Dechra Animal Health has published the results of a study which found that antibiotic use was reduced by 43% in beef calves treated with Solacyl, its oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).

The company says this means that using Solacyl as an alternative…

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has revealed the results of some research indicating that Alabama Rot, acka* Cutaneous Renal and Glomerular Vasculopathy, is a seasonal condition.

The UK has now seen a total of 169 confirmed cases of Alabama Rot…

Protexin Veterinary has launched Pro-Kolin Advanced, a new gastrointestinal support product for dogs and cats.

Protexin says Pro-Kolin Advanced contains beneficial micro-organisms, several prebiotic sources, an optimal level of a dual-source binding…

Improve International has announced that it will launch a distance learning version of its Small Animal Medicine Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) programme, in January 2019.

The company says that the 20 module medicine programme, covering all of the major…

Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has been joined by Mark Dunning, a European Diplomate in Small Animal Internal Medicine and an RCVS and EBVS recognised specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

Mark, who graduated from…

Improve International has launched a new, two-day course for both veterinary surgeons and nurses on the medical and surgical aspects and prophylactic and therapeutic options for feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD).

The course will be led by Dr Jon…

An accredited General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) in Small Animal Medicine has been launched by Improve International.

The course is aimed at veterinary professionals across Europe who want to advance their knowledge and diagnostic…

Gerard McLauchlan MRCVS, an RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology & Soft Tissue, has successfully corrected a double intra-hepatic shunt in an 18-month-old Jack Russell Terrier that had been deemed 'untreatable…

Researchers from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science, in conjunction with the Waltham Equine Studies Group, have identified a possible mechanistic link between high levels of insulin and equine laminitis.

Aware that many horse owners will be worried about the outbreak of equine flu and want to know more about available vaccines, Zoetis has issued a statement for veterinary professionals about its vaccines, Equip Flu and Equip Flu and Tetanus (Equip F or Equip…

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, The Royal Veterinary College and Bayer Animal Health are asking UK practices to report any suspected cases of Alabama Rot, or Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), as it is slightly less catchily known…

International Cat Care is highlighting new research published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS), in which the human antiviral ‘GS-441524’ showed 'great promise' against feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

According…

The following small animal medicine dentistry CPD events have been announced for 2019.

If you are speaking at or hosting a small animal CPD event in 2019, please email details to press@vetsurgeon.org for it to be considered for addition to this list.

VetSurgeon.org has today launched a new, small animal medicine special interest group.

Special interest groups on VetSurgeon are areas where discipline-specific news, forum discussions, CPD events and clinical images are curated in one place. They also…

In the light of concerns caused by the recent flu outbreak, Zoetis is urging equine vets to participate in a new survey about Equine Herpes Virus (EHV), for which you could win a new body warmer.

The company says the aim is to identify the most effective…

The International Society of Feline Medicine has announced that two 'giants of feline medicine and infectious disease' will headline its European Feline Congress, which is open to all and taking place in the beautiful Croatian town of Cavtat from…

A new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine has shown that just 25 minutes of light exercise may have health benefits for horses, even if it doesn’t result in additional weight loss¹.

The study "Influence of dietary restriction…

Protexin Veterinary is highlighting a new study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, which it says provides evidence that Pro-Kolin Advanced, an anti‐diarrheal probiotic paste (ADPP), can improve the clinical outcome of uncomplicated…

Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, according to new research published last month in BMC Veterinary Research¹.

Carried out by the Royal Veterinary College…

Dechra Animal Health has launched Revozyn RTU, billed as a revolutionary breakthrough for subclinical and clinical local mastitis in cows.

Revozyn RTU, which contains 400 mg/ml Penethamate hydriodide, is the first ready-to-use injectable narrow spectrum…

Ceva Animal Health, maker of Amodip, has announced that it will be running Feline Hypertension Month in May to raise awareness of hypertension and improve the detection and management of high blood pressure in cats.

As part of the campaign, veterinary practices…

Royal Canin and IDEXX Laboratories have joined forces to host a webinar looking at the best ways to manage the symptoms of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), taking place on Tuesday 30th April at 8:00pm.

'FLUTD and Dysuria – a frustration for…

A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that neutering female dogs makes them three times more likely to develop urinary incontinence (UI)¹.

The research, carried out by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass…

The British Equine Veterinary Association has announced that colic will be a key topic on the scientific programme at Congress this year, which runs from 11th to 14th September at the Birmingham ICC.

Global names in gastroenterology will be sharing the…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Equibactin vet, a broad spectrum oral antibiotic paste that can be used to treat a wide range of infections in horses.

Equibactin vet contains sulfadiazine and trimethoprim, and is indicated for use in the treatment…