Veterinary News Headlines

    First ever protocol for animals in health care

    The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has launched Working with dogs in health care settings , the first ever nationwide protocol for animals in health care, in order to encourage more hospitals to explore animal therapy. The protocol provides evidence...

    VetPlus launches in car diffuser to manage anxiety in travelling pets

    VetPlus has launched ‘On The Move’, a car diffuser designed to reduce anxiety in cats and dogs when they’re travelling. The diffuser contains a blend of rose, lavender, and chamomile oils, which the company claims provides stress-relieving benefits...

    Dechra relaunches Sedaxylan sedative

    Dechra has relaunched Sedaxylan 20 mg/ml solution for the sedation and premedication prior to general anaesthesia of dogs, cats, horses and cattle. Sedaxylan 20 mg/ml contains the short acting alpha-2 agonist xylazine and is licensed for I/V administration...

    Roll up, roll up for a Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management

    The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced that candidates who want to sit its Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) this year have until 1 August to apply. Achieved by VMG members who have demonstrated an ability to effectively...

    UK’s largest online pharmacy integrates vet medicines as CMA ruling looms

    Pharmacy2U, which describes itself as the UK’s largest online pharmacy, has integrated its veterinary medicines business into its main digital platform, allowing pet prescriptions to be ordered alongside NHS prescriptions and over-the-counter products...

    Petplan announces finalists for 2022 Veterinary Awards

    Peplan has announced the finalists for its 2022 Veterinary Awards, with David Hodges (pictured right), Emma Green and Mark Lowrie all fighting it out for the title of 'Vet of The Year' There were 22,000 nominations for this year's awards, which will...

    Free otitis webinar for vets to explain antimicrobial-free treatment for otitis in dogs

    In tandem with the launch of Cortotic, a corticosteroid-only, antimicrobial-free treatment for the clinical signs associated with canine otitis externa, Virbac is hosting a free webinar at 7:30pm on Tuesday 10th September 2024. 'Otitis Externa: Understanding...

    Signostics launches world's smallest veterinary ultrasound device

    California-based Signostics, Inc. has launched SpeqView TM , billed as the world's smallest and most cost-effective veterinary ultrasound device. Using MotionScape and SectorView technology, and offering multiple transducer frequencies, the SpeqView...

    Centaur launches new late night ordering service

    Centaur has launched a new service on the MyCentaur website which allows for 24-hour ordering from any broadband enabled computer. A secure practice shopping list with controlled staff access to ordering and management information enables practices...

    BVA welcomes new welfare code for laying hens

    The BVA, the British Veterinary Poultry Association (BVPA) and Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) have jointly welcomed a New Code of Practice for the Welfare of Laying Hens and Pullets which was laid before parliament on Thursday. The new...

    New Surrey-based dentistry referral service

    North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley has announced the launch of a new specialist dentistry and oral surgery referral service led by Rachel Perry , an EBVS European Veterinary Specialist, RCVS Specialist in Dentistry and honorary lecturer...
  • VetSurgeon prize to keep a vet warm in lockdown

    VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk are kicking off the New Year with a quick competition for a veterinary surgeon or nurse to win one of two Ororo heated gilets. The gilets, which normally cost $170, have three heating zones: one around the neck, one...

    Bultavo 3 vaccine gets UK approval against bluetongue serotype 3 in sheep and cattle

    Boehringer Ingelheim's Bultavo 3 bluetongue vaccine has been given provisional UK marketing authorisation by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has also granted a marketing authorisation in exceptional...

    Eurovet launches marbofloxacin preparation for cattle and pigs

    Eurovet Animal Health has launched Marbiflox 10%, a new marbofloxacin preparation for the treatment of respiratory infections in cattle and pigs. Eurovet says the product can be used flexibly to provide a single dose treatment, with a concentration...

    New product for treatment of Swine Respiratory Disease

    MSD Animal Health has obtained regulatory approval in 21 European countries, including the UK, for Cobactan LA 7.5% (cefquinome) - a new-generation, injectable antimicrobial for the treatment of swine respiratory disease (SRD). Raul Berro DVM, global...

    Anaesthetist encourages veterinary practices to use safety checklists

    Veterinary anaesthetist Carl Bradbrook BVSc CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS is encouraging veterinary practices to use safety checklists in an article published in Jurox's Anaesthesia1st online newsletter this month. Carl's article: 'Are you using a safety...

    New pig vaccine to offer early protection against parvovirus and erysipelas

    Zoetis has launched Suvaxyn Parvo/E, a combined vaccine which it says provides the earliest protection of gilts against parvovirus and erysipelas. Parvovirus and erysipelas infections occur primarily in gilts and sows, negatively impacting their reproductive...
  • RCVS listens to concerns over postnominals

    The RCVS Operational Board has announced that it will ask Council to review its decision to remove postgraduate postnominals from the Register, following the largely negative response from the profession to the idea, including a petition from Derbyshire...

    Johanna Headley wins Petplan Vet of the Year

    Ascot-based Johanna Headley MRCVS from Sunninghill Veterinary Centre has won this year's Petplan Vet of the Year Award. Petplan's Veterinary Awards are designed to celebrate the nation’s most outstanding vets, vet nurses, practices, practice managers...

    Carefree Credit now open to non FCA registered practices

    Carefree Credit, the company which provides a credit facility for practices to offer clients to pay for unexpected veterinary bills, has announced that from this month, practices can offer the facility to clients without themselves going through the...

    New poster to alert pet owners to spring dangers

    TVM UK has developed a poster to help practices educate owners about the common dangers to their pets in the spring. The poster gives information about common dangers such as: Lilies, which can cause kidney failure in cats Chocolate and sweet...

    Norbrook launches Noroquin for horses

    Norbrook Laboratories has launched powder and paste versions of Noroquin - its glucosamine-based supplement range - for horses. Noroquin contains the active ingredients glucosamine, chondrotin sulphate, manganese sulphate, zinc sulphate, absorbic...
  • New ear cleaner for cats and dogs

    Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has launched Cleanor, an ear cleaner for cats and dogs. Norbrook says Cleanor Ear Cleaner has been developed for regular, routine cleaning to help remove excessive ear wax from the ear canal as well as providing a moisturising...

    CVO urges vets to take part in wellbeing survey

    Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss is urging veterinary surgeons employed in government roles and private vets undertaking government work (OVs) to take part in a wellbeing survey being conducted by the Association of Government Veterinarians...

    Krka launches Selehold 3-pack range

    Krka has launched a 3-pack range of Selehold, its selemectin-based spot-on. Krka says the new pack, available for cats and for toy, small, medium and large dogs, is designed to offer practices greater dispensing flexibility and to encourage quarterly...