Veterinary News Headlines

    Hill's price reduction pays off

    Hill's Pet Nutrition says that the company's 5% average reduction across most Science Plan and Nature's Best products and 6.1% average reduction on Prescription Diet products has proven popular with practices and pet owners alike. As evidence...

    Promoting dental services with Pet Smile Month 2010

    Veterinary practices are signing up fast for the opportunity to take part in Pet Smile Month in September 2010, according to organisers. Participating practices carry out free dental checks in September as part of a nationwide campaign to promote dental...

    CEVA launches Meloxidyl for cattle & pigs

    CEVA Animal Health has launched the anti-inflammatory Meloxidyl for cattle and pigs. Meloxidyl is meloxicam-based solution for the management of respiratory disease, mastitis and diarrhoea in cattle and non-infectious locomotor disorders and puerperal...

    Pfizer creates dedicated equine business unit

    Pfizer Animal Health has launched a dedicated Equine Business Unit to provide a higher level of service and a comprehensive range of products to equine vets across the UK. Created following the merger with Fort Dodge, the Pfizer Equine Business Unit...

    RVC's UK tour to give veterinary career guidance to school children

    The Royal Veterinary College is embarking on an educational tour to provide advice to school children on studying and working in the veterinary sector. The tour will visit secondary schools in the following towns: Tuesday 14th September, Woodstock...

    Bayer unveils campaign to promote Drontal

    Bayer has unveiled a major TV marketing campaign to promote Drontal. An advertising campaign featuring the Drontal Schnauzer will run for two months. In addition, the company is sponsoring the TV series The Dog Whisperer , which is due to be aired...

    Pfizer Animal Genetics expands in the UK

    Pfizer Animal Genetics is expanding its presence in the UK with the appointment of a dedicated team. The company says it will use state-of-the-art genetic technology to improve the health, welfare and productivity of animals, and that the move comes...

    Take care of coccidiosis

    Janssen Animal Health has launched a new website providing information on the subject of coccidiosis in calves and lambs: www.takingcareofcoccidiosis.com . The website builds on the findings of an expert workshop on bovine coccidiosis held at the...

    Quantum launches new wet chemistry analyser

    Q uantum Vet Diagnostics (a division of Woodley Equipment Co Ltd) has announced the launch of a new wet chemistry analyser. The Quantum Saturno is offered exclusively by Quantum with a total maintenance and reagent package. One fixed monthly payment...

    BVA amongst groups calling on Prime Minister for improved dog laws

    The British Veterinary Association, some of the UK's largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today called on the leaders of the main political parties to work together to introduce improved and updated legislation to protect...

    Pfizer warns horse owners of the perils of redworm

    Pfizer Animal Health is reminding horse owners of the importance of treating encysted small redworm larvae this autumn. According to the company, these hidden, dormant parasites can account for up to 90% of the redworm burden in a horse (1). Furthermore...

    Last call for Petplan PIA nominations

    Time is running out to nominate your fellow staff members for this year's 'Petplan Pet Insurance Advisor Award'. The award recognises the hard work and dedication that Pet Insurance Advisors (PIAs) do to highlight the importance of insurance to pet...

    New TV advertising and marketing campaign for DAP and Feliway

    CEVA Animal Health is launching a new TV advertising and marketing campaign to promote its veterinary behaviour products, DAP and Feliway, in the run up to this year's firework season. The campaign will feature a new animated character 'Dap the Dog...

    Norbrook launches Loxicom oral suspension for small dogs

    Norbrook has launched Loxicom 0.5mg/ml oral suspension for small dogs, indicated for the alleviation of inflammation and pain in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders. Loxicom Oral Suspension comes in a clear 15ml bottle which allows vets and...

    Novartis warns of increased fluke risk with wet weather

    Novartis Animal Health is warning livestock producers to keep an eye on the weather, because wet conditions are ideal for fluke to thrive and pose real challenges to cattle and sheep this year, even in areas where there has been little risk before. ...

    RSPCA claims dog licence could solve welfare problems

    An annual dog licence fee of as little as £21.50 1 could help reduce the number of strays and help tackle irresponsible dog breeding, according to a new RSPCA report released today. Owners would face a cost of less than 42p a week per dog, in order...

    New low-cost client postcard mailing service

    CFH Docmail, a traditional print and posting service that you manage entirely online , has introduced personalised colour postcards to its range. Docmail mailings - whether a single letter or a personalised mailing to thousands - are written and created...

    Genitrix launches Dentagen toothpaste

    Genitrix has launched Dentagen toothpaste which, the company says, uniquely both cleans teeth and inhibits the formation of plaque. Dentagen toothpaste is based on RF2, a plant extract, which is clinically proven to inhibit the formation of dental...

    Animal Behaviour and Training Council launched

    Animal training and behaviour experts have joined forces to try and end bad practice by poorly trained individuals. The Animal Behaviour and Training Council is being launched to regulate the education and training of those working in the animal behaviour...

    Horiba launches haematology analyser in the UK

    Horiba Medical has announced it is the official exclusive UK distributor of the fully automated Vet abc Plus+ veterinary haematology analyser from scil animal care company GmbH, Germany. According to the company, the compact Vet abc Plus+ provides...

    Free thermometer with Rehydion

    CEVA Animal Health is giving away a digital thermometer with every purchase of three bottles of Rehydion gel Formula Plus According to CEVA, dehydration can be a big problem for farmers, causing weakness, scouring and weight loss but Rehydion gel...

    New guidelines for Atopy

    The International Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis has published new, evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing, grading and treating Canine Atopic Dermatitis (AD). Recently published in Veterinary Dermatology , the series of guidelines for...

    More than half of stray dogs reunited with owners

    The Dogs Trust has released the results of its 2010 Stray Dog Survey, which shows that 51% of stray dogs picked up by local authorities in the UK were reunited with their owners. According to the charity, this compares with 42% last year and is...

    Government to consult on badger cull to tackle TB

    The BVA has welcomed reports that the Government will consult on a cull of badgers in areas worst affected by bovine tuberculosis Professor Bill Reilly, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: "Reports that the Government wishes to...

    New Human to Animal MRSA Advice Service

    The Bella Moss Foundation (BMF) is to launch the Human to Animal MRSA Advice Service at the offices of the British Veterinary Association on Friday 22nd October. The charity says this new online service has been created to provide information and...