Veterinary News Headlines

    Veterinary triage, bookings and payment streamlined by pandemic

    The BSAVA has published the results of a survey which shows that technology used to mitigate the effects of lockdown may lead to long term, beneficial changes to the way practices operate. Over 25% of the 1001 veterinary professionals who responded...

    Vets: Share your thoughts about the future of your profession

    VetSurgeon.org has started a series of discussions about major changes to the profession proposed by the Legislative Working Party in order to help you form your opinion and give feedback to the RCVS. If they become law, the changes proposed by the...

    Runners and riders announced for this year's RCVS Council election

    The RCVS has announced the 14 candidates standing in this year’s Council election. Voting for this year’s election will take place from 15th March until 5pm on Friday 23 April 2021 and the 14 candidates are: Dr Louise Allum MRCVS Dr Danny Chambers...

    Rob Hall named Young Dairy Vet of theYear 2021

    Rob Hall MRCVS from LLM Farm Vets in Shropshire has been named 2021 Young Dairy Vet of the Year at this year’s CREAM Awards, sponsored by Krka UK. The award recognises an exceptional farm vet who has been working in the dairy industry for three to...

    Free cardiology course on managing canine mitral valve disease

    Ceva Animal Health is hosting a free online cardiology course on managing mitral valve disease (MVD) in dogs. Entitled ‘Managing mitral valve disease from start to finish’, the course will account for four hours’ CPD split into six short bite-size...

    New educational materials to improve management of scour

    MSD Animal Health has launched a range of educational materials to help calf rearers and their advisers improve the management of scour problems. The materials available include a scour management guide for farmers and a more detailed version for vets...

    Otodex product recall

    Petlife International Ltd has initiated a Class II recall to retail level for Otodex Skin Cream because the lidocaine content is marginally out of specification. The recall is for the following batches only: E001 (expiry 31/03/2021) E002 (expiry...

    Registration now open for ISFM 2021

    Registration is now open for the ISFM 2021 World Feline Congress, taking place online from 25th to the 27th June. The theme this year is 'The ever-complex cat: a multidisciplinary approach to feline medicine', around which there will be a full programme...

    New study shows change in cleaning practices could improve calf health

    A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine has shown that by making a few changes to colostrum hygiene protocols, farmers could significantly minimise the risk of disease in calves. The study, which was carried out by researchers from...

    Experts say communication is the key to tackling equine obesity

    A panel of experts at the National Equine Forum’s (NEF) Great Weight Debate (Equine) has concluded that teamwork, communication and trust are key to solving the problem of horse, pony and donkey obesity in the UK. Equine obesity is a growing problem...

    New social media guides for veterinary practices

    Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has launched a series of new guides and videos to help practices engage with clients on social media. The company says the series will help practices set-up, post content and measure the effectiveness of their social...

    New digital sign-up platform for Premier Pet Care Plan and Animal Healthcare clinics

    Premier Vet Alliance (PVA) has launched a new online platform for practice clients to sign up for pet health care plans safely during the pandemic. The platform, which is available to Premier Pet Care Plan and Animal Healthcare clinics, is designed...

    RSPCA asks vets to help with goal of reducing cruelty and neglect by 50% in ten years.

    The RSPCA has published Together for Animal Welfare, its strategy for the next ten years, during which it aims to achieve eight ambitions in partnership with the veterinary profession. As part of its new strategy the RSPCA has also announced it is...

    Vet nurses can now become Practice Standards Scheme Assessors

    The RCVS has announced that Council has approved a pathway for RVNs to become Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Assessors. The change to the Practice Standards rules means that RVNs who have at least five years’ experience within the profession are eligible...

    Vet nurse struck off for dishonesty over personal injury at work

    The RCVS Veterinary Nurses Disciplinary Committee has ordered that Karen Tracey Hancock be removed from the Register after finding that she had been dishonest about an injury she claimed to have sustained while working in practice in August 2015. The...

    Dr Ranj confirmed as keynote speaker at BSAVA Virtual Congress

    Dr Ranjit 'Ranj' Singh has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for BSAVA Virtual Congress, 25-27 March 2021. The NHS doctor, television presenter, author and columnist will be sharing his insights on the mental health challenges of working within a...

    Anderson Moores reports this year's first three cases of Alabama Rot

    Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester has confirmed three new cases of the potentially fatal cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), aka Alabama Rot. The disease, which originally appeared in the late 1980s, was first detected...

    Ketofen now available in CLAS vials

    Ceva Animal Health has announced that Ketofen (ketoprofen), its NSAID for livestock and horses, is now presented in CLAS (Ceva Layered Anti Shatter) vials. Ceva says CLAS vials are proven to be easy to use, practical and eco-friendly and are preferred...

    RCVS changes Veterinary Graduate Development Programme training timeframe

    The RCVS has adjusted the requirements for practices for its new Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) and will be holding interactive workshops to explain the programme and the changes. The VetGDP, which replaced the Professional Development...

    New feline hyperthyroid support materials for vets

    Animalcare has published new feline hyperthyroidism educational materials for veterinary surgeons developed in partnership with RCVS Feline Specialist, Sarah Caney. The materials include a 15-minute video in which Sarah (pictured right) gives her advice...

    Vetlife reports 25% increase in calls in 2020

    Vetlife reports that its helpline was contacted by 3,921 members of the veterinary profession in 2020, making it the charity's busiest year to date. The charity says that many of the calls and emails were linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Vetlife...

    Carprieve Injection recalled

    Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has initiated a precautionary Class 2 recall to veterinarian level for Carprieve 5% w/v Small Animal Solution for Injection as a result of finding a higher level of impurities than normal. The company has completed a health...

    New guide to surviving an RCVS disciplinary hearing

    Liz Law-Bartle MRCVS has written a new guide for veterinary surgeons: How to survive an RCVS hearing. In writing the guide, Liz has drawn upon her own experience of the disciplinary process to offer practical advice to others who find themselves in...

    Ceva launches Douxo S3 Pyo skincare pads

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Douxo S3 Pyo skincare pads for cats and dogs. The pads contain ophytrium and chlorhexidine at 3%. Ophytrium is a purified natural ingredient from Ophiopogon japonicus which, Ceva says, strengthens the mechanical skin...
  • Wiltshire referral centre treats world-first dual penis dog successfully

    Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Wiltshire reports that it has successfully treated the first reported case of a dog with complete, unilateral urinary tract duplication. The case was seen by Tim Charlesworth, head of surgery, who shared details of...