Veterinary News Headlines

    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...

    BVA seeks views on veterinary scanning surveillance networks

    The BVA is calling on all veterinary surgeons who use veterinary scanning surveillance networks in England and Wales to complete its new survey and help ensure the networks are able to fully protect animals in the UK. The survey - Surveillance use...

    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...

    New publications show how vets can make a sustainable difference

    The BSAVA has added a new sustainability collection to its library, which brings together a selection of resources to inspire veterinary professionals about sustainability, why it matters and how they can make a difference. The collection includes...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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 .

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    FAB and Agria team up to provide cat only insurance

    The Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) has teamed up with Agria Pet Insurance to provide insurance cover for cats in the UK, with each policy generating a donation to the work of FAB and its International Fund for Cat Welfare. Ross Tiffin, FAB's Strategy...

    Dan O'Neill awarded RCVS Impact Award for his work on VetCompass

    Dr Dan O’Neill, Associate Professor in Companion Animal Epidemiology at the RVC, has been given the RVCS Impact Award for his work developing the pioneering VetCompass initiative which gathers epidemiological data from 1800 first opinion and referral...

    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...

    Virbac offers discounted client communication tool

    Virbac is offering its customers a discount on subscriptions to Vet Care Consult, an interactive veterinary medicine and anatomy tool designed to improve client understanding and aid compliance. Vet Care Consult, designed by MediProductions with...

    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...