Veterinary News Headlines

    Free dial-a-dose calculator for Vetmedin

    Boehringer Ingelheim has produced an calculator to help veterinary surgeons prescribe the most appropriate dose of Vetmedin for canine congestive heart failure patients. The company says the calculator is particularly relevant because Vetmedin...

    Petsox: New waterproof, breathable bandage cover

    Petsox Ltd has launched a new waterproof and breathable bandage cover. According to the company, most products available to practices are either waterproof or breathable, but not both, and so cause the wound to overheat and the underlying skin to...

    Dechra launches Ketodale anti-inflammatory injection for cattle, horses & swine

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Ketodale, an anti-inflammatory injection for cattle, horses and swine. Ketodale contains the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ketoprofen 100mg/ml. It is indicated for use in cattle and swine for diseases...

    Online registration opens for BSAVA Congress 2011

    Online registration for the BSAVA Congress 2011 is now open at www.bsava.com . According to the BSAVA, web registration has been enhanced this year to provide a smoother process for individual, group and practice badge bookings. Plus, there is...

    New treatment for otitis externa in dogs

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has launched Posatex ( 1% Orbifloxacin, 0.1% Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate and 0.1% Posaconazole, Otic Suspension ), a new once-a-day treatment for otitis externa in dogs. Posatex combines an antibacterial...

    RCVS and VN Councils Elections open for nominations

    The RCVS and VN Councils Elections are now open for nominations from candidates who wish to stand in 2011. RCVS Registrar Jane Hern said: "We are always pleased when veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses are prepared to contribute personally...

    Win £1000 towards a practice party for Christmas

    With Christmas just around the corner, Petplan is giving practices the chance to win £1,000 towards a Christmas party. Any member of a practice can enter the competition by visiting www.petplanvet.co.uk . Petplan Marketing Manager Alison Andrew...

    New research shows tendon injuries don't affect racehorse performance

    A research project funded by The Horse Trust has discovered that a racehorse's performance does not markedly change after it has recovered from a tendon injury. The research was led by Bryan O'Meara, who is in the final year of a three year clinical...

    Elanco Companion Animal Health launches in the UK

    Elanco, a division of Eli Lilly and Company, has launched into the UK companion animal market with a pledge to listen to vets and provide a highly personalised level of support. The company will initially offer recognised brands such as equine vaccines...

    Boehringer launches first licensed treatment for Equine Cushing's Disease

    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Prascend, the first licensed product for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses, commonly known as Equine Cushing's Disease. Prascend contains pergolide mesylate, and...

    Meet ewe in Savile Row?

    London's Savile Row was turned into a sheep field today, to highlight The Campaign For Wool; a coalition of industry groups convened by HRH The Prince of Wales to educate consumers about the benefits of wool. As the sheep grazed, the Row's famous...

    Horiba adds Dr Fritz endoscope system to the range

    Horiba Medical has announced the addition of the Dr. Fritz Video-Compact-System for veterinary endoscopic applications to its range of animal healthcare products. According to the company, the system is suitable for everyday small animal practice and...

    Derby practice wins £2500 dental x-ray

    Abbey Veterinary Group in Chaddesden, Derby has won a dental x-ray system worth £2,500 in a prize draw held by Pedigree. The competition aimed to encourage veterinary practices to sign up for the inaugural Oral Care Month which saw 1109 clinics...

    BCF announces improvements to bovine ultrasound scanner

    BCF has announced upgrades to the Easi-Scan bovine ultrasound scanner which include improved image quality and additions to the BCF Universal Googles (BUGs) range. The BUGs range now includes a new LCD model and a monocular version. According to...

    Ceva to carry out fireworks radio campaign

    Ceva Animal Health is joining forces with Dog's Trust to carry out a radio campaign to educate owners on the importance of preparing their pets for the firework season. The series of interviews - which will go out on both BBC and local radio on...

    Horiba launches MLT-Diode Laser Systems

    Horiba Medical - UK has launched MLT-Diode Laser Systems, specifically designed for veterinary use, as part of its portfolio of animal healthcare products. According to the company, the MLT-Diode Lasers are highly versatile and can be used in a...

    Hipra launches in the UK with new ceftiofur hydrocholoride

    Hipra , a veterinary pharmaceutical company with subsidiaries in 19 countries, has opened in the UK and launched Eficur (ceftiofur hydrochloride). Eficur is a ready to use injectable suspension for the treatment of bacterial respiratory disease associated...

    Window company launches new range of animal cages

    A PVC-U window company based in Oldham has launched a new range of animal cages specifically for use in veterinary surgeries, animal rescue centres, kennels and catteries. Liversidge Windows was approached by its local animal rescue centre Pennine...

    BVA reacts to Government spending review

    The British Veterinary Association has reacted to the Comprehensive Spending Review announced by the Government. BVA President, Harvey Locke said: "Clearly this is a substantial hit on Defra's overall budget but there are some elements to welcome...

    Worcestershire Animal Food Co launches new website

    Wafcol, or The Worcestershire Animal Foor Company Ltd as it is known in full, has launched a new website . The company says it has always claimed its food, developed with leading dermatologist Sue Paterson and BVA President Harvey Locke, can change...

    Ceva provides new Equidronate discharge instruction booklet

    Ceva Animal Health has produced a new booklet explaining the discharge procedures for horses that have been treated with Equidronate (formerly called Tildren), a bisphosphonate infusion used for the treatment of bone spavin. Ceva says the new booklet...

    £IM donated to Beaumont Animals' Hospital

    The Royal Veterinary College has received a donation of £1m from the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust towards a £1.5m refurbishment of the Beaumont Animals' Hospital in Camden, London. The Hospital will be renamed as the Beaumont Sainsbury...

    Princess Royal opens canine cancer ward at Royal Dick

    Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal opened a new ward for canine cancer patients at the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals last week. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust provided £30,000...

    Fidavet launches new ear cleaner for cats and dogs

    Fidavet has launched Surosolve, a vet wholesaler exclusive, non-prescription ear cleaner for cats and dogs. Fidavet says the product has multiple uses for complete cat and dog ear cleaning: To improve ear hygiene in dirty or smelly ears ...

    BVA asks members to stand and deliver

    The British Veterinary Association is calling on its members to consider standing in the upcoming elections for the organisation's primary representative body, BVA Council. According to the association, there has been overwhelming support for changes...