Veterinary News Headlines

    Research shows antibiotic treats equine ocular tumours

    A research project funded by The Horse Trust has found that various types of ocular tumours can be successfully treated with mitomycin C, a cytotoxic antibiotic isolated from a bacterium. The research concludes that mitomycin C offers a safe and cost...

    Lincolnshire vet struck off for drink-driving offences

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has removed a veterinary surgeon formerly working in Lincolnshire from the Register, after finding him guilty of serious professional misconduct for drink-driving related convictions, failing to inform his employer of...

    Princess Anne opens RVC's new centre

    Her Royal Highness Princess Anne has opened the Royal Veterinary College's new Teaching and Research Centre. The Centre - at the college's Hawkshead Campus in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire - will provide a home for the RVC's lifestyle research, which...

    Companion Care Vets opens first new standalone surgery

    Companion Care Vets has opened its first new standalone joint venture surgery in Ayr, Scotland. At 3,071 sq ft the £300,000 surgery is the largest of the groups' 86 strong network and is the first standalone surgery to be opened under the joint venture...

    RCVS launches accredited-practice bookmarks

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has produced bookmarks for accredited practices to give clients, which explain the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). Lizzie Lockett, Head of the RCVS Communications Department said: "A key part of the PSS...
  • Study to look at feminisation of the profession

    The RCVS Charitable Trust has announced that it is working in partnership with Imperial College London and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to co-fund a doctorate entitled 'Veterinary training and veterinary work: a female perspective...
  • RCVS Audit and Risk Committee to be prioritised

    RCVS President, Dr Jerry Davies, has committed to prioritise the establishment of a new Audit and Risk Committee, following publication of the recommendations of a report into two overspends at the College. Earlier this year, outgoing President Peter...
  • Animalcare found in breach of promotional code

    Animalcare has been found in breach of Clause 18.2 of the NOAH Code of Practice for offering and supplying infusion pumps/equipment in exchange for veterinary practices entering into written contracts for the purchase of a range of its products, including...

    Norbrook launches glucosamine supplement

    Norbrook Laboratories has launched NoroQuin, a nutritional glucosamine-based supplement which the company claims will help maintain healthy cartilage and joint fluids in cats, dogs and horses. The NoroQuin range has six active ingredients including...

    Two awards for Fitzpatrick Referrals

    Fitzpatrick Referrals scooped two awards at last week's Vet Marketing Awards, held at the London Vet Show. The practice picked up the Training Initiatives Award, in recognition of its CPD, Internship and Residency programmes, the launch of Fitzpatrick...

    New pack size for Ipakitine

    Vetoquinol has announced that the 50g pack size of Ipakitine will shortly be replaced by a 60g pot. The company says this will provide the convenience of a 30 day supply for a 5kg cat or dog who is on 1g/5kg bodyweight twice a day (one level scoop...

    London Vet Show goes from strength to strength

    The London Vet Show was a runaway success this year, with more delegates on day one than visited the entire show in 2010. Rob Chapman from CloserStill Media, organiser of the event said: "We're still number crunching, but it looks like numbers were...

    New disease surveillance network under development

    The BSAVA has announced a partnership with the University of Liverpool to develop a national UK disease surveillance network for companion animals. Originally established in 2008, the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network, SAVSNET, aimed to...

    Dunlops is now Henry Schein Animal Health

    Dunlops has changed its name to Henry Schein Animal Health. David Hinton, Managing Director said: "As we change our name to Henry Schein Animal Health, we also reaffirm our company's strong commitment to offer a comprehensive array of products and...

    Avid launches new pet microchip registration system

    Avid has released a new version of it's microchip registration system, which offers a significantly enhanced statistical analysis of the microchipping done at your practice. The new MicroChip Plus section of the site is specifically for implanters...

    Disciplinary Committee reprimands Hampshire vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has reprimanded and warned as to his future conduct a Hampshire veterinary surgeon found guilty of serious professional misconduct for cumulative failures to provide adequate professional care, and insufficient regard...
  • 'Vet-approved' cat food now at Tesco

    Nutricat, a supermarket cat food launched this year, has released the results of a survey which, it says, shows that modern day lifestyles are resulting in British cat owners anthropomorphising their cats. The survey found that 54% of cat owners believe...

    Disciplinary Committee dismisses case against Nottinghamshire vet

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has dismissed a case against a Nottinghamshire veterinary surgeon, having found not proven the charge that he had caused, allowed or failed to prevent a potential breach of the Rules of Racing of the Greyhound Board of...

    Rise and shine, it's European Antibiotic Awareness Day

    The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the European Commission's Action Plan on Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), launched yesterday on the eve of European Antibiotic Awareness Day. The Action Plan sets out 12 actions: Improve awareness...

    Damning McKelvey Report exposes weak governance at the RCVS

    The RCVS has published the conclusions of The McKelvey Report, a review into the circumstances leading to a substantial overspend on the College's new database and development works at Belgravia House. The review was carried out by Professor Bill...

    IDEXX in the clear following OFT investigation

    The Office of Fair Trading has concluded that it has no grounds to take action against IDEXX Laboratories Limited following an investigation into alleged abuses of a dominant position in the veterinary diagnostic testing sector. The OFT opened its...

    RCVS calls for comments on new draft Performance Protocol

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is calling for comment on a draft Performance Protocol, which aims to manage proportionately any justified concerns about the professional performance of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses. ...

    Research shows 40% of horses injured each year

    A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that 40% of horses suffered a traumatic injury within the past year. Only 13% of injuries occurred during ridden exercise, while 62% occurred while the horse was turned out in the...

    Army officer to head BVA welfare charity

    Dr Tiffany Hemming has been elected the new chair of the British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF), the veterinary profession's own animal welfare charity. After graduating, Dr Hemming worked in mixed practice before completing...

    New £2.2 million equine clinic opens in South West

    B&W Equine Group has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art equine clinic at Breadstone in Gloucestershire. The new facility opened on 1 October 2011. It cost over £2.2 million and is, according to the company, one Europe’s most advanced diagnostic...