A new study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery has found 'compelling circumstantial' evidence of a link between a commercial raw diet and an outbreak of tuberculosis in cats caused by Mycobacterium bovis¹.

The link emerged after…

Boehringer Ingelheim's fourth National BVD Survey has found that 47% of farmers across the UK say veterinary advice was the main reason for their decision to vaccinate.

1243 farmers took part in the survey, which was held in partnership with the 

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Bovikalc and Bovikalc Dry, has launched its National Milk Fever (hypocalcaemia) Survey and is asking vets to encourage their farm clients to take part and improve the quality of data available on clinical and subclinical…

Yorkshire-based Paragon Veterinary Referrals has announced that it has signed the former England youth team basketball star Andrea Holmes to join the team.

Andrea, who is also an EBVS Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, is joining Paragon after…

Protexin Veterinary has launched Poop Points, a free practice poster designed to educate owners about digestive health in cats and dogs, and encourage them to monitor their pet's faeces.

The poster grades faeces from one (kickable) to six (most certainly…

Alex German BVSc PhD DipECVIM-CA SHFEA, FRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool is hosting a Royal Canin webinar on the challenges around canine and feline obesity management on Tuesday September 24^th.

Royal Canin highlights…

Royal Canin has announced it is hosting "Challenges and Solutions in Diagnosis and Management of Feline Diabetes Mellitus", a webinar by Dr Sarah Caney on Wednesday 27^th November.

Sarah, who is one of twelve recognised Specialists in feline medicine…

The RVC has published a study which shows that the age at which female dogs (bitches) are neutered is associated with early-onset urinary incontinence¹.

The researchers say that urinary incontinence affects around three per cent of bitches in the UK,…

The British Veterinary Association has responded to a study by Downs et al assessing the effects from four years of badger culling in England on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle.

The study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, investigated…

Zoetis has announced the launch of Versican Plus Bb Oral, a vaccine against Bordetella bronchiseptica, a primary component of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC).

Zoetis says the new vaccine, which is also the first in Europe to be…

MSD Animal Health has launched www.caninsulin.co.uk, a new Caninsulin pet diabetes website, together with additional support for veterinary practices.

The website has been redesigned to help pet owners improve their understanding of the disease and support…

The BSAVA has published the third edition of its Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology.

The new editorial team of Ed Hall, David Williams and Aarti Kathrani says the manual has been completely rewritten and reorganised to provide a current, well…

Ceva Animal Health is hosting a free evening CPD meeting on feline hypertension and CKD, at the Hunton Park Hotel in Watford on 18th February 2020, starting with a buffet at 7:30pm.

The meeting will be led by Dr Rosanne Jepson BVSc MVetMed PhD DipACVIM…

Forte Healthcare has launched Procapen Injector 3g Intramammary Suspension for cattle, a prescription intramammary for the treatment of udder infections in lactating cows.

Procapen contains a high dose of procaine benzyl penicillin, a narrow spectrum antibiotic…

The Small Animal Medicine Society has announced the programme for its Pre-BSAVA CPD meeting at the Birmingham ICC on 1st April, which is open to all veterinary professionals and students. 

The full day programme includes:

• Gastroprotectants in veterinary…

Improve International has launched the first volume of the Improve International Manual of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine.

The book is described as giving comprehensive information to support the diagnosis and treatment of commonly seen pathologies…

Animalcare has launched Procanicare, billed as the first bacterial GI support product developed from the intestinal bacteria of healthy dogs.

Procanicare contains three live strains of canine-specific Lactobacillus bacteria, which, according to the company…

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has launched Ubropen (benzylpenicillin procaine monohydrate), an intramammary suspension containing 600mg of Procaine penicillin.

The company says that the composition and dosage of the new product has been optimised…

Boehringer Ingelheim is holding two free webinars looking at improving the control of mastitis on farms.

The first, 'Factors that determine the success of a mastitis treatment' is tomorrow, Thursday 30th April, at 7:30pm. It will be presented by veterinary…

Animalcare has launched Equizol, the UK’s first omeprazole granule treatment for gastric ulcers in horses.

The apple-flavoured, gastro-resistant granules can be mixed with dry feed to make administration easier for owners.

Animalcare says that up…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Laxatract, the UK’s first veterinary-licensed lactulose oral syrup to tackle constipation in cats and dogs.

Laxatract is indicated for the treatment of constipation and symptomatic treatment of diseases which…

Dechra Veterinary Products has announced that it has acquired Dilaterol, the oral bronchodilator for horses, from the Dutch veterinary pharma company, LeVet.

Dilaterol is an oral syrup containing 25 mgs/ml clenbuterol hydrochloride, indicated to treat respiratory…

The authors of a new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice would like to hear from any clinicians that have seen cases of acute kidney failure after general anaesthetic in dogs. 

The authors say that an association between acute kidney…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Aservo EquiHaler (ciclesonide inhalation solution), the first inhaled treatment for equine asthma.

The company says the new product has been 10 years in development and uses 'Soft Mist' technology - developed originally…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Floxabactin (enrofloxacin), a new antibiotic product to treat urinary tract infections in dogs and upper respiratory tract infections in cats.

Floxabactin is indicated for use in dogs with lower UTIs including those…