Veterinary News Headlines

    New farm animal medicine record book

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has produced a new medicine record book to help producers effectively document animal health product usage, to coincide with the cattle pneumonia season. The Resflor-sponsored booklet incorporates space to...

    BCF invites vets to apply for job as Clinical Manager by video

    Diagnostic imaging company BCF Technology is inviting veterinary surgeons to apply for a job as Clinical Manager by submitting a 2 minute video outlining why they would like to work for the company. BCF Managing Director Gavin Mitchell said: ...
  • CVS project increases ear cytology by 43%

    CVS reports that a project it has been running since 2019 to increase the use of ear cytology and support the appropriate use of antibiotics in treating otitis externa (OE) in first opinion practice has resulted in an increase in intervention rates from...

    6 top tips for addressing clients' concerns over cat microchips

    With less than one month to go before all cats are required to be microchipped, Michelle Townley MRCVS, veterinary advisor to HomeAgain, has shared six ways to address the more common concerns that pet owners have about microchipping: Tip 1 – Make...

    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,....

    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 research shows AED safety studies below standard

    The RVC’s canine epilepsy clinic has carried out the first ever systematic review and meta-analysis on the tolerability and safety of all AEDs in canine epilepsy, concluding that the effectiveness of testing anti-epileptic drugs’ (AEDs) safety and tolerability...

    Eastbourne vet to run Brighton Marathon for Canine Partners

    National charity Canine Partners, which provide specially trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, will benefit from an Eastbourne vet's efforts to run the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 10th April in less than 3.5 hours. Simon DeVile is...

    Petplan reveals top 10 animal health conditions

    Petplan has revealed the top 10 most claimed for health conditions in cats and dogs for 2011. They were: Hyperthyroid/hyperthyroidism Diabetes mellitus Cystitis Renal disease Renal failure Weight loss Lameness Diarrhoea...

    Forte to hold neonatal passive transfer webinar for vets

    Forte Healthcare Ltd, maker of Locatim, hosting “Fresh Ideas on Neonatal Passive Transfer in Calves: Implications For Scour Prophylaxis”, a free webinar presented by Dr Nicola Gladden, a European specialist in cattle practice and Farm Animal Clinical...

    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...

    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...

    Axiom to launch in-practice analysers at BSAVA

    Axiom Veterinary Laboratories is launching MiLab, a new range of in-practice analysers at the BSAVA Congress. Axiom says the range will be supported with a comprehensive range of additional services, from installation and training through to technical...

    Prinovox, Loxicom, Vectra Felis and Zodon pick up Easy to Give awards

    International Cat Care has announced the winners of four new ‘Easy to Give’ awards and three ‘Cat Friendly’ awards. The Easy to Give award was created to reward pharmaceutical companies whose products are easy to administer to cats. Previous examples...

    New Improve courses cover emerging areas of veterinary medicine

    Veterinary CPD provider Improve International has extended its range of one-day courses in emerging areas of veterinary medicine. The courses, which are are aimed at practitioners dealing with species other than companion animals, include: Emergency...

    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...

    Cevac Chlamydia supplies dried up till October at least

    Ceva Animal Health has announced its EAE (enzootic abortion of ewes) vaccine, Cevac Chlamydia, will not be available as anticipated in September for the main 2024 vaccination season. There had already been a gap in supply of the vaccine between June...

    Check registration status of recruits, warns RCVS

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is stressing the need for employers to check the registration status of the veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses they recruit. This comes following several incidences where veterinary surgeons have been...

    New ectoparasiticide for cattle, sheep and lambs

    Norbrook has announced the launch of Spotinor Deltamethrin spot-on, a new product which kills a wide range of external parasites that can have economically damaging effects on cattle, sheep and lambs. The product is effective against lice and flies...

    New molecular detection kit videos

    Biogal Galed Labs , a manufacturer of veterinary diagnostic products, has published a series of instructional videos for its PCRun point-of-care molecular detection kits, currently available for canine Leptospira , Ehrlichia canis , Anaplasma platys...

    BEVA launches new wound management resources

    The BEVA has launched a range of resources to support primary care veterinary professionals in equine practice. The new resources include the Equine Veterinary Journal’s (EVJ) publication of BEVA’s Primary Clinical Care Guidelines on wound management...
  • 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...

    Labcold launches new range of vaccine storage refrigerators

    To meet market demands and ensure that their customers comply with regulatory requirements, British manufacturer Labcold has released the first models in a new range of vaccine and pharmaceutical refrigerators designed specifically for this use from...

    NOAH launches 'Use Animal Medicines Responsibly' campaign.

    The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched a new 'Use Medicines Responsibly' campaign. The main thrust of the campaign is an initiative by NOAH to encourage pharmaceutical companies to add: 'Use Medicines Responsibly' as a strapline...

    Royal Veterinary College opens specialist ophthalmology service

    The Royal Veterinary College has opened a new specialist ophthalmologist service at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) in Hertfordshire. According to the College, the service is equipped with the most up-to-date and state-of-the-art equipment...