Veterinary News Headlines

    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,...

    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...

    Equine strangles vaccine returns to Europe

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced that it is re-introducing Equilis StrepE, the only strangles vaccine for horses in Europe. The vaccine was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2007 for stability reasons. Equilis StrepE, which...

    Vets: Can you help with new evidence-based veterinary medicine booklet?

    Sense about Science and RCVS Knowledge need at least two veterinary surgeons to give feedback about a new booklet at a workshop in London on Wednesday 27th March. The new publication is a guide to evidence-based medicine (EBM) in veterinary practice...

    Online symposium about breakthrough in managing cat allergens

    Following the launch of Pro Plan Liveclear , the Purina Institute is hosting a two-hour CPD symposium on managing cat allergens which will take place online on Wednesday, 8th July at 7:30pm. Speakers at the free event will include feline expert Dr...

    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...
  • Vets invited to open day for new exotics referral clinic in Shropshire

    Evolution Exotics, a new, independent exotics referral clinic which is opening on the 1st October in Cleobury Mortimer, South Shropshire, is hosting an open day for vets on Saturday 21st September from 10:00am to 4:00am. The new clinic is led by Marie...

    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...

    BVA welcomes veterinary nurses and practice managers into the fold

    The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the British Veterinary Nursing Association and the Veterinary Practice Management Association as Affiliate members. Affiliate and Associate are newly activated BVA membership categories, and the election...

    New blood glucose monitoring system

    Horiba UK is to launch Gluco Calea, a new handheld blood glucose meter developed and calibrated for monitoring sugar levels in the whole blood of cats, dogs and horses, at BSAVA Congress this year. Horiba says the new product is highly accurate and...

    New campaign to show what animal health means

    NOAH has unveiled its new Industry in Focus campaign, which showcases photographs and stories that have been collected to illustrate what animal health looks like today from a range of perspectives including industry, stakeholders, the political community...

    BEVA launches colour-code scheme to tackle equine obesity

    The British Equine Veterinary Association has launched a pilot project to tackle equine obesity. The scheme uses a traffic light colour system of vaccination reminder stickers which veterinary surgeons can place on the front of passports at each vaccination...

    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...

    VetCell appoints new staff to meet growing demand

    VetCell , the veterinary stem cell technology provider, has appointed a new member of staff to accommodate the growing demand for its range of services and products, which includes equine stem cell treatment and the Acelere TM f PRP system. VetSurgeon...

    Free marketing seminar for vets at the London Vet Show

    The Veterinary Marketing Association is running a free seminar on Thursday 24 th November from 5-7pm for any delegates of the London Vet Show, or those in the vicinity, that feel they'd like to learn about the principles of marketing. The VMA says...

    New PRRS vaccine pack size to reduce waste

    Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced two new pack sizes for its Ingelvac PRRS EU vaccine to help optimise efficiency of treatment and reduce waste. The new 10ml (10-dose) and 100ml (100-dose) packs of Ingelvac PRRS EU are available now, and will complement...

    PetPlan teams up with Bayer's Tracer

    Petplan has expanded its partnership business and is now offering 6 weeks free insurance vouchers to pet owners who have their animals microchipped with Bayer's Tracer. Simon Wheeler, Head of Marketing at Petplan said: "We are delighted to be working...

    Simultaneous use for CEVAC® Chlamydophila

    CEVA Animal Health has announced that its live enzootic abortion vaccine, CEVAC® Chlamydophila, now has an added benefit. It can be used simultaneously with the only available toxoplasmosis vaccine. According to CEVA, infectious abortion,....
  • BVA fights Animal Health on behalf of Official Veterinarians

    The British Veterinary Association's Council has agreed unanimously to reject Animal Health's proposal to base fees for Official Veterinarians (OVs) on the available budget instead of an hourly rate, which the BVA negotiating team has been pushing for...

    Money off vouchers and other fleabies from Virbac

    Virbac is launching a nationwide consumer campaign directing pet owners into practice with a special £1 off Indorex voucher promotion. Indorex product manager Victoria Hudson said: "Participating practices also have the chance to win £250 worth of...

    Petplan launches biggest ad campaign in its 36-year history

    Petplan has launched what it says is the biggest advertising campaign in its 36-year history. The company won't reveal what it's spending on the campaign, but its built around a TV advert (below) being shown on all the major channels throughout January...
  • RCVS hosts free webinar to explain new guidance on 24/7 emergency care

    The RCVS is hosting a free webinar at which it will explain changes to the guidance on 24-hour emergency care at 8.30pm on Monday 28 July. Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other practice staff are all welcome to attend. The webinar -...

    VMG publishes Business Re-emergence Manual

    The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has published a Business Re-emergence Manual to help its members prepare for the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and for the challenges of rebuilding their businesses in a ‘new normal’ environment. The peer...

    Mars pilots anaesthetic gas capture technology

    Mars Veterinary Health has partnered with SageTech Veterinary to pilot an anaesthetic gas capture solution designed to help stop greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Mars says that during a typical anaesthetic procedure, less than five percent...

    Petplan awarded Which? Best Buy

    Petplan , the pet insurance provider has been selected as a Which? Best Buy. The independent consumer guide selected Petplan's 'Covered For Life' policy that covers animals for accidents and illnesses, including reoccurring conditions, such as diabetes...