Veterinary News Headlines

    RCVS ends vets' remote prescribing dispensation

    The RCVS Standards Committee has ended the temporary dispensation that allows veterinary surgeons to prescribe prescription-only veterinary medicines remotely from this morning. The dispensation was brought in during the spring 2020 lockdown to safeguard...

    RCVS launches free training course to help vets train student nurses

    The RCVS Academy has launched a free course to help vets develop the skills they need to support and supervise student veterinary nurses. The Clinical Supervisor course is designed to help veterinary surgeons to guide their students in developing the...

    WIN updates its FMD volume

    Wildlife Information Network (WIN), the international wildlife charity which provides information on the health and management of wild animals and emerging infectious diseases, has revised and updated its existing Foot-and-Mouth Disease volume...

    CEVA launches National Pet Census

    Ceva Animal Health has launched a National Pet Census to collect information about the UK's domestic dog and cat population. The Pet Census includes a range of questions on pet ownership including: the number of dogs and cats in a household, where...

    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...

    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...

    €3,000 European Pain Management Award Announced

    A new award aims to ‘reward innovative and outstanding work' by a veterinarian, in the field of pain management in companion animals or horses. The Merial Animal Health sponsored initiative was announced at a recent Pain Management Symposium...

    Bayer unveils campaign to promote Drontal

    Bayer has unveiled a major TV marketing campaign to promote Drontal. An advertising campaign featuring the Drontal Schnauzer will run for two months. In addition, the company is sponsoring the TV series The Dog Whisperer , which is due to be aired...

    Ark Surgical adds reusable retractor system to product range

    Ark Surgical has announced the launch of an 'entry level' reusable retractor ring which the company says is suitable for many routine procedures. This addition to the range complements the existing disposable system which is widely used for more....

    Call for independent register of veterinary physiotherapists

    The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) is calling for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to establish an independent register of veterinary physiotherapy practitioners. According to the Association, such a register...

    Hill's provides Dietary Key online

    Hill's has made the Dietary Key, it's detailed guide to the ingredients, nutritional analysis and feeding recommendations for every Hill's product, available online at www.hillsproducts.com . Hill's says the UK is the first country...

    BSAVA partners with Idexx to provide more learning resources for vets

    The BSAVA has partnered with Idexx to provide a series of new learning resources for veterinary surgeons. The two organisations are collaborating to produce a topical monthly webinar with an expert speaker, supported with a collection of resources...

    Study concludes that insulin dysregulation in ponies cannot be predicted from physical observation alone

    A study published in the Equine Veterinary Journal has concluded that Insulin dysregulation (ID) status in ponies cannot be determined solely by observation of body condition 1 . Factors associated with insulin responses to oral sugars in a mixed-breed...

    Dechra to run canine Cushing's webinar series

    Dechra is running a series of six 30-45 minute webinars about Cushing's in dogs, starting on Tuesday 10th December. The webinars will be presented by Professor Ian Ramsey, Ellen Behrend, Joezy Griffin, Professor Jill Maddison and Imogen Schofield....

    Practice wins £1000 to help fatties

    Petplan has announced the winner of the 'ChiWOWhua' competition which took place at BSAVA Congress in April, and offers a guide to pet insurance in practice. Alfreton Park Veterinary Hospital was chosen out of more than 800 entries from across......

    European study of horses to evaluate anthelmintics

    A European study undertaken in horses to evaluate the efficacy of the key anthelmintic molecules fenbendazole, pyrantel, ivermectin and moxidectin in treating equine cyathostomins, has confirmed that resistance is developing against all the molecules...

    Felicity Kendal fronts Blue Cross BBC Lifeline appeal

    The Blue Cross is to be the first animal charity to star in a BBC Lifeline appeal to help raise funds for animals in need. Presented by actress Felicity Kendal and her cocker spaniel George, the short film shows the work of the charity which helps...

    BVA Congress moves to London Vet Show from 2013

    The BVA has announced that from 2013, its annual Congress will take place at the London Vet Show. The association says that the move is being done to bring together political debate and clinical CPD on a large scale and to ensure that the BVA can...

    RCVS holds the first meeting of its Brexit Presidential Taskforce

    The RCVS has held the first meeting of its Brexit Presidential Taskforce. The taskforce was established following the EU referendum result on 24 June, with the central purpose of putting the profession in charge of its future by maximising the opportunities...

    Pfizer strengthens pig and poultry team

    Two new senior appointments have been made by Pfizer Animal Health in its UK and Ireland pig and poultry business unit, with Alan Doyle becoming director and James Walton key account manager. Mr Doyle qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow...

    New charity to fund improvements in veterinary care

    The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has established a new Foundation with a remit to improve global companion animal care through science and education. The WSAVA Foundation, a not-for-profit body, is now identifying a range of potential...

    Nominations sought for veterinary awards

    The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has announced that nominations are now open for its new Veterinary Awards for veterinary surgeons, scientists and veterinary students that are carrying out innovative research that will help to improve dog health. ...

    Dying Specialist calls on MPs to support Assisted Dying Bill

    European Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry Lisa Milella, who revealed last year that she has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease , has now announced that she plans to end her life at the Swiss-based organisation, Dignitas, and is calling on MPs...

    New BEVA primary care clinical guidelines on analgesia

    The Equine Veterinary Journal has published BEVA's new primary care clinical guidelines on analgesia. The guidelines, which have produced by a panel of clinicians and analgesia researchers, summarise the current evidence and offer expert opinion and...

    Webinar to highlight the clinical relevance of X-ray vs CT for exotics

    Exotic Vet Support and VetCT are holding a free webinar about diagnostic imaging for exotic species on 11th December, 8:00am-9:00am. Dr David Reese, Director of VetCT Australia and a Diplomate in veterinary diagnostic imaging will present: "Leveraging...