The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is inviting veterinary professionals and horse owners to help identify where further research into Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), aka Equine Cushing's Syndrome, should be directed.

The charity will be carrying…

The problems associated with brachycephalic breeds have been highlighted again after glamour model Jodie Marsh posted a video on Facebook yesterday showing her giving CPR to her bulldog Louie after he collapsed.

The video has already been viewed a staggering…

A new research study presented today at the International Colic Symposium has confirmed that diet can help manage Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), especially after veterinary treatment has stopped.

The effect of changing diet on gastric ulceration…

MSD Animal Health has announced that its Bovilis BVD vaccine has a new registered product claim to provide immunity for 12 months.

Andrew Montgomery, veterinary adviser for MSD Animal Health, says this is a very positive outcome for the industry: "It…

A new epidemiological study from the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that certain breeds of bitches are more predisposed to urinary incontinence.

The study, Urinary incontinence in bitches under primary veterinary care…

MSD Animal Health has launched the Pet Diabetes Tracker, a free new app designed to help veterinary professionals and their clients track and manage diabetes.

The new app, which is being being made available in the run up to Pet Diabetes Month in November…

Norbrook, maker of Thyronorm, has announced the results of a survey of 200 veterinary surgeons in which 92% said that cat owners were finding it easier to treat their pet's hyperthyroidism with a liquid than a tablet.

95% of the vets surveyed by the…

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has announced a change to the datasheet for Mamyzin, its antibiotic treatment for bovine mastitis.

The milk withdrawal has been reduced from 108 hours to 96 hours and the dose is now 15 mg/kg for three consecutive days…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a new website to support dog owners who have been prescribed Thyforon for the treatment of their pet's hypothyroidism.

Dechra Brand Manager Craig Sankey said: "It can be a very worrying time for owners if their…

Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre has opened a new unit to treat cats with an overactive thyroid.

The practice is one of few in the UK to use radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy, which, it says, has an average, a 95% success rate in treating cats…

The new equine Veterinary Journal UK Vet: Equine has published new evidence-based guidelines on the management of equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) which publishers say could help improve management of the condition in practice.

Equine glandular…

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has announced that its BRD vaccines, Bovalto Respi 3 and Bovalto Respi 4, are now licensed for use in pregnant cows.

Bovalto Respi 3 contains strains of parainfluenza virus 3, bovine respiratory syncytial virus and…

Ceva Animal Health is urging vets to take cats' blood pressure annually after they reach the age of seven, as recommended by the International Society of Feline Medicine¹, following research carried out by the company in which over 90% of veterinary…

Work aimed at developing a new vaccine to protect against abortigenic and neurological equine herpes virus (EHV) has begun at the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Dr Neil Bryant from the AHT, who is leading the research, said: "EHV is a major welfare concern…

New research conducted in collaboration with Spillers and published in the Equine Veterinary Journal has shown that even healthy older horses have increased insulin responses, compared to younger horses, in response to a starch rich or starch and sugar…

Boehringer Ingelheim - maker of Bovela - has announced the results of the 3rd annual BVD Survey, which has found amongst other things that 85% of respondents hadn't restarted a vaccination course when most of them should have.

1,219 farmers took part…

A group of seven European experts in bovine mastitis have issued a statement recommending that all cows on all farms should have an internal teat sealant administered at drying off.

The group, which was convened by Boehringer Ingelheim, made its recommendation…

MSD Animal Health - maker of Vidalta and Leventa - has announced the launch of Pet Thyroid Month, a campaign to help pet owners recognise the signs of thyroid diseases in cats and dogs and encourage them to seek advice from their veterinary practice.

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Prascend, has launched www.careaboutcushings.co.uk, an information resource for horse owners.

The Care About Cushing’s website is designed to give horse owners the information they need to spot the signs of Cushing…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Bovalto Respi Intranasal, an intranasal pneumonia vaccine for calves.

Bovalto Respi Intranasal protects against the two main respiratory viruses – RSV and PI3, using modified live viral strains that have been shown…

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) say they've made a ground-breaking discovery in the treatment of the deadly canine disease, Alabama rot.

Alabama rot, properly known as Cutaneous and Renal…

Virbac's calf scour vaccine, Bovigen Scour, has been granted VMD approval for a single-shot vaccination protocol in pregnant cows and heifers, and had its shelf life extended to 3 years.

Virbac says that this means that irrespective of previous vaccination…

Enteromed has launched EnteroZoo, a new drug-free adsorbent gel for use in animals or birds suffering from a range of gastrointestinal problems including dyspepsia, ulcers and poisoning.

EnteroZoo is a dietary supplement composed of organic mineral and…

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Prascend, has launched an Equine Endocrine Pioneers Circle webinar to provide vets with evidence based and personal opinions of PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) diagnosis, appropriate testing and case management…

MSD Animal Health Equine is highlighting the results of a study conducted by the company which, it says, proves that Equilis Prequenza offers highly significant protection against viral shedding and the clinical signs of equine influenza (EI).

Curren…