Veterinary News Headlines

    Virbac launches mini microchips

    Virbac has launched the BackHome Mini Chip, a microchip which is 8mm long compared to the existing standard which is 12mm. The new Mini Chips are made of a pharmaceutical grade glass with an anti-migration coating. Because of their smaller size, they...
  • New veterinary antibiotic resistance map

    Idexx has launched Pet Resist ( www.petresist.com ), an online map of the levels of antibiotic resistance recorded in cats and dogs by the company over the past five years. The map displays geographical variations in resistance to the top 10 antibiotics...
  • Veterinary nursing now regulated as Royal Charter comes into effect

    The RCVS's new Royal Charter has come into effect today, meaning that the whole of the veterinary nursing profession in the UK is now regulated. The new Charter received the Great Seal of the Realm and was collected from the House of Lords by RCVS...

    £1m put towards veterinary mental health and wellbeing

    The RCVS has announced a total of £1 million funding to address mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession over the next five years. The RCVS Operational Board has agreed £100K of funding for the first year of the Mind Matters initiative...

    Axiom launches new pet allergy test

    Axiom Laboratories has launched MiPetAllergy, a pet allergy test which the company says is not affected by medication and which requires no withdrawal period prior to testing. Axiom developed the MiPetAllergy in partnership with ALK, which makes Artuvetrin...

    Equilis Prequenza advert found in breach of NOAH Code

    The National Office of Animal Health Code of Practice Committee has found MSD Animal Health in breach of the NOAH Code on promotion for its advertisment for Equilis Prequenza. The advert appeared in three separate issues of Veterinary Times (15, 22...

    Former vet from Kent refused restoration to the Register

    Warwick Seymour-Hamilton, a former veterinary surgeon who practised in Kent, has had his third application for restoration to the Register refused by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee this week. Mr Seymour-Hamilton was struck off in 1994 following an...

    Cat charity launches vet clinic photo competition

    International Cat Care has launched a competition in which veterinary practice staff are invited to take a 'selfie' of themselves with their favourite cat and upload it to the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Facebook page ( www.facebook...

    Vets invited to nominate a nurse for an award

    The RCVS is encouraging vets to nominate members of their nursing team for this year's VN Golden Jubilee Award, which recognises exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing. The award was launched in 2011 to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the...

    RCVS opens final Practice Standards Scheme consultation

    The RCVS has announced the launch of its final consultation in the latest review of the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), and is seeking feedback on the proposed detail of the revised Scheme. The College says that in particular, it needs feedback about...

    AHT recruiting for Equine Grass Sickness trial

    The Animal Health Trust is appealing to veterinary surgeons and nurses to encourage clients who keep their horses on premises that have been affected by Equine Grass Sickness to sign up to the second year of its nationwide EGS vaccine trial. Equine...

    MSD launches Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy campaign materials

    MSD Animal Health's equine division has launched a new series of materials to support its Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy Campaign. For veterinary practices, there's a Vet Reception Pack designed to help receptionists educate owners why they should...
  • TB testing bidder mounts then drops legal challenge

    Xperior Farm Health , one of the bidders for the government contracts to provide TB testing, has announced that it mounted a legal challenge to the procurement process, but has now withdrawn that challenge in the face of the 'aggressive' timeframe in...

    Virbac launches deltamethrin pour-on for cattle and sheep

    Virbac has launched Deltanil, a deltamethrin-based pour-on solution indicated in dairy and beef cattle for use against flies and lice with a zero milk withdrawal period. It is also effective in sheep against ticks, lice, keds and blowfly strike and against...
  • Vet Futures asks whether VAT on vet fees should be dropped

    Vet Futures, the joint initiative by the RCVS and BVA to stimulate debate about the future of the profession, has opened a new discussion about whether VAT on vet fees for pets should be dropped. The discussion has been opened by this month...

    Improve International acquired by Benchmark Holdings

    Benchmark Holdings has announced that it has acquired Improve International limited , the Swindon-based veterinary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) business. Improve will be added to Benchmark's Technical Publishing division, which provides...
  • New Dutch animal-keeping regulations set example for the UK

    New regulations which limit the type of animals that can be kept as pets came into force in Holland earlier this week. Mammalian animals not included on a new 'Positive List' cannot be legally kept in Holland or may only be kept with a special permit...
  • Suffolk vet reprimanded for inadequate care of dog with heatstroke

    Lowestoft vet Frank Eric Ainsworth MRCVS has received a severe reprimand and warning as to future conduct from the RCVS Disciplinary Committee after being found guilty of serious professional misconduct. The charge against Mr Ainsworth was that in...

    New tylosin-based antibiotic for livestock

    Bimeda has announced the launch of Bilovet, a new tylosin-based antibiotic for cattle and pigs. Padraig Hyland, Head of Technical Veterinary Services at Bimeda said: ''It is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of our much anticipated Bilovet...

    Vetergesic back in stock and on special offer

    Ceva Animal Health has announced that Vetergesic (buprenorphine), its long-lasting analgesic, is now back in stock and on special offer with the rest of the company's analgesic product range. The company says it has appointed a new, dedicated Vetergesic...
  • RCVS extends alternative dispute resolution trial

    The RCVS has extended its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial until October 2015 and broadened its remit, allowing more cases to be considered. The idea of the ADR is to provide an alternative form of resolution for the many concerns raised...

    Research indicates that aging not PPID behind intestinal problems in older horses

    The Waltham Equine Studies Group has announced the results of two pieces of research designed to improve understanding of the best nutritional support for older horses, whether they are healthy or diagnosed with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction...

    Record year for SPVS/VPMA Congress 2015

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) reports that its annual Congress, held jointly with the Veterinary Practice Managers Association (VPMA) at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport last week, was a sell out. Over 470 delegates attended...
  • Vet in court over X-ray of employee’s foot

    John Kenward MRCVS, a director of Maidstone practice Pet Emergency Treatment Services, has been given a conditional discharge for allowing an employee to X-ray her own foot after a horse stamped on it. Maidstone Magistrates heard that the employee...

    Dechra launches larger size for ketamine-based anaesthetic

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a new 50 ml bottle of its rapid acting dissociative anaesthetic licensed for cats, dogs and horses, Anesketin. Anesketin solution for injection, containing Ketamine 100 mg/ml, is indicated for induction of anaesthesia...