Veterinary News Headlines

    New cardiology referral service in Buckinghamshire

    Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe has launched a cardiology referral service run by European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, Andrew Francis. First opinion practices can refer dogs and cats for routine echocardiography...

    Vets urged to highlight the benefits of ORT for scouring calves

    Ceva Animal Health, maker of Rehydion, is urging vets to highlight the benefits of administering oral rehydration therapy (ORT) to scouring calves to farmers as part of its new ‘Making Milk Matter Against Scour’ campaign. The company highlights figures...

    BVA & RCVS launch forward-thinking initiative

    The RCVS and the BVA have announced the launch of Vet Futures, a jointly funded initiative designed to stimulate discussion about the future of the profession, and help its members prepare for and shape it. The initiative will draw on the experience...

    Pets really are called one of the family

    Hot on the heels of research showing that pets are more pampered, comes the news from Debenhams Pet Insurance of a trend towards pets being given the same names as children. Whereas in days gone by a dog would perhaps wag its tail in response to...
  • Angiostrongylus vasorum now a countrywide threat

    Vets should now consider Angiostrongylus vasorum a countrywide parasite and not one that is restricted to the traditional hotspots of the South East, the Midlands and south Wales. This was the main message delivered by Shelia Brennan of University College...

    BSAVA to show how vet nurses hold the key to a harmonious practice

    At BSAVA’s Congress 2023 (Manchester Central on 23rd-25th March 2023), Andy Green, People Director at Pennard Vets in Kent, and Helen Silver-MacMahon RVN, VN Research and Development Director at VetLed will be presenting a talk about leadership and time...

    Schering-Plough extends Nuflor antibiotic range for pigs

    Schering-Plough has launched Nuflor injectable and Nuflor Drinking Water Concentrate for the prevention of major respiratory diseases in pigs, such as those caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) and Pasteurella multocida. Ross Kelly,...

    Uninsured pet owners increasingly choosing euthanasia over vets bills

    In the most recent Petplan Pet Census, an annual study of pet ownership in the UK, 97% of vets reported that a lack of funds had led to owners choosing euthanasia over treatment. Whilst some cases are the result of one-off ‘emergency' treatment, manageable...

    Longevity Council video discusses the secret to old age in dogs

    Eukanuba's Longevity Council has published a new video in which the panel of experts offer their thoughts about how veterinary surgeons can educate clients about helping their pets grow old gracefully. The video includes contributions from the following...

    New training for farm vets on good antimicrobial stewardship

    RCVS Knowledge has launched Farm Vet Champions, an online course offering free and practical training in championing good antimicrobial stewardship. The Farm Vet Champions initiative has been set up to build a supportive community of farm animal veterinary...

    Hampshire referral centre announces 2023 CPD programme for vets

    Hampshire-based Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS) has announced its programme of free and paid-for CPD sessions for vets in 2023. The programme covers everything from diagnostic imaging and ophthalmic emergencies to using echocardiography...

    Defra appoints new Chief Veterinary Officer

    Helen Ghosh, Defra's Permanent Secretary today confirmed the appointment of Nigel Gibbens as Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO). Nigel qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1981 and has spent most of his career involved in animal health and welfare with lead...

    Ceva launches new cardio-nephrology information resource

    Ceva Animal Health has launched VetInterMed ( www.vetintermed.ceva.com ) - an information resource about cardio-nephrology for veterinary professionals. Ceva says the new service is designed to help veterinary surgeons improve their consultations...

    Vet Futures reports on 12 months' activity

    Vet Futures, the RCVS/BVA project designed to put the profession in charge of its destiny, has reported on the work that has taken place since the launch of the Vet Futures and VN Futures Action Plans last July. The Vet Futures Action Plan included...

    Veterinary experts work on new guidelines for detecting fetlock injury in racehorses

    Veterinary experts from around the world have stepped closer to defining guidelines for the identification of pre-fracture pathology in the racehorse fetlock at a meeting held last week. The two-day collaborative workshop was hosted by the Jockey Club...

    CMA presses on with full investigation of the veterinary market

    The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed that it will now launch a full market investigation into the veterinary sector, following its initial review in September 2023. The CMA says its main concerns remain the same as it outlined in March...

    New Specialist-led exotics referral centre for the North of England

    RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Molly Varga Smith has opened The Exotic Animal Vets, the first Specialist-led exotics practice in the North of England, in Urmston, Manchester. The practice will offer 24/7 care with the same...
  • Drontal renews dog bin sponsorships

    Drontal has renewed sponsorship agreements with councils throughout the UK in a bid to further encourage pet owners to scoop their dogs' poop. The support will see thousands of council dog bins featuring Drontal branding to promote best practice....

    Novartis adds joint supplement for dogs to its range

    Novartis Animal Health has assumed marketing responsibilities for the joint health supplement Dasuquin in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Dasuquin is a veterinary formulation developed to deliver advanced cartilage support in dogs. It contains a combination...

    BSAVA launches Masters in Clinical Veterinary Research

    The BSAVA has launched a new Masters in Clinical Veterinary Research. The Association says that the qualification is intended to give vets the chance to conduct clinical research relating to their work – in particular vets working in general practice...
  • BSAVA publishes Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare

    The BSAVA has published the Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare , billed as offering pragmatic advice and information about assessing and maintaining the highest standards of welfare in veterinary environments. Edited by Matthew Rendle and Jo Hinde...

    Optimmune back in stock

    Intervet / Schering-Plough Animal Health has announced that Optimmune - which is used to treat Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs - is back in stock three weeks ahead of schedule following a temporary shortage in January. Melanie Dass, product...

    Petlog launches Microchipping Month at Aylesbury practice

    Petlog has kicked off its annual National Microchipping Month by joining forces with Hampden Veterinary Hospital in Aylesbury. Petlog holds National Microchipping Month throughout June each year to promote the benefits of microchipping and the importance...

    Novartis survey reveals dog owners' appetite for information

    A survey conducted earlier this year by Novartis Animal Health 1 has shown that owners of dogs diagnosed with atopic dermatitis want to learn more about the condition after their veterinary consultation. When asked about what would help them understand...

    Vet Futures looks at mental illness in the profession

    Vet Futures, the joint initiative by the RCVS and BVA to stimulate debate about the future of the profession, has opened a new discussion exploring the issue of mental health problems. The discussion has been opened by this month's Vet Futures guest...