Veterinary News Headlines

    Bob Martin takes fipronil into pet shops

    Bob Martin has launched FleaClear (fipronil) for cats and dogs, which will be sold through multiple retailers and leading pet retailers for as little as £4.50 per treatment. The company says it is backing the launch with 'considerable marketing spend...

    Fire brigade donates horse to the RVC

    The London Fire Brigade has donated a life-size horse model to the Royal Veterinary College, to be used for student training. The donation is in recognition of 11 years large animal handling training that the RVC has given firefighters from the London...

    Petplan announces veterinary awards finalists

    Petplan has announced the finalists for the 2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards. According to the company, the awards have been more popular than ever, with over 3,000 nominations submitted for exceptional veterinary staff across the UK. The finalists...

    New sheep parasite protection chart from Novartis

    Novartis Animal Health has published a product usage chart aimed at vets and SQPs that gives guidance on the use of ectoparasites through the seasons. The chart covers the use of blowfly preventatives CLiK and CLiKZiN, and the blowfly strike treatment...

    RCVS & BSAVA issue statement on postgrad qualifications

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and British Small Animal Veterinary Association have issued a joint statement concerning the postgraduate qualifications CertAVP, PGCertSAM and PGCertSAS. The statement follows the introduction earlier this...

    Docsinnovent launches first veterinary supraglottic airway devices

    Docsinnovent Ltd has launched what it says is the first ever commercial range of veterinary-species-specific, supraglottic airway devices. Nicki Glen, Marketing Manager at Docsinnovent said: "v-gel is a truly unique, supraglottic airway management...

    Final deadline to enrol for remaining RCVS Diploma

    The RCVS Council has decided that the final enrolments for the remaining RCVS Diplomas must be made by 1 November 2012. According to the College, this is in line with the recommendation made by the Education Policy and Specialisation Committee to...

    Axiom Labs and Woodley Equipment partnership to offer cost savings for practices

    Axiom Veterinary Laboratories and Woodley Equipment Company have announced a partnership which the companies say will mean they can offer a comprehensive solution encompassing referral laboratory services and in-house diagnostic testing, with significant...

    Free new cardiac ultrasound CPD videos

    BCF Technology has launched a new series of CPD videos on VetSurgeon.org, this time showing how to conduct a basic cardiac ultrasound examination in small animals. The videos are followed by a short online quiz. BCF in-house vet Kimberly Palgrave...

    Supreme Petfoods publishes protocols for exotics

    Supreme Petfoods has published protocols for the veterinary care of rabbits, guinea pigs and other small furries on its website: www.supremepetfoods.com . The new infomation resource includes nursing plans and protocols for specific conditions, hospitalisation...

    Alstoe launches cat pain score chart

    Alstoe Animal Health has launched a cat pain score chart to help veterinary surgeons make decisions about analgesic protocols. The company says that one of the most common questions it is asked about its injectable opiate, Vetergesic, is: 'when...

    Dechra unveils otitis externa campaign at BSAVA

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a campaign supporting veterinary professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of otitis externa at BSAVA World Congress. The campaign includes a range of guidance, information and case studies from key opinion...

    MSD launches novel flea and tick treatment

    MSD Animal Health has announced the European launch of Activyl, a novel flea and tick treatment containing indoxacarb, an active that is new to animal health and which - uniquely - is activated by flea metabolism. Activyl is licensed to treat and...

    Nominations sought for RCVS VN award

    The Veterinary Nurses Council of the RCVS is seeking nominations from veterinary surgeons and VNs for its Golden Jubilee award by 8 May 2012. The award recognises an exceptional contribution made to the veterinary nursing profession and/or a positive...

    RCVS launches new Codes of Professional Conduct

    The RCVS has launched the new Codes of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. The Codes were approved by RCVS Council and the Veterinary Nurses Council earlier this year, following a lengthy consultation and review...

    Alstoe launches improved joint supplement

    Alstoe has launched Easeflex Plus Chews, a development of the original Easeflex Chews joint nutrient supplement for dogs. According to the company, improvements include the addition of 500mg per chew of green lipped mussel, a source of Omega 3 PUFA...

    Fitzpatrick Referrals unveils new joint replacement procedures

    Fitzpatrick Referrals has unveiled details of its new joint replacement program, which includes solutions for replacing badly injured and arthritic knees, shoulders, and hocks in addition to the more commonly replaced hip and elbow joints. According...

    2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards winners announced

    Petplan has announced the winners of its 2012 Veterinary Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate staff and practices throughout the country that have delivered an exceptional level of care to the nation's pets and their owners. Isabella von...

    Virbac launches first EU leishmaniosis vaccine

    Virbac Animal Health has launched CaniLeish, the first vaccine for canine leishmaniosis in the European Union. Leishmaniosis is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by infection with protozoa of the genus Leishmania (L infantum in Europe). Leishmaniosis...

    Kruuse launches latex-free surgeons' gloves

    Kruuse has launched Krutex Polyisoprene Surgical Gloves, which are both powder and latex-free to minimise the risk of glove-related allergy to latex protein. The gloves are made from synthetic polyisoprene, which has a molecular structure similar...

    University of Bristol launches Great Pet Travel Survey

    The University of Bristol and Companion Care have launched The Great Pet Travel Survey 2012 to assess disease risks in the UK following the simplification of Pet Travel Scheme rules. Companion Care and The University of Bristol say that there is a...

    Win £500 of CPD in new survey about Equine Herpes Virus

    Pfizer Animal Health is offering the chance to win £500 worth of CPD vouchers to UK veterinary surgeons who participate in the company's 5 minute online survey about Equine Herpes Virus (EHV). Pfizer says the intention of the survey is to find out...

    Elanco launches Comfortis Point of Sale support materials

    Elanco Companion Animal Health, maker of Comfortis chewable tablets for dogs, has launched a range of support materials to help educate pet owners on flea infestation and the healthcare issues associated with fleas and encourage enquiries about flea...

    BSAVA invaded by Orangemen

    BSAVA Congress was invaded by Orangemen this year to promote the Vet Charity Challenge (VCC) taking place on 15 th September 2012. Veterinary surgeons and industry colleagues are being encouraged to take part in the one day event in which teams of...

    Government closes dangerous dog loophole

    The Government has announced that it is extending existing dangerous dogs laws to apply to private property, closing a loophole in the current law which only applies to public land. Jim Paice, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, said: "We...