Veterinary News Headlines

    Orthomed launches orthopaedic expertise webinar series

    Orthomed has announced the launch of a series of four webinars covering a range of orthopaedic subjects. The webinars are being presented by global diplomates and hosted by The Webinar Vet. They are: Cranial Cruciate Controversies. Presented...

    Research sheds new light on Equine Grass Sickness

    The Equine Veterinary Journal has published a free special collection of new research on Equine Grass Sickness this month. Four separate studies are included in the collection, reporting novel risk factors for the disease, identifying key differences...

    BCF launches portable x-ray generator

    BCF Technology has launched the portable 9020HF Orange x-ray generator from Eco Ray. BCF says the 9020HF is ideal for equine and large animal applications because it is is just marginally heavier than the 8016HF generator, but more powerful, allowing...

    RCVS Charitable Trust Library open day and prize draws

    The RCVS Charitable Trust Library is marking National Libraries Day (4 February) with an open day and prize draws for library users. The Library is inviting all vets and veterinary nurses - and librarians, staff and students from veterinary schools...

    Dorwest launches firework campaign

    Dorwest Herbs has launched its annual 'Dorwest Say Relax' fireworks phobia campaign, which includes free promotional packs for practices. The promotional packs, which contain a poster, leaflets, flashing badges and a 'Dorwest Say Relax' t-shirt,...

    PDSA report highlights need for vets and nurses to educate the public

    A new animal welfare report by the PDSA has revealed that millions of pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners' animal welfare knowledge. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) report , which...

    MSD launches Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy campaign materials

    MSD Animal Health's equine division has launched a new series of materials to support its Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy Campaign. For veterinary practices, there's a Vet Reception Pack designed to help receptionists educate owners why they should...

    Free diagnostic test for oedema disease in pigs

    Hysolv Animal Health UK has announced that it is offering a free diagnostic test which allows vets to identify the E. coli sub-types that produce the Shiga toxin associated with oedema disease in pigs. The test, known as STEC-Check and worth £150...

    AHDB bluetongue webinar for vets

    The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is hosting a webinar at 6:00pm tomorrow evening to update vets and other industry stakeholders about bluetongue and the current BTV-3 strain that has been confirmed in cases in cows and sheep...

    Remember, remember, pheromones in November

    With fireworks season approaching, CEVA reminds that it's a good time to let clients know the steps they can take to minimise noise-related stress and highlight the benefits of the using D.A.P.® and Feliway®. Both products are available...

    University of Glasgow opens £10.5M Small Animal Hospital

    John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, oficially opened the award-winning £10.5 million Small Animal Hospital for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow today. Designed by Archial Architects...

    BVA offers free three-month trial membership

    The BVA is now reaching out to non-members with a three-month, no strings attached, free trial. The offer ends on 31 August. Over the past few years the BVA membership package has changed significantly in response to the needs of veterinary surgeons...

    Disciplinary Committee dismisses case against Nottinghamshire vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has dismissed a case against a Nottinghamshire veterinary surgeon, having found not proven the charge that he had caused, allowed or failed to prevent a potential breach of the Rules of Racing of the Greyhound Board of...

    Webinar Vet launches UK's first virtual veterinary CPD congress

    Webinar Vet Anthony Chadwick MRCVS (pictured right) has launched the UK's first virtual CPD congress for veterinary surgeons. The event will 18 hours of CPD lectures via two live streams and one recorded stream. Anthony said: "Covering topics such...

    Vétoquinol launches improved epilepsy support materials

    Vétoquinol - maker of Epiphen, the anti-epileptic phenobarbital for the control of epilepsy in dogs - has added a new client brochure and a fridge magnet to its Epiphen support packs, designed to help owners understand the condition and make it easier...

    Horiba launches haematology analyser in the UK

    Horiba Medical has announced it is the official exclusive UK distributor of the fully automated Vet abc Plus+ veterinary haematology analyser from scil animal care company GmbH, Germany. According to the company, the compact Vet abc Plus+ provides...

    New veterinary charity aims to raise £30,000

    A new veterinary charity is offering veterinary surgeons, nurses and others in the profession the chance to get fit and raise money for Hounds for Heroes , SPANA and the Pet Blood Bank later this year. The Vet Charity Challenge (VCC) is looking for...

    Matt Dawson lends support to tick awareness campaign

    Matt Dawson, the former England rugby captain, has lent his support to MSD Animal Health's Big Tick Project, the company's campaign to raise awareness of the health risks from tick bites. Matt, who contracted Lyme disease early last year, has been...

    Exotic conference coming to Birmingham in November

    The British Veterinary Zoological Society has announced that its annual conference for all vets who work in first and second opinion exotic animal practice will be held at Conference Aston, Birmingham from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November. Topics...

    Liverpool installs standing equine MRI

    The University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital has installed a standing equine MRI scanner from Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging. The scanner is the latest in the hospital’s range of specialist diagnostic tools and state of the art...

    Ceva launches new Feliway TV advertisement

    Ceva Animal Health has launched a new national TV advertising campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of its veterinary behaviour product Feliway amongst cat owners. Featuring the strapline 'Transforming behaviour begins with Feliway', Ceva says...

    RCVS to spend £225K on improving 'concerns' process

    The RCVS has announced that over the next 6 months, it is investing £225,000 in its Professional Conduct Department’s concerns investigation process. The investment is being made to increase the speed at which concerns are either closed or referred...

    Two free webinars to help vets take ownership of self-care and wellbeing

    Practice management software company, ezyVet, is hosting two free webinars which highlight the challenges of clinical life and explore how to take ownership of self-care and wellbeing with healthy habits. The first event, being held tomorrow (19th...

    New study looks at efficacy of vapocoolant spray for catheter pain

    The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published a new study which aimed to determine whether the application of vapocoolant spray before intravenous catheterisation resulted in reduced reaction and placement success. The study was a randomised...

    Prescription charge ban ends

    From 31 October 2008, veterinary surgeons will again be allowed to charge animal owners for writing prescriptions, when a three-year ban on such fees comes to an end. The Supply of Relevant Veterinary Medicinal Products Order 2005 was introduced by...