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    Official figures underestimate threat of zoonotic disease in the UK

    According to the European Scientific Counsel for Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP), serious zoonotic diseases, currently rife across Europe, could be a far more serious threat to pet and human health in the UK than official figures suggest. Vets...

    Marbocyl Achievement Awards announced

    Vetoquinol has announced the winners of the 2008 Marbocyl Achievement Awards. Six veterinary schools took part in the award scheme, which enabled them to recognise the achievements of either staff or students, with a prize fund of £2000 for each university...

    Animalcare launches Buprecare

    Animalcare has launched Buprecare into the UK and Ireland veterinary markets. Buprecare (POM-V) is a veterinary licensed analgesic, containing buprenorphine , for use in dogs and cats. It is licensed for post-operative analgesia in dogs and cats, and...

    Fort Dodge working to bring West Nile Virus vaccine to Europe as outbreak hits Italy

    Fort Dodge Animal Health has announced it is working with the authorities to put measures in place to make its West Nile Virus vaccine, licensed in the United States, available to the European equine market. These measures will ensure a vaccine is readily...

    ECM launches new ultrasound scanner for pigs

    ECM of France, a specialist in veterinary ultrasound solutions, has launched VIRTUAL SCAN - an ultrasound scanner for pig farmers and veterinarians. ECM says the scanner offers an alternative to screenless A-Mode Doppler devices, cheaper ultrasound devices...

    New guide to equine exotic diseases

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, has launched a new guide entitled ‘Your guide to Exotic Diseases' , to educate horse owners on these potentially fatal, insect-borne diseases, some of which are zoonotic. Joining the company's guides...

    A third of pet owners accidentally injure their pets

    Some interesting statistics from insurers Petplan today. Turns out that almost a third of 3000 pet owners surveyed by the company admitted accidentally injuring their pet, resulting in an average vet bill of £170. Nearly 6 out of 10 owners admitted...

    Prescription charge ban ends

    From 31 October 2008, veterinary surgeons will again be allowed to charge animal owners for writing prescriptions, when a three-year ban on such fees comes to an end. The Supply of Relevant Veterinary Medicinal Products Order 2005 was introduced by...

    Ironman vet gets backing from Vets Now and Vet Times

    VetSurgeon.org member Sam Westhead, a vet from Farnborough, has secured sponsorship from Vets Now and Vet Times in his entry to the grueling Ironman 70.3 World Championship challenge in Clearwater in Florida this November The two organisations will...

    Later Gumboro vaccination better for slower-growing table-birds

    Free-range table-birds being reared from slower growing breeds need a different vaccination regime from that of faster-growing broilers, when being immunised against Gumboro disease. This previously-unknown fact has emerged from laboratory and field...

    More universities accredited for CertAVP

    The RCVS has accredited four more universities to assess modules for its Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP). This means that there are now 78 modules for candidates to choose from, with many modules available through more than one...

    Journal of Feline Medicine to expand scope

    The European Society of Feline Medicine (ESFM) is expanding the scope and reach of its Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) in January 2009 by moving to a monthly schedule and introducing six colourful new clinical issues which will alternate...

    Practice Premises Register opens for registrations

    The RCVS has announced that registrations for the new RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises will be accepted from 1 November 2008, allowing all those who wish to supply medicines from veterinary practice premises from 1 April 2009 onwards a full...

    Vet launches new social website to shake up pet industry

    Veterinary surgeon Marc Abraham and social media expert Andrew Seel have launched a new website for pet owners: ThePet.net The site uses the power of social networks on the internet - in a similar way to Facebook and Tripadvisor - to allow pet owners...

    CEVA and Lincoln University present awards for pheremone research

    CEVA Animal Health and the University of Lincoln have presented three distance learning students on the university's pheromone therapy course with awards in recognition of their research into the benefits of pheromone therapy in combating behavioural...

    Lamond Vets Wins Charity Rounders Challenge

    Lamond Veterinary Clinic from Livingston, West Lothian has won the first ever Merial Charity Rounders Challenge. The winning team of vets and vet nurses batted and fielded their way to victory in September's rounders tournament involving practices...

    Horse Trust reports horse owners hit by recession

    Equine charity The Horse Trust has reported an unprecendented number of enquiries from people wanting to rehome their horses and ponies. In the three weeks since the financial crisis resulted in repossessions, job losses and cash shortages, more than...

    VetCell appoints new staff to meet growing demand

    VetCell , the veterinary stem cell technology provider, has appointed a new member of staff to accommodate the growing demand for its range of services and products, which includes equine stem cell treatment and the Acelere TM f PRP system. VetSurgeon...

    Petplan 'Equine Vet Of The Year Award' finalists announced

    Petplan Equine, the equine insurance provider, has announced the three finalists for the inaugural Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. They are: Mark Lingard of Moy Farm Vet Centre, near Preston, Lancashire Andrew Dobson of The Barn Equine...

    Hill's Prescription Diet j/d voted 'Best Speciality Dog Product'

    Hill's Prescription Diet j/d has been voted the Best Speciality Dog Product by readers of Your Dog at the magazine's recent annual Product Awards. Robert Gundry, Consumer Marketing Manager at Hill's, said: "This is a great achievement for Hill......

    Essex vet wins Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year

    VetSurgeon member Andrew Dobson of The Barn Equine and Large Animal Practice in Great Wakering, Essex has won the inaugural Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. Owners and riders all over the UK were invited to send in nominations for this new people...

    Age-barrier removed for VN trainees

    The lower age limit for student veterinary nurses - previously set at 17 - has been removed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in order to comply with age discrimination legislation. The entry requirements remain unchanged: five GSCEs at...

    Survey reveals what nurses think about the job

    A new survey by Petplan has given an insight into how veterinary nurses regard their job. The survey, conducted at BVNA Congress, found that 73% of nurses feel that clients do not have a sufficient understanding of their role in practice. Louisa...

    Launch of BVA Organisational Membership Scheme.

    The BVA has announced the launch of a new Organisational Membership scheme, following the recent activation of its Affiliate and Associate membership categories which saw the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Veterinary Practice...