awareness about skin conditions like atopic dermatitis. “It’s vitally important, in the diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis, to make clients...

    New survey finds Brits neglect to walk the dog

    A survey carried out by http://www.fitfurlife.com/ , a company which makes exercise and rehabilitation treadmills for dogs, has found that 'walkies' is an underused word amongst pet owners. The poll of 2,000 dog owners revealed that one in ten...

    RCVS calls for comment on proposed new disciplinary protocol

    The RCVS is calling for comment on a proposed new Case Management Protocol for its Disciplinary Committee. The new protocol provides additional guidance to all parties, ensuring that evidence is agreed or considered well before the hearing. Its emphasis...

    Government closes dangerous dog loophole

    The Government has announced that it is extending existing dangerous dogs laws to apply to private property, closing a loophole in the current law which only applies to public land. Jim Paice, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, said: "We...

    VBF campaigns to get a sticker in every practice

    The Veterinary Benevolent Fund has launched a new campaign to get a sticker displaying the organisation's helpline telephone number for veterinary professionals in every practice. The charity has produced a video which explains why. http://vimeo...

    Defra's Exotic Animal Disease Generic Contingency Plan was laid before Parliament

    Defra's Exotic Animal Disease Generic Contingency Plan was laid before Parliament last week. The plan is amended annually and is produced for Defra. It includes an overarching plan for dealing with a range of exotic animal diseases, as well as...

    Alstoe launches improved joint supplement

    Alstoe has launched Easeflex Plus Chews, a development of the original Easeflex Chews joint nutrient supplement for dogs. According to the company, improvements include the addition of 500mg per chew of green lipped mussel, a source of Omega 3 PUFA...

    Nominations open for Petplan Insurance Advisor of the Year 2012

    Petplan has opened nominations for its Petplan Insurance Advisor (PIA) of the Year award. Available for staff at veterinary practices who are an Appointed Representative (AR) of Petplan, this award recognises PIA's who are dedicated to promoting...

    Improve to hold neurosurgery masterclass

    Improve International has announced that it will be running a three-day masterclass on neurosurgery at its veterinary wet-lab training facility in Sheffield from 27-29 January 2021. The masterclass, which will be 50% lectures and 50% practical, will...

    Companion Care expands website to include career opportunities

    Companion Care has launched a new section on its website for vets and nurses that want to know more about current partnership and career opportunities in its small animal veterinary surgeries. The new section includes: The latest practice locations...

    Oxyglobin® supply now assured

    Oxyglobin, Dechra’s unique haemoglobin-based oxygen carrying fluid for the treatment of anaemia in dogs, is now readily available in the UK. “Over the past year, demand for this leading product has outstripped our limited supply from the manufacturer...

    Cat charity calls for compulsory chipping

    Cats Protection is urgently calling for compulsory microchipping of all pet cats. The feline welfare charity says that two in three cats taken into its care are not microchipped, costing the organisation over £190,000 to microchip them. In addition...