Veterinary News Headlines

    Pfizer launches business consultancy team to support the profession

    Pfizer Animal Health has launched Vet Support+ a dedicated veterinary business consultancy team with a brief to boost the profitability and productivity of veterinary practices across the UK. Staffed by a team of seven business consultants who have...

    Free dosing wheel for anti-epilepsy treatment

    Genitrix is offering practices a specially designed dosing wheel to ensure the accurate administration of Libromide (potassium bromide), the company's treatment for refractory canine epilepsy. The wheel indicates the dosage required according to the...

    Pfizer launches Pre-Sale Scab Treatment Certificate

    Pfizer VPS has launched a 'Pre-Sale Scab Treatment Certificate' so that sheep treated for sheep scab and protected against re-infestation beyond their autumn sale date can be formally certified as such. A choice of two moxidectin-based treatments...

    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...

    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...
  • Virbac launches UK's first blood test for prostate disease in dogs

    Virbac has launched the UK's first blood test for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) which, according to the company, will provide practices with a significant opportunity to improve the prognosis for many of the UK's male dog population that suffer...

    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...
  • Equine infectious anaemia detected in Northumberland

    Equine infectious anaemia (EIA) has been detected in a horse in Northumberland following importation from the Netherlands, Defra confirmed today. The premises is currently under restriction and the infected horse will be humanely destroyed in line...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...
  • Dog's Trust says no welfare benefit from dog licence

    The Dogs Trust has responded to the RSPCA's proposal to re-introduce the dog licence Clarissa Baldwin, Chief Executive of Dogs Trust said: "Dogs Trust is adamant that a return to the dog licence would provide no welfare benefit to dogs. Dog licensing...

    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...

    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. ...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...
  • New cold weather wellies launched

    Thermo-insulated wellington boots to keep feet warm on farms during winter time are being launched by Bekina of Belgium in the UK and ROI. Like the Bekina Steplite X boots designed for general farm work, the Thermolite cold weather wellie is moulded...

    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...
  • Plans to improve European horse transport to be announced at BEVA Congress

    BEVA President, Madeleine Campbell will be announcing plans for a veterinary-led European Transport Forum at BEVA Congress this year (8-11 September 2010), to discuss how the welfare of horses during transport can be improved through the better enforcement...