CVS reports that it is upskilling its nurses in diagnostic imaging techniques - so that they can take X-rays and perform CT scans, MRI and ultrasound.

To date most of these imaging procedures have been performed by vets within the group’s small animal first…

Zoetis has announced that Vetscan Imagyst, its multi-purpose diagnostic tool, is getting 'AI Masses', a new capability which uses AI to analyse potentially neoplastic cells in lymph node and subcutaneous lesions.

The company says AI Masses wil…

HT Vista has enhanced the diagnostic function on its cancer screening device so that it can now diagnose lumps on dogs when the specificity exceeds 90%.

The update includes a new scoring system of low, moderate or high cancer risk which replaces the original…

The British Veterinary Association has published some research showing that 21% of vets now use AI technology in their daily work, and is inviting veterinary professionals to a discussion on the subject at this year's BVA Live (Birmingham NEC, 2pm, 12th June…

Biomérieux has launched Vetfire, a PCR kit which it claims makes testing for equine infectious respiratory diseases easier and faster.

Biomérieux says the new test, which is used on the Biofire Spotfire System, detects seven infectious respiratory…

Enalees has launched Rhéa, a range of rapid molecular diagnostic tests for cattle, sheep and goats.

Unlike traditional PCR tests, Rhea molecular diagnostic tests need no lab equipment, allowing them to be used directly in the field. 

The first panel…

CVS Farm reports that its project to improve the use of diagnostic testing of respiratory disease in calves has increased the use of nasopharyngeal swabbing by vets on farm by almost 100% in under two years.

The project, which launched in September 2022…

VetPartners has invested in four new immunoassay analysers at its equine hospitals: Liphook in Hampshire, Rainbow in North Yorkshire and Rossdales in Suffolk, to offer more accurate blood tests for Cushing's.

The new Tosoh AIA 900 analysers have bee…

Carus Animal Health has announced the launch of GIQuest, a clinically validated faecal calprotectin lateral flow test designed to support vets and nurses in the investigation and monitoring of gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation in dogs and cats.

Faecal…

CVS has launched an ‘Equipment Optimisation’ project to maximise the use of the diagnostic equipment it has invested in since the start of 2023.

The company says that over that time, it has invested £122 million in sites, equipment and technology…

Zoetis is launching AI Masses, a new cytological capability for Vetscan Imagyst which detects potentially neoplastic cells, at the London Vet Show 2025 (Excel London, 20-21 November, stand N50).

Zoetis says AI Masses delivers fast, accurate, in-clinic screening…

Zoetis has strengthened its diagnostics portfolio with the acquisition of Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG), a veterinary diagnostic laboratory group with multiple locations across the UK and Ireland.

Mike Ellinger, Business Unit Director, UK Diagnostics…

Peripatetic veterinary ultrasonographer Camilla Edwards DVM CertAVP MRCVS, founder of First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound (FOVU), has launched a guided ultrasound reporting tool she developed to help first opinion vets who find ultrasound report-writing…

BioMérieux has launched two new immunoassay endocrinology tests for horses which test levels of insulin and ACTH hormone at the point of care.

Vidas Equine Insulin provides insulin levels in approximately 20 minutes, which the company says will …

Krka UK has published “Bovine Respiratory Disease – Early diagnosis and effective herd management”, a webinar presented by George Lindley BVetMed(Hons) PgDipVCP MVetMed DipECBHM MRCVS (pictured).

The webinar explores the practical application…

Carus Animal Health is asking UK veterinary teams to contribute anonymised clinical case studies to help build a broader evidence base around the use of faecal calprotectin testing in dogs and cats with inflammatory gastrointestinal disease.

The company…

HT Vet has launched Vista iQ, the second generation of its AI-powered cancer detection device for dogs.

Vista IQ is designed for non-invasive screening of dermal and subcutaneous masses commonly seen in veterinary practice.

Building on the original HT…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has published the first standardised research-based radiographic guidelines to support the accurate checking of feeding tube placement in dogs and cats.

Although feeding tubes are widely used in practice, there has previously…

VET.CT is hosting a free webinar on improving radiography technique and radiation safety in small animal practice on Tuesday 17 March, with two live sessions at 9:00am and 7:30pm

The one-hour session is aimed at veterinary staff undertaking radiography…

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have published a study reporting that an AI system achieved up to 84% fracture localisation accuracy in horses, with potential for wider application in companion animal practice.

The study was led by Ruby Chang…