Veterinary News Headlines

    Good practice guide on veterinary medicines

    The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today announced the availability of a new members’ service, the BVA Good Practice Guide on Veterinary Medicines. The guide, written in consultation with, and endorsed by, the Veterinary Medicines...

    Conference aims to break down barriers to progression in the veterinary and animal welfare sector

    VetNet Lifelong Learning Network (LLN) is organising its first conference to investigate some of the issues that act as barriers to progression in the veterinary and animal welfare sector for vocational learners. The conference will be taking place...

    CEVA launches Prilactone® to combat canine heart disease

    Prilactone®, the world’s first aldosterone antagonist licensed for the treatment of canine heart disease, has been introduced by CEVA Animal Health. Clinical trials have demonstrated that the product, which contains spironolactone, can improve...

    Bluetongue / FMD update from BCVA

    FMD With no new outbreaks the surveillance blood testing to lift the SZ is on going and should be completed on Friday which if all goes well will allow the lifting of the SZ. The RZ that was put in place by the EU (i.e. 2 counties around the SZ...

    Genitrix launches Omegaderm+ for skin conditions in cats and dogs

    Genitrix has launched a new Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)-based treatment to aid the management of skin conditions in cats and dogs. Called Omegaderm+, and offered in an airless pump applicator for mess-free use, it helps to soothe irritated skin...

    Free t-shirt for taking part in RSPCA survey

    During November the RSPCA is running a national survey to identify the animal welfare issues that worry the public, and the charity is offering a free designer t-shirt in return for taking part. Not sure whether a free t-shirt is enough to tempt...

    Dietary problems for 1 in 4 rabbits

    Pet healthcare insurance provider, Pet Protect has analysed its 2007 claims for pet rabbits, concluding that that one in four relate to dietary issues and, in particular, obesity. Rabbits are now the third most popular of British pets, with nearly...

    FMD and bluetongue update from BCVA

    FMD As expected Defra have lifted the surveillance zone in Surrey. The country is now split into three zones for FMD. 1) The FMD Tree Export Area which is the majority of the country and from which exports of meat is allowed subject to the normal rules...

    Petplan offers AR practices chance to win 5000 credits

    Throughout November and December Petplan is offering its Appointed Representative (AR) practices the chance to win an extra 5000 Portfolio credits worth £200, by arranging an annual policy using Petplan’s RapidApp. Using the individual practice...

    Veterinary Poisons Information Service facing closure: your suggestions invited

    It’s a complicated story, but the Veterinary Poisons Information Service is one of a number of services run by the Guy’s & St Thomas' Poisons Unit (GTPU), which exists primarily to provide 24 hour telephone poisons information to the NHS. Until...

    H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in poultry

    Following further test results from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) the Acting Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that the strain of Avian Influenza present at the Infected Premises near Diss is the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. Further...

    Danger of dog owners over-feeding at Christmas

    Four out of ten UK dogs will over-indulge this Christmas, according to a survey from Wholesome Nutrition Ltd, manufacturer of Britain's first weight-loss dog food, Formula K ( http://www.formulak.co.uk/ ). As a result, a staggering 29% of the nation...

    FAB Easy To Give Awards

    The Feline Advisory Bureau has announced the winners of the 3rd annual 'East To Give Awards', given by a panel of experts to recognise products that are designed to be easy to give to cats. The winners are: Convenia (Pfizer) Having a long-acting...

    Diagnostic test to enhance prospects of the control of bovine TB in UK cattle by vaccination

    Dr Jayne Hope and colleagues at the Institute for Animal Health's Compton Laboratory have developed a test that can distinguish cattle that have been vaccinated against bovine tuberculosis (TB) from those that had been infected by the causative...

    NOAH says consumers 'relaxed' about animal medicines

    British shoppers are not losing sleep over the quality of their meat, milk and eggs – at least as far as animal medicines are concerned. They know farmers and their vets do a good job, and trust them to use medicines responsibly, for the health...

    Pedigree launches massive UK dog adoption drive

    Pedigree® is launching a nationwide initiative in January 2008 to help raise money and awareness to benefit dogs in rescue centres. Launching on 1st January 2008, The Pedigree Adoption Drive™ will be supported with a £4.5 million campaign, demonstrating...

    Vets told to watch out for African horse sickness

    Outbreaks of bluetongue disease in East Anglia are an indication that its close relative African Horse Sickness is poised to strike the UK horse industry, warns Paul Jepson, chief executive and resident veterinary surgeon at The Horse Trust. Speaking...

    New Country Manager at Kruuse

    Andrew Groom has been appointed as the new Country Manager for Kruuse UK Ltd based near York, following the promotion of Lars Lund and his relocation back to Kruuse A/S in Denmark. Andrew takes up this new position to head up the UK sales and marketing...

    Abattoir study highlights need for lung protection therapy when treating cattle for pneumonia

    Pneumonia-induced lung damage could be costing some cattle almost 74kg a year in lost lifetime growth potential with even moderate damage resulting in animals losing 39kg over an 18 month beef finishing system. These are the figures from a major...

    Oxford vet struck off for false export certification

    The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has this week decided that an Oxfordshire-based veterinary surgeon should be removed from the RCVS Register, having found him guilty of disgraceful professional conduct. At...

    New Technical Services Manager for Large Animals at Fort Dodge

    Animal health specialist Fort Dodge Animal Health has announced the appointment of David Bartram BVetMed MRCVS DipM MCIM CDipAF as Technical Services Manager for Large Animals. David rejoins Fort Dodge after eight years, having previously been...

    Davies Veterinary Specialists wins gold

    Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) the leading, private veterinary referral practice based near Hitchin in Hertfordshire, has won a coveted gold in the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) Cat Friendly Practice Awards 2007, with the judges commenting...

    Chief vet leaves with plaudits after 4 years service

    Defra has announced that UK Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Debby Reynolds has decided to take early retirement after four years as Britain’s chief vet. Dr Reynolds, who led the Government’s efforts to contain this year’s Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak...

    RVC to provide farm health investigation service in Wales

    Veterinary surgeons and students from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are heading to Wales to establish a farm health investigation service for vets and farmers in the South Wales region. The RVC is working in collaboration with the Coleg Sir...

    Vetspeed picks local suppliers for development project

    Vetspeed Ltd , the specialist waste management company which collects and disposes clinical, animal and plant-based wastes, is supporting regional businesses in a major development at its Thriplow Heath site, just south of Cambridge. The investment...