Veterinary News Headlines

    New resource to help vets with the pastoral side of euthanasia

    The BSAVA has published a new collection of resources on the subject of end of life care and decision-making, with a particular focus on the pastoral aspects, to help support clients and the practice team. The collection draws together a selection...

    Free Oster Clippers on offer with Marbocyl and Clavaseptin

    Vetoquinol UK is offering vets the chance to receive a free pair of either Oster A5 clippers or the new cordless Oster Power Pro Ultra Clippers, worth over £200, free of charge. Buy £400 worth of Marbocyl P (palatable) tablets, and Marbocyl SA injection...

    BSc Biosciences at the RVC tops rankings for careers and student satisfaction

    Bioscience students from the Royal Veterinary College are more likely to be in industry relevant employment six months after graduation than any other institution in the UK, according to new university rankings. The Guardian University Guide 2013...

    RCVS Council approves new College-funded mediation service

    RCVS Council members have unanimously agreed the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service to help resolve lower-level complaints about veterinary services through mediation. Since 2014 the RCVS has trialled two different ADR...

    Pedigree launches Oral Care Month

    Pedigree ® has announced the launch of national Oral Care Month, which will take place during March 2010. Recognising that canine periodontal disease affects over 80% of dogs in the UK, yet with only 2% of owners following a regular oral care regime...
  • Worming campaign goes to the dogs

    Novartis Animal Health's year long campaign to drive pet-owner awareness of the importance of worming pets regularly got off to a rather damp start in London today, with 63 people in doggy suits - mostly company employees I gather - running around...

    Pfizer launches swine dysentery campaign

    With dysentery apparently at its highest level for many years, Pfizer Animal Health has launched a new campaign to help increase awareness of the benefits of selecting the best prevention and treatment options. Nigel Lodge MRCVS, Pfizer technical...

    Husky launches veterinary vaccine fridge

    Husky , a rather aptly named refrigeration company, has announced it is to launch a veterinary vaccine fridge. According to the company, the new fridge is a specially adapted version of its SS1 model, one of the most popular refridgerators for caterers...

    Fire brigade donates horse to the RVC

    The London Fire Brigade has donated a life-size horse model to the Royal Veterinary College, to be used for student training. The donation is in recognition of 11 years large animal handling training that the RVC has given firefighters from the London...

    Elanco launches Comfortis Point of Sale support materials

    Elanco Companion Animal Health, maker of Comfortis chewable tablets for dogs, has launched a range of support materials to help educate pet owners on flea infestation and the healthcare issues associated with fleas and encourage enquiries about flea...

    Police arrest veterinary practice burglar

    A man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at veterinary practices around Elmbridge in Surrey. The man was arrested on Sunday 4th September in connection with six burglaries, all of which occurred overnight between 22 August...

    Vet nurse to run half marathon dressed as a rhino

    Dan Sutcliffe, RVN and Area Manager for Medivet , is going to run the Great North Run half marathon in an inflatable rhino costume to raise funds for the Wilderness Foundation Africa's Forever Wild Rhino Protection initiative. Dan, who is a novice...

    Forte Healthcare becomes distributor for Locatim in the UK

    Forte Healthcare Ltd has taken over the distribution of Locatim in the UK. Used to treat calf diarrhoea, Locatim is an orally administered product, indicated for the reduction of mortality caused by enterotoxicosis associated with E. coli F5 (K99)...

    RCVS warns of dodgy VN training courses

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is warning practices and would be veterinary nurse students to check that VN training courses are approved by the College, or they will not lead to qualification as a veterinary nurse. The RCVS has reported...

    New flavour to help ease the pain

    Rimifin (carprofen), an NSAID marketed by Vetoquinol, has been given a new flavour to help increase compliance. Robert Simpson, Product Manager for Rimifin said: "Pet owner compliance and involvement in chronic pain situations is critical to ensuring...

    Survey shows equine gastric ulcer diagnosis improving

    Merial has announced the results of a survey which suggests that whilst diagnosis of gastric ulcers in horses is improving, there is still room for improvement. The survey of 50 equine vets, which was conducted in May this year, showed that the number...

    King Charles confirmed as Patron for the RCVS and BVA

    His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as the Royal Patron for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Veterinary Association, roles previously held by his mother. The roles were confirmed by Buckingham Palace this month as...

    I wanna be a vet when I grow up

    A poll carried out by The Children's Mutual has found that becoming a veterinary surgeon is one of the most popular career ambitions for 5-7 year olds, second only to becoming a teacher. The Children's Mutual questioned over a thousand parents about...

    Nominations Invited for WSAVA Awards

    The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is inviting nominations for its 2012 awards. The awards, which recognise the achievements of veterinary surgeons around the world in advancing the care of companion animals, are made annually and will...

    Petplan gives £1M to the Blue Cross over the last decade

    Petplan has announced that it has raised £1million for the Blue Cross in the past decade. The funds have gone towards running a dozen rehoming centres for dogs, cats, horses and rabbits, as well as four major animal hospitals across the country...

    Vets given more time to apply for AP status

    The RCVS has announced that those veterinary surgeons who wish to gain the middle tier RCVS Advanced Practitioner status will have extra time to do so this year. The status, which was launched last August, recognises those veterinary surgeons who...

    SPVS launches personalised salary survey

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has launched its new look, personalised salary survey and is inviting veterinary surgeons to take part. All SPVS members who complete the survey online will be sent their own personalised survey...

    New award for carers of diabetic pets

    MSD Animal Health (maker of Caninsulin) has announced the launch of the Diabetic Pet Carer of the Year Award, designed to celebrate the commitment of professionals and pet owners treating diabetic pets. The company says the new award, which invites...

    CPD sessions about antibiotic use in otitis and senior cat health checks at London Vet Show

    Dechra will be hosting two CPD sessions at the London Vet Show, the first about why senior cat health checks are worthwhile and the second covering the Nordic approach to antibiotic usage in otitis external. ‘Feline enthusiasts assemble! How to help...

    Lancashire large animal vet becomes new BVA President

    Carl Padgett has been elected President of the British Veterinary Association for 2011/2012. Carl graduated from Glasgow University in 1989 and spent most of his career as a large animal practitioner. He is now a director of Bay Vets Ltd in Lancaster...