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Greece Bans Animal Circuses

Animal Defenders International / Politics, Law
Our video exposes the reality of life for circus animals, showing the confinement and deprivation endured by animals on the road as well as the violence inflicted on them...
Posted: 2012-02-03 17:10:24
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Conscious Living With The Help Of Horses

Intuitive Horse / Equine
Wellbeing spoke to Emma Colyer of Intuitive Horse, Ringmer, a little while ago, about her work with horses & healing. My work at Intuitive Horse uses horses to hel...
Posted: 2012-02-02 10:10:26
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New Partnership For Equine Medicine Between Pfizer Animal Health And T...

Pfizer Animal Health / Equine
Pfizer Animal Health and The Hippolia Foundation announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to advance equine health through research and educational progra...
Posted: 2012-02-01 16:54:37
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The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics And Law Veterinary Association (AWS...

AWSELVA / Software, Technology
The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association (AWSELVA) has developed a brand new website and logo to provide a wealth of user-friendly information on the...
Posted: 2012-02-01 16:38:15
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War Horse Documentary Filmed At The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust / Equine
A film crew spent a day at equine sanctuary The Horse Trust filming a documentary on the use of horses in World War 1, for a programme that is due to be aired on Channel ...
Posted: 2012-02-01 11:12:28
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Single, National Benchmarking Database Launched

Pfizer Animal Health / Software, Technology
Ned Flaxman & Lottie Pfizer Animal Health and Central Veterinary Services are collaborating in a unique venture to create a unified National Benchmarking Database ...
Posted: 2012-01-31 18:10:15
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New Human Model For Cancer Research Unveiled

Animal Defenders International / Research
Providing a viable replacement for animal testing The Lord Dowding Fund (LDF), which awards grants for non-animal scientific and medical research has teamed up with resear...
Posted: 2012-01-31 13:44:48
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National CPD Education Seminar Tour For Veterinary Professionals On Ca...

Dr Jez Rose / Cpd, Courses, Training, Events
The seminars take place nationwide from Leeds to Southsea on managing and preventing canine behaviour problems in practice. With 10 years experience presenting to organisa...
Posted: 2012-01-30 21:04:41
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Dogs Spared As Laboratory Factory Farm Is Blocked

Animal Defenders International / Politics, Law
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is delighted that the Government has rejected plans for new breeding units for beagle dogs to be used in laboratory experiments i...
Posted: 2012-01-26 18:07:29
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Vets Cite Robust Enforcement As Essential To Success Of EU Welfare Str...

BVA / Politics, Law
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has broadly welcomed the European Commissions new Animal Welfare Strategy but urges the Commission to ensure robust implementation a...
Posted: 2012-01-26 14:25:18
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Greece Bans Animal Circuses

Animal Defenders International Our video exposes the reality of life for circus animals, showing the confinement and deprivation endured by animals on the road as well as the violence inflicted on them behind the scenes. The vi...
Posted: Friday 3rd February, 2012. 17:10:24

Vetstreet, Inc. Combines With ThinkPets, Inc.

Vetstreet Vetstreet, Inc., a leading provider of a turnkey marketing, communications, and educational platform to the veterinary industry, today announced it has merged with ThinkPets, Inc., a leading provi...
Posted: Friday 3rd February, 2012. 12:06:58

Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Donates To Blue Cross

The Blue Cross Leading animal charity The Blue Cross is honoured to have received a generous donation of £50,000 from The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust. The funds were raised at a spectacular auctio...
Posted: Friday 3rd February, 2012. 11:36:07

A New Ruminant Disease Spreading Through Europe

FVE FVE calls for vigilance for Schmallenberg virus FVE calls all veterinarians for increased vigilance of a previously unknown disease in ruminants, caused by the so-called Schmallenberg virus. The...
Posted: Friday 3rd February, 2012. 11:32:18

Updated Good Practice Guide To Handling Veterinary Waste

BVA Following legislative changes, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has updated its ‘Good Practice Guide to Handling Veterinary Waste’ for England and Wales. Supported by the Environment Agency...
Posted: Thursday 2nd February, 2012. 16:41:44

Conscious Living With The Help Of Horses

Intuitive Horse Wellbeing spoke to Emma Colyer of Intuitive Horse, Ringmer, a little while ago, about her work with horses & healing. My work at Intuitive Horse uses horses to help people recognise their b...
Posted: Thursday 2nd February, 2012. 10:10:26

New Partnership For Equine Medicine Between Pfizer Animal Health And The Hippolia Foundation

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health and The Hippolia Foundation announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to advance equine health through research and educational programmes. The Hippolia Foun...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2012. 16:54:37

The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics And Law Veterinary Association (AWSELVA) Has Developed A Brand New Website And Logo

AWSELVA The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association (AWSELVA) has developed a brand new website and logo to provide a wealth of user-friendly information on the Association’s activities ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2012. 16:38:15

War Horse Documentary Filmed At The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust A film crew spent a day at equine sanctuary The Horse Trust filming a documentary on the use of horses in World War 1, for a programme that is due to be aired on Channel 4 on the 4th of March. ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2012. 11:12:28

Single, National Benchmarking Database Launched

Pfizer Animal Health Ned Flaxman & Lottie Pfizer Animal Health and Central Veterinary Services are collaborating in a unique venture to create a unified National Benchmarking Database that is open to all veteri...
Posted: Tuesday 31st January, 2012. 18:10:15

Fukushima Pets Face Harsh Winter

Reuters Dogs and cats that were abandoned in the Fukushima exclusion zone after last year's nuclear crisis have had to survive high radiation and a lack of food, and they are now struggling with the region's ...
Posted: Tuesday 31st January, 2012. 16:09:17

MSD/Merck Animal Health Headquarter In New Jersey, US

Merck MSD Animal Health, known as Merck Animal Health in the United States and Canada, today announced that it intends to centralize certain functions at the existing Merck Campus in Summit, New Jersey, USA...
Posted: Tuesday 31st January, 2012. 14:28:57

New Human Model For Cancer Research Unveiled

Animal Defenders International Providing a viable replacement for animal testing The Lord Dowding Fund (LDF), which awards grants for non-animal scientific and medical research has teamed up with researchers at the University of...
Posted: Tuesday 31st January, 2012. 13:44:48

National CPD Education Seminar Tour For Veterinary Professionals On Canine Behaviour Problems Begins In March.

Dr Jez Rose The seminars take place nationwide from Leeds to Southsea on managing and preventing canine behaviour problems in practice. With 10 years experience presenting to organisations and individuals worl...
Posted: Monday 30th January, 2012. 21:04:41

Monkey Vaccine Hints At How To Stop HIV

Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow A vaccine against a monkey virus could offer clues to defeating HIV. Scientists have created a vaccine that protects rhesus monkeys from infection with a potent form of the simian immunodeficiency vir...
Posted: Saturday 28th January, 2012. 13:15:43

Dogs Spared As Laboratory Factory Farm Is Blocked

Animal Defenders International The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is delighted that the Government has rejected plans for new breeding units for beagle dogs to be used in laboratory experiments in Yorkshire. Laboratory...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 18:07:29

Vets Cite Robust Enforcement As Essential To Success Of EU Welfare Strategy

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has broadly welcomed the European Commission’s new Animal Welfare Strategy but urges the Commission to ensure robust implementation and enforcement of existing...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 14:25:18

Jimmy Choos For Moos!

Kruuse New XL size hoof bandage now offered to help in the battle against digital dermatitis in cattle After listening to cattle vets’ suggestions, following the launch earlier this year of the Bovive...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 12:02:42

Metrix Group Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use On-Line Store

Metrix Group Medical Device Distributor Kicks Off Site to Empower Medical and Veterinary Community Metrix Group, a distributor of high demand Class 1 surgical equipment products, today announced the official ...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 11:31:00

FishBowl Worldwide Media Launches YouTube Channel Petsami

FishBowl Worldwide Media Petsami Targets Pet Lovers with a Unique Slate of Programming Including Shows from Carrie Ann Inaba FishBowl Worldwide Media, a next generation studio founded by entertainment industry veterans...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 11:03:20

Subaru And MapMyFITNESS Launch MapMyDOGWALK Mobile App For IPhone

MapMyFITNESS MapMyFITNESS, the premier provider of Web- and mobile-based training and mapping applications for fitness enthusiasts, has announced a partnership with Subaru to create MapMyDOGWALK, a new mobile ...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 10:34:13

Merger Brings A Complete Approach To Veterinary Performance Management

Workhorse Recruitment Veterinary employment agency Workhorse Recruitment has been acquired by Totem Consulting Ltd, a specialist HR and performance management company. The new business will offer a complete performance ...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2012. 10:15:34

Vet Support+ Starts The New Year With New Website

Pfizer Animal Health Vet Support+ has kicked off the year with the launch of a new website (www.vetsupportplus.co.uk) to provide a one-stop source of information for all members of the practice team. Expected to be o...
Posted: Wednesday 25th January, 2012. 20:07:38

The Vet Charity Challenge - Are You Up For It?

The Vet Charity Challenge The chance to get fit in an Olympic year and get involved in helping three animal related charities is happening with the formation of new charity, Vet Charity Challenge, and it’s all kicking off ...
Posted: Wednesday 25th January, 2012. 18:45:54

BVA Says 'step Up Vigilance' After New Virus Detected In England

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for heightened vigilance following confirmation by AHVLA that Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has been detected on four sheep farms in Norfol...
Posted: Wednesday 25th January, 2012. 18:30:37

A New Excuse From Government Regarding The Wild Animal Circus Ban

Animal Defenders International Defra’s preposterous circus of excuses continues Animal Defenders International (ADI) has accused the government of desperation and contradiction over its continued attempts to block a ban on wild ...
Posted: Wednesday 25th January, 2012. 14:58:13

Merck Animal Health Enters Public-Private Partnership To Develop Innovative Strategies To Complement Bovine Mastitis Treatment

Merck Milk collection from a cow with mastitis in one quarter Focus on Development of Vaccines Against Evasion Molecules Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada)...
Posted: Tuesday 24th January, 2012. 21:15:08

IMULAN’s Atopic Dermatitis And Stomatitis Technology Awarded Composition Of Matter Patent

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) has strengthened their intellectual property position from a recently awarded composition of matter patent. The patent was issued on IMULAN’s licensed T-cell rece...
Posted: Tuesday 24th January, 2012. 21:05:32

A Breakthrough In Online Learning For VNs From ONCORE EPD!

ONCORE EPD In 2012, ONCORE ePD begins delivery of a selection of online CPD modules, specifically for Vet Nurses, covering core areas of professional development. Our approach is to provide fully structured, ...
Posted: Monday 23rd January, 2012. 15:08:48

Vets Being Urged To Raise Awareness Of Sweet Itch

Elanco Veterinary practices are being urged to raise awareness of summer skin conditions, such as sweet itch, following recent research1 carried out by Elanco Companion Animal Health, distributor of Cava...
Posted: Friday 20th January, 2012. 10:03:18

The Horse Trust Launches New Equine Influenza Vaccination Policy And Vaccinates All Residents At The Sanctuary

The Horse Trust Dominic Owsiany, Groom at The Horse Trust (left) and Julian Samuelson, Managing Partner of Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic and trustee of The Horse Trust (right) about to vaccinate Billy, one of the...
Posted: Friday 20th January, 2012. 09:56:54

Announcing The Full Party Night Line-up For BSAVA’s World Congress

BSAVA BSAVA Comedy Night 2000 The Congress Comedy Club at BSAVA’s Party Night is the stuff of legend – and the bill has never looked better than it does for 2012. Fred MacAulay is back by popular...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2012. 15:33:27

New Wild Animal Circus Ban EDM Tabled Highlighting Defra Lethargy

Animal Defenders International Momentum maintained as government continues to fail to act A group of cross-party MPs has launched an Early Day Motion (EDM 2586) in Parliament to pressurise the Government to release Defra inspect...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2012. 13:00:30

YourVets To Open New Clinic In Dagenham And Expand At Wythall

YourVets YourVets, the pioneering network of privately owned small animal veterinary practices is opening a new state-of-the-art clinic in Dagenham, Essex and re-opening an expanded and improved practice i...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2012. 12:48:22

UK Prohibition Of The Keeping Of Primates As Pets Is Long Overdue Says Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International Animal Defenders International (ADI) has contacted all MPs requesting that they attend a Ten Minute Rule Motion to bring in a prohibition of the keeping of Primates as Pets in the UK. ADI is fully ...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2012. 10:45:32

More Delegates Than Ever Already Registered For World Congress

BSAVA Lots to do and see in the exhibtion With more than 3000 delegates already registered for Congress - and three months still to go, BSAVA’s World Congress in April is set to beat all records, wit...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 15:07:31

Vet Paul Aldrige Enjoys Rich Pickings After Urolith Removal

Hills Jen Little, Hill’s Territory Manager hands over the £2000 prize to Paul Aldridge, Petmedics, Manchester. Vet Paul Aldrige of Petmedics in Manchester had a particularly successful day when...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 11:57:04

Research And Markets: Pet Foods - Global Strategic Business Report

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Foods - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pet Foods in...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 11:05:56

Equine Charity The AAEP Foundation Takes On Confounding Disease

AAEP The AAEP Foundation announced the launch of a $1 million campaign for laminitis research and the start of the first of multiple studies to help unravel the mysteries of this disease. Also announced...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 10:54:45

NI Vet Nurse Of The Year 2012

Hills The 2011 winners. From left to right Left to right, Mairead Mulvenna (NI Trainee Vet Nurse of the Year), Sue Badger (BVNA President 2010-2011), Claire McConaghy, (NI Vet Nurse of the Year) Susie T...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 10:46:11

BVA Welcomes Consultation To Improve Regulation Of Vets

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of proposals by Defra to improve the regulation of vets by reconstituting the committees of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeo...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 10:41:52

New Cardio Academy Module - Cardiac Drugs Mechanism Of Action - Now Online

CEVA A new module has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK’s Cardio Academy website entitled “Cardiac Drugs – Mechanism of Action” which discusses the mode of action for the main drugs used to treat cardiac...
Posted: Tuesday 17th January, 2012. 10:39:41

Complete Guide To Weight Management - An Expert-led Series Of Webinars Free Of Charge

Hills An expert-led series of webinars on weight management in pets provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition finished at the end of November and is now available to watch, free of charge, online. For veterinary nu...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 17:44:08

Long Serving Thames Valley Police Horse Retires To The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Clyde and John Thurston Thames Valley Police horse Clyde on Tuesday arrived at The Horse Trust's sanctuary for rescued and retired working horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Clyde, a 16.3hh T...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 17:34:06

Dog Welfare Campaigner Launches Dog Breed Health Website

Dog Breed Health Pedigree dog health campaigner Carol Fowler has today launched the Dog Breed Health website, a website that has information on the inherited health problems of 130 dog breeds. Carol has been campai...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 15:57:40

New Wild Animal Circus Ban EDM Tabled

Animal Defenders International Animal Defenders International (ADI) says the Coalition Government is out of time and out of legal excuses as it supports an Early Day Motion (EDM 2563) on wild animals in circuses tabled in Parliamen...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 15:06:01

Heart Health Panel Guidelines Launched

Boehringer Ingelheim The Heart Health Panel, which comprises some of the world’s leading veterinarians, veterinary cardiologists and nutritionists, has launched a set of guidelines on the management of canine cardiac ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 15:01:51

Podcast: Claw And Order

AVMA Tips on how to keep your kitty's claws from ripping up the furniture. Destructive behavior, such as scratching furniture, is one of the leading reasons people give up on pet cats. Declawing is one ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 14:52:48

Links Medical Products Announces Advanced Manuka Honey Wound Care Dressings For Veterinary Use

Links Medical Products Inc New sterile medical-grade Manuka Honey products to launch at NAVC Conference. (LMP) announced they will present their new medical-grade Manuka honey dressings, for use in advanced veterinary wound ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 14:48:01

New Large Animal Territory Manager For Ceva In Scotland

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has appointed a new Large Animal Territory Manager for Scotland. Fiona Lindsay brings to the company extensive pharmaceutical and animal nutrition sales expertise. Fiona previous...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 14:43:09

Ceva Announces Judging Panel For Welfare Awards

CEVA Ceva Animal Health UK, manufacturer of leading veterinary behaviour products Feliway® and AdaptilTM (previously known as DAP®), has announced its judging panel for the Ceva Awards for Anim...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 14:35:41

Stephanie Godfrey Joins Veterinary Thermal Imaging For Oxfordshire

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Ltd Veterinary Thermal Imaging is one of the region’s biggest success stories of last year, and having grown from a start-up to a national team of six over this time, their Oxfordshire-based founder has m...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 14:32:31

Vets Welcome New Vet Surveillance Group For England And Wales

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the new advisory group on veterinary surveillance in England and Wales and called for the future model to be shaped by good surveillance strategie...
Posted: Wednesday 11th January, 2012. 14:24:19

Be Vigilant For Signs Of Schmallenberg In Ruminants

BVA The British Veterinary Association is recommending farm vets and farmers make sure they are aware of the clinical signs of Schmallenberg virus – a new and emerging disease in Europe – particularly if ...
Posted: Monday 9th January, 2012. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome Latest Action To Improve Dog Welfare In Wales

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of draft regulations to control dog breeding in Wales. The Welsh Government has produced a second draft of the regulations follow...
Posted: Monday 9th January, 2012. 00:00:00

Pet Travel Rules Changed On 1 January 2012

Defra Pet travel rules changed on 1 January 2012 when the UK brought its procedures into line with the European Union. From this date all pets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world with...
Posted: Friday 6th January, 2012. 18:09:46

New Research Suggests Animals Not To Blame For Human Antimicrobial Resistance

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed new research from the University of Glasgow which indicates that the risk of antimicrobial resistance passing from animals to humans is lower than...
Posted: Friday 6th January, 2012. 14:58:16

New Tonic Could Provide Vital Boost To Poultry Profits

Elanco Elanco has launched a new poultry product that could prove just the tonic for the poultry industry in the face of rising fuel and feed costs. Following on from the acquisition of Janssen Animal Health...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2012. 14:02:59

Mike Steele Brings Additional Expertise To Elanco Ruminant Team

Elanco Mike Steele has joined Elanco Animal Health as Ruminant Technical Adviser where he will be providing support on the ruminant portfolio of products which includes the Vecoxan®, Flukiver®, Supav...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2012. 13:58:31

Hip Dysplasia Podcast

AVMA Dr. Amy Kapatkin discusses the signs, symptoms and treatments for hip dysplasia in pets. Hip dysplasia is a familiar term for the pet-owning public, even if they haven’t experienced it directly wit...
Posted: Wednesday 4th January, 2012. 16:58:40

Weight Loss Winners Announced By Royal Canin

Royal Canin WINNER Fudge after losing 29kg For all those of us who resolve to get fit and lose weight every New Year, inspiration is at hand in the form of a dozen dogs and cats who have lost an incredible...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd January, 2012. 18:18:19

Research And Markets: Pet Products In India: Number Of Pet Shops Is Increasing Rapidly

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of Euromonitor International's "Pet Products In India" report to their offering. The number of pet shops is increasing rapidly and driving ...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd January, 2012. 17:36:24

New Year Message From WVA President, Dr Faouzi Kechrid

WVA Dear colleagues and friends of the WVA First I would like to wish all veterinarians, partners and friends, the best Seasonal Greetings and a Prosperous and Happy New Year 2012. Year 2012 promise...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd January, 2012. 17:14:45

The Horse Trust Says Goodbye To "much Loved" RDA Pony

The Horse Trust Sean at Waverley RDA The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to one of its longest standing residents, who retired to the sanctuary a decade ago from Waverley Driving Group Riding for the Disabl...
Posted: Friday 23rd December, 2011. 14:32:00

SPCA International Appeals For Help To Bring A Puppy Home For A Fallen Soldier’s Mother

SPCA International As the last U.S. troops return home from Iraq, SPCA International must continue its work to bring home military mascots left behind. One such story involves a dog named Sadie that was born on a U.S...
Posted: Friday 23rd December, 2011. 10:09:02

Vets Help Pets Shed The Kilos

Hills Although it started just a couple of months ago, results are starting to come in on the Hill’s Pet Nutrition ‘60 Tonnes in 6 Months’ campaign. Although there is only preliminary data available from 33...
Posted: Friday 23rd December, 2011. 10:05:06

Vets Warn Pet Owners About Festive Hazards

BVA Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unknown hazards and poisons in and around the home. There are ...
Posted: Friday 23rd December, 2011. 09:58:06

Protecting Pets From Wildlife Podcast

AVMA In this podcast we share tips on how to keep your pets safe from wild animals. As pet owners, we do all we can to safeguard our pets from dangers in and around the house. We can do a lot to keep so...
Posted: Wednesday 21st December, 2011. 10:31:37

Detect Horse Lameness Earlier Than Ever Possible With GaitCheck By NDI

NDI NDI, a world-leader in 3D measurement technology for medical and research applications, offers GaitCheck – a portable and easy-to-use device that detects horse lameness earlier than ever previousl...
Posted: Wednesday 21st December, 2011. 10:22:07

No Legal Obstacles To UK Ban On Wild Animals In Circuses

Animal Defenders International Government objections to ban swept aside as court upholds Austria’s ban on wild animal acts TODAY, the Austrian Constitutional Court in Vienna announced that it had thrown out the application by Ci...
Posted: Wednesday 21st December, 2011. 10:01:00

CPD Events To Focus On Canine Hyperadrenocorticism

Dechra Cushingoid patient - Photo courtesy of Carlos Melian DVM PhD The diagnosis and treatment of canine hyperadrenocorticism will be the focus of a series of CPD events being offered by Dechra Veter...
Posted: Wednesday 21st December, 2011. 07:57:25

‘What Pet Owners Want From Their Vets’ Webinar

Elanco Elanco Companion Animal Health, manufacturer of Comfortis® chewable tablets for dogs, is hosting an informative online evening webinar on Tuesday 10 January to highlight what pet owners want from ...
Posted: Monday 19th December, 2011. 09:19:37

Practice Managers Get Social

VPMA Blind Lemon The VPMA (Veterinary Practice Management Association) Congress is just weeks away and with party season in full swing across the country, the VPMA are looking to liven up January to...
Posted: Monday 19th December, 2011. 08:57:35

The Second Human And Veterinary Crosstalk Symposium On Aldosterone

CEVA Over 100 world experts in human and veterinary cardiology from 15 different countries recently attended a symposium in Bordeaux. Organised by Ceva Animal Health, the meeting enabled delegates to explo...
Posted: Monday 19th December, 2011. 08:52:49

New Appointment At Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Rob Lucy has been appointed brand manager at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica with responsibility for the marketing of the company’s portfolio of natural care products, which includes Seraquin®, Can...
Posted: Wednesday 14th December, 2011. 14:33:49

UK Vet Wins Digital Video Camera In France

CEVA John Dawson, from Willows Veterinary Group in Cheshire, has won a Kodak Playsport HD digital video camera by proving his prowess in a quiz held in France on cattle reproduction. The quiz was run by Ce...
Posted: Wednesday 14th December, 2011. 14:29:51

'Appy Christmas: £1 Per App To Rescue Dogs With Marc With Vet

Marc The Vet At this happy sparkly festive time of year it’s easy to only think of our own pets - spoiling them rotten with the latest toys, treats, and turkey scraps, with some of us even choosing to dress th...
Posted: Wednesday 14th December, 2011. 14:15:15

National Equine Forum Celebrates 20 Years

The National Equine Forum The National Equine Forum celebrates 20 years in March next year with a new venue. In 2012 the event, which offers the finest opportunity for you to hear and debate the latest equestrian news, views a...
Posted: Wednesday 14th December, 2011. 14:09:25

Lunchtime Webinars For Free

Supreme Petfoods Vets and nurses who are thinking ahead to fulfilling their CPD requirement next year, can take a big leap forwards by signing up for three free lunch and learn webinars with exotics specialist Molly V...
Posted: Wednesday 14th December, 2011. 13:59:05

Badger Cull Pilots A Major Step On Long Road To Tackling TB

BVA Veterinary Associations have given their full support to Defra’s announcement that two pilot badger culls will go ahead in 2012 in the next step in the battle against bovine Tuberculosis (TB). Secr...
Posted: Wednesday 14th December, 2011. 13:54:51

New Equine Research Centre Opens In Kalamazoo

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health has opened a new Equine Research Centre in Michigan USA. The centre is located just a few miles away from its Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) Headquarters ...
Posted: Monday 12th December, 2011. 17:34:39

Austrian Vet Wins BEVA Trust/FVE Equine Transport Enforcement Award

BEVA Dr Alexander Rabitsch, a practising vet in Austria, has become the first recipient of the BEVA Trust / FVE Equine Transport Enforcement Award. The annual Award was introduced by the BEVA Trust at the ...
Posted: Monday 12th December, 2011. 15:36:02

Charities Benefit From Webinar Donations

The Webinar Vet Members of the Webinar Vet have helped to raise just over £1400 for the Bella Moss Foundation (BMF) and Guide Dogs For The Blind. The funds have been ‘generated’ from vets who are members...
Posted: Monday 12th December, 2011. 15:04:25

Horse Trust-funded Research Finds That Antibiotic Offers Effective Treatment For Ocular Tumours In Horses

The Horse Trust 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. Mitomycin C ...
Posted: Friday 9th December, 2011. 12:47:08

BioVeteria Launches LeukoSTAT®

BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC (BioVeteria) announced they have partnered with IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC to distribute a new 60-count version of LeukoSTAT®. LeukoSTAT® contains a patented, ...
Posted: Friday 9th December, 2011. 12:14:47

BSAVA PG Certificate Site Launch

BSAVA The BSAVA Postgraduate Certificate website has now gone live. The online materials and activities which support the BSAVA postgraduate certificates are all to be found here, and students enrolled on t...
Posted: Friday 9th December, 2011. 09:24:21

Sizing Up

AVMA Veterinary practices in the United States currently span a spectrum of sizes, but the number of veterinarians per practice has increased noticeably in recent years. Veterinary practices in the Unit...
Posted: Friday 9th December, 2011. 09:21:17

BCF Sing Christmas Message To Customers!

BCF Technology You may remember BCF’s Christmas Zumba message from last year, well this year they have decided to go one better and sing! The BCF team have got together to record a humorous Christmas Message...
Posted: Friday 9th December, 2011. 09:18:35

Rabbits To The Rescue!

Supreme Petfoods Molly Varga (Centre) at London Vet Show Delegates who attended London Vet Show and the rabbit workshops sponsored by Supreme Petfoods, were able to gain valuable hands-on experience thanks to a...
Posted: Friday 9th December, 2011. 09:06:42

Vetruus Are Very Pleased To Announce The Winner Of The ‘Vetruus Bicycle Competition’

Vetruus Vetruus are very pleased to announce the winner of the ‘Vetruus Bicycle Competition’ which launched the company in September. Mr Ben Eagan is seen receiving his custom built Vetruus Bicycle from P...
Posted: Wednesday 7th December, 2011. 13:18:09

High Molecular Weight Makes Hylartil™ The Sound Choice

Pfizer Animal Health HA Molecular Weight Graph Containing the highest molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) in the UK and now with very competitive pricing, more equine practices are using Pfizer Animal Health’s Hy...
Posted: Tuesday 6th December, 2011. 14:21:35

SPCA International Launches New Social Fundraising Platform For Individuals

SPCA International SPCA International celebrates the holiday season by launching a new online social fundraising platform that gives supporters the opportunity to create their own fundraising page to help raise the much...
Posted: Tuesday 6th December, 2011. 14:15:35

The Long Term View On CPD

CPD Solutions Katherine Torr (left), winner of the Lifetime Membership of Exotics Webinar Club receives her prize from Susie Coughlan, MD of CPD Solutions. At London Vet Show 2011, CPD Solutions gave away &p...
Posted: Tuesday 6th December, 2011. 14:11:38

Companion Care Vets Opens First New Standalone Surgery

Companion Care Vets Ayr surgery declared open Companion Care Vets, one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, has opened its first new standalone joint venture surgery in Ayr, Scotland. At 3,071 sq ft the £...
Posted: Tuesday 6th December, 2011. 14:02:06

More Than 10,000 Veterinary Professionals Supported By Dechra

Dechra More than 10,400 veterinary professionals have registered with Dechra Veterinary Products' pioneering online approach to supporting the profession, new figures have revealed. The company's grou...
Posted: Monday 5th December, 2011. 14:13:52

Court Case For Anne The Elephant Set For June 2012

Animal Defenders International Duty of care and responsibility of owners to be tested in landmark case Today at a preliminary hearing at Corby Magistrates Court, Bobby and Moira Roberts pleaded not guilty to offences under the A...
Posted: Thursday 1st December, 2011. 16:22:34

BCF Receive Recognition Of Hard Work Through Awards

BCF Technology Marketing Manager, Jason Rogers and Editor Gillian Rowe BCF Technology have received recognition for their hard work with a variety of awards recently. They have been awarded the Sonosite ’D...
Posted: Wednesday 30th November, 2011. 18:00:45

First Court Appearance For Circus Bosses Charged With Cruelty To Annie The Elephant

Animal Defenders International In a landmark case, the trial of Bobby and Moira Roberts will begin tomorrow the 1st December at Corby Magistrates Court for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in relation to the mistreatment ...
Posted: Wednesday 30th November, 2011. 13:55:37

Potential To Get Professional About Selling, Says VPMA

VPMA With the economy still performing somewhat erratically, practices need to look seriously at any area of their business that can potentially increase profits. So says Rebekka Fiorani, VPMA President. T...
Posted: Tuesday 29th November, 2011. 14:52:05

Rabbit Owners Seek Help On Facebook

Supreme Petfoods Supreme Petfoods has provided a forum for the owners of rabbits and other small furries to post questions about the health of their pets on its facebook site, http://www.facebook.com/Supremepetfoods. ...
Posted: Tuesday 29th November, 2011. 14:48:59

Everything You Need To Know About Ferrets, Including Treatment And Care

Wildpro Wildpro has a new volume on their Open Access Website, “Ferrets: Health and Management”, which has been developed following on from research carried out by colleges and universities across UK spec...
Posted: Monday 28th November, 2011. 12:58:38

BSAVA To Work With University Of Liverpool To Create A Vital National Surveillance Programme

BSAVA BSAVA has established an exciting and valuable partnership with the University of Liverpool to develop a national UK disease surveillance network for companion animals. The Small Animal Veterinary ...
Posted: Monday 28th November, 2011. 12:53:20

Royal Canin’s ‘DermAlliance’ Strengthened With Launch Of Two New Diets

Royal Canin With an estimated 1 in 4 of all veterinary consultations about skin disease1, Royal Canin is set to launch two new diets at this year’s London Vet Show (24-25 November) – further strengthening its...
Posted: Monday 28th November, 2011. 12:40:15

Ceva Launches Inaugural Awards For Animal Welfare

CEVA Do you know someone who really goes the extra mile to improve companion animal welfare? Do you think they deserve recognition for their hard work? If the answer is yes then Ceva Animal Health UK...
Posted: Monday 28th November, 2011. 12:15:05

First Veterinary Careers Fair Launched By BVA And London Vet Show

BVA BVA members who sign up for 2012 whilst at this year’s Show will get the cheapest price of £99 The British Veterinary Association and the London Vet Show have teamed up to make the London Vet...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd November, 2011. 11:57:09

Olly Olly Olly - Party Night Pop Has The X Factor

BSAVA He’s a platinum selling artist and a primetime television presenter. He packs out arena tours and tops the charts - Olly Murs is coming to party with you at the WSAVA/FECAVA/BSAVA World Congress in Ap...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd November, 2011. 11:25:33

Top Vet Offers Winter Advice For Dog Owners

Elanco David Grant, hospital director of the RSPCA Harmsworth Animal Hospital in London, has spoken about his top tips on how to protect man’s best friend from the big freeze, in a four minute TV intervi...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd November, 2011. 11:03:36

Merial Helps The Horse Trust With New Vaccination Policy

Merial Animal Health Merial Animal Health has teamed up with The Horse Trust to implement an equine flu vaccination programme using PROTEQFLU® for all residents at the charity in Speen, Buckinghamshire. The Ho...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd November, 2011. 14:14:20

Merial Applied Equine Research Award

Merial Animal Health (l-r) Tim Greet (WEVA President), Dr. Anthony Blikslager and Dr. Hoyt Cheramie Dr. Hoyt Cheramie of Merial today presented the 2011 Merial Applied Equine Research Award to Dr. Anthony Blikslage...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd November, 2011. 14:11:32

Antifreeze Toxicity In Pets Podcast

AVMA In this podcast, we discuss how small amounts of antifreeze can cause big problems for our pets. Antifreeze is a key component in keeping our cars running smoothly, particularly in these colder win...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd November, 2011. 11:22:39

Equestrian Business Owner Treks To Machu Picchu To Raise Money For The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Neil Thornton, who owns Great Westwood Equestrian Park in Kings Langley, recently returned from a trek in Peru, which he took part in to raise money for Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust. ...
Posted: Monday 21st November, 2011. 12:16:15

New Breed Of Scientist To Tackle ‘wicked’ Problems

Massey University Clever science has given us industrial, chemical, and technological developments to make life comfortable and convenient, but its excesses are putting the planet in peril, says Massey University Vice-...
Posted: Monday 21st November, 2011. 11:51:35

Kick The Habit, For You And Your Pets - Podcast

AVMA In this podcast, Dr. John Reif talks about the health risks pets face from second-hand smoke. Since 1977, the American Cancer Society has marked the third Thursday of November as the Great American...
Posted: Friday 18th November, 2011. 16:36:35

The Horse Trust Launches New Range Of Christmas Gifts

The Horse Trust Equine welfare charity The Horse Trust launched a new range of Christmas gifts, including cards, notecards and pens. The charity, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, cares for...
Posted: Friday 18th November, 2011. 15:48:56

Action Needed To Prevent The Transfer Of MRSA Between Humans And Animals

The Bella Moss Foundation Greater awareness of the relationship between human and animal medicine is essential if antimicrobial resistant infections, such as MRSA, are to be tackled effectively, says The Bella Moss Foundation ...
Posted: Friday 18th November, 2011. 15:45:17

Global Animal Management Launches EyeD Equine Identification System

Merck Global Animal Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada), introduced this week in the USA the eyeD™ Equine Identific...
Posted: Friday 18th November, 2011. 15:39:47

EU Antimicrobial Action Plan Must Recognise Importance Of Animal Medicine

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Commission’s Action Plan on Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but expressed concern that the Commission has given only qualified suppor...
Posted: Thursday 17th November, 2011. 11:40:37

Captive Wildlife Specialist Veterinarian Tells Members Of Congress “wild Animals In Circuses Suffer, It’s Time It Stopped”

Animal Defenders International Measures that could see an end to elephants, lions, tigers, monkeys and bears touring with circuses in the U.S. were unveiled yesterday at a press conference attended by TV personality Bob Barker,...
Posted: Wednesday 16th November, 2011. 16:48:04

Army Officer Heads Up Animal Welfare Foundation

BVA 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...
Posted: Wednesday 16th November, 2011. 13:16:34

40% Of Horses Injured Each Year, According To Survey Funded By The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that 40% of horses had suffered a traumatic injury within the past year. Only 13% of injuries occurred during ridden exercise, whi...
Posted: Wednesday 16th November, 2011. 13:09:38

Livestock Guarding Dog Project

Endangered Wildlife Trust Livestock Guarding Dogs are effectively used to prevent livestock farmers from using lethal control methods such as gin-traps, poisons and or shooting to kill predators, such as leopard, cheetah, ...
Posted: Wednesday 16th November, 2011. 12:57:02

New £2.2 Million Equine Clinic Opens In South West

B&W Equine Group B&W Equine Group, the South West-based leading equine veterinary partnership, has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art equine clinic at Breadstone in Gloucestershire. The new facility, which o...
Posted: Monday 14th November, 2011. 17:41:04

Celebrate Dogs This Weekend With Marc The Vet’s Canine Care At Discover Dogs

Marc The Vet This weekend sees the eagerly anticipated return of London’s popular Discover Dogs event to Earl’s Court showcasing over 200 breeds of dog as well as exciting doggy displays, agility, doggy demons...
Posted: Saturday 12th November, 2011. 10:28:51

Journey Begins To Find Brightest Stars In UK Practice Management

The Veterinary Business Journal The first steps have begun to find The Veterinary Business Journal and Petplan’s Practice Manager of the Year for 2012. Nominations are now being sought for the most accomplished UK practice manage...
Posted: Friday 11th November, 2011. 19:28:46

Dorset Vet Wins Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year Award

Petplan Petplan Equine Head of Marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy with Equine Vet of the Year, Chris Pearce Dorset vet Chris Pearce from the Barn Equine Surgery in Wimborne has won the prestigious annu...
Posted: Friday 11th November, 2011. 19:23:22

Animal Defenders International Calls For Anne The Elephant’s Plight To Become Symbolic Of UK Wild Animals In Circuses Ban

Animal Defenders International Sir Paul McCartney pledges support for ADI’s campaign Following the announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service that it has agreed to take on the prosecution of Bobby and Moira Roberts in relatio...
Posted: Friday 11th November, 2011. 15:00:43

The Horse Trust Runs Equine Welfare Training Course For Local Authority Inspectors

The Horse Trust 30 local authority inspectors from across England recently attended The Horse Trust’s two day Equine Welfare Assessment and Handling Course. The two-day course took place at Bransby Home of Rest fo...
Posted: Friday 11th November, 2011. 14:25:12

BVA Urges DARD To Make More Use Of Private Veterinary Practices For Disease Control

BVA Speaking at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) North of Ireland Dinner tonight (Thursday) President Carl Padgett said that there is an economic case for Northern Ireland’s Department of Agricult...
Posted: Friday 11th November, 2011. 14:18:13

GMP Horses That Policed Riots In Manchester Retire To The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Mounted policemen from the Manchester riots Four brave police horses from the Greater Manchester Police are retiring to The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Buckinghamshire next week. The four hor...
Posted: Thursday 10th November, 2011. 13:03:18

Vets Get Personnel In HR Masterclass

VPMA Award winning speakers are set to deliver a masterclass in recruitment, training and performance management at VPMA Congress 2012 in January next year. Sheila Roe Grosdidier, RVT, PHR and Mark Opperma...
Posted: Thursday 10th November, 2011. 11:58:43

Research And Markets: Pet Care In China - Industry And Country Analysis

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Care in China - Industry and Country Analysis" report to their offering. Pet Care in China - Industry and Country Analysis prov...
Posted: Thursday 10th November, 2011. 11:48:27

Frontline® Kit Pet Care App - Best Free Pet Care App Now Available In App Store

Frontline It's free, and can save your pet's life. The Frontline® Kit Pet Care App is a premier free app to track your pets vaccinations, birthdays, and applications, and advice on pet care. The Fron...
Posted: Thursday 10th November, 2011. 11:27:40

WSPA Brings Emergency Relief To Drought-hit Kenyan Region

WSPA WSPA has initiated an emergency relief mission to Mwingi District in central Kenya to save the many donkeys, goats, camels, cattle and sheep suffering the effects of the drought, thus protecting the l...
Posted: Thursday 10th November, 2011. 11:13:01

Vet Surveillance Report Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of the Kinnaird Review of Scottish Government Veterinary Surveillance but expressed concern that it still leaves many questions un...
Posted: Wednesday 9th November, 2011. 00:00:00

Pfizer Helps Sniff Out A News Story

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer presses the point with launch of new practice newsletter system Vet Support+ has launched PressRoom, an online practice newsletter system which enables practice staff to explore their inner ...
Posted: Monday 7th November, 2011. 19:02:43

Vet Lends A Helping Hand In Kenya

Eurovet Ruth Vernon and children Ruth Vernon, technical services manager for Eurovet Animal Health, has just returned from Kenya where she took part in a volunteer project to help children and has been...
Posted: Monday 7th November, 2011. 11:14:52

Novartis Animal Health: Winter Worming Campaign

Novartis Animal Health Novartis Animal Health is launching its final worming campaign materials to assist practices with educating owners about the importance of regular worming during the winter months. Brock Abreu, Pa...
Posted: Thursday 3rd November, 2011. 11:10:56

AVMA Tips For Adopting A Dog

AVMA Adopting a dog can be one of the great joys in life for pet owners, but it's also a big decision that should be taken very seriously. In this video, Dr. Julie Dinnage, co-founder and executive directo...
Posted: Thursday 3rd November, 2011. 11:03:22

Merial ’s Online Training Now Worth 24 AMTRA CPD Points

Merial Animal Health New for this CPD period, Merial Animal Health’s comprehensive equine parasitology training programme is now worth 24 points instead of 15. This means that to gain almost half of your E-SQP points all ...
Posted: Thursday 3rd November, 2011. 10:59:29

Celebrities Bob Barker, Jorja Fox And Animal Protection Organisations Launch ‘Travelling Exotic Animal Protection Act’

Animal Defenders International ‘Historic U.S. Bill to end cruelty to wild animals in circuses – UK Government urged to now do the same’ Wednesday, Nov 2nd on Capitol Hill, renowned celebrity animal protectionists Bob Barker ...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd November, 2011. 11:06:58

Free Webinar - Physician Heal Thyself - Leadership In Practice

Workhorse Recruitment Dave Nicol BVMS Cert Mgmt MRCVS Thursday 10th November, 2011, 8.30pm Part 1: Leadership Defined What is leadership? Differences between leadership and management. Are leaders born or create...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd November, 2011. 10:01:30

A Brighter Future And £100k Giveaway On Offer At London Vet Show!

CPD Solutions At London Vet Show this month, specialist training company CPD Solutions is set to offer vets more options than ever to develop their careers through targeted training that meets specific needs. To ma...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd November, 2011. 09:25:54

European Move To Ban Prophylactic Medicine Could Compromise Animal Welfare

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is deeply concerned by a European Parliament resolution calling on the Commission to legislate against the prophylactic use of antibiotics (antimicrobials) in ...
Posted: Tuesday 1st November, 2011. 16:36:23

Companion Care Vets Launch Graduate Development Programme

Companion Care Vets CCV Graduate Team Companion Care Vets has launched a Graduate Development Programme with the express aim of developing veterinary graduates to become future partners in the rapidly expanding bu...
Posted: Tuesday 1st November, 2011. 11:36:13

Petplan Is Giving Practices A Chance To Win £1,000 Towards Their Christmas Party

Petplan With Christmas just around the corner and to celebrate their work with veterinary community, Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is giving practices across the UK, the chance to win &pou...
Posted: Tuesday 1st November, 2011. 11:27:42

Dog Owners Get A Flea In Their Ear!

Elanco Dog owners could be putting their pets at risk of flea infestation this autumn with recent research1 conducted by Elanco Animal Health, manufacturer of Comfortis® chewable tablets for dogs, reveal...
Posted: Monday 31st October, 2011. 20:04:25

Ceva Announces Medical Detection Dogs As Its Charity For 2012

CEVA A Medical Detection Dog in training Ceva Animal Health UK is proud to announce that Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) will be its charity of the year for 2012. Over the course of the coming year, Ce...
Posted: Monday 31st October, 2011. 19:18:25

Crash, Bang, Woof - Fireworks Tips And Advice From Petplan

Petplan As Guy Fawkes Night approaches, pet owners are being warned to take extra care of their pets. According to Petplan, the UK’s largest insurance provider, 60% of all pets become stressed as firework...
Posted: Monday 31st October, 2011. 18:09:09

Expert Speakers Highlight The Use Of Pain Management Tools

Vétoquinol Nearly 700 vets attended a webinar sponsored by Vétoquinol on the evening of the 19th October to find out more about treating pain in pets. The session was opened by Dr Jo Murrell, who describe...
Posted: Monday 31st October, 2011. 15:08:05

'A Branded Drug Is Higher Quality - But At A Price' Say UK Vets

Masius UK vets strongly prefer recommending branded treatments, according to a recent survey by specialist advertising agency Masius. While branded treatments are clearly preferred over generics, vets rec...
Posted: Monday 31st October, 2011. 15:01:11

Everest Wild Dogs Dinner 17 November 2011

Endangered Wildlife Trust Join the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the largest-ever gathering of South African Everest summiteers on the 17th November 2011 for a black tie dinner at the Hyatt Regency, Rosebank. Mingle with th...
Posted: Monday 31st October, 2011. 09:52:53

New ‘Skin Care’ Diet Launches Royal Canin’s ‘DermAlliance’

Royal Canin Royal Canin Skin Care product range An estimated 25% of veterinary consultations are about skin disease1 - and skin conditions unrelated to adverse food reactions, such as canine atopic dermati...
Posted: Friday 28th October, 2011. 18:02:07

Difficult Task Ahead For New Animal Health & Welfare Board For England

BVA Defra has announced the first non-executive members of the new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England: Stewart Houston, Stuart Roberts, Mark Tufnell and veterinary surgeon Tim Morris. They will j...
Posted: Friday 28th October, 2011. 00:00:00

Merck Animal Health Launches EXPERTIS® Udder Health, A Farm Management Tool For Veterinarians To Improve Udder Health In Dairy Cattle

Merck Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) has launched EXPERTIS® Udder Health, an innovative farm management tool for veterinarians to better enable them to m...
Posted: Wednesday 26th October, 2011. 18:16:39

The BCF Spooky Halloween Photo Competition Is Now On!!

BCF Technology Not long to go until Halloween – BCF want your Halloween themed photos!! BCF are now running the BCF spooky Halloween photo competition, open to everyone! JOIN IN THE FUN AND BE CREATIVE!! ...
Posted: Wednesday 26th October, 2011. 12:15:50

East Barnett Vet Practice Is Top Notch

Hills The team at East Barnet Veterinary Practice is feeling on top of their game after netting £1000. It’s all thanks to the efforts of veterinary nurses Nicky Flynn and Kerry Tucker who entered ...
Posted: Wednesday 26th October, 2011. 11:41:34

Free Trial Of Cardisure® For Vets At London Vet Show

Eurovet Eurovet Animal Health is keeping the focus on hearts at London Vet Show with a free trial of Cardisure® for vets to use in newly diagnosed patients*. As a generous added extra, for every free tria...
Posted: Wednesday 26th October, 2011. 10:49:31

Gaddesden RDA's "best Pony" Retires To The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Clunie at work A much-loved pony that helped countless disabled children learn to ride at Gaddesden Place RDA Centre in Hemel Hempstead has retired to The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buck...
Posted: Tuesday 25th October, 2011. 12:00:39

Local Vet Customer Care Manager Wins Award

Petplan Petplan PIA Award Fiona Knight Fiona Knight, a local Customer Care Manager from the Woodcroft Veterinary Group in Cheshire, has won the ‘Petplan Insurance Advisor Award 2011’. The award, announ...
Posted: Tuesday 25th October, 2011. 11:24:20

Supreme Efforts At London Vet Show

Supreme Petfoods This year at London Vet Show (LVS), Platinum sponsor Supreme Petfoods has ensured that there is plenty on offer for those interested in small furries and exotics. The company has developed a series of...
Posted: Friday 21st October, 2011. 14:59:53

WSPA Places Animal Welfare At The Heart Of Vet Training

WSPA World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has showcased a blueprint for vets to integrate animal welfare into the curricula and practical training. WSPA’s message was closely linked to t...
Posted: Friday 21st October, 2011. 14:50:47

Bark Busters Helps Troops Bring Pets Home From War Zone Through Record-breaking Donation To SPCA International

Bark Busters (From left) Iram, the dog, Sergeant Major David Dantzler, Bark Busters CEO Liam Crowe, and Operation Baghdad Pups Program Manager Terri Crisp, who accepts the donation on behalf of SPCA Internatio...
Posted: Thursday 20th October, 2011. 13:30:35

Pub CPD This Monday 24th October 2011 - Foot Penetrations And Pedal Bone Fractures

Donnington Grove Vets On October 24th we have two renowned surgeons talking about two of the more traumatic conditions of the foot... “Foot penetrations - not always a nailed on diagnosis!!” Investigation, management a...
Posted: Wednesday 19th October, 2011. 19:45:41

Elanco Personnel Take Part In Global Day Of Service

Elanco All gathered at start of the day – Participants being briefed on activity at the Oasis Nature Garden Members of staff from Elanco Animal Health took part in a Global Day of Service on Thursday ...
Posted: Wednesday 19th October, 2011. 18:17:31

Lameness Is Most Common Reason For Euthanasia In Older Horses, According To Horse Owner Survey

The Horse Trust Gina Pinchbeck and Jo Ireland A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that lameness is the most common reason for euthanasing a geriatric horse. This research i...
Posted: Wednesday 19th October, 2011. 15:54:07

Get Under The Skin Of ‘Small Animal Dermatology’

Royal Canin Free CPD webinars aim to boost practice confidence Royal Canin is set to host two complimentary webinars dedicated to small animal dermatology, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve skin car...
Posted: Wednesday 19th October, 2011. 15:38:43

EA Teams Up With IAMS To Keep Pets Happy And Healthy For Life In The Sims 3 Pets

Electronic Arts Relevant and Creative In-Game Brand Integration Extols the Benefits of IAMS Pet Products Electronic Arts Inc. today announced a collaboration with Procter and Gamble to feature IAMS® brande...
Posted: Wednesday 19th October, 2011. 10:34:35

Record Number Of Entrants For Royal Canin Pet Health Counsellor Initiative

Royal Canin Pictured is the group of 2011 finalists in the “2011 Royal Canin Pet Health Counsellor of the Year Award” with front row left to right runner-up Sian Ferris, Sarah Heath, Anna Prest (Royal Canin),...
Posted: Tuesday 18th October, 2011. 14:54:30

Bereavement Support Course For Vets And Nurses

BSAVA Julia Dando, Training Manager for the Society for Companion Animal Studies which looks after the Pet Bereavement Support Service with The Blue Cross, will be helping vets and nurses become more confid...
Posted: Tuesday 18th October, 2011. 10:48:15

'A Kingdom For A Horse' - A Call For Submissions For A Charity Calendar!

Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery A calendar for 2012 to represent our lives with horses – all proceeds go to a cancer hospice charity Bryan O’Meara and Alix Jackson of Donnington Grove Vets (O'Gorman's) are producing a calendar fo...
Posted: Monday 17th October, 2011. 21:20:40

New Perspectives For Diagnosis And Control Of Q Fever In Ruminants

CEVA 70 scientists shared knowledge at 2nd European symposium about Q Fever, organised by Ceva Animal Health on Sept 29-30, 2011 in Barcelona. The second European meeting on Q Fever, organised in Ba...
Posted: Monday 17th October, 2011. 21:03:35

Hill’s Backs Vets In Mighty Challenge

Hills An estimated one in three pets in the UK are overweight1 and Hill’s is working with vets and nurses to do something about this big issue. Hill’s ‘Lose 60 tonnes in 6 months’ campaign aims to supp...
Posted: Monday 17th October, 2011. 20:58:42

Elanco Strengthens Companion Animal Portfolio

Elanco Following the launch of Elanco Companion Animal Health in the UK in October 2010 and Elanco’s recent acquisition of Janssen Animal Health, its parent company, Eli Lilly and Company, is continuing its ...
Posted: Monday 17th October, 2011. 20:17:01

Merial Announces PROTEQFLU® Apple IPad 2 Winners

Merial Animal Health Practice Manager Fiona Boyne receives the prize on behalf of winner Claire O'Meara Two lucky vets who successfully answered a series of questions on Merial’s innovative equine influenza vaccine...
Posted: Thursday 13th October, 2011. 20:22:49

Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) Needs Your Help To Spread The Word About How Useful Thermal Imaging Can Be

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Ltd Thermal scan showing saddle bridging Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) needs your help to spread the word about how useful thermal imaging can be…but don’t worry, there’s something in it for you...
Posted: Thursday 13th October, 2011. 20:03:32

New App From BSAVA - Guide To Procedures In Small Animal Practice

BSAVA The latest in BSAVA’s series of exclusive Apps for members is now available for both iPhone and Android users. The BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice is a truly useful reference...
Posted: Thursday 13th October, 2011. 15:58:56

Vets Criticise Conclusions Of Badger Vaccine Project

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has criticised the conclusions drawn by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust in its report on badger vaccine deployment. The report considers the effectivenes...
Posted: Thursday 13th October, 2011. 15:39:52

Worms Can Kill, Warns Equine Vet Practice

Bakewell Equine Clinic Kirsty MacGregor An equine vet practice in Derbyshire is emphasising the importance of responsible worming following the sudden death of a seemingly healthy horse from severe worm damage. Ki...
Posted: Thursday 13th October, 2011. 12:33:06

Learn How To Handle A Horse At The Horse Trust This Autumn Half-term

The Horse Trust The Horse Trust is planning an action-packed schedule of activities during Autumn half-term at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. The sanctuary will be open 2 - 4pm every day, except Tues...
Posted: Wednesday 12th October, 2011. 13:25:45

SPILLERS® Sponsors Redwings Orphaned Foal

Spillers Rachel Austin and Ben SPILLERS®, one of the UK’s the leading horse feed manufacturers, has pledged its support for an orphaned foal in the care of Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk. Be...
Posted: Tuesday 11th October, 2011. 10:39:51

Special Treat For All Dog Lovers From Marc The Vet

ICN Hot on the heels of his successful book launch earlier this year, TV Vet Marc Abraham is now providing dog-lovers everywhere with an App packed full of features to help safeguard your four-legged ...
Posted: Monday 10th October, 2011. 16:37:58

Southern European Veterinary Conference 2011, More International Than Ever

SEVC BARCELONA, October 6, 2011 - This fifth edition of the Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC)--the cooperative venture between the Spanish veterinary association, AVEPA, and the North Amer...
Posted: Monday 10th October, 2011. 13:29:05

October CPD For Veterinary Surgeons

Fitzpatrick Referrals Simple Fracture Repair – What You Can Do in General Practice Michael Hamilton Fitzpatrick Referrals Specialist, Michael Hamilton will present October’s lecture for Veterinary Surgeons, Simple Frac...
Posted: Monday 10th October, 2011. 13:23:27

Just Me And My Tortoise - Invitation To The October Tortoise & Turtle Meeting

Just Me And My Tortoise Sunday 16th October From 2pm – 5.30pm £3 per meeting (children £1) Venue: Meeting at Keston Village Hall, Heathfield Rd, Keston BR2 6BG Vet Speaker: Mark Rowland BVSc CertZooMed MRCV...
Posted: Monday 10th October, 2011. 10:17:30

CPD Aims To Expand Options In Pain Relief

Eurovet Matt Gurney BVSc CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS, European Recognised Specialist in Anaesthesia & Analgesia and Dr Jo Murrell, BVSc PhD CertVA DipECVA MRCVS Eurovet Animal Health is offering CPD sess...
Posted: Friday 7th October, 2011. 19:31:08

Group Of Citrix Employees Volunteer At The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Six employees from the Gerrards Cross office of virtual computing provider Citrix Systems UK spent a day volunteering at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen on 4 October. Citrix employees Ali ...
Posted: Friday 7th October, 2011. 12:53:53

One Of Merseyside's "most Lovable" Police Horses Retires To The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Cracker with Victoria Merseyside Police horse Cracker on Tuesday 4 October travelled around 200 miles to The Horse Trust's sanctuary for rescued and retired working horses in Buckinghamshire. ...
Posted: Thursday 6th October, 2011. 17:57:08

Free Veterinary Behaviour Resources From Dr Jez Rose

Dr Jez Rose The latest in a series of free resources on managing and preventing canine behaviour problems from canine behaviour specialist Dr. Jez Rose was released on Tuesday, timed to coincide with the fire...
Posted: Thursday 6th October, 2011. 10:13:15

Merial Rewards Excellence In Pain Management

Merial Animal Health Merial Animal Health is inviting vet practitioners to submit original clinical pain management cases for The PREVICOX® & EQUIOXX® European Clinical Case Award for Excellence. PREVICOX i...
Posted: Wednesday 5th October, 2011. 10:35:06

BCF Enjoy Another Successful Charity Challenge

BCF Technology Group photo of the BCF team who took part This years challenge: A rogaine style, 5 hour long event, which took place in the Pentlands, Scotland. 26 dedicated BCF staff members got involved, an...
Posted: Tuesday 4th October, 2011. 21:22:29

Breathe Easy With WINERGY Ventil-ate®

WINERGY Equilibrium® During the winter many horses spend much more time in the stable and this can have consequences on their airways. The good news is that WINERGY Ventil-ate® can help. It is a unique supplem...
Posted: Tuesday 4th October, 2011. 21:14:53

Pet Owners Asked To Sign On-Line Fireworks Packaging Petition

Secret To Happy Pets Dog and cat owners are being urged to sign to an on-line petition calling for fireworks manufacturers to carry information about pet safety both on-line and on their packaging. Animal healthcare c...
Posted: Tuesday 4th October, 2011. 21:04:20

BSAVA Certificates Over-subscribed On Day One

BSAVA Just twenty minutes after opening enrolment for the BSAVA Medicine and Surgery certificates, both courses were filled and a waiting list had been established. At 9am on Monday 3 October, The Briti...
Posted: Tuesday 4th October, 2011. 12:48:52

Vet Nurse Online CPD Is Now Approved By The BVNA

Vet Nurse Online Vet Nurse Online is proud to announce that we are now BVNA approved and an accredited CPD provider for the BVNA as part of their CPD Partners Scheme. “At Vet Nurse Online we are committed to profe...
Posted: Tuesday 4th October, 2011. 12:40:08

Webinar Puts Pain In Perspective

Vétoquinol A free webinar takes place on 19th October at 8.30pm that promises to put pain in animals into perspective. The hour-long session will focus on post-surgical and more chronic pain. Dr Jo Murrell, ...
Posted: Tuesday 4th October, 2011. 12:24:22

Pfizer Vet Support+ Commits To Boosting Skills Of Vet Teams Across The UK

Pfizer Animal Health A commitment to enhancing the business and management skills of veterinary practice teams in the UK is key to Pfizer’s Vet Support+ Business Services’ decision to sponsor the Society of Practising Vet...
Posted: Monday 3rd October, 2011. 19:11:30

Parasitology Seminar Ticks All The Boxes

ESCCAP UK Experts in veterinary parasitology have been voicing their concern over the implications of the imminent changes to the UK’s DEFRA-run Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the system that allows certain species ...
Posted: Monday 3rd October, 2011. 18:55:34

Petplan Announces Finalists For PIA Award

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, has announced the finalists for the Petplan Insurance Advisor Award. This award recognises the hard work and dedication that Petplan Insurance Advisor...
Posted: Monday 3rd October, 2011. 18:48:14

You Can’t Rely On Hay Alone This Winter

Spillers Research1 published earlier this year on hay soaking revealed the wide variability of hay used to feed horses and ponies in the UK. If some of the hays used in the study were fed as the majority of th...
Posted: Monday 3rd October, 2011. 18:41:33

Veterinary Practices Are Unprepared For Agency Worker Regulations, Affecting Both The Practice And The Agency

Workhorse Recruitment On October 1st, the new Agency Worker Regulations were set in place, ensuring agency workers get a fairer deal in the workplace. But many veterinary practices are unaware of the legislation and at ri...
Posted: Monday 3rd October, 2011. 10:50:26

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin Full Of Praise For Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo Emma McClarkin feeding a lemur East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has praised Twycross Zoo for the important work it is undertaking to protect the environment and raise awareness of ...
Posted: Monday 3rd October, 2011. 10:14:18

Vets And Nurses Rate High Fibre As The Most Important Factor In Making A Recommendation For Rabbit Or Guinea Pig Food

Supreme Petfoods A survey of vets and nurses attending a lunch and learn webinar sponsored by Supreme Petfoods has revealed that they rate high fibre as the most important factor in making a recommendation for rabbit ...
Posted: Friday 30th September, 2011. 18:32:13

Nurse Webinars Address A Weighty Issue

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition has confirmed the availability of three free webinars on the subject of weight management, presented by leading experts in the field. All nurses, receptionists, students, practice...
Posted: Friday 30th September, 2011. 18:20:38

FREE Weigh Tape For All Your Equest Customers

Pfizer Animal Health “Now is the time of year to treat your horse for encysted small redworms” advise the experts at Pfizer Animal Health. To help you encourage your customers to dose their horses accurately this seas...
Posted: Friday 30th September, 2011. 18:12:22

Pfizer Business Consultants Go From Strength To Strength

Pfizer Animal Health Growing demand for Vet Support+ Business Services and Management Consulting requests from the Pfizer team of Business Consultants has led to the recruitment of an important new team member, Bal Bains....
Posted: Friday 30th September, 2011. 17:59:05

Dr Luisa Smith, Practising Equine Vet From Essex Wins BEVA Research Award

BEVA Dr Luisa Smith, a practising equine vet from Essex, has received the important BEVA Richard Hartley Clinical Award in recognition of her research on post-operative colic. The research was conducted in...
Posted: Friday 30th September, 2011. 17:14:05

New Global Team For Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society, the World Primate Centre, is pleased to announce that Hassan Syed has joined the company. Hassan is the latest addition to the Twycross leadership team,...
Posted: Wednesday 28th September, 2011. 17:30:12

Webinar - 10 Things You Have To Do Before You Go Out Of Business!

Workhorse Recruitment Presented by: Alison Lambert BVsc MMRS MRCVS Date: Wednesday 5th October 2011 Time: 8:30 PM (BST) Venue: Your place - it's a webinar. Price: Free In what promises to be a fast-paced presentatio...
Posted: Wednesday 28th September, 2011. 11:59:23

WSPA Launches Global Campaign To Fight Rabies

WSPA This stray dog with severe skin conditions has a red collar which indicates that he has been vaccinated against rabies by BAWA. © WSPA/Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images The World Society for...
Posted: Wednesday 28th September, 2011. 11:31:19

Vet Lab Changes Raise Questions About Future Surveillance

BVA Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced that its laboratory services work is to be delivered from fewer locations. Laboratory services involving testing, research and...
Posted: Tuesday 27th September, 2011. 18:38:36

Click With SPILLERS® And Win An Equi-Trek Trailerworth Over £8,000

Spillers SPILLERS® has launched a brand new website www.spillers-feeds.com and we would like to invite you to click on and join us to celebrate. We are also celebrating the re-launch of the long establ...
Posted: Tuesday 27th September, 2011. 17:15:07

Healing With Horses

Intuitive Horse Do you have specific issues you want to address? You may be looking for change in your life but don't know what, you may love being with animals, you may have a fear of horses. Maybe you are looki...
Posted: Tuesday 27th September, 2011. 15:01:32

SPCA International’s Terri Crisp Releases New Book “No Buddy Left Behind”

SPCA International Story of U.S. Soldiers and Their Pets in War - October 4th Release Date The SPCA International (www.spcai.org) announced today hope and support for author Terri Crisp’s new book on SPCA Internation...
Posted: Tuesday 27th September, 2011. 13:45:28

Report Back - Equine Business Management Strategies Symposium – For A Healthy Equine Practice

Merck Participants at 2nd EBMS The Equine Business Management Strategies (EBMS) symposium, which is a targeted business education program developed for equine veterinarians and practice professionals...
Posted: Tuesday 27th September, 2011. 13:26:12

Supreme Petfoods Has Lots To Talk About At This Year's BVNA Congress

Supreme Petfoods This year at BVNA Congress, Supreme Petfoods has lots to talk about. As well as an exciting competition, the company also has news about its Science Selective range, which now contains an impressive 2...
Posted: Tuesday 27th September, 2011. 13:13:00

Amazing New Pet Litter Can Be Seen (but Not Smelt!) At BVNA Congress 2011

Smartbedz Pet litter just got more exciting! No longer is it something that you need to be embarrassed about because it either smells or is very environmentally incorrect SmartBedz Universal Bedding & Li...
Posted: Monday 26th September, 2011. 17:03:24

Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic Run Open Day In Aid Of The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Open Day Rachael & Ruth Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic held an open day for clients on Saturday 17 September where they raised £316 for equine welfare charity The Horse Trust. Aroun...
Posted: Monday 26th September, 2011. 14:17:44

St George’s University Earns US Accreditation For Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Programme

St. George's University The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) has announced that it has accredited the St. George’s University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme for the next seven ...
Posted: Monday 26th September, 2011. 12:15:21

BSAVA Holds Education Debate Before Launching Postgraduate Certificates

BSAVA President Andrew Ash Interest in places on the 2012 BSAVA postgraduate certificates far outstrip the limited number of places available on the first year’s intake for the courses in small anima...
Posted: Monday 26th September, 2011. 11:52:39

Mr Peter Harlech Jones Elected President-Elect Of The British Veterinary Association (BVA) For 2011/2012

BVA Mr Peter Harlech Jones was elected President-Elect of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2011/2012. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the close of its...
Posted: Sunday 25th September, 2011. 18:28:52

Mr Carl Padgett Elected President Of The British Veterinary Association (BVA) For 2011/2012

BVA Mr Carl Padgett was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2011/2012. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the close of its Annual Congr...
Posted: Sunday 25th September, 2011. 18:27:17

How To Keep Your Dog Safe, Comfortable While Traveling In The Car

The Hartford Joint study by The Hartford and the American Kennel Club finds many owners unsure about canine safety, comfort when traveling When traveling with the family dog, few pet owners are sure what’s best...
Posted: Sunday 25th September, 2011. 15:36:46

BVA Congress 2011: Prestigious Awards And Scholarships Presented

BVA The following awards were presented during the BVA Congress Awards Ceremony on Thursday 22 September.Chiron Award to Professor John E Cooper for his outstanding service to the veterinary profession ov...
Posted: Friday 23rd September, 2011. 19:01:17

BCF Winners At BEVA

BCF Technology Bicycle Challenge at BEVA Still a chance to win Horse of the Year Show Tickets BCF had a very busy BEVA in Liverpool this year, with lots of winners, and there is still a chance to win… J...
Posted: Friday 23rd September, 2011. 16:10:35

BVA President Harvey Locke's Address To Congress

BVA BVA President Harvey Locke officially opened BVA Congress 2011 with a welcome reception and awards ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in London. In his presidential address he discu...
Posted: Friday 23rd September, 2011. 16:05:47

Latest Information On Parasites For SQPs And Vets At Novartis Animal Health Meetings Around UK

Novartis Animal Health Novartis Animal Health is inviting vets and SQPs to take part in a series of CPD (Continued Professional Development) meetings that will provide an update on the major parasites of importance in cattl...
Posted: Friday 23rd September, 2011. 15:51:38

Ski Vets Win IPads From Ceva

CEVA Two delighted equine vets have each won an iPad 32GB 3G by being the fastest performers in Wii fit skiing and bobsleigh competitions, run by Ceva Animal Health at the British Equine Veterinary Congres...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 13:38:16

The Midsummer Veterinary Group In Milton Keynes Wins Business Consultation Package From Petplan

Petplan Stuart Geeves, Petplan Partnerships Marketing Manager, with Midsummer Vet Group Staff and Carl Stephens, Petplan Communications Manager The Midsummer Veterinary Group in Milton Keynes has won a...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 13:30:48

Green Light For Syringomyelia Health Scheme For Dogs

BVA The British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club Canine Health Schemes (CHS) management committee has given the go-ahead for a new Scheme to screen dogs, particularly potential breeding stock, for chiar...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 13:26:27

Merck Animal Health Debuts New Look, Focuses On Science At International Poultry Congresses

Merck Merck Animal Health (MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada), formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, used eye-catching exhibits and well-attended seminars at the recent XVII W...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 13:23:23

BBC's The One Show Dog Training Segment With Jordan Shelley On Friday 16th September - Response From Dr. Jez Rose

Dr Jez Rose In reference to the BBC's The One Show dog training segment with Jordan Shelley on Friday 16th September, below is a response from Dr. Jez Rose, PhD behavioural psychology, canine behaviour specialist...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 11:07:39

Horse Trust-funded Research Finds Protein That May Help Maintain Equine Pregnancy

The Horse Trust Dr Lucy Woolford A research project funded by The Horse Trust has discovered for the first time expression of a protein in horses known to be important in maintaining pregnancy. The research...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 10:46:32

1000 Vets And Racehorse Trainers Now Signed Up To Tell Tail™!

Merial Animal Health Since the 1st March 2010 a growing number of vets and racehorse trainers have signed up to be alerted to any recorded equine influenza cases in the UK, thanks to a service provided by the Animal H...
Posted: Thursday 22nd September, 2011. 10:36:28

Low Cost CPD For Whole Practice Team - Special Offer From BSAVA

BSAVA Special introductory price of just £100 for new BSAVA CPD courses designed with practice staff in mind BSAVA have two courses coming up this autumn that are perfect for all members ...
Posted: Wednesday 21st September, 2011. 17:07:00

Lovestruck Shetland Ponies Reunited At The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Piglet and Rosie Piglet and Rosie, two rescued Shetland ponies, have been reunited at The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire, after seven months apart. 10hh skewbald mare Rosie has been l...
Posted: Wednesday 21st September, 2011. 12:13:15

Veterinary Congress Open For Business

VPMA The VPMA (Veterinary Practice Management Association) is now taking registrations for its 2012 congress and the event already promises to raise the extremely high benchmark set in 2011. All the inform...
Posted: Wednesday 21st September, 2011. 10:04:42

Animalcare Dermatology Group Winner

Animalcare Ltd Sarah Ross being presented with a prize of the BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Dermatology by Fiona Pawson Delegates at the recent Dermatology Study Group Meeting (BVDSG) were invited to take part...
Posted: Tuesday 20th September, 2011. 14:51:29

SAMSoc And BSAVA Produce Useful Antibiotics Guidelines

BSAVA In recent years, alongside wider recognition of resistant bacteria such as MRSA in our patients, the veterinary profession’s use of antibiotics has been under the spotlight as a possible factor co...
Posted: Tuesday 20th September, 2011. 14:44:32

Disaster Preparedness And Pets Podcast

AVMA Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism … no matter where one lives, no one is immune from a potential natural or man-made disaster disrupting our lives. Most of us have probably gi...
Posted: Monday 19th September, 2011. 17:50:04

New Session Added To Cardio Academy CPD Website - Echocardiography: Common Views

CEVA A new session has been added to the Cardio Academy CPD website entitled “Echocardiography: Common Views”. In this 30 minute multimedia presentation, the cardiology specialist Anne French discusses th...
Posted: Monday 19th September, 2011. 13:50:41

September CPD For Veterinary Surgeons

Fitzpatrick Referrals Spinal Disease in Dogs: Myths and Misconceptions - Dr Noel Fitzpatrick The Fitzpatrick Referrals lecture series for veterinary surgeons continues this Wednesday, 21 September with Dr Noel Fitzpatri...
Posted: Monday 19th September, 2011. 10:47:00

‘Cardiology That Clicks’ With Boehringer - New Webinars

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, manufacturer of Vetmedin®, is running a series of live, interactive webinars to bring leading veterinary cardiologists to the desktop of veterinary professionals. ...
Posted: Friday 16th September, 2011. 17:07:44

Ceva Now On Facebook And Twitter

CEVA Ceva Animal Health UK has enhanced its social media presence with the launch of a Facebook page (Ceva Animal Health UK) and Twitter account (Ceva_UK) to update veterinary professionals on company news...
Posted: Friday 16th September, 2011. 12:12:19

Two Veterinary Practices For Sale In Cape Town, South Africa

JC Botha Melkbosstrand Beach If you’ve had enough of the stress of your busy lifestyle and need to enjoy life a little bit more – then you might be interested in buying a thriving, successful veterinary...
Posted: Friday 16th September, 2011. 11:52:08

BSAVA Renal Roadshow

BSAVA Practical issues in diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline kidney diseases When and Where... 5 October 2011 – Warrington 7 October – Dunkfield 10 October – Southampton 12 October - Card...
Posted: Thursday 15th September, 2011. 17:03:51

Test Your Imaging Knowledge With Weekly BCF Facebook Clinical Quizzes

BCF Technology BCF introduces an ideal way to test your knowledge of the clinical applications of radiography and ultrasonography. BCF in-house vet Kimberly Palgrave has now introduced a weekly imaging quiz on t...
Posted: Thursday 15th September, 2011. 16:58:06

No More Lumps In Your Throat! A Practical Guide To Oncology

BSAVA Day course at Woodrow House in Gloucester, 27 September 2011 Mark Goodfellow will present a course that aims to equip the clinician to diagnose and treat common malignancies in dogs and cats. Basic...
Posted: Thursday 15th September, 2011. 15:47:24

Candidate Vaccine Against Deadly Pneumonia In Foals

Merck Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause “rattles”, a potentially lethal disease in foals which is characterized by pneumonia and gastro-intestinal infection. Despite the severity of this disease, a va...
Posted: Thursday 15th September, 2011. 14:03:10

Defra Minister Jim Paice To Open BVA Congress

BVA Defra Minister Jim Paice will deliver the keynote address at BVA Congress at the Royal College of Physicians, London, on Friday 23 September with an address setting out what the government wants from ...
Posted: Wednesday 14th September, 2011. 17:42:04

New Online CPD Provider Launched This Month With A New Style Of CPD For Vet Nurses

Vet Nurse Online We are proud to be launching Vet Nurse Online in the Golden Jubilee Year of Vet Nursing – 50 years on and VN CPD is now available online in a way that makes learning easily accessible and easily a...
Posted: Wednesday 14th September, 2011. 17:32:22

Solihull College Extends Its Animal Family – Simples!

Solihull College Hope with her two babies Whilst the students were off enjoying their summer break, the Land Based Centre at Solihull College was enjoying the arrival of two baby meerkats. The two kits were ...
Posted: Tuesday 13th September, 2011. 16:36:37

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Adds More Colour To Thermography!

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Ltd Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) uses state of the art equipment and software when scanning animals and producing reports, in fact, the FLIR B335 cameras that the team use not only produce fantast...
Posted: Tuesday 13th September, 2011. 12:25:32

Paul Jepson Receives Blue Cross Award At BEVA Congress

The Blue Cross Brigadier Paul Jepson receives The Blue Cross Equine Welfare Award from Zair Berry, Chairman of The Blue Cross. Photo credit: Harry Hubbard The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Welf...
Posted: Tuesday 13th September, 2011. 11:08:03

Join Davies Veterinary Specialists On Facebook

Davies Veterinary Specialists DVS has joined the Facebook revolution. The private, small animal referral practice has set up its own Facebook page to keep pet lovers informed about the day-to-day work at the practice and some the ...
Posted: Tuesday 13th September, 2011. 11:03:34

Pessary Solution For RFMs

Eurovet Eurovet Animal Health has now launched a new product, Bovocycline 2000 mg pessary for cattle. This hails the arrival of the only veterinary licenced antibiotic pessary for the treatment of retaine...
Posted: Monday 12th September, 2011. 13:54:29

CPD Solutions Launches World's First Topic-specific Veterinary Webinar Clubs

CPD Solutions CPD Solutions has launched what is believed to be a world first, with four topic-specific veterinary webinar clubs, which are available to view at www.veterinarywebinars.com. The initiative offers...
Posted: Friday 9th September, 2011. 16:54:55

Dr Sally Everitt BVSc MRCVS Joins BSAVA As Scientific Policy Officer

BSAVA The British Small Animal Veterinary Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sally Everitt BVSc MRCVS as Scientific Policy Officer. This new post adds to the in-house expertis...
Posted: Friday 9th September, 2011. 15:38:52

Student Fees Decision Leaves Northern Ireland's Veterinary Students Out In The Cold

BVA Veterinary Associations have raised concerns over the freezing of tuition fees in Northern Ireland not extending to all students from Northern Ireland. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and it...
Posted: Friday 9th September, 2011. 13:33:35

Vet Grad Networking Scheme To Be Launched At BEVA Congress

BEVA BEVA is launching a scheme to help veterinary graduates cope with the stresses and challenges posed in their first few years after graduation. BEVA Grad will be launched at BEVA Congress, 7th-10th Sep...
Posted: Thursday 8th September, 2011. 20:34:17

Make Your CPD Count!

Merial Animal Health Last year's Moredun masterclass in action Following this year’s highly successful Worm Egg Count MasterClass at the Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, Merial Animal Health is pleased to ann...
Posted: Thursday 8th September, 2011. 18:01:33

Vetstream Launches Vetacademy: The Ultimate Online Learning Platform For Veterinary Professionals

Vetstream Vetstream today announced Vetacademy, a unique subscription-based online learning platform for the veterinary market which is designed to provide a “one stop shop” for online Continuing Profession...
Posted: Thursday 8th September, 2011. 13:48:53

Aqueos Launch New Equine Dental Disinfectants

Acqueos Aqueos, has launched a specialist anti-microbial mouthwash and instrument cleaner for the equine dental market in partnership with Equine Blades Direct Ltd. The Aqueos solution is a water based disin...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 20:10:36

Ben Mayes Announced As New BEVA President

BEVA The appointment of Ben Mayes as President of the Association for 2011/12 will be formally approved at BEVA Congress 7th-10th September 2011 at the Liverpool Arena Convention Centre, Liverpool. He ...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 20:01:16

BEVA Publishes New Book To Celebrate 50 Years

BEVA BEVA is launching a new book at BEVA Congress, 7th-10th September 2011, to celebrate the Association’s 50th Anniversary. The beautifully designed, full colour, volume has a forward by HRH The Prin...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 19:55:47

Duvaxyn IE-T Plus Cross Protects Against Richmond/1/07 Virus Strain Of Equine Influenza

Elanco The results of a recent challenge study have demonstrated the ability of Elanco’s Duvaxyn® IE-T Plus equine influenza vaccine to cross protect against A/equi-2/Richmond/1/07 (H3N8) two weeks a...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 17:47:15

2012 Petsavers Digital Photography Competition – 'Best Buddies'

Petsavers Win up to £200 in photography vouchers with the 2012 Petsavers photography competition. Closing date is Thursday 26th January 2012 Photo by finalist in the adult category for 2011, 1...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 17:40:49

DVS Launches Pro Bono Scheme

Davies Veterinary Specialists Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS), the Hertfordshire-based private small animal referral practice, has launched a pro bono scheme to help deliver the practice’s leading multi-specialist care to ...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 17:29:51

VN Awarded Ceva’s BVNA Behaviour Bursary

CEVA Vicki Gates, head veterinary nurse at Vets4Pets in Luton, has been awarded Ceva Animal Health UK’s Behaviour Bursary to fund the cost of attending the BVNA’s Companion Animal Behaviour Course. Cons...
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 17:21:34

Get Snappy With Petplan Equine’s Photo Comp At Blenheim - Win A Panasonic Lumix FS35 Digital Camera

Petplan To celebrate Petplan Equine’s sponsorship of the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire, the UK’s number one pet and equine insurance provider is giving spectators the chan...
Posted: Tuesday 6th September, 2011. 11:31:35

Microchipping Makes Sense

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for compulsory microchipping of all dogs in response to two major reports on dogs today. Dogs Trust revealed the number of stray dogs ...
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 17:46:58

Don’t Let Harvest Mites Bite, Warns Lintbells

Lintbells Harvets Mite (Trombidium holosericeum - 3mm to long) Photo credit Luc Viatour / www.Lucnix.be Animal health professionals are being reminded that now is the time for dog owners to watch out for...
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 17:36:50

Get In Quick! Interest High In Enrolment For First BSAVA Certificates

BSAVA BSAVA opens enrolment for its Postgraduate Certificates in Medicine and Surgery in October, and early indications are that both courses will be heavily subscribed. Certainly, pre-registration interest...
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 12:42:56

AVMA Launches Aardvarks2Zebras

AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association, the national association representing more than 81,500 veterinarians in the U.S, has launched Aardvarks2Zebras, a website to put a friendly face to the c...
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 10:35:14

New Dental Claim For PREVICOX®

Merial Animal Health Merial are pleased to announce a unique new indication for the highly selective canine NSAID PREVICOX®. The product is now licensed for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with dental s...
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 10:08:04

Companion Care Vets Celebrate Opening 80th State-of-the-art Surgery

Companion Care Vets Companion Care Ilford Cake full team and mayor The opening of Companion Care Vets within the Ilford Pets at Home store marks a fantastic milestone for one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups;...
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 09:58:45

Petplan Supports ‘Don’t Cook Your Dog’ Campaign

Petplan With the weather for the rest of September predicted to be warm and sunny, an ‘Indian Summer’ may be on its way and Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is helping to raise awareness and ...
Posted: Friday 2nd September, 2011. 15:52:02

Licensed Methadone - New Addition To Pain Relief Protocols

Eurovet The first EU authorised methadone is now available in the UK as Comfortan® an injectable solution for use in dogs. While methadone may seem an unfamiliar analgesic choice for some vets in ...
Posted: Friday 2nd September, 2011. 10:24:30

Ceva Appoints New Large Animal Veterinary Adviser

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has appointed a new Large Animal Veterinary Adviser for the UK. Clare Turnbull BVSc (MRCVS) enhances the company’s considerable veterinary expertise within the livestock and equine ...
Posted: Thursday 1st September, 2011. 10:09:51

Snake Venom Level Findings To Be Presented At IVECCS

BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC (BioVeteria) will present their venom level findings at the 2011 International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Conference. The abstract, entitled “Neutralizing e...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 20:04:15

Finalists Revealed For Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year Awards 2011

Petplan The UK’s specialist equine insurance provider, Petplan Equine, is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. Now into its fourth year, the 2011 awards re...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 16:28:20

VCS Survey To Probe Extent Of Technicians' Role In Vet Practice

BVA The Veterinary Development Council (VDC) is investigating the role and extent of paraprofessionals and technicians in veterinary practice and is asking vets in large animal, equine, and mixed practice...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 15:35:02

Canine To Five - The Effects Of The Long Work Day On The Family Pet.

AVMA In this podcast we discuss the benefits of having pets in the workplace Eight hours a day, five days a week, 52 weeks a year. The 9-5 business day is nothing new to American families, but what do o...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 13:39:06

Call To Vets To Help Investigate Mystery Dog Illness

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has joined calls for greater awareness of Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) – the mystery sickness suffered by a number of dogs after countryside walks during the ...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 13:22:22

Just Me And My Tortoise - Invitation To The Sept Tortoise & Turtle Meeting

Just Me And My Tortoise Sunday 18th September From 2pm – 5.30pm £3 per meeting (children £1) Vet Speaker: Lynne Stokes. B.Vet.Med M.R.C.V.S. Vet from the Exotic Animal Centre in Essex. Venue: Meeting at Kesto...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 13:16:02

Ceva Animal Health Launches Cardiology CPD Meetings And Webinar

CEVA Ceva Animal Health UK will be carrying out a series of evening cardiology CPD meetings with leading cardiologists in October which will discuss up-to-date information on the management of canine heart...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 13:14:00

The Horse Trust Welcomes In Three Metropolitan Police Horses

The Horse Trust Three long-serving police horses from the Metropolitan Police force have arrived at The Horse Trust. Vernon and Alderman Metropolitan Police horse Vernon, is retiring to the sanctuary, while...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2011. 11:54:42

Maureen Calls In Hollywood Star In Her 11-year Fight To Preserve Centuries Old Bridleway

HorseyTalk.net Land owners want bridleway closed whole year even though they say danger exists for just two-weeks Maureen Comber introduces George Mikell to Flicker, who has not been able to use the bridleway...
Posted: Tuesday 30th August, 2011. 17:59:04

The Horse Trust Launches New Range Of Christmas Cards And 2012 Calendar

The Horse Trust Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust today launched its new range of Christmas cards and 2012 calendar. The Horse Trust 2012 Calendar The charity, which is celebrating its 125th anniversa...
Posted: Tuesday 30th August, 2011. 17:52:26

Equine Endocrine Disease Webinars Now Available On Demand

Boehringer Ingelheim Following the success of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica’s equine endocrine disease webinars which saw over 300 vets register and participate, the webinars have now been made available for veterinary p...
Posted: Tuesday 30th August, 2011. 12:37:31

Merck Appoints Richard R. DeLuca Jr. As President, Merck Animal Health

Merck Former Becton Dickinson and Wyeth Executive Joins Merck Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced the appointment of Richard R. DeLuca Jr. as executive v...
Posted: Friday 26th August, 2011. 15:44:39

BEVA Webinar On Changes To The Pre-purchase Exam

BEVA What: A free, live and interactive online lecture discussing the new Equine pre-purchase guidelines and certification process When: Thursday 1 September 2011 Where: ...
Posted: Friday 26th August, 2011. 15:35:18

BCF Challenge You To A Tug Of War At BEVA

BCF Technology The BCF team in training BCF are challenging you to a Tug of War competition at BEVA Congress in Liverpool this year. We will be running tug of war heats during the afternoon tea breaks on T...
Posted: Friday 26th August, 2011. 15:30:30

Dorwest Say Relax

Dorwest The ‘Dorwest Say Relax’ Firework Phobia campaign sparks into life this autumn, grabbing the attention of thousands of pet owners. This time round Dorwest’s efforts to get the word out are bein...
Posted: Friday 26th August, 2011. 14:54:47

Stem Cell Therapy Helps British Team Horse

VetCell Disaster struck in August 2009 when PB Arab endurance horse Alpha pulled up lame during training just as he and owner Annie Ings were about to join EGB’s World Class Start Squad and potentially repres...
Posted: Friday 26th August, 2011. 14:48:31

BSAVA Essential Dispensing Course Accredited By AMTRA

BSAVA The BSAVA is pleased to announce that our popular Essential Dispensing course has now been accredited by the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA). AMTRA is an independent reg...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 18:28:07

Talk About Cushing’s!

Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Cushing’s Disease, also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is the most common endocrine disorder in older horses and ponies1. Some estimates suggest over 15% of horses and ...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 18:19:49

Be Prepared And Prevent Laminitis This Autumn

Spillers Laminitis doesn’t just happen in the spring. The autumn is also a danger time for this debilitating condition, which can affect any type of horse or pony. SPILLERS® has put together some pract...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 18:07:56

BSAVA Updates Their Practice Guidelines On Reducing The Risk Of MRSA And MRSP

BSAVA BSAVA have this week updated their practice guidelines on reducing the risk of MRSA and MRSP The in-depth advice covers information on routine measures to prevent the spread of MRSA and MRSP, manag...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 18:01:33

Ceva Has Moved To New Premises In Amersham, Buckinghamshire

CEVA As one of the consistently fastest growing UK animal health companies, Ceva UK has outgrown its offices and has now moved to new premises in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The modern and vibrant new of...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 17:57:50

The Vetstream Canis, Felis, Lapis And Equis Services Now Compatible With Multiple Devices, Browsers And Operating Systems

Vetstream Vetstream today announced vast improvements to its website platform meaning that its subscribers can now access Vetstream’s flagship clinical information services: Vetstream Canis, Felis, Lapis and E...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 10:16:16

‘People In Practice’ A Free Webinar Series From Workhorse Recruitment

Workhorse Recruitment Veterinary training and HR business Workhorse Recruitment have just released details of their latest season of webinars for practice managers. The events, which are broadcast live to attendees once...
Posted: Thursday 25th August, 2011. 10:01:23

Rhino-pet-sy Anyone? Petplan Insurance Sees Rise In ‘Plastic Surgery’ For Pets

Petplan If you think that cosmetic surgery is reserved for the likes of Katie Price and Donatella Versace, then think again because now it seems that even our pets are getting in on the act. According to Petp...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd August, 2011. 12:27:15

Regular Worming Builds The Bond Between Pets And People

Novartis Animal Health Veterinary nurses and receptionists polled in a recent survey acknowledge that pet owners are still interested in learning about worming their petsNovartis Animal Health puts the subject of worming hi...
Posted: Monday 22nd August, 2011. 20:55:16

SPCA International Announces Emergency Funding Campaign To Combat Depressed Donation Rates

SPCA International Scores of Animals Affected by Sagging Economy - High Abandon Rates Are Forcing Thousands of Animals to be Euthanized As more and more stories of families having to give up their homes due to mortga...
Posted: Thursday 18th August, 2011. 12:48:49

Horse Trust-funded Research Discovers Impact Of Peptides On Equine Inflammatory Disease

The Horse Trust A research project funded by The Horse Trust has made important discoveries about how two peptides regulate the inflammatory response in horses. This knowledge could help with the development of impro...
Posted: Thursday 18th August, 2011. 11:14:39

Bucks County Show 2011: Get Advice From Equine Experts At The Horse Trust's Stand

The Horse Trust Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust has various events planned at its Bucks County Show stand next month Bucks County Show 2010 The charity will be holding various veterinary talks, wher...
Posted: Tuesday 16th August, 2011. 16:13:33

Call For Nominations For RCVS Honours And Awards

RCVS The RCVS are calling for members to nominate veterinary surgeons and non-veterinary surgeons who merit the award of Honorary Associateship or Honorary Fellowship. Honorary Associateships are awarde...
Posted: Tuesday 16th August, 2011. 11:38:25

August CPD For Veterinary Surgeons Trauma In Cats: A Cat Is Not A Small Dog – Dr Noel Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick Referrals Fitzpatrick Referrals’ ‘Advancing Your Knowledge of Trauma and Joint Disease’ lecture series for veterinary surgeons continues on 24 August with Dr Noel Fitzpatrick’s ‘Trauma in Cats: A Cat Is Not A S...
Posted: Tuesday 16th August, 2011. 11:25:44

Heel: Natural Osteoarthritis Help For Dogs

Heel Homeopathic combination medications have longer-lasting effects on degenerative joint disease than conventional medicine If an older dog is limping more often, the most likely cause is osteoarthrit...
Posted: Tuesday 16th August, 2011. 11:05:53

New Thoracic X-rays Session Added To Cardio Academy CPD Website

CEVA A new session has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK’s Cardio Academy CPD website entitled “Thoracic X-rays: Abnormal Features”. In this 30 minute multimedia presentation, the cardiology specialist ...
Posted: Tuesday 16th August, 2011. 11:03:24

Parliament Praises Veterinary Profession To Mark World Veterinary Year

BVA The House of Commons has officially recognised 2011 as World Veterinary Year in an Early Day Motion (EDM) sponsored by Neil Parish MP, chair of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (AP...
Posted: Monday 15th August, 2011. 00:00:00

Take Note Of EHV Outbreak In USA Says Pfizer

Pfizer Animal Health An outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus across various states in the USA this spring has wreaked havoc on the equestrian industry, with many competitions being cancelled or postponed indefinitely. The situ...
Posted: Friday 12th August, 2011. 17:25:38

Exclusive Dr. Roger Abrantes UK Canine Behaviour Seminar

Dog & Bone By popular demand, dog & bone presents another exclusive seminar, which will provide education for veterinary professionals in canine behaviour and body language, to assist with their canine clien...
Posted: Friday 12th August, 2011. 17:15:40

Birmingham Animal Sanctuary Wins £500 From Petplan

Petplan Melvyn Wilkins, Petplan Business Developer, with Wythall Animal Sanctuary staff Wythall Animal Sanctuary in Kings Norton, Birmingham, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s larges...
Posted: Friday 12th August, 2011. 16:58:41

BVA Highlights Support For When Things Go Wrong

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reaching out to non-members with a three-month, no strings attached, free trial. Over the past few years the BVA membership package has changed signific...
Posted: Friday 12th August, 2011. 16:51:41

PREVICOX® Campaign Found ‘Missing Dogs’

Merial Animal Health This year Merial Animal Health has been running the ‘Missing Dog Campaign’ across the UK and now the results are flooding in. Over 130 practices took part in the campaign, which aimed to raise awa...
Posted: Thursday 11th August, 2011. 13:27:40

Precision Dosing In Cardiac Disease

Eurovet Eurovet Animal Health has launched Cardisure®, a new look pimobendan that will help deliver more precise dosing in the treatment of cardiac disease. Dogs have the widest range in bodyweight of...
Posted: Thursday 11th August, 2011. 11:30:18

Merck Animal Health Supports Recovery Of The Japanese Animal Sector

Merck Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada), formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced today that it has donated about US $30,000 (¥2,...
Posted: Wednesday 10th August, 2011. 17:40:48

New Webinar - How Can Veterinary Practice Survive The 21st Century?

Workhorse Recruitment ***There are only a few places left for this webinar so register today for this valuable presentation which will change the way you think about veterinary practice.*** Alan Robinson - B.V.Sc. MRCVS...
Posted: Tuesday 9th August, 2011. 10:00:54

A New Section Entitled 'Business', Debuts On VetClick This Evening

VetClick A new section called 'Business', debuts on VetClick this evening, with a column called 'Outside In', written by Christian Bamber, which offers business advice and insight to busy veterinary practices....
Posted: Monday 8th August, 2011. 19:01:22

Companion Care Vets Reveal Dogs For The Disabled As Its Nominated Charity

Companion Care Vets Companion Care Vets has today revealed its nominated charity is Dogs for the Disabled. The charity is life-transforming, creating exceptional partnerships between people living with disability and ...
Posted: Monday 8th August, 2011. 18:39:15

Merial’s New Promotion Offers Free Weigh Tapes

Merial Animal Health Horse and pony weighing band Following the success of the free worm egg count promotions of recent years, Merial Animal Health is offering a brand new promotion for this autumn worming season. ...
Posted: Friday 5th August, 2011. 18:28:17

Lord Robert Winston To Speak At BSAVA Congress

BSAVA Following in the prestigious and popular footsteps of Congress guests that have included Susan Greenfield, Simon King and Monty Halls, is doctor, scientist, politician and television presenter Lord Ro...
Posted: Friday 5th August, 2011. 18:23:32

Vets Challenge FSA To Act Against Animal Abuse

BVA The BVA has challenged the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to take further investigative action to enable Defra to consider prosecutions against the Essex abattoir where appalling animal welfare abuses we...
Posted: Friday 5th August, 2011. 11:23:53

Is It Safe To Purchase Pets Drugs Online?

AVMA Internet pharmacies have emerged recently as a source of drugs not only for humans, but our pets as well. But is it safe to purchase our pets’ drugs online? In this podcast, Dr. Chuck Lemme, a member ...
Posted: Thursday 4th August, 2011. 18:25:46

Scope To Discuss ‘Risk’ More Freely

Vétoquinol The second set of results from a survey of over 1000 dog owners has revealed some surprising findings on owner attitudes to pain and pain relieving medications.1 The depth of feeling expressed about t...
Posted: Thursday 4th August, 2011. 17:41:48

BEVA Introduces New Pfizer Encore Room At Congress

BEVA BEVA is introducing a new facility at Congress this year to help time-pressed delegates manage their lecture attendance more effectively. The new Encore Room, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, offers...
Posted: Thursday 4th August, 2011. 17:17:07

Canine Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Receives Funding

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) announced they have received a grant from the American Kennel Club entitled, “Placebo-controlled trial of T-cell receptor (TCR) peptide treatment in dogs with non-...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd August, 2011. 17:39:53

Vets Asked To Spread 'Don't Cook Your Dog' Message

BVA As temperatures soar across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking all members in practice to display the Don’t Cook Your Dog campaign poster to remind dog owners that dogs must no...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd August, 2011. 15:44:39

RCVS Reports An Increase In Graduate Registrations Compared To 2010

RCVS We have registered around 760* UK graduates this summer, meaning that they can now practise veterinary surgery in the UK. This is an increase on last year’s figure of 708 UK graduate registrations....
Posted: Wednesday 3rd August, 2011. 13:03:29

New Galastop® IPhone Application To Calculate The Optimal Date For Spaying

CEVA Ceva Animal Health UK has launched a handy new Galastop® iPhone Application to calculate the optimal date for spaying in order to reduce the risk of post-operative false pregnancy. Simply select t...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd August, 2011. 14:34:10

Supreme Petfoods Says, Let's Do Lunch!

Supreme Petfoods Specialist small furry nutrition company, Supreme Petfoods, has become the first organisation to offer free ‘lunch and learns’ to vets and nurses by webinar, via thewebinarvet (http://www.thewebinarve...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd August, 2011. 11:47:19

New Promotional Materials Dispel Worming Myths

Merial Animal Health If you sometimes struggle to get the message of SMART worming across to clients and customers, two new promotional items from Merial Animal Health will help. Part of an extensive range of educational ...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 18:05:52

Coming Soon: Free Webinars For Vet Nurses From Hill's Pet Nutrition

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that an exciting webinar series is being developed for veterinary nurses. The three webinars will all be free of charge. Although the topic of the webinars remains a...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 18:01:17

Vetruus Joins The Vet Set

Vetruus An exciting new company that promises to take a fresh, vibrant approach to business joins the veterinary industry this month. Directors of Vetruus are currently keeping the exact nature of the company...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:58:12

Ceva's New Firework Campaign Starts With A Bang

CEVA Ceva Animal Health UK is launching its most extensive marketing and TV advertising campaign to date to raise awareness of firework fears and phobias and to highlight how the UK’s leading veterinary be...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:52:34

BSAVA Congress - 'The Big Booking Bonanza'

BSAVA Book early to win brilliant prizes – the earlier you book – the more chances of winning BSAVA Congress registration is available from 1 August. You can book online and download forms from www...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:43:13

BCF Launch Dental CR X-ray System

BCF Technology BCF have launched a new dental CR X-ray system as part of their ever increasing range of digital radiography equipment. BCF CR7 CR X-ray system The BCF CR7 is a portable, desk-top sized, sma...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:25:10

One Hundred Percent Pass Rate For St. George's Graduates Entering Into RCVS

St. George's University Five graduates from St George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (SGUSVM), in the Caribbean island of Grenada, have passed the Statutory Membership Examination of the UK’s Royal College of Vet...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:21:33

Zolvix® Released In 0.5L Pack For Quarantine Dosing

Novartis Animal Health Novartis Animal Health has launched a 0.5L pack for the new generation anthelmintic Zolvix® to make the product more readily available for quarantine dosing, and for the smaller sheep farmer. ...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:17:58

Learn How To Scan The Small Animal Abdomen - New Free CPD Online Videos From BCF

BCF Technology Kimberly Palgrave - BCF in house vet abdominal scanning At BCF we are committed to promoting clinical learning in diagnostic imaging to the veterinary profession. Our in-house vet Kimberly P...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:11:45

The Horse Trust Appeals For Donations To Provide Vet Treatment To Retired Met Police And Army Horse

The Horse Trust Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is appealing for donations to help pay for thousands of pounds of veterinary treatment required by two working horses it took in earlier this year. Gwain...
Posted: Monday 1st August, 2011. 17:04:41

Dieter Lütticken Award Granted To Hans-Peter Ottiger For Alternative Purity Test For Avian Vaccines

Merck BOXMEER, the Netherlands, July 28, 2011 – Merck Animal Health, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced today that the Dieter Lütticken Award, an international annual a...
Posted: Thursday 28th July, 2011. 16:48:36

Petplan Launches PIA Award Nominations

Petplan Petplan - PIA Award - Former BVNA President, Donna Lewis, Petplan Business Developer, Spencer Jones, Petplan Insurance Advisor Award winner, Kelli Vogt and Jill Robinson MBE. Petplan, the UK’s ...
Posted: Thursday 28th July, 2011. 16:05:39

Research And Markets: Pets & Vets Report - 2011 Edition

Research And Markets Research and Markets: Pets & Vets Report - 2011 Edition Features In-Depth Interviews with 4 Leading Analysts Based in the U.S Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pets &...
Posted: Wednesday 27th July, 2011. 11:48:18

4 Days Left To Register At £129 For The London Vet Show

London Vet Show The London Vet Show takes place at Olympia, London on 24th and 25th November. You have just four days left to book your place at a rate of just £129 (+VAT) saving you £265 on the ...
Posted: Wednesday 27th July, 2011. 11:43:22

New Series Of CPD Seminars On Canine Behavior And Communication

VetPro By popular demand, a new series of CPD seminars on canine behavior and communication are released today. VetPro CPD seminars provide education for veterinary professionals in canine behaviour and b...
Posted: Wednesday 27th July, 2011. 11:34:42

Keeping Pet Spiders Podcast

AVMA When it comes to pets, most of us opt for the four-legged variety. But for some, eight-legged pets are twice as nice. Yes, we’re talking about spiders and the people who love them. So why do some peop...
Posted: Tuesday 26th July, 2011. 12:33:03

ProteqFlu Tetanus DOI Announcement

Merial Animal Health Merial Animal Health is pleased to announce that the duration of immunity for the tetanus component of PROTEQFLU-Te® has been extended to 2 years. Commenting on the news, Merial’s Veterinary Te...
Posted: Monday 25th July, 2011. 17:13:33

Unleash Your Creativity With Pfizer’s New Online Print Room Service

Pfizer Animal Health To support the Equip range of equine vaccines, Pfizer Animal Health has introduced an innovative online PrintRoom service to help equine practices deliver high quality communications to their clients,...
Posted: Monday 25th July, 2011. 10:04:53

RCVS Seeks Feedback On New Draft VN Code Of Professional Conduct

RCVS The RCVS is seeking feedback from veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons and members of the public on a new draft Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses. The new draft Code, which would...
Posted: Monday 25th July, 2011. 10:02:08

NKR Veterinary Specialists' James Cooke Will Be Jumping Out Of An Aeroplane To Raise Money For Charity

NKR Veterinary Specialists NKR Veterinary Specialists' James Cooke will be jumping out of an aeroplane on Saturday August 6th to raise money for Pet Blood Bank UK, a registered charity. Pet Blood Bank UK provides a nat...
Posted: Friday 22nd July, 2011. 17:49:58

BEVA To Launch Vet Grad Networking Scheme At Congress

BEVA BEVA is launching a scheme to help veterinary graduates cope with the stresses and challenges posed in their first few years after graduation. BEVA Grad will be launched at BEVA Congress, 7th-10th Sep...
Posted: Friday 22nd July, 2011. 11:47:09

National Poop Scoop Week 2011 - 25th July To 31st July

Dogs Trust Dogs Trust is running another fantastic National Poop Scoop Week 2011, encouraging responsible dog ownership and reminding all dog owners to ‘Bag it & Bin it’. National Poop Scoop Week 2011 is ...
Posted: Thursday 21st July, 2011. 18:28:32

Trend Is On The Rise As Our Furry Friends Become More Popular Than Celebrities

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, has revealed that over half of UK pet owners* are sharing photos of their pets online and, what’s more, one in ten of all UK pets have their own Faceb...
Posted: Thursday 21st July, 2011. 16:21:32

GEC RT2800 Diagnostic Ultrasound Machine For Sale

Peter R Howard GEC RT2800 diagnostic ultrasound machine. 5 MHz linear and curvilinear heads with 4 spare heads. Old but works well. Needs 54 x 54cm floorspace. Now replaced by a fancy Doppler model. Suit star...
Posted: Thursday 21st July, 2011. 11:09:23

Tackling Equine Flu With Tell Tail Links - A New Initiative From Merial Animal Health

Merial Animal Health Equine veterinary surgeons are praising a new initiative from Merial Animal Health aimed at alerting horse owners to equine influenza cases in their locality. An outbreak of equine flu in South Wa...
Posted: Thursday 21st July, 2011. 10:46:09

Higher Education: BVA Agrees With Longer Course Recommendation In Hughes Report

BVA Responding to Simon Hughes’ report on access to education the British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the recognition that longer courses such as the veterinary science degree require additional...
Posted: Thursday 21st July, 2011. 10:27:22

Norton Man Raises Money For The Horse Trust In Memory Of His Mother

The Horse Trust Stuart Gordon, 40, from Norton, North Yorkshire is hoping to raise £1,000 for equine charity The Horse Trust by running the York 10k on Sunday 31 July. The Horse Trust, which is celebrating i...
Posted: Wednesday 20th July, 2011. 17:42:53

Merck Animal Health Breaks Ground For $18 Million Vaccine Plant Expansion

Merck Merck Animal Health, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced today that it has embarked on the expansion of a vaccine manufacturing unit at its Biosciences Center Boxmeer c...
Posted: Wednesday 20th July, 2011. 15:11:23

Mismatch Between Pet Owner Concerns And Veterinary Decisions

Vétoquinol The results of a recent survey of over 1000 dog owners1, carried out on behalf of Vétoquinol, have been released today. The survey focused on attitudes to pain and owners’ thoughts on choic...
Posted: Wednesday 20th July, 2011. 15:04:08

BioVeteria Licenses Regenerative Technology For Cartilage And Bone

BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC BioVeteria's exclusive license covers an orally active cartilage and bone regeneration technology licensed for the multi-billion dollar animal health industry BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC (BioVete...
Posted: Wednesday 20th July, 2011. 09:53:33

BioPet Vet Lab Unveils Global "Proof Of Parentage" Dog DNA Program

BioPet Vet Lab Biotech Solution to Breeder Lineage Confirmation Debuts at 2011 World Dog Show In the high stakes world of dog breeding and dog competitions, the verification of a purebred dog’s lineage will soon ...
Posted: Wednesday 20th July, 2011. 09:51:26

BVA Response To Unite Union Recruitment Campaign

BVA Responding to reports that Unite the Union has launched a recruitment campaign for those working in veterinary practice and set up a provisional Professional Advisory Committee within its health secto...
Posted: Tuesday 19th July, 2011. 15:09:27

The Blue Cross Adopts The Dengie Diet

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross rescues and rehomes horses and ponies from around the UK and now Dengie Horse Feeds is proud to be supplying the charity with feed, to help these horses get a fresh start. Hors...
Posted: Tuesday 19th July, 2011. 14:57:58

CPD Event Raises Money For HEROS

Merial Animal Health HEROS Helped By GUAM Event Delegates at the CPD event Following a highly successful CPD event as part of Gastric Ulcer Awareness Month in May, attending Veterinary Surgeons and Merial Animal...
Posted: Tuesday 19th July, 2011. 14:53:12

Merial Introduces CERTIFECT™: A New Standard In The Fight Against Ticks That May Carry Disease

Merial Animal Health The newest addition to the FRONTLINE® family of flea and tick control products kills ticks within 18 hours and detaches ticks1 Ticks are growing in number and are being found in new areas, putt...
Posted: Tuesday 19th July, 2011. 10:39:09

Feline Urine Spraying Treatment Meta-analysis

CEVA A new meta-analysis1 has revealed that there is a significant (P< 0.001) association between the use of pharmacotherapy (fluoxetine and clomipramine) or pheromonatherapy (Feliway®) and reductio...
Posted: Tuesday 19th July, 2011. 10:29:16

Launch Of New Global Veterinary Learning Platform Marks The Start Of BVNA National Veterinary Nursing Week

Fitzpatrick Referrals Noel Fitzpatrick, internationally acclaimed veterinary surgeon and pioneer of bionic development in animals has today launched an exciting new global learning platform for veterinary professionals. ...
Posted: Monday 18th July, 2011. 11:40:20

300 Doctors And Veterinarians In Madrid Warn About The Dangers Of Leishmaniasis

Merck 300 Doctors and Veterinarians in Madrid Warn About the Dangers of Leishmaniasis Dr Fernando Farinas, Co-Director of the Pathology and Infectious Disease Institute in Malaga Renowned speciali...
Posted: Friday 15th July, 2011. 16:28:59

Book A "horse Body Painting" Session At The Horse Trust This Summer!

The Horse Trust The Horse Trust is now accepting bookings for "horse body painting" sessions during the summer holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Horse body painting enables childre...
Posted: Thursday 14th July, 2011. 18:29:50

Success For Veterinary Lobbying To Keep UK Free From Dog Tapeworm

BVA The European Commission has agreed with the UK veterinary profession that controls must be maintained to keep the UK free from the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis (EM). The British Veterinary ...
Posted: Thursday 14th July, 2011. 18:18:25

Fabtek Solutions Introduce Meditek To The Veterinary Market

Fabtek Solutions Fabtek Solutions are delighted to introduce Meditek&trade; to the veterinary trade. Meditek&trade; is an innovative antibacterial activated carbon wound dressing which has been impregna...
Posted: Thursday 14th July, 2011. 15:35:28

Helen Redferne At The Tutbury Branch Of Glenthorne Vets Wins The BCF Imaging Competition

BCF Technology Helen receiving her prize with Kat Evans, Radiographer at BCF Congratulations to Helen Redferne at the Tutbury branch of Glenthorne Vets, who was delighted to win a Sony digital camera in the r...
Posted: Thursday 14th July, 2011. 12:38:07

New BambooStick® – The Efficient Solution To Dog Ear Care

J.A.K Marketing Limited J.A.K Marketing has announced the launch of the BambooStick® - a king size cotton bud specially designed for effective cleaning and ear care in dogs – designed, tested and approved by veterinarian...
Posted: Thursday 14th July, 2011. 12:28:04

WE Is The Watchword For A Healthy Gut

WINERGY Equilibrium® WE know that fibre is the key to a healthy equine digestive system but do you know why? WE is WINERGY Equilibrium® and with 20 years of ground-breaking research into the digestive health of hundre...
Posted: Thursday 14th July, 2011. 12:20:01

Podcast: Don't Give Your Dog A Bone

AVMA AVMA President Dr. Larry Kornegay discusses the dangers of giving bones to dogs. It’s an image we’re all familiar with: A dog chomping contentedly on a clean, white bone. But in 2010, the FDA issue...
Posted: Wednesday 13th July, 2011. 13:15:09

Still Time To Participate In Vet Support+ Employee Engagement Survey

Pfizer Animal Health Vet practice employees make their voices heard More than 3,000 vet practice staff have given their views to Pfizer’s Vet Support+ independent, industry-wide employee engagement survey, but there i...
Posted: Wednesday 13th July, 2011. 13:03:57

Veterinary Surgeon Anna Watters Is A Winner Thanks To Lintbells

Lintbells Veterinary Surgeon Anna Watters has been presented with a prize of a tablet computer, thanks to the nutritional supplements company Lintbells. Anna receiving her prize from Lucy Millett who has...
Posted: Wednesday 13th July, 2011. 12:59:57

Pain Is A Live Issue

Vétoquinol Nearly 500 veterinary surgeons took part in a live webinar on pain management on Wednesday 15th June, courtesy of Vetoquinol. For the first time, the webinar vet platform was able to include video foo...
Posted: Wednesday 13th July, 2011. 12:54:02

IAMS Launches Two New Natural Recipes For Dogs

Procter & Gamble IAMS Sensitive Naturals and IAMS Simple & Natural Join IAMS Healthy Naturals to Offer Pet Parents More Choices When Looking for Holistic Natural Nutrition In response to growing demand for ...
Posted: Tuesday 12th July, 2011. 15:28:02

Osteoarthritis In The Dog And Cat: What You Should Know - Prof Stuart Carmichael

Fitzpatrick Referrals Fitzpatrick Referrals July lecture for Veterinary Surgeons Fitzpatrick Referrals is delighted to welcome Prof Stuart Carmichael as guest lecturer for Series 2 of the Fitzpatrick Referrals 2011 Lect...
Posted: Tuesday 12th July, 2011. 15:14:20

Pfizer Index Shows 'Green Shoots' Improvement

Pfizer Animal Health London, 11 July 2011 – The first Performance Index from Pfizer (formerly the Fort Dodge Index) quarterly report for 2011 shows mildly improved trading conditions for the companion animal veterinary ma...
Posted: Monday 11th July, 2011. 17:48:27

Invitation To The July Tortoise & Turtle Meeting

Just Me And My Tortoise Invitation to the July tortoise & turtle meeting Sunday 17th July, From 2pm – 5.30pm &pound;3 per meeting (children &pound;1) Vet Speaker: Joanna Hedley BVM&S CertZooMed MRCV...
Posted: Monday 11th July, 2011. 17:21:28

Big Butterfly Count 16th - 31st July 2011

Big Butterfly Count Peacock butterfly The big butterfly count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment. It was launched in 2010 and an impressive 10,000 people took part, cou...
Posted: Monday 11th July, 2011. 17:03:05

Borders Veterinary Cardiology Invest In First Vivid-q From BCF Technology

BCF Technology Craig Devine from Borders Veterinary Cardiology is delighted with his new Vivid-q from BCF Technology. This is the first used in the UK for veterinary applications. Craig Devine with his Vivid...
Posted: Monday 11th July, 2011. 14:32:18

Tackle Osteoarthritis With Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition

Hills Independent market research firm Zyman Group found that vets are more likely to give supplements than any other treatment in early stage osteoarthritis: 66 per cent of cases receive supplements, 45 pe...
Posted: Monday 11th July, 2011. 10:38:26

Eurovet Brings New Solution To Vitamin K1 Supply Problems

Eurovet Eurovet Animal Health has announced that it will be bringing a veterinary licensed vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) injectable preparation to the UK. The new preparation, available from the wholesalers, wi...
Posted: Friday 8th July, 2011. 11:41:31

Abingdon And Witney College Students Raise Over £1,000 For The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust has been presented with a cheque for &pound;1294.45 by horse management students from an Oxfordshire further education college. The seven students, w...
Posted: Thursday 7th July, 2011. 13:24:40

Vets Urge EU Commissioner To Keep Slaughter High On The Agenda

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomed the European Parliament’s decision to extend mandatory country of origin labelling to fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry but reaffirmed it...
Posted: Wednesday 6th July, 2011. 17:32:26

Nominations Invited For Prestigious BSAVA Awards

BSAVA The BSAVA Awards allow us to acknowledge those colleagues who we consider to have gone above and beyond the call of duty, often going that extra mile for little or no reward. Each year the BSAVA p...
Posted: Wednesday 6th July, 2011. 16:40:43

Thoracic X-rays Session Added To Cardio Academy CPD Website

CEVA A new session has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK’s Cardio Academy CPD website entitled ‘Thoracic X-rays: Normal Features’. In this 30 minute multimedia presentation, the cardiology special...
Posted: Wednesday 6th July, 2011. 14:18:50

New Smartphone App For BSAVA Small Animal Formulary

BSAVA BSAVA is pleased to announce the launch of its third smartphone App - the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary App. This exclusive member-only access App is available to download now from iTunes and A...
Posted: Tuesday 5th July, 2011. 12:45:30

Improved Metacam® Chewable Tablets Launched

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched new and improved Metacam® Chewable Tablets in an appetising, meaty flavour. The easy-to-administer tablets are proven to be taken by 90% of dogs ...
Posted: Tuesday 5th July, 2011. 11:30:51

Free Equine Endocrine Disease Webinars

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, manufacturer of the equine medicine Prascend®, is hosting two free online, evening webinars to update vets on the latest practical information on equine endocrine d...
Posted: Tuesday 5th July, 2011. 11:22:03

Get Paid To Travel And Study Veterinary Science Overseas With The BSAVA's Frank Beattie Travel Scholarship

BSAVA The British Small Animal Veterinary Association wants to pay for you to travel abroad to study any aspect of companion animal science you like. 2004 winner, Liz Mullineaux The Frank Beattie ...
Posted: Tuesday 5th July, 2011. 11:12:49

BCF Technology Photography Competition - Win An IPad 2

BCF Technology All in a day's work – animal imaging We are looking for your most visually appealing, interesting and original photographs with the theme of - All in a day’s work – animal imaging. Whatever ...
Posted: Monday 4th July, 2011. 15:21:16

Vetmedin® Celebrates A Decade Of Redefining Canine Cardiovascular Medicine

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is celebrating the decade where cardiovascular medicine in dogs has been redefined with an offer on Vetmedin®. The fantastic offer, which will help veterinary sur...
Posted: Monday 4th July, 2011. 10:21:45

New Look Policies Keep Petplan Well In Front Of The Market

Petplan With over 250 pet insurance policies now in the market, the industry is becoming a minefield for pet owners with varying benefits and levels of cover often confusing them to a point where they think t...
Posted: Monday 4th July, 2011. 10:18:10

VRCC Clinical Director And Head Of Oncology Dr Susan North Appointed Special Lecturer In Oncology At The Nottingham University School Of Veterinary Medicine

VRCC VRCC's Clinical Director and Head of Oncology Dr Susan North has just been appointed ‘Special Lecturer in Oncology’ at The Nottingham University School of Veterinary Medicine. Susan is looking forward...
Posted: Thursday 30th June, 2011. 18:33:39

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Hosts Thermography Seminar For Veterinary Surgeons And Equestrian Professionals

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Ltd Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) is hosting an equine thermography lecture series, delivered for the first time in the UK by Dr Tracy Turner. The event counts towards 18 CPD hours for vets, and there...
Posted: Thursday 30th June, 2011. 14:08:45

New Pet Travel Rules To Come Into Force In 2012

BVA Defra has announced that new rules on pet travel will be introduced from 1st January 2012. The changes will mean that the rules on rabies vaccination for entry into the UK will be in line with the res...
Posted: Thursday 30th June, 2011. 12:01:22

Merck Announces New Name For Its Animal Health Division

Merck BOXMEER, the Netherlands, June 29, 2011 – Merck’s (NYSE: MRK) animal health division, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced that effective today it will begin using the n...
Posted: Wednesday 29th June, 2011. 13:24:43

The Horse Trust Finds New Home For Spindles Farm Rescue Pony At Youth Charity

The Horse Trust 28 June 2011: Spindles Farm rescue pony Star, a 13hh five-year-old black gelding, last week travelled from The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire to his new home at Oakwood Youth Challenge in Wokin...
Posted: Tuesday 28th June, 2011. 16:52:48

All You Need To Know About Diabetes Mellitus - 14 September 2011

BSAVA Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrine disease in small animal practice. A thorough history and physical examination will raise the suspicion for this disorder in most cases. While the diagnosis...
Posted: Tuesday 28th June, 2011. 13:03:19

Feline Osteoarthritis Highly Prevalent, Says Lascelles

Hills The Hill’s Feline webinar series ended this month with a presentation from Duncan Lascelles, Professor in Small Animal Surgery, delivered from his office at North Carolina State. Studies have identifi...
Posted: Tuesday 28th June, 2011. 12:57:34

Novartis Launch Summer Worming Packs

Novartis Animal Health Novartis Animal Health continues its nationwide campaign to promote the importance of pet worming at least 4 times a year. With warm temperatures and travelling pets, the summer period can pose a ...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 15:59:32

BCF Work With Cheetah Conservation Fund

BCF Technology BCF recently worked with Mark Cater, a UK based IT expert to provide a new ultrasound scanner for the Cheetah Conservation Fund for their work in Namibia. Scanner being used on a Cheetah Fol...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 15:27:27

Last Call For Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year Nominations

Petplan Petplan Equine, the UK’s leading specialist Equine insurance provider, is giving veterinary staff from across the country one last chance to nominate their outstanding colleague for this year’s presti...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 15:03:16

“Pub CPD” – The Perfect Mix Of Social Bonding And Education For Vets With An Equine Interest In The South Of England

Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery The 4th April 2011 was the opening evening for “Pub CPD” at the Castle Pub, Donnington, Newbury. The evening of pleasurable pints and educational points was organised by Donnington Grove Veterinary S...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 14:54:02

Are Pets Putting A ‘PAWS’ On Summer Holiday Plans?

Petplan If you’re thinking about taking a holiday this year, don’t use your furry friend as an excuse not to go. According to Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer, one in four pet owners are taking less holi...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 14:46:14

The Horse Trust Celebrates Being The 2011 Official Show Charity At Olympia, The London International Horse Show

The Horse Trust 27 June 2011: Equine welfare charity The Horse Trust is delighted to have been chosen to be the official show charity at the 2011 London International Horse Show at Olympia, which runs from 13 to 19 D...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 14:36:13

Lizzie Major Appointed To Key New Role For St Francis Buying Group

St Francis Buying Group Veterinary buying group, St Francis Group, is appointing Lizzie Major as its Practice Support Manager – a new role created to help members maximise their profitability through technical support and tr...
Posted: Monday 27th June, 2011. 14:25:58

Freshfields Animal Rescue Wins £500 From Petplan

Petplan Freshfields Animal Rescue based in Ince Blundell, Liverpool, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. Petplan Business Developer, Paulin...
Posted: Thursday 23rd June, 2011. 16:33:10

Feliway's 'That Purple Cat' Back On TV

CEVA Following the success of Feliway’s TV advertising campaign earlier in the year which saw a boost in sales of 30%, Ceva Animal Health UK will be running its Feliway campaign throughout July. Fea...
Posted: Thursday 23rd June, 2011. 11:46:45

The Vervet Monkey Foundation

The Vervet Monkey Foundation The VMF [Vervet Monkey Foundation] has over many years developed and pioneered a new approach to the rehabilitation of orphaned vervet monkeys. In 1998 we announced our unique rehabilitation progra...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd June, 2011. 10:47:46

Do You Know About Green Volunteers?

Green Volunteers The World Guide and Information Network To Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation Green Volunteers is a directory of wildlife conservation projects and organisations throughout the world. It gives ...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd June, 2011. 10:41:09

Further Delays To TB Programme In Wales Extremely Disappointing

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its extreme disappointment after the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announced a review of the scientific evidence base regarding the eradication...
Posted: Tuesday 21st June, 2011. 18:16:51

Pfizer's Pulse Report Confirms Hearts Are Still Pumping

Pfizer Animal Health London, 21 June 2011 – Pfizer’s recently released Pulse Survey (Spring 2011) suggests that although vets predict a harsh economic environment for the whole industry in 2011, they believe that they wil...
Posted: Tuesday 21st June, 2011. 18:04:50

BSAVA Certificates To Be Validated By Nottingham Trent University

BSAVA After a successful meeting of management and Officers at BSAVA’s Gloucester HQ today, the Association can confirm that Nottingham Trent University will be the accrediting body for the new Postgraduate...
Posted: Tuesday 21st June, 2011. 17:59:07

Snow Leopards Born At Twycross Zoo In Warwickshire

Twycross Zoo There are some new additions to Twycross Zoo’s snow leopard family. Two tiny cubs have been born to male Suou and female Irma following a gestation period of approximately 100 days. Parents Su...
Posted: Tuesday 21st June, 2011. 16:46:35

Remember To Keep Your Grazing Clean This Summer

Pfizer Animal Health With your horses turned out contentedly grazing their summer pasture it’s easy to forget about the threat of worms for a while. In fact the summer is an important time of year to make sure these irkso...
Posted: Tuesday 21st June, 2011. 16:40:25

The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare, In Ringmer, East Sussex Wins £500 From Petplan

Petplan The Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, in Ringmer, East Sussex, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. Nigel Mason, CEO of Raystede A...
Posted: Tuesday 21st June, 2011. 16:34:12

Wildlife Vets Call For Lead Shot Ban

Massey University Massey University wildlife veterinarians want a total ban on the use of lead shot in hunting, saying it is having a detrimental effect on many native species. Dr Kerri Morgan says the Wildlife Heal...
Posted: Monday 20th June, 2011. 17:06:30

Queen's Birthday Honours For RCVS Council Member And Vets

RCVS A member of RCVS Council and a member of the RCVS Governance Review Group were amongst those receiving awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List this week. An MBE was awarded to Mrs Judith Webb, ...
Posted: Monday 20th June, 2011. 17:02:36

Police Horse Clyde Receives Commendation At Royal Ascot Before Retiring To The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust After a long, distinguished career policing the streets of Thames Valley and surrounding forces, police horse Clyde received a Chief Constable’s commendation at Royal Ascot on Saturday (18/6), which w...
Posted: Monday 20th June, 2011. 17:00:10

BVA President Outlines Impact Of Changing World In Annual Scottish Dinner Speech

BVA The need to adapt to changing circumstances was the key theme of the Presidential speech at the British Veterinary Association’s Annual Scottish Dinner hosted at the Scottish Parliament by John Scott ...
Posted: Friday 17th June, 2011. 14:49:33

BCF Take On Marie Curie Whole Hog Challenge

BCF Technology 12 brave staff from BCF Technology recently raised an amazing £2,400 for Marie Curie Cancer Care by taking part in the Whole Hog Challenge in Balfron, Scotland. Photograph of the BCF comp...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 15:52:47

The Horse Trust Holds 125th Anniversary Horse Parade And Unveils Plans For The Home Of Rest

The Horse Trust Equine charity The Horse Trust last week held a horse parade at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The charity has also unveiled its ambitious plans for the sa...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 15:47:42

RCVS Day – Friday, 1 July 2011 At One Great George Street, London

RCVS RCVS Day – our Annual General Meeting and Presentation of Awards – will be held on Friday, 1 July 2011 at One Great George Street, London. All members and listed/registered veterinary nurses are in...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 15:09:17

European Approval For Intramuscular Administration Route Of NUFLOR Minidose

FOUR PAWS June 16, 2011 – Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announced today that it has recently received approval via the decentralized procedure in the European Union for the intramuscular (IM) route of ...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 13:28:29

New Research Confirms Effectiveness Of Grazing Muzzles

Spillers New research1, presented at the Equine Science Society Symposium in Nashshville, USA last month, shows that using a grazing muzzle can reduce the pasture intake of ponies by over 80%. Horses, and e...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 10:54:25

The Horse Trust's Comment On Use Of Whips In Horse Racing (Ascot)

The Horse Trust Paul Jepson, Specialist Policy Consultant at The Horse Trust... "Last night's news feature on the use of whips in horse racing (BBC 1, 10.00pm) was long overdue. As the poll of race goers demo...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 10:50:31

PETCO.com Leverages Social Media To Create Premiere Online Destination For Pet Owners

Mzinga Mzinga®, the leader in social intelligence solutions, services and analytics for business, today announced that PETCO, a leading pet specialty retailer with more than 1,000 locations nationwide, h...
Posted: Thursday 16th June, 2011. 10:37:27

U.S. Patent And Trademark Office Confirms Patentability Of The Formulation Claims Covering Merial’s FRONTLINE® Plus

Merial Animal Health Merial, a leading animal health pharmaceutical company, announced today the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reconfirmed the patentability of formulation claims covering Merial’s FRON...
Posted: Wednesday 15th June, 2011. 16:13:39

The RSPCA My Pet App For Your Unique Pet

RSPCA The RSPCA 'My Pet' app brings you some great features which will help you and your pet get the most out of life. With the Pet Diary you will never forget when your pet was last vaccinated or when thei...
Posted: Tuesday 14th June, 2011. 18:17:35

How Many People Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

VRCC At VRCC the Essex based Referral Centre it took 3 men 6 days to change their 561 fluorescent light tubes over to LED's. Not only will staff and patients benefit from superior lighting, the LED's gener...
Posted: Tuesday 14th June, 2011. 18:00:30

BacuCheck ELISA Test Checks PORCILIS PCV Vaccination Compliance

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health BOXMEER (the Netherlands), June 14, 2011 – Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has introduced BacuCheck™, a simple ELISA test for confirmation of vaccination status with PORCILIS® PCV of piglet...
Posted: Tuesday 14th June, 2011. 17:46:37

Keep Your Cat's Visit To The Veterinarian Stress-free

AVMA Podcast - Dr. Diane Eigner discusses ways to keep your cat's visit to the veterinarian stress-free. Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, outnumbering dogs 82 million to 72 million. Y...
Posted: Tuesday 14th June, 2011. 12:53:19

Mucky Pup IPhone App

Advanced Web Whether you are a first-time or more experienced dog owner or even a breeder, Mucky Pup is an invaluable application to help you to organise and manage your dogs important information, health and well...
Posted: Monday 13th June, 2011. 18:03:17

Mate Select - Website Set To Transform Dog Health

The Kennel Club The Kennel Club's latest online tool for dog breeders is 'Mate Select'. Developed in conjunction with AHT scientists, it is designed to help breeders manage inbreeding and ensure, as far as possibl...
Posted: Monday 13th June, 2011. 16:39:45

Innovative New Vetmedin® Marketing Material

Boehringer Ingelheim As part of the comprehensive support that Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica provides to veterinary professionals, there is now a wider range of marketing material relevant to heart disease, and the use o...
Posted: Monday 13th June, 2011. 15:08:47

VMD Drops Controversial Plans For New Medicine Category

BVA Following ongoing lobbying by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and other veterinary bodies the Veterinary Medicines Directorate has dropped controversial plans for a new veterinary medicines c...
Posted: Monday 13th June, 2011. 10:54:30

Ignoring Compassion Fatigue Can Be Bad For Business

AVMA Failure to address compassion fatigue in an employee sets the stage for organizational compassion fatigue - a toxic work environment that hinders efficiency and limits a veterinary practice's growth p...
Posted: Friday 10th June, 2011. 13:34:36

Rebecka Blenntoft Demonstrates DEEP OSCILLATION® Therapy At The Great Tew Estate Horse Trials, Oxfordshire 12th/13th June 2011

PhysioPod UK Limited DDEEP OSCILLATION®, an internationally patented therapy, first arrived in the UK in 2006 and is renowned for activating the bodies natural healing process and it is now a treatment of choice for m...
Posted: Friday 10th June, 2011. 13:01:44

Alsager Animals In Need Centre Wins £500 From Petplan

Petplan Alsager Animals In Need centre, in Alsager (Stoke-on-Trent), has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. Pauline Wellbelove, Petplan Busine...
Posted: Friday 10th June, 2011. 12:42:47

BCF Launch New Medison Sonovet R3 Ultrasound Scanner

BCF Technology BCF are delighted to announce the launch of the new Medison Sonovet R3 portable ultrasound scanner. Amy Mills from Stow Vets with their new R3 ultrasound scanner The R3 is the next evolution...
Posted: Friday 10th June, 2011. 12:17:51

Border Patrol®: The World’s First Comprehensive Pet Security System

Worldwide Pet Products Revolutionary product provides peace of mind through new pet safety & containment system The sad news is that few of the estimated 10 million dogs lost each year ever make it home safe and ...
Posted: Thursday 9th June, 2011. 13:57:14

ZYTO Corp Announces Expansion Into The Veterinary Market – With Pre-Order Promotion

ZYTO “For the past few years our customers have been asking for biocommunication scanning on animals,” Dr. Vaughn R Cook, CEO of ZYTO Corp (OTCBB: ZYTC) (www.ZYTO.com), announced. “To meet their needs,...
Posted: Thursday 9th June, 2011. 13:19:08

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Vetmedin® ‘Better Dogs’ Competition

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is looking for star responders from dogs that are leading better lives thanks to Vetmedin® for its 2012 Better Dogs Calendar. Whether a veterinary practice’s favo...
Posted: Wednesday 8th June, 2011. 15:41:26

PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report

PDSA PDSA's landmark Animal Wellbeing Report about dogs, cats and rabbits provides ground breaking information about the health of pets in the UK today. PDSA has produced the first ever comprehensive me...
Posted: Tuesday 7th June, 2011. 16:43:49

European Mastitis Panel Calls For Application Of Knowledge And Tools For Practice

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health A significant amount of mastitis research has been done and is still going on in Europe. However, better coordination and data sharing is needed, whereas available knowledge and tools have to be adapt...
Posted: Tuesday 7th June, 2011. 13:20:14

Logic Oral Hygiene Gel Now Contains Free Finger Brush

CEVA Every tube of Logic Oral Hygiene Gel now contains a free finger brush in a move to encourage owners to brush their pet’s teeth every day. Product manager, Fraser Broadfoot MRCVS, explains: “Dai...
Posted: Monday 6th June, 2011. 14:38:38

Workhorse Webinar: Corneal Ulcers: What To Do When They Don't Heal

Workhorse Recruitment A free live CPD webinar - Presented by Dr David Gould BSc (Hons), BVM&S, PhD, DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS - Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hertfordshire. Tuesday 7th June, 2011 Uncomplicated c...
Posted: Monday 6th June, 2011. 14:10:10

‘All You Ever Wanted To Know About Joint Replacement’ Kicks Off With Fitzpatrick Referrals Lecture Series 2

Fitzpatrick Referrals The Fitzpatrick Referrals 2011 Lecture Series for Veterinary Surgeons continues on 22 June with the first lecture in Series 2, Noel Fitzpatrick’s ‘All You Ever Wanted to Know About Joint Replacement’....
Posted: Monday 6th June, 2011. 14:00:46

The Horse Trust Launches 125 Year Anniversary Celebrations And Its Plans For The Future

The Horse Trust 6 June 2011: Equine charity The Horse Trust has launched a year of celebrations to commemorate its 125th anniversary. The charity also announced its future plans that will build up the links between i...
Posted: Monday 6th June, 2011. 13:54:48

Garmin® Introduces Next-Generation Astro® 320 Dog Tracker

Garmin Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the Astro 320, a new handheld dog tracking receiver. The new Astro 320 has f...
Posted: Friday 3rd June, 2011. 16:45:14

New Session Added To Cardio Academy CPD Website

CEVA A new session has been added to the Cardio Academy CPD website entitled “Thoracic X-rays: how to proceed?”. During the 30-minute multimedia presentation, the cardiology specialist Nicole Van Is...
Posted: Friday 3rd June, 2011. 16:38:39

Keeping Pets Healthy During Hot Weather

BVA Extra care should be taken to protect pets in the current hot weather, Defra’s Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said today. In a statement issued jointly with the RSPCA and British Veterinary Association, Mr G...
Posted: Friday 3rd June, 2011. 13:21:29

Shortage In Number Of Veterinarians Is A Major Constraint To World Food Security And Safety

OIE Veterinarians play a pivotal role in all stages of the food chain namely safe production, processing, transport, and distribution of products of animal origin, but their low numbers in both the privat...
Posted: Thursday 2nd June, 2011. 18:06:44

Merial Launches New Supleneo Flex

Merial Animal Health New Supleneo flex is a nutraceutical supplement designed to be part of a Total Joint Health programme for dogs, with convenient once-daily administration and high quality ingredients. Total Joint...
Posted: Thursday 2nd June, 2011. 17:22:12

The Benefits Of Cat Ownership Podcast

AVMA Each year around this time, thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. To help address this booming population of cats in need of a home, the Americ...
Posted: Thursday 2nd June, 2011. 15:32:14

Pfizer Helps Vets To Spread The Word About EHV

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health has launched an awareness campaign to help vets encourage horse owners, yard managers, trainers and breeders to keep their horses protected from the effects of Equine Herpes Virus...
Posted: Thursday 2nd June, 2011. 14:27:15

BVNA NI Vet Nurse Of The Year 2011 Winners

Hills The BVNA NI Vet Nurse of the Year award, supported by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, is now in its fourth year and the quality of the winners continues to be extremely high. The NI Vet Nurse of the Year 2011 i...
Posted: Thursday 2nd June, 2011. 13:43:23

Dog Blood Donors Give Generously In Herts And Beds

Davies Veterinary Specialists It’s official - Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire are bursting with compassionate dog lovers! A blood donation session, organised by Pet Blood Bank (PBB), the UK’s canine blood donation charity, and to b...
Posted: Thursday 2nd June, 2011. 11:11:08

Easier Preparation For EDT Exam With The New BEVA/ BVDA Advanced Dental Course

BEVA The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has teamed up with the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) to host a two day Advanced Theoretical Equine Dentistry Course on the 19th and 20th...
Posted: Wednesday 1st June, 2011. 18:31:45

Essential Dispensing - Vital Training For Managing Your Dispensary

BSAVA Wednesday 7th September 2011 Copthorne Hotel, Effingham, Gatwick BSAVA’s dispensing course has earned itself an impressive reputation as an essential programme for keeping all members of the pract...
Posted: Wednesday 1st June, 2011. 18:19:03

Dogs Left Home Alone - A National Pet Census Carried Out By Ceva Animal Health

CEVA A national pet census1 carried out by Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products ADAPTIL™ for dogs (previously known as DAP) and Feliway® for cats, has revealed ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st June, 2011. 11:18:51

DAP Renamed ADAPTIL™ Following Consumer Research

CEVA Following consumer research, the leading veterinary behaviour product, DAP, has been renamed ADAPTIL™ to highlight its key benefit of helping dogs ‘adapt’ to new situations. Along with the name...
Posted: Wednesday 1st June, 2011. 11:16:36

Book For The BMF Lecture Saturday 8th October On Infection Control (Speaker - Lorena Hall) 9.30am

The Bella Moss Foundation Visit our website for speaker profiles and a thank you to Janssen Animal health for the sponsorship of our stand at BVNA. BMF needs volunteers for our stand at BVNA. Contact info@thebellamossfounda...
Posted: Tuesday 31st May, 2011. 17:36:23

Vet Wins Tasty Hamper In Norbrook Prize Draw At SPVS Congress

Norbrook Paul Wilson from Wilson Veterinary Group in Bishop Auckland was the lucky winner at The Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons Congress (May 12–15) winning a hamper of tasty treats from Norbrook La...
Posted: Tuesday 31st May, 2011. 17:18:37

Ceva Launches New PRID® Delta

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has introduced new PRID® Delta, an improved intra-vaginal progesterone device for the synchronisation of oestrus in cycling and non-cycling cattle. Ceva has utilised ove...
Posted: Tuesday 31st May, 2011. 17:08:47

Vet Hails Success Of Anthelmintic Resistance Workshops

Novartis Animal Health A veterinary practice in North Wales has been getting the message across to farmers about anthelmintic resistance in a series of workshops organised with Novartis Animal Health. Iwan Parry, senior ...
Posted: Tuesday 31st May, 2011. 17:05:44

Professor Adrian Boswood Joins An Impressive Roll-call On The BSAVA Science Stream At BVA Congress

BVA Technology can sometimes seem to be a barrier instead of a gateway to providing better clinical services for clients of veterinary practices. In disciplines like cardiology, there is a wide range o...
Posted: Tuesday 31st May, 2011. 17:02:15

Do You Know If Your Rabbits Are Healthy And Happy?

BVA Did you know that guinea pigs don’t make good companions for rabbits? Do you know why muesli-style dry food is bad for your rabbit? As a contribution to Rabbit Awareness Week (23 – 29 May) the...
Posted: Friday 27th May, 2011. 13:36:13

Bella Moss Foundation Invites Veterinary Contributions To CPD Section Of Their New Website

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation advise on infection control, but do not give veterinary advice or comment on clinical treatment of animals. People get in touch with BMF because they want to know how their v...
Posted: Thursday 26th May, 2011. 18:58:10

£100 Of Savings On ‘no Coverage, No Fee’ Services Announced

Vet-PR Vet-PR, a PR and marketing company for vets and the animal and pet industry, can today exclusively announce that veterinary practices are to benefit from a massive £100 off Vet-PR.co.uk’s press ...
Posted: Wednesday 25th May, 2011. 16:42:46

Vets Celebrate A World Without Rinderpest

BVA Today (Wednesday) marks the declaration of the eradication of rinderpest, one of the world’s most dreaded animal diseases. This unique event in the history of animal health compares to the eradication...
Posted: Wednesday 25th May, 2011. 16:35:04

Access To Wildlife Information Set To Revolutionise Animal Care

Twycross Zoo In a world first, Twycross Zoo - East Midland Zoological Society has put its closely referenced scientific and veterinary information into the public domain in a move designed to dramatically improve ...
Posted: Wednesday 25th May, 2011. 16:27:01

Longer Working Hours Bad News For Pets

Gocompare.com More than 2.6 million dogs are left home alone every day of the working week, it was revealed today (Wednesday). A quarter of the domestic UK dog population only get to snatch a few hours in the co...
Posted: Wednesday 25th May, 2011. 16:22:22

‘Pain’ Proves To Be A Crowd-Puller

Vétoquinol Free places for a webinar on ‘Chronic Pain in the Geriatric Dog: Decision Making and Risk Management’ are filling up rapidly and those wishing to attend are being advised to register as soon as possib...
Posted: Tuesday 24th May, 2011. 12:42:46

Pets At Home Launches Pet Insurance For Dogs, Cats And Rabbits

Pets At Home As Brit's thoughts start to steer toward fast-approaching welcome breaks away in the summer sun, many pet owners will be considering how their smaller family members will be looked after in their abse...
Posted: Monday 23rd May, 2011. 10:13:06

Live Capture, Immobilisation And Live Animal Handling Course

Animal Capture UK Ltd We are pleased to announce our next course in Live Capture, Immobilisation & Live Animal Handling Course is scheduled to be held on the weekends of 4th, 5th & 6th August, and the 19th, 20th &a...
Posted: Monday 23rd May, 2011. 10:07:55

BEVA Provides Free Benchmarking Service

BEVA BEVA is giving its members the opportunity to participate in a free practice benchmarking survey, to help them ensure their business is being run as efficiently and profitably as possible. The results...
Posted: Monday 23rd May, 2011. 10:05:05

Clinical Challenges Made Easy At BVA Congress In London

BVA No matter how frequently some conditions are seen, there is nearly always scope for carrying out a faster, smarter and more cost-effective clinical work-up, BVA Congress delegates will be told in a se...
Posted: Friday 20th May, 2011. 11:38:27

Nominations Open For The 2011 Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year Award

Petplan Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for the prestigious Petplan Veterinary Awards in March, Petplan is now calling for nominations from colleagues and horse own...
Posted: Friday 20th May, 2011. 11:14:35

World Vet Education Conference Places Animal Welfare On The Curricula

WSPA Last week saw luminaries from the veterinary world gather in Lyon, France, to celebrate Vet Year 2011 on the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the profession in the same city, as well as to de...
Posted: Thursday 19th May, 2011. 17:59:17

WSPA Releases Online Education Resource In Three Languages

WSPA The all-encompassing website champions animal welfare education worldwide and offers teachers an invaluable one-stop welfare resource for educating children. The website, www.animal-education.o...
Posted: Thursday 19th May, 2011. 15:52:31

Join Petplan’s Facebook Page And Be In With A Chance To Win A Brand New IPod Touch And Dock

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, is giving pet owners the chance to win a brand new iPod Touch and a Sony iPod Dock when you ‘Like’ their PetplanUK Facebook page*. Visitors ...
Posted: Thursday 19th May, 2011. 15:52:07

SPILLERS® Renews Sponsorship Of BGA

Spillers SPILLERS® has renewed its sponsorship of the British Grooms Association for a further 12 months. The feed manufacturer has provided loyal support for the organisation since its inception in May 20...
Posted: Thursday 19th May, 2011. 15:51:38

Largest Police Horse In The UK Gets Respite At The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust Thames Valley Police horse Titan on Wednesday arrived at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire where he will spend at least six months on respite. Titan outside Reading Crown Co...
Posted: Thursday 19th May, 2011. 15:27:19

Wild Vet Africa Course

Africademy Africademy is proud to introduce to you our WildVet Africa Course. This unique course offers an experience many veterinarians have only ever dreamed of and until now was available only a few priviledg...
Posted: Wednesday 18th May, 2011. 16:55:49

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ranked Number One Manufacturer Of Pet Food By GoodGuide.com

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been ranked the number one manufacturer of pet food by GoodGuide.com, taking top spot in each of the four pet food categories: dry dog food, dry cat food, wet dog food and wet...
Posted: Wednesday 18th May, 2011. 14:55:12

Improvet Launches At Bicester Veterinary Centre

Pfizer Touchscreen technology delivers rapid client feedback straight to practice Bicester Vets based in North Oxfordshire is delighted to claim a UK first as it takes delivery of Improvet - a touch-s...
Posted: Tuesday 17th May, 2011. 14:54:30

Improved Vaccine Against Progressive Atrophic Rhinitis In Swine Launched By Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announced that it is introducing PORCILIS® AR-T DF, an inactivated vaccine against progressive atrophic rhinitis in piglets with a new adjuvant associated wi...
Posted: Tuesday 17th May, 2011. 12:38:28

Bayer/Brakke Study Finds Six Causes For Yearly Decline In Companion Animal Veterinary Visits

Brakke Consulting Lack of understanding among pet owners of the importance of annual visits and angry cats are contributors to the decline Bayer Animal Health, Brakke Consulting and the National Commission on Veteri...
Posted: Tuesday 17th May, 2011. 12:11:27

Fitzpatrick Referral Unveils The Future Of Animal Care In The UK

Fitzpatrick Referrals Star of the stage and well loved all round entertainer, Michael Ball, today officially opened the final phase of Fitzpatrick Referrals’ new ultra-hi-tech patient wards, marking the beginning of a new ...
Posted: Tuesday 17th May, 2011. 11:58:45

EU Vet Conference Brings Europe’s Vets Together To Debate Working In Crises

WSPA As part of the 250th anniversary of the creation of the veterinary profession, practitioners from all over Europe will gather in Brussels for a conference between 19th and 20th May as part of ‘EU Vet...
Posted: Tuesday 17th May, 2011. 11:54:14

Companion Care Vets Present IPad To BSAVA Winner

Companion Care A student vet studying at the Royal Veterinary College, London is the lucky winner of an iPad after entering Companion Care Vets prize draw at the recent BSAVA conference. L-R Aubrey Kumm Phill...
Posted: Monday 16th May, 2011. 11:52:22

Webinar Promises Some Answers To Stomatitis Syndrome

Hills The penultimate webinar in Hill’s Feline webinar series takes place on 18th May and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry, Norman Johnson, promises some answers to a very problematic clinical condit...
Posted: Monday 16th May, 2011. 11:48:58

Vets Disappointed At DEFRA Climbdown On Circus Animals

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reacted with disappointment at the Government’s decision to introduce a licensing regime rather than impose an outright ban on the use of wild animals in t...
Posted: Friday 13th May, 2011. 12:31:05

EU Parliament Votes On Mandatory Labelling Of Textiles Containing Fur - Four Paws Demands More Comprehensive Regulation

FOUR PAWS Brussels, 12.05.2011: The European Parliament voted on a new directive on the labelling of textiles. According to the directive, textiles sold in the EU must, in the future, contain labels identifying...
Posted: Thursday 12th May, 2011. 15:58:35

New Option To Calm Horsing Around

Eurovet The latest addition to the Eurovet stable of products is Relaquine 35 mg/ml Oral Gel for Horses – a licensed acepromazine (ACP) in a gel format. This sedative product can be used to sedate hor...
Posted: Wednesday 11th May, 2011. 17:43:22

Free Live CPD Tonight - Communicating In Practice - Back To Basics With Caroline Johnson

Workhorse Recruitment Veterinary training and talent agency Workhorse Recruitment, host another online CPD event this Wednesday, 11th May. The topic is 'Communicating In Practice - Back To Basics' presented by Caroline ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th May, 2011. 12:24:47

Boehringer Launches New Vetmedin® ECPD Portal

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched a new eCPD portal on its popular Vetmedin website - www.vetmedin.co.uk. The site has been designed to provide veterinary professionals with educational info...
Posted: Tuesday 10th May, 2011. 14:17:28

BVA Teams Up With BSAVA For London Congress

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is delighted to announce that this year’s annual Congress, under the theme ‘Vets in a changing world’, will be delivered in association with the British Small ...
Posted: Tuesday 10th May, 2011. 14:11:03

Unmissable Management Training From SPVS And VPMA

SPVS 8th June 2011, Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes What is your leadership style really like? Are you realising your team’s true potential? And do you often think your life would be so much easier wit...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:37:41

World Conference On Veterinary Education Marks ‘Vet Year’ And 250th Anniversary Of The Profession

WSPA The most eminent figures from the veterinary world will soon assemble in Lyon, France, the birthplace of veterinary science, to hold the largest conference on veterinary education. The World Confer...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:30:52

Ceva Area Manager Wins Dressage Championships

CEVA Ida de Fouw, Ceva Animal Health’s Equine and Livestock Regional and Key Account Manager, has shown that commitment and careful time management can pay dividends, by winning the coveted Petplan Element...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:28:44

Fitzpatrick Referrals Opens Final Phase Of World’s First Luxury Animal Wards

Fitzpatrick Referrals Michael Ball – star of stage, television and well loved radio broadcaster – will officially open the final phase of the world’s first luxury animal wards at state-of-the-art veterinary practice, Fitzp...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:20:43

Webinar Focus On Taking The Pain Out Of Aging

Vétoquinol Vétoquinol is offering a free webinar to veterinary surgeons entitled, ‘Chronic Pain in the Geriatric Dog: Decision Making and Risk Management’ at 8.30pm on Wednesday 15th June 2011. The spe...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:13:45

Royal Veterinary College: Distance Learning Scholarships

Royal Veterinary College The Distance Learning Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the UK Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and available for scholars from Kenya to study the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public He...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:07:22

Highlights From The 2011 Petplan Vet Awards

Petplan Highlights fron the 2011 Petplan Vet Awards, now up on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLDYcx-NvKo&feature=youtu.be...
Posted: Monday 9th May, 2011. 15:00:25

The Veterinary Council Of New Zealand Adopts A New System For CPD

Veterinary Council Of New Zealand The Veterinary Council has adopted a new system for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Janet Eden, Registrar of the Veterinary Council, said: “From 2014, veterinarians will be required to ...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2011. 18:23:20

New F(ab’)2 Rattlesnake Antivenom Efficacy Study Completed

BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC BioVeteria Life Sciences, LLC (BioVeteria) announced the completion of a multi-center canine efficacy and safety study using a new F(ab’)2 antivenom for pit vipers (rattlesnakes, copperhead, cottonmou...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2011. 18:11:41

Baby Gorilla (critically Endangered Species) Born At Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo A western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species, has been born at Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The photo shows the baby, who is just a few days old, with Mum Ozala who w...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2011. 17:06:54

WALTHAM® Research Leads The Field

Spillers The WALTHAM® Equine Studies Group has had a record number of abstracts accepted for the Equine Science Society’s forthcoming Symposium to be held in Nashville, USA, at the end of May 2011. The...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2011. 17:04:03

The London Pet Show This Weekend 7th And 8th May

The London Pet Show The London Pet Show is a new event coming to London this weekend (7th and 8th May) for everyone who loves animals. We are now able to offer a 2 for the price of 1 ticket offer and are happy for...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2011. 16:18:03

AWF Discussion Forum: Meat From Non-stunned Animals And Welfare Of Exotic Animals On The Agenda

BVA The Animal Welfare Foundation’s annual Discussion Forum on Monday 16th May will debate consumer choice through welfare labelling of meat, including religious slaughter, as well as exotic animal welfar...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2011. 16:08:30

Gaynor Hillier Appointed General Manager UK And Ireland At Novartis Animal Health Ltd

Novartis Animal Health Gaynor Hillier has been appointed General Manager UK and Ireland at Novartis Animal Health Ltd. She joins the UK arm of the business having spent the last 2.5 years working for the company in Ameri...
Posted: Wednesday 4th May, 2011. 12:44:32

Local Evesham Animal Centre Wins £500

Petplan Dogs Trust in Evesham has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. Chris Slight, Branch Manager of Dogs Trust Evesham with Petplan Business ...
Posted: Wednesday 4th May, 2011. 10:01:09

Free Live Webinar Series For Veterinary Practice Staff

Workhorse Recruitment Workhorse Recruitment, Britain’s newest HR agency, is now delivering a series of free, live CPD webinars. The agency delivers two events per month, one covering clinical skills and one covering manage...
Posted: Wednesday 27th April, 2011. 16:34:22

Renal Webinar Provides Great CPD

Hills With 2,500 Veterinarians now registered to attend the Hill’s Feline Webinar series, demand for one of the 1,000 places at each of the 8.30 pm events is heating up. Anyone who wants to watch one of th...
Posted: Wednesday 27th April, 2011. 14:38:22

Ceva Animal Health Hosts Free Rabbit Webinar

CEVA Ceva Animal Health is hosting a free interactive webinar covering digestive tract diseases of the rabbit. Taking place on Tuesday 14 June, the live online seminar is being presented by Simon Girlin...
Posted: Wednesday 27th April, 2011. 14:31:02

The RCVS Charitable Trust Is Offering Two ‘Blue Sky’ Grants Of Between £10,000 And £20,000

RCVS The RCVS Charitable Trust is offering two ‘Blue Sky’ grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 for basic or pure research intended to advance veterinary science. This funding is offered for...
Posted: Wednesday 27th April, 2011. 10:49:29

BSAVA 2011 Proves A Success For Vygon Vet, Veterinary Supplies

Vygon Vygon Vet, Veterinary Supplies was again present at this year’s record breaking BSAVA congress. The first congress Vygon Vet attended was back in 2008 and since then the company profile has grown from...
Posted: Tuesday 26th April, 2011. 14:56:56

New Animal Health And Welfare Board The Right Mechanism For Policy Making, Say Vets

BVA Commenting on the announcement by Defra that a new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England will be set up in response to a report by the Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group, Harvey Lock...
Posted: Tuesday 26th April, 2011. 14:56:35

Fitzpatrick Referrals Lecture Series Continues With Hip Dysplasia On 18th May

Fitzpatrick Referrals The Fitzpatrick Referrals 2011 Lecture Series for Veterinary Surgeons continues with ‘Hip Dysplasia: Does this dog really need surgery?’, presented by Fitzpatrick Referrals Specialist, Mike Farrell on...
Posted: Tuesday 26th April, 2011. 14:49:55

Ceva Animal Health Launches Fiprospot®

CEVA Ceva Animal Health is launching an innovative new spot-on for dogs and cats, Fiprospot®. Fiprospot® contains the trusted ingredient fipronil, which has proven efficacy against fleas in ...
Posted: Tuesday 26th April, 2011. 13:04:43

Vetmedin® It Better!

Boehringer Ingelheim The larger than life Vetmedin dog, ‘Pepper’, which formed the centre-piece of the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica stand at this year’s BSAVA Congress, received an amazing 2,000 ‘kisses’ from veterinary...
Posted: Tuesday 26th April, 2011. 10:39:14

Local Vet Hospital Cares For Owners As Well As Pets

Davies Veterinary Specialists Having already achieved a reputation for delivering the best possible care for its patients, a local veterinary hospital is now committed to providing the same attention to the patients’ owners by run...
Posted: Thursday 21st April, 2011. 12:22:13

Check Before Holiday Emergencies Where To Take Pets To A Vet

RCVS With five bank holidays in the next six weeks, pet owners should check they can get to a vet should they need one, advises the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulatory body for vete...
Posted: Thursday 21st April, 2011. 12:20:52

Royal Wedding Stress For Pets!

CEVA Royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton won’t be the only one suffering stress in her household during the run up to her wedding to Prince William. The chances are that the nation’s pets are also suffering....
Posted: Thursday 21st April, 2011. 09:22:23

Facebook Discount For Puppy Seminar

CEVA Limited places are still available for the DAP® Puppy Seminar taking place on Friday 13 May at Southwell Racecourse, near Newark. Potential delegates who ‘like’ ‘DAP the dog’ on the social netw...
Posted: Wednesday 20th April, 2011. 10:34:21

OA Days Are Helping To Find The Missing Dogs

Merial Animal Health With approximately 20% of adult dogs suffering from canine osteoarthritis in the UK, but less than 25% of these dogs receiving treatment with NSAIDs*, Merial realised the importance of finding these d...
Posted: Wednesday 20th April, 2011. 10:30:41

Vetergesic Now Available For Use On Horses

Alstoe Animal Health The benefit of a well sedated patient that is easier to handle, revives smoothly better and is more comfortable in recovery, is now available to equine practitioners. Vetergesic (buprenorphine), the U...
Posted: Tuesday 19th April, 2011. 18:12:08

WINERGY Equilibrium® Launch The First Ever Fibre-based Balancer

WINERGY Equilibrium® WINERGY Equilibrium® are proud to announce the launch of the first ever fibre-based balancer. With a unique recipe of different fibre sources, proven in trials to maximise digestive health, plus ...
Posted: Tuesday 19th April, 2011. 12:20:23

Take Part In Educational Horse Body Painting At The Horse Trust This Summer!

The Horse Trust The Horse Trust is running a variety of activities during the summer holidays at the charity's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, including educational "horse body painting", demonstration...
Posted: Monday 18th April, 2011. 17:11:49

European Specialist Performs Eye Surgery To Help Llama At Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo Colchester Zoo has brought in European specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Claudia Hartley to assist with surgery on its 12 year old Llama, Clara. The Llama had been suffering from eye infections ...
Posted: Monday 18th April, 2011. 17:01:20

Ceva Runs Magic Loungeabout Competition

CEVA Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Feliway® for cats, is running an online competition on its ‘That Purple Cat’ Facebook page offering cat lovers the opportunity to win two weekend VIP Backstage ...
Posted: Monday 18th April, 2011. 16:32:27

Veterinary Specialists Gather In Madrid To Discuss Latest Trends In Sow Reproduction

CEVA Madrid, April 2011 – The first European symposium solely dedicated to swine reproduction was held on 11 and 12 April in Madrid, Spain. Organised by Ceva Santé Animale, the symposium reviewed ne...
Posted: Thursday 14th April, 2011. 17:38:31

Veterinary Record Appoints Veterinary Editor In Chief

BVA Veterinary Record has appointed leading vet, Professor Sandy Trees, to the newly created post of veterinary editor in chief, it was announced today. Professor Trees, who retires as professor of vet...
Posted: Thursday 14th April, 2011. 17:36:09

Pfizer Announces New Equestrian Sponsorships

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health, manufacturer of the equine wormers EQUEST® and EQUEST PRAMOX® is proud to confirm its ongoing commitment to the equestrian industry, both at international and grass roots...
Posted: Thursday 14th April, 2011. 09:11:25

BVA And FVE Fight To Save Vets' Right To Dispense Medicines

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) have successfully seen off an attempt by MEPs to restrict the ability of vets to sell veterinary medicines dire...
Posted: Tuesday 12th April, 2011. 16:53:59

Field Study Confirms Protection Of Piglets Against Porcine Circovirus-associated Disease By Vaccination With PORCILIS PCV

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Boxmeer (the Netherlands), April 12, 2011 - Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announces today that a field trial with the single-dose subunit vaccine PORCILIS® PCV has confirmed that vaccinat...
Posted: Tuesday 12th April, 2011. 13:59:29

Elbow Disease In Young Dogs: The Hidden Menace - 20 April

Fitzpatrick Referrals Fitzpatrick Referrals lecture series continues The Fitzpatrick Referrals 2011 Lecture Series for Veterinary Surgeons continues with Noel Fitzpatrick’s ‘Elbow Disease in Young Dogs: The Hidden Menac...
Posted: Monday 11th April, 2011. 18:43:10

Improve Your Fore Limb Lameness With John Innes

Workhorse Recruitment Free live online CPD Wednesday 13th April with John Innes - Veterinary training and talent agency Workhorse Recruitment, host another online CPD event this coming Wednesday, 13th April. This webina...
Posted: Monday 11th April, 2011. 18:01:58

Adrian Pratt Promoted To Head Of Veterinary Channel For UK And Ireland At Hill's

Hills Adrian Pratt, formerly Veterinary Affairs Manager, has been promoted to Head of Veterinary Channel for UK and Ireland. Adrian will take responsibility for growing veterinary business, ensuring practic...
Posted: Monday 11th April, 2011. 11:43:07

Ceva Launches National Pet Census

CEVA Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products DAP for dogs and Feliway for cats, has launched a National Pet Census to collect a wealth of information about the UK’s do...
Posted: Monday 11th April, 2011. 11:30:33

Unique Malignant Melanoma Trial At VRCC

VRCC VRCC the Essex based Veterinary Referral Centre is now part of an elite membership of ACVR Diplomates, the VRTOG (Veterinary Radiation Therapy Oncology Group) specially created to promote veterinary r...
Posted: Friday 8th April, 2011. 12:05:20

Leading Horse Charities Help Welsh Inspectors Get To Grips With Feral Ponies

The Horse Trust Over 40 local authority inspectors from across Wales have been given training in assessing and handling feral ponies. The trading standards and environmental health inspectors were given hands-on t...
Posted: Thursday 7th April, 2011. 14:31:34

No ‘joys Of Spring’ For Allergic Dogs

Lintbells The first signs of spring may be welcomed by pet owners but for dogs, spring can cause misery as it triggers the start of the hay fever season with early tree pollen responsible for many canine allerg...
Posted: Thursday 7th April, 2011. 11:22:37

The Yellow Pages Are Dead - Marketing Your Vet Practice In The Digital Age

Workhorse Recruitment Free live online CPD Thursday 7th April 2011 Veterinary training and talent agency Workhorse Recruitment, kicks off it's Spring CPD Season this Thursday evening, at 8pm. First up is Dave Nicol B...
Posted: Wednesday 6th April, 2011. 16:06:03

Petlog Launch Pioneering National Microchipping Month Campaign At BSAVA

Petlog Using the congress to communicate with veterinary surgeons around the country, Petlog disclosed the exciting developments behind this year's NMM campaign and the new 'Petlog's Featured Practice' compe...
Posted: Wednesday 6th April, 2011. 13:46:01

Stem Cell Therapy For Equine Tendon Injuries - One Day Training Course For Vets

VetCell VetCell, the UK’s leading equine stem cell therapy company are running their next one day training course with Professor Roger Smith on 6th June 2011 at the Royal Veterinary College. The cours...
Posted: Wednesday 6th April, 2011. 13:41:18

157 SQPs Spend A Day At The Zoo

Merial Animal Health As part of Merial’s ongoing commitment to SQP training and CPD, the company held two events in March at ‘wild’ locations. On 15th March the venue was Twycross Zoo and the following day the team raced ...
Posted: Wednesday 6th April, 2011. 13:18:34

Ceva Appoints New Swine Manager

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has appointed a new swine manager for the UK. Richard Bull brings to the company extensive knowledge of all aspects of the UK pig industry. Richard Bull Richard was previ...
Posted: Tuesday 5th April, 2011. 13:12:15

Winners Announced For The 2011 Vet Of The Year Awards

Petpan Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2011, Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, has announced the winners of the prestigious Veterinary Awards...
Posted: Monday 4th April, 2011. 11:44:43

University Of Lincoln Launches Pheromonatherapy Webinars

CEVA Do you want to know more about animal behaviour? Learn from leaders in the animal behaviour field by registering for the University of Lincoln’s pheromonatherapy webinars supported by DAP® and Fe...
Posted: Monday 4th April, 2011. 11:44:23

Antibiotic Brand Offers Peace Of Mind

Janssen Animal Health Janssen Animal Health has identified that vets are sometimes concerned about the affordability of medications limiting their ability to give ALL their patients the treatment of choice1. The problem is...
Posted: Monday 4th April, 2011. 11:39:46

Put An End To Bad Taste! Norbrook Launch Pork Liver Flavoured Tablets

Norbrook A new palatable version of Carprieve Flavoured Tablets has been launched by Norbrook Laboratories to help make dosing dogs a stress-free experience for dog and owner. Offering Cox-2 preferential p...
Posted: Monday 4th April, 2011. 10:48:56

Vets Help Government To Combat Serious TB Fraud

BVA Veterinary associations are taking urgent action to address the serious problem of TB fraud that has come to light. Defra Minister of State Jim Paice today announced that he has received evidence ...
Posted: Thursday 31st March, 2011. 12:31:27

New Help In The Fight Against Digital Dermatitis

Kruuse It is estimated that 70% of dairy herds suffer with digital dermatitis (DD). This is a large and growing problem and, if not treated, it can persist for months, causing pain and lameness to infected c...
Posted: Wednesday 30th March, 2011. 13:31:09

Pfizer Management Workshops Claim Industry First

Pfizer Animal Health London, 30 March 2011 – Pfizer Animal Health is running a series of ground-breaking continuous professional development workshops across the country in April and May. Run by Medicology, one of the le...
Posted: Wednesday 30th March, 2011. 13:30:22

Lintbells Offer Healthy Start To Life For Puppies

Lintbells The nutritionists behind some of the leading natural health products for dogs are launching a new puppy health supplement to veterinarians at BSAVA Congress 2011. YUM Puppy from Lintbells will be unv...
Posted: Wednesday 30th March, 2011. 13:10:16

New Golden Jubilee Award To Celebrate Outstanding Veterinary Nurses

RCVS The Veterinary Nurses Council has launched a new award to celebrate outstanding achievement, to mark the 50th anniversary of veterinary nursing. The Golden Jubilee Award will recognise an exceptio...
Posted: Wednesday 30th March, 2011. 13:00:27

Research Suggests That Dietary Management Remains Key For The Management Of Insulin Resistance In Horses

Spillers New research on the pharmacological management of insulin-resistance in horses and ponies has suggested that diet (and exercise) are still key in any management plan. Insulin resistance (IR) is re...
Posted: Wednesday 30th March, 2011. 10:13:21

Ceva Launches New IPhone Apps For Veterinary Professionals And Cat Owners

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has launched two handy new iPhone Apps for veterinary professionals and cat owners. The ‘Metoclopramide’ iPhone App calculates both the daily fluid requirements and the volum...
Posted: Tuesday 29th March, 2011. 14:15:45

Ned Flaxman Appointed To Director Business Innovation By Pfizer Animal Health

Pfizer Animal Health The recent appointment of Ned Flaxman to Director Business Innovation by Pfizer Animal Health cements the company’s commitment to deliver the very best solutions to its veterinary customers. Ne...
Posted: Tuesday 29th March, 2011. 11:39:15

WSPA Announces Action Plan To Assist Japans Animals

WSPA WSPA has committed $150,000 to help Japanese animals during the critical recovery period in the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami. In the acute phase of the recovery period, expected to l...
Posted: Monday 28th March, 2011. 14:56:36

Feedback Sought On New Draft Code Of Professional Conduct

RCVS The RCVS is seeking feedback on a new draft Code of Professional Conduct, which would replace the existing RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons. The draft Code has been produc...
Posted: Monday 28th March, 2011. 14:39:00

Mojo Consultancy Awarded 2 Year Contract After VPMA Congress Success

VPMA Following a very successful VPMA Congress in January this year, specialist event organiser Mojo Consultancy has been awarded the contract for VPMA Congress for the next two years, for the 2012 and 201...
Posted: Thursday 24th March, 2011. 18:39:47

Seminar - Veterinary Pharmacy 'What's It All About?'

Royal Pharmaceutical Society In association with the Veterinary Pharmacist’s Group Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd July 2011 Royal York Hotel, York Aims and objectives Veterinary medicines are now stocked in over 50% of commu...
Posted: Thursday 24th March, 2011. 16:50:59

When It Comes To Stones, Diamonds Are Forever

Hills But Hill’s Prescription Diet Feline c/d Multicare makes some stones disappear Diamonds are forever, but a recent study shows that by using Hill’s Prescription Diet Feline c/d Multicare, sterile st...
Posted: Thursday 24th March, 2011. 11:45:16

Keep A Spring In Their Step With SPILLERS®

Spillers The good news is that spring is in the air but the bad news is that it comes hand in hand with an increased risk of laminitis. Although overweight horse or ponies tend to be more at risk from this ser...
Posted: Thursday 24th March, 2011. 11:37:09

World Community Ready To Aid Japan's Animal Relief Efforts

AVMA At press time in late March, the international community awaited word on how they could support animal rescue and relief efforts in Japan following one of the worst natural disasters in the country's ...
Posted: Thursday 24th March, 2011. 11:09:40

Ticks In Britain Report A Timely Reminder To Treat Pets

BVA Reports that the prevalence of ticks in dogs in Great Britain is higher than expected is a timely reminder of the vital importance of tick treatment in pets, according to the British Veterinary Associ...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd March, 2011. 11:02:34

The Bella Moss Foundation Is Launching A New Website Called Bands4bella.com

The Bella Moss Foundation BMF is a UK not for profit charity that relies solely on donations to help save lives of people and pets with bacterial infections. Most infections can be prevented with knowledge about transfer a...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd March, 2011. 14:45:47

HART Wildlife Rescue – Advice And Support When You Need It

HART Wildlife Rescue HART Wildlife Rescue is a charity that was set up 15 years ago to provide care for injured native wildlife species. Its overall aim is to rehabilitate viable casualties and release them back into the ...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd March, 2011. 13:41:23

Merck And Sanofi-aventis To Maintain Separate Businesses In Animal Health

Merck Whitehouse Station, NJ and Paris, France - March 22, 2011 - Merck (NYSE: MRK) and sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today the mutual termination of their agreement to form a new a...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd March, 2011. 12:54:38

HORIBA Medical - UK Exhibiting At 2011 BSAVA Congress

Horiba Medical Visit stand 612 to see the latest range of veterinary diagnostic products The Vet abc Plus+ fully automated veterinary haematology analyser from HORIBA Medical - UK Northampton, UK, 22nd Mar...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd March, 2011. 12:48:17

Ceva Launches Cardio Academy

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has launched `CARDIO ACADEMY`, the first international cardiology e-learning programme, featuring CPD from leading international specialists. Veterinary professionals can acc...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd March, 2011. 12:22:23

The Yellow Pages Are Dead - Marketing Your Veterinary Practice In The Digital Age

Dave Nicol An eBook by Dave Nicol - Available Now The Internet has burst into life. It’s been around for a while now but it’s only in the past five years that things have really changed dramatically. What’...
Posted: Monday 21st March, 2011. 10:51:26

Free Live Online CPD For Vets And Managers

Workhorse Recruitment Veterinary training and talent agency Workhorse Recruitment, today announced details of their free live webinar series for vets and practice managers. The series, which begins immediately after BS...
Posted: Sunday 20th March, 2011. 15:52:01

Hill’s Is At The Slug And Lettuce In Birmingham On 31st March – 3rd April

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition will now be situated at The Slug and Lettuce, in Brindley Place, during the Birmingham congress, after a last minute change of venue. The Slug and Lettuce, http://www.slugandl...
Posted: Saturday 19th March, 2011. 13:30:02

BVNA NI Vet Nurse Of The Year, Supported By Hill’s

Hills The BVNA and Hill’s have once again joined forces to support the NI Vet Nurse of the Year award. The event is now in its fourth year and celebrates exceptional individuals who make significant contri...
Posted: Saturday 19th March, 2011. 13:27:19

Alun Cochrane To Compère Petplan Vet Awards

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, has announced stand-up comedian Alun Cochrane as its compère for the 2011 Petplan Veterinary Awards. Cochrane is one of Britain’s most v...
Posted: Saturday 19th March, 2011. 13:19:10

Upcoming Vote On A Romanian Law Enables Mass Killings Of Dogs

FOUR PAWS Brussels, Friday 18th March, 2011: On Thursday, MEP and Vice President of the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals of the European Parliament Elisabeth Jeggle, sent an Appeal by MEPs ...
Posted: Friday 18th March, 2011. 13:35:40

Hill's Recruit New Media Darlings

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced the launch of a bold new campaign that aims to put the heart back into the science of pet nutrition and pet care. In what many will see as a revolutionary step, the comp...
Posted: Thursday 17th March, 2011. 13:32:20

Spring Into Action With Worm Patrol

Novartis Animal Health Novartis Animal Health is launching a nationwide campaign to promote the importance of pet worming at least four times a year. In the UK, pet owners only treat their animals an average of 2.6 times...
Posted: Thursday 17th March, 2011. 11:45:20

New Website Allows Pet Owners To Share Precious Memories Of Pets Loved And Lost

Lost & Fond Losing a pet is a sad time, and everyone has different ways of coping with their grief. Sharing your sadness with people who care and understand, and remembering the happy times you enjoyed with yo...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 16:54:32

While The Owners Away The Cat Will...?

CEVA Feliway’s ‘That Purple Cat’ would like to hear what you think cats might get up to when the owner is out of the house. Whether you think they snooze all day or perhaps get up to something a little mo...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 16:47:06

Minister Announces Next Steps For Equine Industry At The National Equine Forum

NEF The 19th National Equine Forum (NEF), held Tuesday 8th March 2011, saw James Paice MP announcing the government’s important next steps for the equine industry. It was also the launch pad for the resul...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 16:43:33

WSPA Prepares To Head Into Japan

WSPA Early tomorrow morning (local time) a WSPA Disaster Assessment and Response Team (DART) from the WSPA Asia office will depart for Japan, following days of monitoring the situation from afar and keepin...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 15:55:05

Ceva Takes Control Of Piglet Diarrhoea With Cevazuril®

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has introduced Cevazuril®, a toltrazuril-based oral solution for the control of diarrhoea in sucking pigs. Cevazuril® is a fast-action, one-dose treatment that comes in two ...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 14:48:14

SPILLERS® Win Equestrian Social Media Award

Spillers SPILLERS® have won an Equestrian Social Media Award (ESMA) for the best use of Facebook. The award, which was announced today, is in recognition of their campaign in which they donated feed to Red...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 13:40:52

Too Many Pets Lost In Natural Disasters

AVA A lack of animal identification in Australia’s recent natural disasters highlights the need for better microchipping and tagging according to Australia’s peak veterinary organisation. Many of the a...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 13:38:57

International Dog Bite Prevention Challenge

Doggone Safe The International Dog Bite Prevention Challenge is being held May 15-21 2011 worldwide. This event is an international effort to educate children on the importance of dog safety, and has been submitte...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 13:36:47

SPCA International Announces U.S. Arrival Of 7 Heroic Working Dogs From Iraq

SPCA International Seven heroic dogs that worked several tireless years as contractors in Iraq for the U.S. Military and Coalition Forces have returned to the U.S. for adoption. The dogs worked primarily in the ‘Green Z...
Posted: Wednesday 16th March, 2011. 13:31:55

New Look, New Website For RCVS

RCVS Today we're delighted to launch our brand new website, which also marks the first public outing for our new livery. The development process for the site has been lengthy and included several st...
Posted: Tuesday 15th March, 2011. 10:08:28

DVS Introduce CPD Course On Client Care

Davies Veterinary Specialists Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) have announced two CPD lectures on client care. The sessions have been introduced to provide specific communication and customer service training for veterinary nur...
Posted: Tuesday 15th March, 2011. 09:59:50

Finalists Announced For The 2011 Petplan Veterinary Awards

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurer, is pleased to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2011 Petplan Veterinary Awards, also known as the ‘Vet Oscars’. Now in its 12th year, the Petplan Vet...
Posted: Thursday 10th March, 2011. 15:27:09

Bag Yourself A That Purple Cat Bag

Feliway Feliway®’s ‘That Purple Cat’ has become a bit of a feline celebrity recently, with regular appearances in his own TV and London Underground advertising campaign and a legion of ‘That Purple Cat’ f...
Posted: Thursday 10th March, 2011. 15:19:31

DVS Announce Two New Directors And Two New ECVS Diploma Holders

Davies Veterinary Specialists Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS), the UK’s leading multi-specialist small animal referral centre based on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border, have appointed two new directors to the board and al...
Posted: Thursday 10th March, 2011. 15:01:12

Boehringer Ingelheim Moves To IPads™

Boehringer Ingelheim In a pioneering move, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica will be educating veterinary professionals on its extensive range of small animal products, which includes Vetmedin®, on iPads™. Picture...
Posted: Thursday 10th March, 2011. 14:57:13

Ceva’s New Bovine Anti-infective Provides Two Products In One Bottle

CEVA Ceva Animal health has introduced Marbox®, a broad-spectrum anti-infective, based on marbofloxacin, for the rapid treatment of bovine mastitis and respiratory disorders. Marbox® effectively pr...
Posted: Thursday 10th March, 2011. 14:17:06

Action To Tackle TB In Wales Should Progress Without Delay

BVA Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has today laid the Badger (Control Area) (Wales) Order 2011, which authorises the destruction of badgers in a specific area of West Wales known as the Intensiv...
Posted: Wednesday 9th March, 2011. 15:08:13

Budget Cuts Continue To Plague Veterinary Schools In The USA

AVMA State funding levels for veterinary schools and colleges have decreased substantially in the past few years, and state legislatures have already indicated that trend will continue as they hash out the...
Posted: Wednesday 9th March, 2011. 09:30:31

New Survey Reveals UK’s Current Equine Healthcare Problems

The Blue Cross The results of the UK’s first ever public National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), announced at the National Equine Forum yesterday (Tuesday 8 March), have pinpointed the current, non-notifiable healthca...
Posted: Wednesday 9th March, 2011. 09:28:11

Seen A Dog You Like At Crufts? Do Your Research Before You Buy One

Getpuppysmart.com Research* shows that 60% of dogs bought in the last two years were pedigrees and 46% of dogs (both crossbreeds and pure breeds) bought in the last two years have suffered health problems. Pedigrees ar...
Posted: Tuesday 8th March, 2011. 18:06:35

LAST FEW PLACES-ITALIAN CPD DINNER

It is not too late to enjoy VRCC’s Italian Night CPD Diner at The Brentwood Holiday Inn on Tuesday 15th March. This is a unique opportunity to join the VRCC Specialist Team over drinks and dinner to f...
Posted: Tuesday 8th March, 2011. 13:02:28

Workhorse Recruitment - Quality Service At A Fixed Fee

Workhorse Recruitment The standard charging structure for the veterinary recruitment sector is a percentage of salary. Which is, for many veterinary practices, completely unaffordable and a huge risk given the often-variab...
Posted: Monday 7th March, 2011. 13:46:11

Tildren® Renamed Equidronate®

CEVA Equidronate® is the new name for Tildren®, Ceva Animal Health’s tiludronate-based bisphosphonate infusion for the treatment of bone spavin in horses. Tiludronate has been used to treat bo...
Posted: Monday 7th March, 2011. 10:15:31

A Disappointing Blow For Rabbit Welfare

BVA The British Veterinary Association is very disappointed to learn that the Government has no plans to publish a code of practice on the welfare of rabbits. The news came to light in a response to a ...
Posted: Friday 4th March, 2011. 18:43:39

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Completes Delivery Of 12 Million Doses Of Foot-and-mouth Vaccine To The Government Of South Korea

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announces today that it has shipped 12 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine to South Korea to assist in the country’s efforts to halt the ongoin...
Posted: Friday 4th March, 2011. 18:35:26

More Than 1,000 Lost Pets Recovered With Revolutionary Missing Pet System

PetAmberAlert.com Mark Jakubczak, founder of PetAmberAlert.com, announced today that between 2009 and 2010, his company has helped recover more than 1,000 lost pets and returned them to their homes. “Animals thrive ...
Posted: Friday 4th March, 2011. 15:02:06

Fitzpatrick Referrals Launches New Lecture Series For Veterinary Surgeons

Fitzpatrick Referrals Fitzpatrick Referrals will launch a new CPD programme for veterinary surgeons this March with a series of free evening lectures taking place once a month at the state of the art centre in Surrey. ...
Posted: Thursday 3rd March, 2011. 11:27:28

Puppy Behaviour Seminar Friday 13 May At Southwell Racecourse

CEVA DAP® is hosting a puppy behaviour seminar, supported by Sounds Scary and the Blue Cross, to educate veterinary professionals on the importance of puppy socialisation, highlighting the benefits of ...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd March, 2011. 12:54:43

Family Friendly CPD And Tea For Me, Say 6000 Vets!

The Webinar Vet This March ‘The Webinar Vet’ (www.thewebinarvet.com) celebrates its first year of delivering high quality CPD, with an incredible 6000 delegates attending the company’s webinars in the last 12 months....
Posted: Wednesday 2nd March, 2011. 10:51:05

Feline Liver And Kidneys In The Limelight

Hills More than 1,500 veterinarians and nurses have already subscribed for the Hill’sTM Pet Nutrition’s series of feline webinars, hosted by Professor Danielle Gunn Moore. The series has been so popula...
Posted: Tuesday 1st March, 2011. 10:47:59

Vet Becomes First In Region To Offer Groundbreaking Keyhole Surgery Technology

Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital A County Durham veterinary practice has positioned itself at the sharp end of veterinary technology after becoming the first vets in the North East to offer keyhole surgery for a variety of procedures...
Posted: Tuesday 1st March, 2011. 10:30:50

New Low Cost CPD Company Based In The West Midlands

VCPD Veterinary Surgeons Cat Henstridge and Dave Hough have set up a low cost CPD company based in the West Midlands Recently CPD has become extremely expensive with some of the larger providers. Singl...
Posted: Monday 28th February, 2011. 12:54:11

Christchurch - Animal Urban Search And Rescue Team Ready To Respond

Massey University The University’s new Veterinary Emergency Response Team, the first of its kind in Australasia, is operational. A specialist team, able to conduct technical rescues and perform in-field veterinary t...
Posted: Monday 28th February, 2011. 12:41:55

Samantha Duce Joins Merial Animal Health

Merial Animal Health Merial Animal Health has appointed Samantha Duce as Southern Equine Territory Manager, replacing Susie Blackburn, who is on maternity leave. Sam’s background in human pharmaceuticals combined ...
Posted: Monday 28th February, 2011. 12:38:15

Win A Business Consultation Thanks To Petplan

Petplan As part of Petplan’s commitment to the veterinary industry, the UK’s largest insurer is giving delegates at BSAVA the chance to win a business consultation package for their practice worth £10,0...
Posted: Monday 28th February, 2011. 12:34:53

Dumfries Canine Rescue Centre Wins £500 Donation From Petplan

Petplan The Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan, for the second time after being the first ever charity to w...
Posted: Monday 28th February, 2011. 12:33:21

Vets And Farmers - Frost Dangers Highlighted

Janssen Animal Health Vets and farmers are being reminded of the need to store medicines properly and ensure they are kept at the right temperature. Janssen Animal Health’s technical helpline say that many of the people co...
Posted: Friday 25th February, 2011. 14:15:12

Some US Cities Banning Retail Sale Of Dogs, Cats

AVMA A small but growing number of cities are banning the sale of dogs and cats at retail pet stores. Albuquerque banned the retail sale of dogs and cats several years ago. Several towns in California h...
Posted: Friday 25th February, 2011. 14:07:40

Petplan's Laptop Competition Winner Announced

Petplan Jackie McLean, of Southside Pets in Cardonald, Glasgow, has won a brand new Acer laptop worth £400 thanks to Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurer. Jackie McLean, of Southside Pets in C...
Posted: Friday 25th February, 2011. 13:54:48

Disappointment At Backwards Step On Religious Slaughter Labelling

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its significant disappointment with the EU Council decision to scrap plans for compulsory labelling of meat from animals slaughtered without stun...
Posted: Friday 25th February, 2011. 13:49:27

DAP® And The Blue Cross Have It In The Bag!

CEVA The ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ slogan has had a renaissance in recent years and limited edition ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ shopping bags are now available, courtesy of DAP® for dogs, with all funds ra...
Posted: Friday 25th February, 2011. 13:43:51

BVA Announces Council Election Results

BVA The British Veterinary Association is delighted to announce the results of the first ever all-member elections to BVA Council. The one-member-one-vote election took place in 9 of the 12 UK regions...
Posted: Thursday 24th February, 2011. 17:44:12

Earthquake Response In Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand Veterinary Association THE NZVA has been contacting veterinary clinics in the Christchurch area and established the following:a small number of companion animals have been presented to clinics with minor injuries (cuts, abr...
Posted: Thursday 24th February, 2011. 10:04:15

Andrew Francis Appointed Brand Manager At Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Andrew Francis has been appointed brand manager at Boehringer Ingelheim with responsibility for the marketing of the company’s portfolio of natural care products which include Canikur® Pro, Cardig...
Posted: Thursday 24th February, 2011. 09:53:41

Who Should Clean Your Pets Teeth?

AVMA Proper oral exams and teeth cleanings by a veterinarian help ensure the overall health of your pet. More pet owners are aware of the importance of dental care for their cats and dogs. But some pet ...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd February, 2011. 11:35:55

Historic Animal Welfare Bill Passed In Northern Ireland

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the passing of the Welfare of Animals Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly yesterday (Tuesday 22 February). The Welfare of Animals Act is exp...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd February, 2011. 11:32:04

New Thinking At Hill’s&trade; Pet Nutrition

Hills London, February 22nd, 2011 - Hill’s Pet Nutrition declined the opportunity to rent a stand in the commercial exhibition at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress this year. “It...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd February, 2011. 12:41:22

Battery Cage Ban Welcomed By BVA

BVA An attempt by some EU Member States to delay a ban on ‘battery cages’ for laying hens was thwarted by Defra Secretary of State Caroline Spelman’s attack on the proposals during yesterday’s (Monday) me...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd February, 2011. 11:32:42

Help Recruiting Dogs For EPIC Study

Boehringer Ingelheim Do you know an EPIC dog? Veterinary surgeons are being called on to help recruit dogs for a clinical study called EPIC – the Evaluation of Pimobendan In dogs with Cardiomegaly caused by pre-clinica...
Posted: Monday 21st February, 2011. 13:06:40

Octacillin Now Suitable For Pigs

Eurovet New from Eurovet is Octacillin® Pig, a water-soluble amoxicillin powder, suitable for treating pneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis. ...
Posted: Monday 21st February, 2011. 11:08:45

Ceva Sponsors APBC One Day Seminars

CEVA Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products, DAP® and Feliway®, is once again sponsoring the APBC’s series of one day behaviour seminars to keep veterinary pr...
Posted: Monday 21st February, 2011. 11:05:01

WSPA Celebrates Withdrawal Of Plans Of UK’s First Mega Dairy

WSPA Following a recent governmental objection and sustained campaigning by WSPA UK, Nocton Dairies has withdrawn its planning application to farm 8,100 cows intensively. WSPA UK launched it’s “Not in m...
Posted: Monday 21st February, 2011. 09:30:58

New Equitop Myoplast® Information For Horse Owners

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched a series of information sheets written by vets, nutritionists and leading riders to support its unique and 100% natural muscle building supplement for horse...
Posted: Thursday 17th February, 2011. 13:12:52

One Health Science

Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is developing a new MSc in One Health, to be launched in 2011 This programme is ideal for individuals who wish to gain a world-class award in the subje...
Posted: Thursday 17th February, 2011. 12:18:13

Consider A Veterinary Career When Choosing Your GCSE/Standards Options

RCVS “School and college students currently considering what subjects to take should look at what science has to offer,” says Professor Stuart Reid, Chairman of the Education Policy and Specialisation Comm...
Posted: Wednesday 16th February, 2011. 14:51:58

Eight New Clinical CPD Courses From The BVA

BVA Aimed at vets returning from a career break, part-time workers or those changing practice type the British Veterinary Association (BVA), in association with the Royal Veterinary College, is running a ...
Posted: Tuesday 15th February, 2011. 10:41:02

Vet Practices Offered Risk-free Publicity

Vet-PR PRACTICES and any business or organisation associated with the ‘animal industry’ can now take the plunge into public relations without the risk. Vet-PR, the UK’s only public relations and marketing...
Posted: Monday 14th February, 2011. 17:35:29

World Veterinary Year Stamp

WVA The World Veterinary Association has produced a stamp to commemorate and publicize World Veterinary year. Supplies of this stamp have been posted to all WVA members. The stamp is primarily d...
Posted: Monday 14th February, 2011. 12:53:46

Veterinary Assistance On Cattle Passports

Pfizer Animal Health Keeping up with the paperwork can be a significant challenge for farmers these days and even the most methodical can become overwhelmed by events on a busy farm. Now vets can help farmers who are havi...
Posted: Monday 14th February, 2011. 11:49:35

PREVICOX Launches New Missing Dog Campaign

Merial Animal Health PREVICOX, the most COX-2 specific canine NSAID on the market, is launching a brand new campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of canine osteoarthritis amongst dog owners in the UK. PREV...
Posted: Monday 14th February, 2011. 11:35:48

VRCC’s Novel ‘ITALIAN NIGHT’ CPD DINNER

The VRCC Specialist Team was well aware that Veterinary Surgeons were often inhibited from asking questions or discussing cases at conventional CPD events. For this reason last September VRCC held the...
Posted: Thursday 10th February, 2011. 17:47:39

Putting A Cost On Coccidiosis

Janssen Animal Health Coccidiosis can cause diarrhoea, which may contain blood and pieces of gut tissue. These signs can be dramatic but it is often in the animals where no adverse effects are observed that the greatest ec...
Posted: Thursday 10th February, 2011. 16:23:19

Lion Number 25 Saved. Animal Defenders International’s Record Breaking Lion Rescue Set To Reach Roaring Crescendo

ADI The number of lions being airlifted on the record-breaking Animal Defenders International (ADI) airlift, known as Operation Lion Ark, rose this weekend to 25. A specialist ADI team flew down to Tarija...
Posted: Wednesday 9th February, 2011. 12:22:08

Vets Tackle Defra Secretary On Budget Cuts And Dangerous Dogs At Annual Dinner

BVA The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) used his annual London dinner speech tonight (Tuesday 8th February) to call on the Government to take action on veterinary student fees and th...
Posted: Tuesday 8th February, 2011. 22:04:17

Is A Rabbit Right For You? Podcast

AVMA It's the Year of the Rabbit! Find out if a bunny would make a good pet for your family Clean, affectionate, and sociable, rabbits can make excellent house pets, but selecting a rabbit takes a lot o...
Posted: Tuesday 8th February, 2011. 14:24:00

Honouring Over 50 Years Of Registration And Service To The Veterinary Profession In Ireland

VCI The Veterinary Council of Ireland will host a special ceremony on 14th February 2011 at 2.00pm in the RDS Concert Hall to mark 2011, World Veterinary Year. The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, w...
Posted: Tuesday 8th February, 2011. 14:20:14

Equine Vet Wins Apple IPad™ In Prascend® Competition

Boehringer Ingelheim Equine vet, Francesca Hawkins from Oakham Veterinary Hospital in Oakham, Rutland, has won an Apple iPad™ in a prize draw. She won the competition by answering a question correctly on Prascend®, t...
Posted: Tuesday 8th February, 2011. 11:11:33

SPILLERS® Introduce New Senior Fibre

Spillers SPILLERS® know that older horses and ponies deserve extra special care and attention so they have added a brand new blend to their range of complementary fibres, especially for them. SPILLERS®...
Posted: Monday 7th February, 2011. 20:10:13

Relaunched Website For Vetmedin®

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has re-launched its Vetmedin website - www.vetmedin.co.uk. The new site has been specifically designed as a resource for veterinary professionals to help educate and inf...
Posted: Monday 7th February, 2011. 14:51:03

SPILLERS® Appoint Competition Nutritionist For The North Of England

Spillers SPILLERS® have appointed Alexandra Ashley as their new competition nutritionist for the north of England, dedicated to providing specialist nutrition advice and support for competition yards of ev...
Posted: Friday 4th February, 2011. 20:10:02

Pfizer Makes It Easy To Understand Worm Control

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health, manufacturer of the equine wormers EQUEST®, EQUEST PRAMOX® and EQUITAPE®, has launched a new campaign to make it easier for horse owners to understand the modern prin...
Posted: Thursday 3rd February, 2011. 10:18:47

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Is Coming To A Town Near You In 2011

Veterinary Thermal Imaging Ltd This year will see a country-wide roll-out of the UK’s first all species Veterinary Thermal Imaging service, one that quickly pinpoints where an animal is in pain, limiting distress and offering lower...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd February, 2011. 20:32:29

Ceva Animal Health Hosts Cardiology Seminars

CEVA Ceva Animal Health is hosting a series of evening cardiology seminars which will be carried out by the world renowned cardiology specialist Mike Martin MVB DVC MRCVS. Each seminar will explore up-t...
Posted: Tuesday 1st February, 2011. 17:37:02

Janssen Animal Health Hosts Pre-medication CPD Roadshows

Janssen Animal Health Janssen Animal Health, distributor of the highly selective alpha-2 agonist Dexdomitor®, is hosting a series of CPD meetings to update small animal vets and nurses on pre-medication of dogs and cat...
Posted: Tuesday 1st February, 2011. 14:06:02

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Launches Buscopan® 20

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Buscopan® 20mg/ml injection, an antispasmodic treatment for use in cases of equine colic, and an aid to the symptomatic treatment of calf scour. ...
Posted: Tuesday 1st February, 2011. 13:58:30

Equine Health Survey Results To Be Announced At The National Equine Forum

BEF The results of the UK’s first ever National Equine Health Survey will be announced at the National Equine Forum (NEF), to be held on 8 March 2011 at The Royal Society, London, in the presence of NEF P...
Posted: Tuesday 1st February, 2011. 13:51:50

Golden Jubilee For Veterinary Nursing

RCVS This year marks the 50th anniversary of the veterinary nursing qualification, the foundation of veterinary nursing itself, and the RCVS intends to celebrate the Golden Jubilee in style. Those who a...
Posted: Tuesday 1st February, 2011. 13:46:11

Feliway® Back On TV And Going Underground

CEVA Ceva Animal Health will be bolstering its spring TV advertising campaign for the UK’s number one veterinary behaviour product, Feliway®, with the addition of a ground-breaking campaign across the ...
Posted: Tuesday 1st February, 2011. 13:31:19

2010 A Record Year For Companion Care Vets With 15 New Surgeries Opened

Companion Care 15 new state of the art surgeries opened Companion Care Vets notched up a record calendar year in 2010 with 15 new surgeries opened taking the network up to 69. The Group also welcomed 17 new joint...
Posted: Monday 31st January, 2011. 10:44:40

Petplan Appoints Simon Masding As Head Of Sales And Partnerships

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer, has appointed Simon Masding as Head of Sales and Partnerships. The newly created position within Petplan’s senior management team recognises the importance o...
Posted: Wednesday 26th January, 2011. 17:16:40

Veterinary Development Council Looks To The Future

BVA The inaugural meeting of the Veterinary Development Council (VDC) heard perspectives on the role of the veterinary profession in food animal production and the wider food supply chain from industry, g...
Posted: Wednesday 26th January, 2011. 11:21:18

Immunity Is Key To Control Coccidiosis

Janssen Animal Health Vets at Janssen Animal Health say that the weight of evidence from studies that have taken place over the years shows that the treatment of coccidiosis with diclazuril (Vecoxan® 2.5 mg/ml Oral Sus...
Posted: Wednesday 26th January, 2011. 09:39:52

Fitzpatrick Referrals Introduces World’s First Dog Ankle Amputation Prosthesis

Fitzpatrick Referrals Mitzi Davis, the first dog in the world to have an ankle amputation prosthesis was today introduced to the media at Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, as she was let off her lead for the first time sinc...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 18:44:38

World Veterinary Year 2011 To Mark The 250th World Anniversary Of The Veterinary Profession

FAO This year has been declared World Veterinary Year, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of the veterinary profession and of veterinary science. It was in 1761 that King Louis XV of France, troub...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 18:14:41

Thinking Outside The (litter) Box Podcast

AVMA In this podcast, Dr. Jacqueline Neilson talks about ways to eliminate feline house soiling. While cats are the most popular pet in the United States, their biggest behavioral problem, house soiling...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 18:12:02

Ceva Animal Health Launches Emeprid® For Dogs And Cats

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has launched Emeprid® for dogs and cats, which contains the tried and trusted anti-emetic and pro-kinetic metoclopramide. Emeprid is specifically licensed in dogs and cats for ...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 18:08:13

Merial Gets Even SMARTer In 2011

Merial Animal Health The EQVALAN® SMART worming campaign is continuing to gain pace, with many horses being registered online with the SMART worming planner at www.smartworming.co.uk and a considerable number of Worm...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 18:05:54

Win Tickets To The Petplan Vet Awards

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is giving away a VIP trip for two people to this year’s ‘Petplan Veterinary Awards’, in association with Veterinary Times, in Birmingham on 31st March...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 14:53:40

The People's Dog Control Bill Pushes On To Committee Stage To Improve 'Dangerous Dog' Legislation For Good

BVA Over 10,000 people signed up to support it; animal welfare organisations and charities are backing it; and now Lord Redesdale’s Dog Control Bill is moving a step closer towards changing dangerous dog ...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 14:51:48

Ceva Animal Health Launches Meloxidyl® Oral Suspension For Cats

CEVA Ceva Animal Health has added to its comprehensive joint care range with the launch of Meloxidyl® Oral Suspension for Cats, which is licensed for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and alle...
Posted: Tuesday 25th January, 2011. 14:48:26

Switch To Dexdomitor® For Your Pre-med

Janssen Animal Health Recent in-depth market research1 into vets’ requirements from a pre-med revealed that the essential attributes include: an excellent safety profile, ease of use and compatibility with other agents, re...
Posted: Wednesday 19th January, 2011. 18:35:15

Local Woman Wins Weekend Spa Break

Petplan Jayne Burgess, of Brierley Hill in West Midlands, has won a spa break to Champneys, for four people, thanks to Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurer. As part of Petplan’s ‘Healthy Pets, Happy You...
Posted: Wednesday 19th January, 2011. 18:29:25

Sweet Itch Awareness

Janssen Animal Health Equine veterinary surgeons are being called upon to raise awareness of sweet itch during the inaugural Sweet Itch Awareness Month (SIAM) which takes place throughout April. A joint initiative b...
Posted: Wednesday 19th January, 2011. 18:23:44

Expanded FLUTD Portfolio Offers More Options

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced innovations that will provide vets and nurses with an expanded portfolio of products proven to manage FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease). A major benefit, gi...
Posted: Wednesday 19th January, 2011. 18:17:06

IMULAN Identifies Diagnostic Biomarker For Atopic Dermatitis

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) has identified a new biomarker for atopic dermatitis. Using dogs as the atopic model, IMULAN found a highly significant (p < 0.001) increase in expression of t...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 16:57:28

The World Organisation For Animal Health And European Commission Launch Campaign That Celebrates 250th Anniversary Of Veterinary Medicine

World Organisation For Animal Health The European Commission (EC) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launch the “Vets in your daily life” campaign that celebrates the 250th anniversary of the creation of the veterinary pr...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 16:25:10

Promote Good Practice In Poultry Worming

Janssen Animal Health As official pressure increases to prevent the marketing of herbal and homeopathic products that claim medicinal benefits without scientific proof, Janssen Animal Health is reminding vets and merchants...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 16:20:49

NEW Veterinary Licensed Metoclopramide From Eurovet That Can Be Used To Treat Vomiting

Eurovet Vomend® is a NEW veterinary licensed metoclopramide from Eurovet that can be used to treat vomiting and reduced gastro-intestinal motility in both dogs and cats. Over the years, vets have o...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 16:12:56

New Anaesthetic Waste Agent Adsorber

J.A.K Marketing Limited A new, eco-friendly waste agent adsorber, the AnaeSorber®, has been launched by J.A.K. Marketing and is made at their Yorkshire manufacturing unit. It comprises a disposable canister, the c...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 16:00:07

Hills Invite Vet Students To Prove Who Is Top Dog!

Hills This year more than 50 vet schools across Europe will be battling for supremacy in one of the most hotly contested elections of the year in veterinary circles! The Hill’sTM Top Dog Challenge is an exc...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 15:53:47

Stem Cell Therapy For Equine Tendon Injuries One Day Training Course For Vets

VetCell VetCell, the UK’s leading equine stem cell therapy company are running their next one day training course with Professor Roger Smith on 7th March 2011 at the Royal Veterinary College. The course is fo...
Posted: Friday 14th January, 2011. 15:44:47

British Animal Charity SPANA Awarded Lavin Cup

SPANA The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is celebrating after being awarded the Lavin Cup by the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners), a hugely prestigious American vete...
Posted: Wednesday 12th January, 2011. 16:06:58

Research And Markets: Pet Products & Accessories Market: Research & Analysis UK 2010-2014

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Products & Accessories Market: Research & Analysis UK 2010-2014" report to their offering. This unique, first edition r...
Posted: Tuesday 11th January, 2011. 10:06:51

New Studies Emphasise Safety And Efficacy Of PREVICOX

Merial Animal Health Two recent publications continue to demonstrate the efficacy and safety profile of Merial’s canine NSAID PREVICOX®. Launched in 2005, PREVICOX®, the first canine coxib NSAID to be introduced t...
Posted: Monday 10th January, 2011. 18:31:04

Vets Celebrated At The Start Of World Veterinary Year

BVA World Veterinary Year (Vet 2011) is off to a fantastic start in the UK with the recognition of three veterinary surgeons in the New Year’s Honours.Dr Lydia Akrigg Brown, President of the Veterinary Be...
Posted: Thursday 6th January, 2011. 15:54:23

Vets Collaborate To Improve Long-distance Horse Transport

BEVA ets attending the first veterinary-led European Equine Transport Forum, held in Brussels on 29th November 2010, have agreed that their profession needs to take a leading role to help enforce the curre...
Posted: Tuesday 4th January, 2011. 11:40:22

Pfizer Animal Health Completes Acquisition Of Synbiotics Corporation

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health today announced the completion of its acquisition of Synbiotics Corporation (Pinksheets SYNB.PK) on December 30, 2010, resulting in the cessation of trading of Synbiotics common s...
Posted: Tuesday 4th January, 2011. 10:12:27

MBE For VBF President Dr Lydia Brown

BVA The President of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) Dr Lydia Brown has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Years Honours List for services to the veterinary profession. Dr Brown qualified as ...
Posted: Friday 31st December, 2010. 14:26:21

This New Year, Be Resolute In Combating Pet Obesity

Purina Project: Pet Slim Down™ from Purina Veterinary Diets® emphasizes veterinary involvement, owner education and peer support as keys to weight loss success Do your New Year’s resolutions include g...
Posted: Friday 31st December, 2010. 10:12:26

Mixed Response To New Medicines Regulations From BVA

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the tightening up of sales of veterinary medicines on the internet but is disappointed that the advertising of antimicrobials to farmers will cont...
Posted: Thursday 30th December, 2010. 14:31:01

Novartis Animal Health: Changes To The Supply Of Acepromazine (ACP)

Novartis Animal Health Recent upgrades to Novartis Animal Health’s manufacturing plant in the UK have resulted in the site becoming a worldwide centre of excellence for the production of bulk liquids. This upgrade has had a...
Posted: Wednesday 29th December, 2010. 11:00:56

The 5th Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference - Accra, Ghana, 21-25 March 2011

BVA The Role of Veterinarians and Livestock Farmers in Food Security and Poverty Alleviation The 5th Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference, organised by the Commonwealth Veterinary Association and the...
Posted: Thursday 23rd December, 2010. 14:09:43

Feline Specialists Feature In Free Webinars

Hills High calibre speakers, CPD in the comfort of your own armchair and all for free! Hill’sTM Pet Nutrition is offering a flying start to CPD record cards in 2011, with the launch of a series of five ...
Posted: Thursday 23rd December, 2010. 13:56:56

A Dogs Dinner - Petplan Highlights Trend Of Overindulging Pets At Christmas

Petplan According to Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurer, new research shows that 60 per cent of Brits will prepare a Christmas meal for their family pet*. However, Petplan’s network of vets warn that...
Posted: Thursday 23rd December, 2010. 13:46:09

Holiday Pet Safety Tips Podcast

AVMA Enjoy your holidays and keep your family and pets safe. The holiday season is upon us, and while we humans revel in the food, decorations, and celebrations of the season, they can be very frighteni...
Posted: Thursday 23rd December, 2010. 10:25:59

Hill’s Opens The Door To Pet Nutrition Centre

Hills Hill’s Pet Nutrition is offering vets, vet students and nurses in the UK a unique opportunity to look round its world famous Pet Nutrition Centre in Topeka. To give open access to as many veterinary p...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd December, 2010. 11:57:13

Vets Say Avoid Cat-astrophes This Christmas

BVA Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unknown hazards and poisons in and around the home. There are...
Posted: Monday 20th December, 2010. 12:56:18

Mans Best Friend? Just Ask Your Vet

Petplan Research from Petplan insurance shows that owners consider a vet their friend   Despite dogs traditionally being considered ‘man’s best friend’, it would appear that for pet lovers, their best ...
Posted: Thursday 16th December, 2010. 11:32:42

Merial OA Case Of The Year – Winners Announced!

Merial Animal Health A call to vet nurses across the country to submit their cases involving successful treatment of canine osteoarthritis resulted in a sea of entries. The winning case study was submitted by Heather ...
Posted: Thursday 16th December, 2010. 11:25:25

Antifreeze Toxicity In Pets Podcast

AVMA Antifreeze is a key component in keeping our cars running smoothly, particularly in these colder winter months, but just a little leaked or spilled antifreeze can cause big problems for our pets. Just...
Posted: Wednesday 15th December, 2010. 17:38:52

Vets Back Common Sense Approach To Responsibility And Cost Sharing

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed the report of the independent Advisory Group on Responsibility and Cost Sharing, which has recommended a new ‘Partnership Board’ to become ...
Posted: Monday 13th December, 2010. 14:08:51

Companion Care Vets Expand Network With Two Openings In December

Companion Care Companion Care Vets have ended the year with two state-of-the-art surgery openings in the Midlands. Surgeries in Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester have been opened this month within the Pets at Home s...
Posted: Monday 13th December, 2010. 13:39:50

Visbion Provides BVA With Digital Hip Scoring & Elbow Grading System

Visbion Chertsey, UK, 8 December 2010, Visbion (www.visbion.com) is delighted to announce that the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club (BVA/KC) Canine Health Schemes has chosen its specially developed ...
Posted: Monday 13th December, 2010. 11:38:51

ABCD & Merial Invite Applications For Their Young Scientist Award 2011

ABCD Application deadline 15 January 2011 The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) invites applications for the ABCD & Merial Young Scientist Award 2011. The ABCD and Merial Young Scie...
Posted: Friday 10th December, 2010. 13:10:36

Novartis Animal Health Adds Adequan® Equine To Its Veterinary Line In The UK

Novartis Novartis Animal Health, Inc. announced that it will market and distribute Adequan® Equine in the UK beginning in early January 2011. This follows a successful NAH launch of the product in Canada. ...
Posted: Friday 10th December, 2010. 13:05:44

Vets Fight Puppy Disease Outbreak Across Western Australia

AVA Veterinarians across Western Australia say they have been treating up to five times the normal number cases of a deadly dog and puppy disease this year. “We are seeing very high numbers of canine p...
Posted: Wednesday 8th December, 2010. 11:45:45

1st International Symposium On Chemical Communication Among Living Beings

CEVA Pheromones: an exciting opportunity to unravel a universal language The Pherosynthese Research Institute held its first International Symposium on Chemical Communication among Living Beings fro...
Posted: Tuesday 7th December, 2010. 15:43:09

Pfizer Animal Genetics Now Running Contractural Arachnodactyly (Fawn Calf) Test

Pfizer Pfizer Animal Genetics is now able to provide genetic testing for Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) testing. CA is a genetic condition formerly referred to as Fawn Calf Syndrome. In collaboration with ...
Posted: Monday 6th December, 2010. 16:11:54

Adam Henson Saves The Day For VPMA

VPMA Unfortunately key note speaker Mark Evans has had to withdraw from VPMA Congress due to filming commitments but the good news is that farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson has stepped in to save the day...
Posted: Monday 6th December, 2010. 14:04:26

Pet Owners Should Remember A Few Things When Making Christmas Plans

RCVS If you are a pet owner, remember to check your vet’s opening hours in the run up to Christmas. In particular, you should ensure you know what the arrangements are for veterinary emergencies when the p...
Posted: Monday 6th December, 2010. 13:54:37

Study Seeks To Explain Feminization Of Veterinary Profession

AVMA The fact that women will soon dominate the field of veterinary medicine has been widely reported (see JAVMA, Feb. 15, 2010, page 376). As of 2010, the veterinary profession is about 50 percent men and...
Posted: Monday 6th December, 2010. 13:50:39

British Researcher William McEwan Wins The ABCD & Merial Young Scientist Award 2010

ABCD The ABCD and Merial Young Scientist Award 2010 was presented to William McEwan BSc MRes PhD, now working at the MRC-Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge (UK), on 20 June in Amsterdam, on t...
Posted: Monday 6th December, 2010. 13:34:18

Thursday 2nd December MRSA In Animals A Webinar BOOK NOW (CPD) You Can Do From You Home With Dr Tim Nuttall Donating A Lecture To BMF

The Bella Moss Foundation Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal infections have become a problem in Veterinary Practice in the last decade. Dr Tim Nuttall from Liverpool University will discuss a practice approach to this worry...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 18:09:37

New Policy Chairmen For BVA

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is delighted to announce the election of new chairmen for two of its standing committees. Fred Landeg is the new chairman of the Veterinary Policy Group (V...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 18:07:14

Novel Single-dose Broad-spectrum Dog Dewormer Demonstrates Good Efficacy And Is Readily Consumed

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Boxmeer (the Netherlands), November 30, 2010 – The broad-spectrum anthelmintic combination preparation for dogs PLERION® (5 mg pyrantel + 20 mg oxantel + 5 mg praziquantel per kg body weight) is a...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 18:04:57

Firework Display Competition Goes With A Bang

CEVA Ceva Animal Health’s firework waiting room display competition went with a bang this year with a record breaking number of entries being submitted. The popular competition has practices creating eye ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 17:59:08

Kruuse Focus On Equestrian

Kruuse Kruuse UK Ltd has appointed Sarah Stokes to the new role of Equine Sales Manager. This is a new position and demonstrates the commitment Kruuse UK says that the company has to the equestrian sector of...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 17:55:20

Winter Weather Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe

Petplan With parts of the UK being hit with historic low temperatures, and with more snow and ice on the way, it’s worth sparing a thought for our furry friends. Helen Stone with pet poodle, George ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 17:40:33

Cushings Disease In Dogs Podcast

AVMA Losing hair, gaining weight, going to the bathroom more often … these could just be signs that your dog is getting older, or they might be symptoms of Cushing’s disease, which, if properly treated, co...
Posted: Wednesday 1st December, 2010. 17:36:38

Historic Decision In Brussells - Dogs And Cats And EU Protection

Vier Pfoten/Four Paws Brussels, 29 November 2010: FOUR PAWS strongly welcomes the result of the Belgian initiative to include dogs and cats into the Animal Welfare Programme of the EU. Today, the EU Council of Ministers ag...
Posted: Monday 29th November, 2010. 16:55:17

Overwhelming Support For Deed Not Breed In Dangerous Dogs Consultation

BVA The government has published the results of the Defra consultation on dangerous dogs revealing overwhelming support for an overhaul of the failed Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The consultation closed in...
Posted: Thursday 25th November, 2010. 16:42:57

Merial Encourages SQPs To Go Wild

Merial Animal Health Following the success of the 2010 CPD event at Whipsnade Zoo, Merial Animal Health has announced two events for the New Year, again based at popular zoo destinations. The events will take place on the...
Posted: Thursday 25th November, 2010. 16:41:05

EU Closer To Granting Protection To Companion Animals

FOUR PAWS Brussels, 24 November 2010: the EU Member States representatives have decided today that companion animals should formally come under the protection of the EU. The Agriculture and Fisheries Council...
Posted: Wednesday 24th November, 2010. 16:48:35

Hill’s Appoints Clare Rushton As New Staff Clinician

Hill's Clare Rushton, Staff Clinican at Hill’s, with her cat Onion Clare Rushton has been appointed to the position of Staff Clinician at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Graduating from Bristol in 2005, Clare w...
Posted: Wednesday 24th November, 2010. 11:36:15

Petplan Supports New Morrisons Pet Food Packaging Launch

Petplan Petplan aids Morrisons launch of pet food portion control to help combat pet obesity From this month, Morrisons will be launching pet food packaging which will alert shoppers to the ideal porti...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd November, 2010. 17:41:34

Podcast - Garlic: Hazardous Or Healthy For My Pet?

AVMA When it comes to giving human foods to pets, there seems to be a consensus on the risk of some foods or ingredients—like chocolate, grapes, and the artificial sweetener Xylitol—but some disagreement o...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd November, 2010. 14:09:10

Summary Of The Conference 'Responsible Dog Ownership In Europe' Published

FOUR PAWS The Summary of the conference 'Responsible Dog Ownership in Europe' has been published. You can access it at this address or in the News section of the CAROdog home page www.carodog.eu...
Posted: Monday 22nd November, 2010. 16:35:39

Equine Experts Advise On Threat Of West Nile Outbreak In The UK

Pfizer Equine health experts at Pfizer Animal Health are advising vets and horse owners to discuss the potential threat of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the UK, following a spate of outbreaks of the disease in se...
Posted: Monday 22nd November, 2010. 11:21:33

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Online Webinar Monday 13th December

CEVA CEVA Animal Health is running a webinar (interactive online seminar) on Monday 13th December which will cover the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive dysfunction in dogs and cats. Studies show tha...
Posted: Monday 22nd November, 2010. 10:36:25

Get Your FREE Copy Of Petplans Healthy Pets Guide Book

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet and leading equine insurer, has launched a new helpful booklet for pet owners called ‘Healthy Pets, Happy You’. The booklet, provides pet owners with practical...
Posted: Friday 19th November, 2010. 16:54:06

BVA Questions BBC Screening Of Illegal Horse Mutilations

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has contacted the BBC programme ‘Countryfile’ following the broadcast of an item on identifying wild ponies in North Wales using ‘ear marking’ on 31st October ...
Posted: Friday 19th November, 2010. 12:05:21

Kick The Smoking Habit, For You And Your Pets Podcast

AVMA It's a great day to stop smoking, for your health and your pet's health Since 1977, the American Cancer Society has marked the third Thursday of November as the Great American Smokeout. Smokers are...
Posted: Friday 19th November, 2010. 11:13:01

Masterclass: Worm Egg Counts With The Experts

Merial Animal Health Worm Egg Counts (WECs) should play a vital part in every horse owners’ worming routine. In recognition of this, EQVALAN® and EQVALAN® Duo manufacturer Merial, in association with expert pa...
Posted: Thursday 18th November, 2010. 18:21:59

Stark Message To Vets On Antibiotic Awareness Day

BVA To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2010 today (18 November) the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning veterinary surgeons in the UK that failure to use antimicrobials responsibly coul...
Posted: Thursday 18th November, 2010. 11:57:57

A Novel Low Dose, Long Acting Florfenicol That Is Easier To Inject

Animalcare Ltd A novel, patented, long acting florfenicol 300mg/ml suspension, that has significant advantages over existing organic solvent-based florfenicol products on the market when used for the treatment and p...
Posted: Thursday 18th November, 2010. 11:54:15

VPMA Congress Promises To Lift Spirits In January

VPMA Party season may not be far off, but the VPMA (Veterinary Practice Management Association) is promising that January will be anything but a dull post festive season anti-climax when the annual confere...
Posted: Thursday 18th November, 2010. 11:45:40

CEVA Launches Hepatosyl® Plus

CEVA The UK's leading liver support supplement has just got even better with the launch of Hepatosyl® Plus by CEVA Animal Health. 100mg 30 capsules NEW Hepatosyl Plus contains the same truste...
Posted: Wednesday 17th November, 2010. 12:42:45

RCVS Approves Compassionate Approach To Those With Health Problems

RCVS At its November meeting (4/11/10), the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) approved a new Health Protocol, which formalises a more compassionate approach to veterinary surgeons ...
Posted: Monday 15th November, 2010. 12:49:39

RCVS Approves Disciplinary System For Registered Veterinary Nurses

RCVS At its November meeting (4/11/10), the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) unanimously approved the introduction of a disciplinary system for registered veterinary nurses on 1 A...
Posted: Monday 15th November, 2010. 12:49:39

Internet Pharmacies - Pros And Cons Podcast

AVMA Internet pharmacies have emerged recently as a source of drugs not only for humans, but our pets as well. But is it safe to purchase our pets’ drugs online? In this podcast, Dr. Chuck Lemme, a member ...
Posted: Thursday 11th November, 2010. 13:21:25

Studio Bovine To Webcast From World Buiatrics Conference 2010 In Santiago De Chile

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Studio Bovine, an intitiative of Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, has recently been launched in order to webcast via a dedicated online TV channel (www.studiobovine.com). Registered viewers can...
Posted: Thursday 11th November, 2010. 13:16:10

Merial BEVA Winners

Merial Animal Health Merial is pleased to announce the winners of its Apple iPad competition, which took place at the BEVA Congress from 8th - 11th September 2010. Mark Vale receives his iPad from Susie Blackburn ...
Posted: Wednesday 10th November, 2010. 12:02:12

Stem-cell Therapy For Pets Now Offered – And Disputed – In Canada

EBioNews.com A company says it has developed a new stem-cell therapy for animals, promising to help ease the pain and improve the health of pets with problems such as hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis or ligament inju...
Posted: Wednesday 10th November, 2010. 11:38:05

Companion Care Vets Opens State Of The Art Surgery In Leicester

Companion Care State of the art veterinary surgery opens in Leicester. Andrew Robathan MP declares surgery officially open. Joint veterinary partners are Shabbir Shariff, Sameer Bheda Companion Care Vets h...
Posted: Tuesday 9th November, 2010. 18:51:31

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Expands Veterinary Vaccine Manufacturing Facility At Biosciences Center Boxmeer

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Boxmeer (the Netherlands), November 9, 2010 – Today, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announced that it has opened a specialized filling and freeze-drying unit for veterinary vaccines at its Bio...
Posted: Tuesday 9th November, 2010. 17:01:22

Animal Welfare Included In New Standards For Social Responsibility

WSPA WSPA is celebrating the inclusion of animal welfare in the newly launched ISO Standard 26000 as a historic first. The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) new guidelines, the ISO ...
Posted: Tuesday 9th November, 2010. 13:01:08

Worcester Vet, David Denny, Wins Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year

Petplan Worcester vet, David Denny, has won the prestigious annual Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. The Award was announced at the glittering annual Animal Health Trust (AHT) Equestrian Awards gala dinn...
Posted: Monday 8th November, 2010. 17:43:17

Lintbells Reaches Finals Of Business Awards

Lintbells The company behind the natural skin and coat supplement for dogs, Yumega, has been short-listed for a prestigious business award. Meeting customers at major events is an important aspect of Lin...
Posted: Monday 8th November, 2010. 13:39:27

US Pet Food Manufacturing Report: 50 Largest Companies Such As P&G And Colgate-Palmolive Hold Almost 100% Of The Market With Annual Revenue Of $17 Billion

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Food Manufacture" report to their offering. The US pet food manufacturing industry includes about 200 companies with combined a...
Posted: Monday 8th November, 2010. 11:46:41

Vygon Vet, Veterinary Supplies - Launch Procedural Custom Pack Service

Vygon Vygon Vet, a division of Vygon (UK) Ltd, has launched a procedural custom pack service due to the increasing concern around hospital acquired infections. The new service is available to all veterinary...
Posted: Monday 8th November, 2010. 11:40:52

USA - Join Thousands As They Puppy Up! Against Canine Cancer On November 7th!

2 Million Dogs It began with a promise to raise awareness of canine cancer one mile, one city, and one person at time. Luke Robinson with his two dogs walked 2000 miles from Austin to Boston to fulfill the promise h...
Posted: Friday 5th November, 2010. 12:12:30

Petplan Calls For Veterinary Awards Nominations

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is calling for nominations for this year’s ‘Petplan Veterinary Awards 2011’. Every year Petplan helps recognise the crucial role veterinary staff play...
Posted: Friday 5th November, 2010. 12:05:01

LANTRA AWARDS Nationally Recognised Course In Live Capture & Immobilisation

Animal Capture UK Ltd The UK’s first and only Nationally recognised qualification in Live Capture & Immobilisation will be held at the Millennium Hall, Kings Sutton, Banbury, Oxon, on the weekend of the 11th, 12th &...
Posted: Friday 5th November, 2010. 11:58:24

Shonky Online Drugs Put Family Pets At Risk

AVA Online veterinary medications are putting Australian pets at risk according to Australia’s peak veterinary organisation. “Cheap human medications from disreputable online retailers are common but t...
Posted: Friday 5th November, 2010. 11:51:04

Wildlifevets.com Chemical Immobilisation Courses 2011 - World Vet Congress In Cape Town Oct 2011

Wildlifevets.com Wildlifevets.com is holding 4 Chemical Immobilisation Courses in 2011. Two of these courses are being given in conjunction with the World Vet Congress being hosted in Cape Town in Oct 2011. The ...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd November, 2010. 15:14:30

Southern Africa Under Threat From Deadly Animal Virus

FAO 50 million sheep and goats at risk A deadly viral disease which broke out in Tanzania earlier this year risks spreading to Southern Africa, posing a mortal threat to more than 50 million sheep and ...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd November, 2010. 09:46:55

BVA Asks Members To Stand And Deliver The New Look Council

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on all members to consider standing in the upcoming elections for the organisation’s primary representative body, BVA Council. Following overwhe...
Posted: Monday 1st November, 2010. 09:57:58

Follow The Golden Rules Of Pet Ownership

AVMA Not just for retriever owners...the Golden Rules of Pet Ownership apply to all pet owners. AVMA policy Golden Rules of Pet Ownership (Oversight: CHAB; EB 06/1988; Reviewed 10/99; Reaffirmed 03/0...
Posted: Monday 1st November, 2010. 08:51:21

Ceva Animal Health Celebrates Its 10th Birthday

CEVA Ceva Animal Health celebrated its 10th birthday with a party on its stand at the London Vet Show to mark the launch of a new corporate identity and global vision. With the belief that a new app...
Posted: Monday 1st November, 2010. 08:47:06

New Website Coming For The Bella Moss Foundation

The Bella Moss Foundation 1st November 2010 will see The Bella Moss Foundation launch a completely redesigned website www.thebellamossfoundation.com that will provide a unique online resource for veterinary professionals, pet...
Posted: Friday 29th October, 2010. 13:48:35

VetCell Offers A Guarantee On Its Proven Stem Cell Therapy

VetCell New research has proven that VetCell’s StemRegen therapy is the best way to treat a lesion of the SDFT. Equine stem cell therapy from VetCell now comes with a money-back guarantee. VetCell have ju...
Posted: Friday 29th October, 2010. 12:51:27

FIDAVET™ Portfolio Strengthened By Introduction Of Pet Ear Cleaner

Janssen Animal Health A new ear cleaner for cats and dogs has joined the growing FIDAVET™ portfolio of carefully formulated, vet wholesaler exclusive, non-prescription products. FIDAVET SUROSOLVE™ is a non-irritatin...
Posted: Thursday 28th October, 2010. 11:55:24

Tomorrow In Brussels Historic Chance For Dogs And Cats In Europe

Vier Pfoten/Four Paws Updated Brussels, 27 October 2010: A historic decision for the welfare of companion animals in the EU has been made by the Councils’ Working Group of Veterinary Experts, just a few days after an inter...
Posted: Tuesday 26th October, 2010. 14:54:22

Scottish RCO Wins £1000 In National Competition

Bayer Animal Health Scotland region RCO, Fiona Reid, has won the annual Bayer Animal Health sponsored RCO of the Year competition. Fiona’s prize includes £1,000 to help fund future meetings and an additional £...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:47:47

Help AHT Identify Mystery Dog Illness

Animal Health Trust Since the beginning of August 2010, several dogs which have been walked on the Sandringham Estate, in Thetford Forest, in Clumber Park or Sherwood Forest have been taken seriously ill and currently ve...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:43:18

Animal Health Trust Launches New DNA Test To Save Sight Of Golden Retrievers

Animal Health Trust Scientists working in the Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust (AHT), which is part funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, have identified a mutation which causes progressive re...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:40:59

Companion Care Vets To Launch Standalone Surgery Division

Companion Care Companion Care Vets, one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, is to launch a new division to focus on developing a standalone joint venture surgery network across the UK. The new division will opera...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:38:05

Wales Leaves Rest Of The UK Behind On Dog Welfare

BVA Veterinary associations have strongly welcomed moves to tighten up the rules on dog breeding in Wales with the publication of the proposed Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2011. ...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:37:18

Hill’s Gets Interactive At BVNA Congress

Hill's Hill’s Pet Nutrition reports that vet nurses were keen to get involved with the latest technology at BVNA Congress. A demonstration of Hill’s latest on-line digital tools www.quickreco.com and www.hil...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:35:00

Veterinary Nurse Wins Trip To AHT Awards With Petplan

Petplan Vet Nurse Penny Browning of the Cliffe Veterinary Group in Laughton, East Sussex, has won an exclusive prize to attend the Animal Health Trust (AHT) UK Equestrian Awards 2010, courtesy of Petplan, the...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:29:55

NSAIDS May Reduce Stress Reactions, Says Pig Vet

Eurovet Animal Health Ltd Nico Brons, a senior vet working within the Easey Group solely with pigs, has recently been relating a story that has highlighted the benefits of NSAIDs and stress reduction in pigs. A lorry driver wi...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:26:38

Michaela Film Features Fluke Facts

Janssen Animal Health A new DVD called ‘Fluke: That’s a Fact’ is being released this month by Janssen Animal Health. The 18 minute film features TV presenter Michaela Strachan discussing the big issues surrounding fluke in...
Posted: Monday 25th October, 2010. 13:23:45

CSR: Elements To Welcome But Concern Remains Over Animal Health And Welfare Priorities

BVA Commenting on the Comprehensive Spending Review, Harvey Locke, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: “Clearly this is a substantial hit on Defra’s overall budget but there are som...
Posted: Wednesday 20th October, 2010. 18:32:21

Central CPD To Unveil 2011 Timetable At London Vet Show

Central CPD Central CPD is pleased to be unveiling their 2011 CPD timetable including courses for Veterinary Nurses at the London Vet Show this weekend. Why not visit them at stand I15 for a copy of their 2011 b...
Posted: Wednesday 20th October, 2010. 16:16:07

New Product Tackles Embarrassing Habit That Can Lead To Deadly Diseases

Forum Animal Health Forum Animal Health has launched the UK’s first granular solution for wet and dry food in a bid to tackle coprophagia – the undesirable and potentially dangerous problem of animals, particularly dogs ...
Posted: Wednesday 20th October, 2010. 15:51:35

Forum Animal Health’s New All-in-one TicknerVet Aims To Remove Ticks In A Unique Safe And Efficient Manner

Forum Animal Health Forum Animal Health’s new all-in-one TicknerVet aims to remove ticks in a unique safe and efficient manner – killing and extracting them in less than 20 seconds. Using a rapid freezing spray, the ...
Posted: Wednesday 20th October, 2010. 15:51:35

Be Aware Of The Dog On Bonfire Night!

CEVA Spare a thought for your pets this Bonfire Night, a recent survey¹ has revealed that 80% of us have had a pet who has been afraid of fireworks, and more than half of dog owners would like to ban ...
Posted: Wednesday 20th October, 2010. 13:37:22

Space Race To Torture Monkeys: ADI Tells Russian Federal Space Agency Primate Experiments - Not In Our Name

ADI Animal Defenders International (ADI), the leading animal welfare organization that works globally for the protection of animals, launched a campaign to secure public support to prevent the Russian Fed...
Posted: Wednesday 20th October, 2010. 10:39:33

Michigan State University's College Of Veterinary Medicine Celebrates 100 Years

AVMA Given its 100-year history, Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has plenty of achievements to celebrate. The college lays claim to the first open-heart surgery on a dog, has pio...
Posted: Monday 18th October, 2010. 17:23:38

Versatile Diode Laser For Multiple Veterinary Applications

Horiba Medical HORIBA Medical - UK has recently introduced MLT-Diode Laser Systems, specifically designed for veterinary medicine, as part of its portfolio of animal healthcare products. Supported with a range of ac...
Posted: Monday 18th October, 2010. 17:07:09

Quango Cuts Must Not Affect Independent Advice On Animal Welfare

BVA Commenting on the Government’s announcement regarding the fate of its quangos (quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations), Harvey Locke, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: ...
Posted: Friday 15th October, 2010. 13:20:32

Sandy Trees To Deliver Prestigious McCall Lecture At Glasgow University

RCVS Professor Sandy Trees, Senior Vice-President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the University of Liverpool, has been invited to give the pr...
Posted: Friday 15th October, 2010. 12:53:35

Special Service To Be Unveiled At London Vet Show

The Specials Laboratory A leading manufacturer of unlicensed medicines (commonly know as “specials”) will be using the London Vet Show as a platform to showcase its veterinary manufacturing offering that supports veterinary ...
Posted: Friday 15th October, 2010. 11:12:05

Study Reveals Dog Ownership Is Associated With Reduced Eczema In Children With Dog Allergies

EurekAlert! Children with eczema, a chronic skin condition that often begins in childhood, have a greater risk of developing asthma and food allergies. The number of children with eczema is rising, but the reason...
Posted: Friday 15th October, 2010. 11:07:02

Vets Now Hosting Second Webinar On ECC Training Initiative

Vets Now Vets Now will be hosting a second webinar on its new ‘Cutting Edge’ ECC Training initiative on Wednesday 20th October at 8.30pm and is inviting vets interested in a career in ECC to log in for an intr...
Posted: Thursday 14th October, 2010. 16:27:03

Royalty Free Music Radio (rfmradio.co.uk) – A Quality Alternative Music Source With No PRS/PPL Fees

Rfmradio.co.uk Formed in 2009 RFM Radio provide a quality music service for businesses that require background music, but do not wish to pay the exorbitant PRS and PPL licence fees. Anyone playing copyright music...
Posted: Wednesday 13th October, 2010. 18:34:51

Abbey Veterinary Group Wins A Dental X-ray System Worth £2,500 From Pedigree

Pedigree Abbey Veterinary Group in Chaddesden, Derby has won a dental x-ray system worth £2,500 in a prize draw carried out by PEDIGREE®. The competition aimed to encourage veterinary practices to s...
Posted: Wednesday 13th October, 2010. 12:05:10

Hip Dysplasia Susceptibility In Dogs May Be Underreported

Science Daily A study comparing a University of Pennsylvania method for evaluating a dog's susceptibility to hip dysplasia to the traditional American method has shown that 80 percent of dogs judged to be normal by...
Posted: Wednesday 13th October, 2010. 11:49:58

Veterinarian Says Natural Foods Not Always Best For Pets

Science Daily While natural food is a rising trend among humans, pet owners should be careful before feeding similar types of food to their pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. All too often p...
Posted: Wednesday 13th October, 2010. 11:17:10

Vet Manager From Exeter Wins Petplan Award

Petplan Local Veterinary Assistant Practice Manager Kelli Vogt, of Polsloe Veterinary Clinic in Exeter, Devon, has won the ‘Petplan Insurance Advisor Award 2010’. The award, announced at the weekend’s British...
Posted: Tuesday 12th October, 2010. 16:29:42

Long Courses Discouraged By Browne Review

BVA Responding to the higher education review by Lord Browne in the run-up to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, the British Veterinary Association raises concerns about the impact of the ref...
Posted: Tuesday 12th October, 2010. 14:54:07

Bella Moss Foundation Past Patron Tribute To Claire Rayner

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation is saddened to hear of the death of its first Honorary Patron, Claire Rayner Jill Moss, President of The Bella Moss Foundation, said “I owe a great debt to Claire. After t...
Posted: Tuesday 12th October, 2010. 14:10:23

Go To Henschool For Free!

Janssen Animal Health Janssen Animal Health has got together with Henschool to offer bursaries that will allow 5 veterinary nurses, or trainee veterinary nurses the opportunity to attend a course and learn all about poultr...
Posted: Tuesday 12th October, 2010. 12:44:46

HORIBA Medical - UK Offers The Dr. Fritz Video-Compact-System For Small Animal Endoscopy

Horiba Medical HORIBA Medical - UK now offers the Dr. Fritz Video-Compact-System for veterinary endoscopic applications as part of its range of animal healthcare products. The innovative and flexible Dr. Fritz syste...
Posted: Tuesday 12th October, 2010. 12:31:10

Iris Capital Lead Investor In MedicAnimal.com For An Expansion Round Of £5m

MedicAnimal.com Iris Capital and MedicAnimal.com are proud to jointly announce a £5 million equity financing for MedicAnimal.com, led by Iris Capital. The equity investment will allow MedicAnimal.com to grow it...
Posted: Tuesday 12th October, 2010. 11:10:44

Companion Care Vets Open Surgery In Tunbridge Wells

Companion Care Companion Care Vets has opened a state-of-the-art veterinary surgery within the new Pets at Home store on Fountains Retail Park in Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells is the 66th surgery within th...
Posted: Monday 11th October, 2010. 14:04:17

American Humane Association Recognizes Paula Abdul For Her Support Of The Pets And Womens Shelters (PAWS) Program

American Humane Association American Humane Association, the nation’s voice for the protection of children and animals, has recognized recording artist and performer Paula Abdul for her support of the organization’s Pets and Wom...
Posted: Friday 8th October, 2010. 11:02:11

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Launches Prascend®

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Prascend®, the first licensed product for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses, commonly known as Equine Cushings Dis...
Posted: Friday 8th October, 2010. 10:36:45

Petplan Is Giving Practices A Chance To Win £1,000 Towards Their Christmas Party

Petplan With Christmas just around the corner and to celebrate their work with vet practices, Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is giving practices the chance to win £1,000 towards their...
Posted: Thursday 7th October, 2010. 11:12:32

VRCC Business Awards Runner Up

After attending the Essex Business Excellence Awards gala and dinner ceremony last Thursday which was held in the stunning grounds of Braxted Park in the heart of the Essex countryside, VRCC one of th...
Posted: Wednesday 6th October, 2010. 13:45:28

USA - Talking Birds Star In New Ad Campaign

Pennington Wild Bird Feed Pennington Wild Bird Feed launched a new advertising campaign today. The campaign developed by Atlanta-based agency, IQ, is built around the theme “Great Entertainment for your Yard” and features four...
Posted: Wednesday 6th October, 2010. 11:13:47

Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre Wins £500

Petplan The Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre wins the Petplan Charity Prize Draw. The Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre, in Hurst, Berkshire has won a valuable £500 donation from the...
Posted: Tuesday 5th October, 2010. 12:30:40

New Canine Ear Treatment Combines Three Powerful Agents In Once-a-day Therapy

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health A new once-a-day treatment for otitis externa (inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal) in dogs is now available from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, a leader in treating canine ear di...
Posted: Monday 4th October, 2010. 17:36:55

Boehringer Ingelheim Hosts Cat Pain CPD Meetings

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim, the manufacturer of Metacam®, is hosting a series of CPD meetings for vets on feline pain during October and November. The workshop style sessions will focus on the challe...
Posted: Monday 4th October, 2010. 14:55:21

Companion Care Vets Set To Expand Significantly In Scotland

Companion Care Leading small animal veterinary group, Companion Care, is to significantly expand its surgery footprint in Scotland. This follows the successful launch of two full service surgeries this summer inside...
Posted: Monday 4th October, 2010. 10:42:30

What Can An Adopted Dog Bring To Your Life?

American Human Association Find out During American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month® This October Your Local Animal Shelter Has Dogs of Every Type, Size, Age and Personality Waiting for Loving Homes. American H...
Posted: Friday 1st October, 2010. 12:01:34

Petplan Announces PIA Award Finalists

Petplan Petplan is delighted to announce the three finalists for the ‘Petplan Insurance Advisor Award’. This award recognises the hard work and dedication that Petplan Insurance Advisors do to highlight the i...
Posted: Thursday 30th September, 2010. 19:11:13

Speakers Confirmed For VPMA Congress

VPMA Speakers have now been confirmed for VPMA congress. The event has a packed agenda on offer, with renowned speakers providing top quality CPD. Key Note Speaker Mark Evans is a vet, international ...
Posted: Thursday 30th September, 2010. 14:46:27

Struggling With Social Media? Here’s Why You Should

Dave Nicol ‘My friendships with those who aren’t on Facebook has suffered.’ That was an honest comment a friend made a few months ago when visiting Sydney. At the time I thought it a little harsh, but recently I...
Posted: Thursday 30th September, 2010. 14:36:32

CEVA Animal Health Hosts Free Fireworks Seminar And Webinar At BVNA

CEVA CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products D.A.P.® and Feliway®, is hosting a pets and fireworks seminar during the BVNA Congress, which will also be availab...
Posted: Tuesday 28th September, 2010. 13:01:02

Vetstream Launches New Content, Website Platform And Pricing

Vetstream Vetstream today announced a wealth of new veterinary content, an improved website platform, and pricing model for its flagship Canis, Felis, Equis and Lapis online clinical information services. ...
Posted: Tuesday 28th September, 2010. 12:55:35

Response To A Survey Carried Out By Online Pharmacy Vet-Medic

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a survey carried out on behalf of the online pharmacy Vet-Medic which found that internet pharmacies charge on average half the price for medi...
Posted: Friday 24th September, 2010. 15:21:29

Woodley Are Hosting A BLOOD GAS & ELECTROLYTE ANALYSIS Workshop At London Vet Show On 22nd 23rd October

Woodley Equipment Come to London Vet Show and gain CPD hours Woodley Equipment are holding a workshop each day at London Vet Show WITH Matt Gurney BVSc CertVA DiplECVAA MRCVS The workshop will be part theory and...
Posted: Friday 24th September, 2010. 15:11:21

Vets Ask Companies To Rethink Menus That Are All Halal

BVA Following the Mail on Sunday investigation into the widespread use of meat and meat products from animals not stunned before slaughter, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is writing to the compa...
Posted: Thursday 23rd September, 2010. 11:39:57

BVA Appoints Chairman Of New Veterinary Development Council

BVA The veterinary profession is taking the lead on shaping the future of large animal veterinary practice with the appointment of Professor Richard Bennett as the independent chairman of the newly-establ...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd September, 2010. 13:46:26

WSPA Funds Island-wide Vaccination In Bali

WSPA Bali launches historic campaign to eradicate rabies In a lead up to World Rabies Day the Bali government has just signed an agreement authorising a mass vaccination campaign to inoculate nearl...
Posted: Tuesday 21st September, 2010. 16:54:08

Wales Moves Ahead With New TB Strategy

BVA Veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that it will consult on a new draft Tuberculosis Eradication Order that will allow the WAG to pursue a bad...
Posted: Monday 20th September, 2010. 17:42:01

Novartis Animal Health UK Announce Commitment To Provide A Reliable Supply Of BVD Vaccine

Novartis Novartis Animal Health UK announce commitment to provide a reliable supply of BVD vaccineNovartis Animal Health UK Ltd today announce a commitment to provide a reliable supply of Bovidec® BVD Viru...
Posted: Monday 20th September, 2010. 14:48:34

Awareness Is The Best Defence Against Rabies

BVA September 28, 2010 marks the fourth World Rabies Day. This annual event, led by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, provides a unique platform for individuals and organisations to raise awareness...
Posted: Friday 17th September, 2010. 16:59:36

How Fast Can You Drive “a Reasonably Priced Car”?

Alstoe Animal Health Alstoe are challenging all vets and vet nurses to visit their stand G40 at the London Vet Show and see if they can score the fastest lap with an electronic “Vet in a reasonably priced car” competitio...
Posted: Friday 17th September, 2010. 14:35:57

Cancer Experts Chicago Success

VRCC the Laindon based Veterinary Referral Centre and Finalists in the 2010 Essex Business Excellence Awards are celebrating the outstanding achievement of one of their clinicians. French bor...
Posted: Wednesday 15th September, 2010. 12:58:24

TB Consultation Receives Strong Support From Vets

BVA The veterinary profession has warmly welcomed the launch of the Defra consultation on tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) in England, which includes recommendations for badger control in areas where bT...
Posted: Wednesday 15th September, 2010. 11:57:59

Zoonotic Disease Is No Fish Tale (podcast)

AVMA Pet fish can have positive effects on our health, but they can also present a disease risk. While many of us know that our dogs and cats can expose us to germs that might make us sick, you might be...
Posted: Tuesday 14th September, 2010. 14:19:59

No Such Thing As A Dumb Dog?

AVA There’s no such thing as a dumb breed of dog and ending up with a lemon could simply indicate a bad fit, says a leading dog behaviour expert. “No breed is dumb. Dogs are bred for different purpose ...
Posted: Tuesday 14th September, 2010. 13:26:18

Belgian Presidency Wants EU Strategy On Dog Welfare

EurActiv.com Belgium wants to use its EU presidency to underline the key societal role played by companion animals like dogs and cats, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister for Health and Social Affairs Laurette Onkelinx ...
Posted: Sunday 12th September, 2010. 13:59:22

BVA Welcomes EU Decision On Laboratory Animals

BVA Welcoming the announcement of a new EU Directive aimed at reducing the number of animals used in laboratory experiments, tightening controls over such procedures and harmonising improved standards of ...
Posted: Friday 10th September, 2010. 19:40:25

EU Legislation Says Fewer Animals Should Be Used For Scientific Experiments

European Parliament The number of animals used in scientific experiments should be reduced under new EU legislation approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday. The aim is to strike a better balance between animal w...
Posted: Friday 10th September, 2010. 10:46:02

Government To Consult On Badger Cull To Tackle TB

BVA Responding to media reports that the Government will consult on a cull of badgers in areas worst affected by bovine Tuberculosis (TB), Professor Bill Reilly, President of the British Veterinary Associ...
Posted: Tuesday 7th September, 2010. 14:37:48

Rick LeCouteur To Speak At The London Vet Show - 22nd And 23rd October

London Vet Show The London Vet Show, held in London Olympia’s National Hall on 22nd and 23rd October, is delighted to announce that Rick LeCouteur from the University of California will be the 2010 leading internatio...
Posted: Tuesday 7th September, 2010. 13:35:39

Human To Animal MRSA Advice Service - 22nd Oct 2010

The Bella Moss Foundation Only 20 places left! Bella Moss Foundation invites you to an evening reception to launch the new Human to Animal MRSA Advice Service. Venue: British Veterinary Association, 7 Mansfield Street,...
Posted: Tuesday 7th September, 2010. 13:31:51

Launch Of New Science-based Website CAROdog Regarding Dog Welfare In The EU

FOUR PAWS Press Conference on 9th September: Launch of new science-based website "CAROdog" regarding dog welfare in the EU. The event is hosted by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the Europ...
Posted: Monday 6th September, 2010. 14:16:02

Veterinary Haematology Analyser Provides Results In 60 Seconds

Horiba Medical HORIBA Medical is now the new official exclusive UK distributor of the fully automated Vet abc Plus+ veterinary haematology analyser from scil animal care company GmbH, Germany. Easy and simple to...
Posted: Monday 6th September, 2010. 14:00:56

VRCC Imaginative CPD Evening And Their New Website

WHAT A GOOD CPD IDEA. VRCC’s imaginative Autumn CPD event is “All you need to know about....but were afraid to ask!” Rather than sit Veterinary Surgeons down and lecture them for several hours a...
Posted: Friday 3rd September, 2010. 10:07:38

All Welcome At The Veterinary Practice Management Association Congress 2011

VPMA 27th-29th January 2011 The Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Everyone is welcome at the VPMA Annual Congress. The congress is established as the event in the veterinary calendar for ...
Posted: Thursday 2nd September, 2010. 11:59:20

Viral Diseases – The Herpes Virus In Chelonia - 19th September

Just Me And My Tortoise Why not come along and learn more about tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Meet people with similar interests in a friendly and relaxed environment. Listen to talks, exchange ideas and get friendly ad...
Posted: Wednesday 1st September, 2010. 17:05:49

Shell Rot, Shell Damage And Dog Attacks In Chelonia - 24th October

Just Me And My Tortoise Why not come along and learn more about tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Meet people with similar interests in a friendly and relaxed environment. Listen to talks, exchange ideas and get friendly ad...
Posted: Wednesday 1st September, 2010. 17:05:49

BEVA Congress 8-11th September 2010

BEVA Following 2009's very successful Congress, BEVA Congress 8-11th September 2010 is returning to Birmingham. This central location proves to be very popular with delegates and exhibitors alike, and ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st September, 2010. 14:44:52

New BEVA Congress IPhone App

BEVA Join the British Equine Veterinary Association at its annual Congress in Birmingham in September 2010. If you’re attending this year, this app has everything you need to get the most out of your visit...
Posted: Wednesday 1st September, 2010. 14:34:34

Neurodegenerative Disease In Dogs, Possibly In Humans, Gene Link Discovered

Science Daily A North Carolina State University researcher has helped to locate and identify a gene responsible for a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects American Staffordshire terriers. This same gene may...
Posted: Wednesday 1st September, 2010. 13:08:37

Cool Cats Podcast - Stress-Free Veterinary Visits For Cats

AVMA AVMA's latest podcast discusses ways to keep your cat's visit to the veterinarian stress-free. Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, outnumbering dogs 82 million to 72 million. Yet ca...
Posted: Tuesday 31st August, 2010. 17:22:32

New TV Advertising And Marketing Campaign For DAP® And Feliway®

CEVA CEVA Animal Health is launching a brand new TV advertising and marketing campaign to promote its leading veterinary behaviour products, DAP® and Feliway®, in the run up to this year’s fire...
Posted: Tuesday 31st August, 2010. 17:11:58

Get One Step Closer To Life In ECC On YouTube

Vets Now Young vets interested in a change in career direction can now get a first hand insight into life working in Emergency and Critical Care via Vets Now’s latest ‘Cutting Edge’ video on YouTube. The ‘...
Posted: Tuesday 31st August, 2010. 17:03:00

Master Of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) At Massey University

Master Of Veterinary Medicine Massey University is an AVMA accredited veterinary school in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Massey has 50 years of experience in distance learning and offers post-graduate continuing education to vete...
Posted: Thursday 26th August, 2010. 14:07:59

Last Chance To Nominate For Petplan PIA Award

Petplan Time is running out to nominate your fellow staff members for this year’s ‘Petplan Pet Insurance Advisor Award’, in association with JCA Publications. This award recognises the hard work and dedicatio...
Posted: Wednesday 25th August, 2010. 16:50:20

Groups Call On Prime Minister For Improved Dog Laws

BVA The British Veterinary Association, some of the UK’s largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today (Tuesday) jointly called on the leaders of the main political parties to w...
Posted: Wednesday 25th August, 2010. 16:39:12

Find Out How To Take Care Of Coccidiosis

Janssen Animal Health Professor Mike Taylor recently reported on key findings from an expert workshop on bovine coccidiosis held at the First European Buiatrics Conference and facilitated by Janssen Animal Health*. The wor...
Posted: Thursday 19th August, 2010. 15:54:05

USA - Veterinary Schools Have Their Pluses, Minuses

AVMA If there's one thing veterinarians and other stakeholders could agree on at the second meeting of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium, it's this: There's more than one way to ed...
Posted: Thursday 19th August, 2010. 09:30:41

Dr Monkey Dispenses Advice About Firework Phobia

Dorwest Herb Rockets and Catherine wheels may not be the only things creating a big noise this fireworks season. More cats and dogs need help to treat their phobias says the outspoken Dr Monkey, who believes that ...
Posted: Wednesday 18th August, 2010. 17:19:25

Drontal In Marketing And TV Advertising Drive

Bayer Animal Health Drontal, Britain’s number one pet wormer, is launching a hard-hitting two month TV advertising campaign featuring its iconic Drontal Schnauzer. The move follows a recent high-profile campaign which s...
Posted: Wednesday 18th August, 2010. 17:12:58

New Team At Pfizer Animal Genetics

Pfizer Genetics Company Predicts an Exciting Future Pfizer Animal Genetics is expanding its presence in the UK with the appointment of a dedicated team. The company will use state of the art genetic techn...
Posted: Wednesday 18th August, 2010. 16:47:15

Milk From Cloned Cow's Offspring – Experts Respond

EBioNews.com The UK's Food Standards Agency is investigating claims that milk from the offspring of a cloned cow is on sale in British supermarkets, according to a statement released overnight. European Union rule...
Posted: Wednesday 18th August, 2010. 15:47:59

The Right Time For A Right Price Strategy

Hill's Hill’sTM Pet Nutrition says that the company’s right price strategy has come at exactly the right time for veterinary practices. The company announcement of a 5% average reduction across most Science ...
Posted: Monday 16th August, 2010. 13:34:18

Closing Date Approaching For Entry To ECC Fast Track Programme

Vets Now Vets Now has announced its selection centre dates for young vets applying for a place on the new ‘Cutting Edge’ Emergency and Critical Care fast track programme. With the 20 August deadline for app...
Posted: Monday 16th August, 2010. 13:30:30

If Your Best Friend Has Dogs Breath Its Time For The Vet

AVA As part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Health Month this August, veterinarians are encouraging pet owners to have their furry friends checked for tooth trouble. “Bad breath i...
Posted: Monday 16th August, 2010. 13:21:38

Seniors Can Benefit From Greater Access To Pets

AVA Australia - This Seniors Week, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) wants to ensure seniors can continue to enjoy the health benefits of pets. The AVA says pets can help older Australians st...
Posted: Monday 16th August, 2010. 13:20:24

Veterinary Gift Is Life Changing

Merial Animal Health Vets and members of the veterinary profession across the country have gifted £30,000 to Dogs for the Disabled, courtesy of the Practice+ initiative by Merial Animal Health. The funds will be use...
Posted: Monday 16th August, 2010. 13:10:16

2011 VPMA Congress Open For Bookings

VPMA Booking lines are now open for the 2011 Veterinary Practice Management Association Congress (VPMA). The congress will take place in Kenilworth in Warwickshire on 27th- 29th January 2011 at Chesfor...
Posted: Monday 16th August, 2010. 12:59:01

Hot Branding Ban A Very Important Decision For Welfare

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) are delighted at the announcement from the Scottish Government that the hot branding of horses and ponies will...
Posted: Friday 13th August, 2010. 13:04:31

Vets Lead Moves To Address Slaughterhouse Problems

BVA The Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) has taken action to address some of the issues raised by the Animal Aid undercover filming at a number of slaughterhouses in England. In June VPHA br...
Posted: Friday 13th August, 2010. 12:51:34

The Double Edged Sword Of Choice In Veterinary Practice

Dave Nicol Over on the Vetpol.co.uk community site a thread posting got The Hamster Wheel Department of Thought all fired up. The post went along the lines of this… “…everyone is more questioning of the profe...
Posted: Friday 13th August, 2010. 12:00:56

BVA Congress Tackles Question Of Overtreatment

BVA Is it right to keep treating an animal just because the technology is available? The BBC’s Bionic Vet Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending this year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress to...
Posted: Thursday 12th August, 2010. 12:58:23

CEVA Animal Health Hosts Cardiology Seminar

CEVA CEVA Animal Health is hosting a cardiology seminar in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 29 September featuring world-renowned RCVS specialist in veterinary cardiology, Mike Martin MVB DVC MRCVS. Entitled ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th August, 2010. 19:08:48

CEVA Animal Health Hosts Ophthalmology Webinar

CEVA CEVA Animal Health is hosting an online ophthalmology CPD meeting on Wednesday 8 September featuring renowned ophthalmologist Dr David Williams from Cambridge University. Covering the diagnosis and...
Posted: Tuesday 10th August, 2010. 18:08:44

MRSA And Pets Podcast

AVMA Most of us are aware of the dangers of the drug-resistant pathogen MRSA, particularly in health care settings such as hospitals. But as Kristy Bradley, Public Health Veterinarian and Epidemiologist fo...
Posted: Tuesday 10th August, 2010. 18:00:34

The Margaret Green Animal Rescue Wins The Petplan Charity Prize Draw

Petplan Local Animal Rescue wins £500 The Margaret Green Animal Rescue, in Wareham Dorset, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. Ell...
Posted: Tuesday 10th August, 2010. 17:56:34

Petplan Launches PIA Award Nominations

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, is calling for nominations for this year’s ‘Petplan Pet Insurance Advisor Award’. This award recognises the hard work and dedication that Pet Insura...
Posted: Tuesday 10th August, 2010. 10:41:48

RCVS Calls For Comment On Draft Health Protocol

RCVS The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has called for comment on a new draft health protocol which aims to deal compassionately with veterinary surgeons who have health problems, such as alcohol or ...
Posted: Friday 6th August, 2010. 18:16:09

Cutting Fat And Calories Can Lower Cancer Risk In Dogs And People

Science Daily As many as 1 out of 3 cancer deaths in both humans and dogs could be prevented by reducing Omega-6 fatty acids and cutting calories, according to research presented at the 2010 Institute of Food Techn...
Posted: Thursday 5th August, 2010. 16:12:45

Vets Invited To Attend Webinar On New ECC Training Initiative - 12 August

Vets Now Vets Now is inviting vets who graduated between 2006 – 2009 to attend the ‘Cutting Edge’ webinar which it will host on Thursday 12th August at 8pm. The one hour webinar will focus on the content of...
Posted: Wednesday 4th August, 2010. 18:13:53

USA - Finned Animals Increasingly Seen As Patients

AVMA In late April, one of Dr. Helen Roberts' clients drove seven hours from a home near the Catskill Mountains to the veterinarian's clinic in western New York. Another endured a 7½-hour drive from...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd August, 2010. 18:33:16

Newly Designed Wireless Otoscopes From Advanced Monitors

Advanced Monitors Corporation Advanced Monitors Corporation designs, manufactures and sells innovative diagnostic devices for the medical marketplace. These essential products include feature-rich digital video otoscopes, wireles...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd August, 2010. 12:15:42

Defra Call For Voluntary Food Labelling Not Enough, Says BVA

BVA Responding to Defra Minister Jim Paice MP’s call for voluntary country of origin labelling, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for clearer animal welfare labelling across th...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd August, 2010. 11:57:49

The Bella Moss Foundation To Be Present At The BVNA Conference This Year Thanks To Janssen Animal Health And Park Veterinary Centre (Liverpool)

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation will be present at the BVNA conference this year thanks to Janssen Animal Health and Park Veterinary centre (Liverpool). The Foundation, which began in 2005 as an informat...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd August, 2010. 11:51:54

Vetstream Launches Allvet - The Definitive Online Veterinary Directory

Vetstream Vetstream today announced the launch of Allvet, a comprehensive online directory targeted at anyone with an interest in the worldwide veterinary market, its communities, practices and decision –makers...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd August, 2010. 11:38:52

MediChem International Free Hand Hygiene Guide

Medichem In a world where many become exasperated about the “nanny state” approach to seemingly trivial things, to be shown how to wash your hands would seem to be a classic example of unnecessary education. Y...
Posted: Monday 2nd August, 2010. 14:20:36

Natural Parasite Control Called Into Question

Janssen Animal Health A recent study has demonstrated that a leading herbal wormer had no demonstrable efficacy against common poultry worms. After treatment with the herbal wormer, birds had worm egg counts that were no d...
Posted: Monday 2nd August, 2010. 14:10:26

USA - Dr. Larry Kornegay Elected AVMA President

AVMA Dr. Larry Kornegay was installed president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) at the association's 147th Annual Convention in Atlanta on July 30th. In a speech before the AVMA Ho...
Posted: Monday 2nd August, 2010. 12:53:55

Statutory Membership Exam Success Celebrated

RCVS Seventeen overseas-qualified veterinary surgeons who succeeded in passing the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Statutory Examination for Membership, were on Monday (26 July) admitted to the RCVS R...
Posted: Friday 30th July, 2010. 12:03:47

Australia: Veterinarians Launch 2010 Federal Election Priorities

AVA Increased funding to combat infectious diseases and improve biosecurity must be included in future Commonwealth Government planning, says Australia’s peak veterinary organisation. Today the Austral...
Posted: Friday 30th July, 2010. 10:12:18

New Agency Sets Up Specialist Recruitment Service

RIG Animal Health Recruit Ltd James Roadnight The Recruitment Investment Group (RIG) has established a new recruitment agency that specialises in the supply of skilled professionals to the veterinary animal health market. C...
Posted: Wednesday 28th July, 2010. 10:15:31

Sanofi-aventis And Merck Appoint Raul Kohan As CEO For The New Animal Health Joint Venture

Merck Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) announced today that Raul E. Kohan will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of their proposed Animal Health joint ve...
Posted: Tuesday 27th July, 2010. 18:24:28

Canine Cataracts Podcast

AVMA Cataracts are an eye problem that most people are familiar with but don’t really understand. We all know about the cloudiness that creeps into the eyes of our aging dogs, but feel helpless to prevent ...
Posted: Tuesday 27th July, 2010. 10:05:39

Vets Now Launches ‘Cutting Edge’ Fast Track Programme For Graduate Vets

Vets Now Vets Now has this month launched a groundbreaking, exciting new fast track programme targeting young, dynamic vets. The appropriately named ‘Cutting Edge’ initiative, referencing the fast paced an...
Posted: Tuesday 27th July, 2010. 09:46:48

RVC Offers Internship That Pays

RVC With 70 graduates currently chasing every graduate-level job, competition in the job market is fierce. Companies, including those in the UK’s diverse bioscience sector, can afford to be choosy. In a...
Posted: Monday 26th July, 2010. 16:08:26

Letter From Bella Moss Foundation Suggests More Medivet Shortcomings

The Bella Moss Foundation Jill Moss, President and Founder of The Bella Moss Foundation, a charity set up to highlight the dangers of MRSA in practice brings to light, her experience with Medivet. "You may not know but...
Posted: Monday 26th July, 2010. 14:30:04

New Appointments At CEVA

CEVA EVA Animal Health has bolstered its small animal business unit with the creation of new roles and the addition of new personnel. Lucy Brett, previously product manager for pheromones, has been appo...
Posted: Monday 26th July, 2010. 14:29:54

Accalimed Fine Art Photographer Tim Flach To Judge Dog Photographer Of The Year

The Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year 2009 Overall Winner Celebrated photographer Tim Flach is to join the judging panel for the Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year competition. Known for his fi...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 17:02:01

Medivet Addresses Each Of The Issues Raised In Panorama's 'It Shouldn't Happen At A Vets'

Medivet Dear Client As you know, Panorama aired its programme on the veterinary profession on BBC1. Medivet featured in this programme, as a result of secret filming a year ago by Panorama's undercover rep...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 15:46:30

International Pheromone Symposium Taking Place In France

CEVA A ground-breaking international symposium is taking place in Apt in the Provence region of France from 18 to 20 November 2010 to update veterinary professionals on recent research into the role of phe...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 13:06:08

Veterinary Associations Response To BBC Panorama It Shouldnt Happen At A Vets

BVA The veterinary professional associations have expressed concern and disappointment at the incidents revealed in the undercover footage in the BBC’s Panorama programme ‘It shouldn’t happen at a vet’s’ ...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 00:00:00

Rigorous And Robust Regulatory Process In Place, Says RCVS

RCVS The animal-owning public should rest assured that there is a “rigorous and robust regulatory process in place” for the veterinary profession, according to Professor Sandy Trees, Senior Vice-President ...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 00:00:00

RCVS: Concerned About Panorama Allegations And Will Investigate

RCVS We are concerned about allegations raised by last night’s Panorama programme, and would like to reassure the public that we will investigate the claims made, says veterinary regulatory body, the Royal...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 00:00:00

Medivet Responds To Panaroma's 'It Shouldn't Happen At A Vets'

Medivet We are shocked and appalled at the behaviour of a few of our staff, and wish to apologise unreservedly for this. We have immediately suspended a number of staff shown in the programme to have behaved ...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 00:00:00

Flexible X-ray System Suitable For All Veterinary Field Locations

OR Technology The trend towards digital radiology is conquering veterinary medicine. Especially those vets who work on a mobile basis appreciate the greater efficiency of the new digital technology. As the expo...
Posted: Friday 23rd July, 2010. 00:00:00

Search Begins For 2010 Equine Vet Of The Year Award

Petplan Petplan Equine, the UK’s leading equine insurance provider, has launched its search for the 2010 Petplan Equine Vet of the Year, and is calling for nominations from horse owners across the UK. Th...
Posted: Thursday 22nd July, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Statement On The Daily Mail Article 'Undercover At The Vets'

BVA Today (22 July 2010) the Daily Mail has published an article by an undercover reporter, Alex Lee, who spent time filming in a number of Medivet veterinary practices in the South East of England over n...
Posted: Thursday 22nd July, 2010. 00:00:00

Medivet's Statement About The Forthcoming Panorama Program 'It Shouldn't Happen At A Vets'

Medivet Panorama has announced this program, which will be aired on 22nd July 2010 at 9pm. Medivet first became aware of the program on December 2009 when some of our clients complained that Panorama had c...
Posted: Tuesday 20th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Petplan Supports Free Top Flight CPD By Top Vets

Petplan Petplan Equine, the UK’s leading equine insurance provider, is proud to be supporting the HorsePower CPD UK Tour this year, in aid of the BEVA Trust and SPANA’s Disabled Riding Centre programme in Bam...
Posted: Tuesday 20th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Veterinary Nursing Week: 18-24 July

RCVS 'Pets in the park’ dog health checks at Saltram House, Plymouth, and equine health check demonstrations at the Royal Welsh Show, Powys, are just two of the events planned across the UK to mark the Bri...
Posted: Monday 19th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Defusing Your Practice Debt Bomb – Part 2

Dave Nicol Last week we looked at tactics you should use to prevent debt, but many of you will have existing debt to deal with right now. So what tactics should you employ to chew through your debt before it eat...
Posted: Friday 16th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Britain Is A Nation Of WACs (Women With Animal Companions)

Petplan A new breed of mother is sweeping the nation as the average child bearing age rises and marriage declines. Women are turning to pets to hone their parenting skills, creating a phenomenon of pet parent...
Posted: Friday 16th July, 2010. 00:00:00

1st International One Health Congress - 14th - 16th February 2010

International One Health Congress Human Health, Animal Health, the Environment and Global Survival Melbourne Convention Centre Victoria, Australia 14 - 16 February 2010 For the last few years, the One Health concept has brough...
Posted: Friday 16th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Winning Combination

VRCC Leading Veterinary Referral Specialists VRCC, based in Laindon Essex recently selected Basildon based Lombard Finance Ltd to fund their expansion and install a used “human” 1.5 Tesla MRI Scanner ...
Posted: Thursday 15th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Warn Dog Owners About Dangers Of Artificial Sweetners

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets. Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingest...
Posted: Thursday 15th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Welsh Badger Cull Decision Does Not Refute Science

BVA Veterinary associations have expressed their deep disappointment in the Court of Appeal judgement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG) plans to cull badgers in the fight against bovine Tuberculosi...
Posted: Tuesday 13th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons’ AGM And Awards Day - Changes And Celebrations

RCVS RCVS Day - the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ AGM and Awards Day - saw the investiture of the new President, Peter Jinman, on 2 July 2010, at One Great George Street, London. Peter Jinman gr...
Posted: Tuesday 13th July, 2010. 00:00:00

VetBlue Announces The Launch Of Its Web-Based Veterinary Software Solution

VetBlue FirmCloud Corp, a provider of web-based software solutions, today announced the general release of VetBlue, its latest system for veterinary clinics. VetBlue is mobile, flexible and easy-to-use veteri...
Posted: Tuesday 13th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Just Me And My Tortoise Meeting Sunday 25th July At 2pm

Just Me And My Tortoise Meeting at Keston Village Hall, Heathfield Rd, Keston BR2 6BG Why not come along and learn more about tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Meet people with similar interests in a friendly and rela...
Posted: Monday 12th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Remember To Include Veterinary Care In Holiday Plans

RCVS If you are an animal owner planning to holiday with your pet this summer, remember to find out about the arrangements for out-of-hours emergencies at a local veterinary practice before you go. Vete...
Posted: Friday 9th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Defusing Your Practice Debt Bomb – Part 1

Dave Nicol In the past year the UK has seen unemployment rise and wages fall. What this means for your practice is that clients may not be in as strong a position to pay or they may not be in as much of a hurry ...
Posted: Friday 9th July, 2010. 00:00:00

MPs Back Compulsory Microchipping Of Dogs

BVA Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association’s contribution to the promotion of microchipping dogs and the campaign for compulsory microchipping through an Early Day Motion...
Posted: Friday 9th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Petplan Donates GBP500 To Local RSPCA Branch

Petplan The Halifax & Huddersfield District Branch wins the Petplan Charity Prize Draw The RSPCA, Halifax & Huddersfield District Branch has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favouri...
Posted: Thursday 8th July, 2010. 00:00:00

New Broad Spectrum Fluoroquinolone From Animalcare

Animalcare Enrocare® solution for injection is now available from Animalcare presented in three strengths. A 25mg/ml (2.5%) injection for dogs, cats and exotic animals including reptiles, small mammals an...
Posted: Thursday 8th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Dr Barry Smyth Appointed As President Of The Australian Veterinary Association

AVA Melbourne-based horse specialist Dr Barry Smyth has been appointed to the role as President of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), representing veterinarians throughout Australia. “It is a...
Posted: Thursday 8th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Wales Takes Huge Stride Towards Better Dog Welfare

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have warmly welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announcement on reform of dog breeding legisla...
Posted: Thursday 8th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Petplan Out To Promote Healthy Pets This Summer

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider and leading equine insurer, is attending a number of events this summer to encourage pet owners to keep their pets’ healthy. Promoting the theme ‘...
Posted: Wednesday 7th July, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Puts Science At Heart Of Annual Welsh Dinner Speech

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) reiterated its support for the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposed badger cull to tackle bovine Tuberculosis as part of a keynote speech highlighting the impo...
Posted: Wednesday 7th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Disappointment At Lack Of Veterinary Involvement In Scottish Expert Forum

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its disappointment at the decision not to include veterinary input into the group convened to look at responsibility and cost sharing in Scotland...
Posted: Tuesday 6th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Board Weighs In On Foreign Accreditation

AVMA Supports the COE, wants to hear opinions from HOD Accreditation of foreign veterinary schools by the AVMA Council on Education has been in the spotlight ever since this past November when the COE c...
Posted: Tuesday 6th July, 2010. 00:00:00

Evening CPD On Pyoderma From Animalcare

Animalcare Numerous surveys indicate that around 25% of a vet’s caseload is likely to be skin related. Canine pyoderma, partly due to its highly variable clinical signs, can be difficult to diagnose and manage i...
Posted: Wednesday 30th June, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Gives Cautious Welcome To Merger Of Animal Health Bodies

BVA The British Veterinary Association has given a cautious welcome to the merger of the Animal Health Agency (AH) and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) announced today by Secretary of State Caroli...
Posted: Tuesday 29th June, 2010. 00:00:00

New WVA Veterinary Schools And Faculties Database

World Veterinary Association The WVA veterinary schools and faculties database is now available at: http://www.worldvet.org/node/5248 This comprehensive global database is designed to be the definitive resource to identify and...
Posted: Friday 25th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Dogs With Docked Tails Significantly Less Likely To Sustain Tail Injuries

Veterinary Record Dogs with docked tails are significantly less likely to sustain tail injuries, finds research published in this week’s Veterinary Record. But the overall level of tail injuries is very low, say the...
Posted: Friday 25th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Badger Vaccine Trial Cuts

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the Government's intention to reassess its TB strategy promising to look at both vaccine and culling options as part of a science led policy of badger...
Posted: Friday 25th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Talk: Risk Assessment And Public Health Tuesday October 5th 2010, Central London, 09:00 - 14:00 (Half Day)

Inside Government Animal Welfare: Improving the Provision of Animal Health and Welfare in England Tuesday October 5th 2010, Central London, 09:00 - 14:00 (Half Day) Click here to view the events objectives **EAR...
Posted: Friday 25th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Female Students Continue To Dominate Veterinary Schools

RCVS Less than a quarter of veterinary students starting their degrees in 2009 were male (24%), according to figures released in RCVS Facts, from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. This is up sli...
Posted: Thursday 24th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Healthy Cats: How To Help Your Cat Live All Of Its 9 Lives

AVMA Did you know that cats outnumber dogs as pets in the U.S. by almost 10 million? Sure, they're popular pets – but it's not all good news. There are also more cats than dogs in animal shelters and in ne...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd June, 2010. 00:00:00

Hill’s Vets On The Rise

Hill's Hill’s Pet Nutrition has promoted two vets to key roles within the organisation. Tim Dobbins will become Associate Veterinary Affairs Manager, reporting to Adrian Pratt, Veterinary Affairs Manager ...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd June, 2010. 00:00:00

IMULAN’s Stomatitis Immunotherapeutic Shows Promise

Imulan BioTherapeutics Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) announced encouraging early results from clinical trials on their T-Cell Receptor (TCR) therapeutic vaccine for feline stomatitis. Feline stomatitis, also referre...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd June, 2010. 00:00:00

Emergency Budget 2010: Slaying The UK Debt Monster

Dave Nicol At the start of the year, I wrote an article predicting that 2010 would see the end of the era of credit. So here it comes, our big bang moment of the year. Today, the new UK coalition government will...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd June, 2010. 00:00:00

Janssen Launches Domosedan Gel®

Janssen Animal Health Janssen Animal Health has launched Domosedan Gel®, an easy-to-use oromucosal gel for the reliable sedation of horses. Domesedan® injection (containing detomidine) has been used for more...
Posted: Monday 21st June, 2010. 00:00:00

Sponsors Back ‘Bigger And Better’ VPMA Congress

VPMA The Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA www.vpma.co.uk) President Rebekka Fiorani has been thanking sponsors who have signed up to support VPMA Congress 2011, “Without the help of our spo...
Posted: Monday 21st June, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Hosts Online Cardiology CPD Meeting 29 June

CEVA CEVA Animal Health is hosting an interactive online cardiology CPD meeting on Tuesday 29 June featuring RCVS cardiology specialist, Yolanda Martinez Pereira LdaVet CertVC DipECVIM-CA (cardiology) MRCV...
Posted: Monday 21st June, 2010. 00:00:00

Generous Donation From Petplan Helps Homeless Pets In Northiam

Petplan The Blue Cross animal charity is celebrating receiving a £500 donation towards the care of homeless pets in Northiam. The Blue Cross animal adoption centre at St Francis Fields has been chosen a...
Posted: Monday 21st June, 2010. 00:00:00

Exceptionally Interesting Professionally And Financially

Welcome to a new concept in small animal primary care. We have ambitious plans which could interest you both professionally and financially. Easipetcare opens its first clinic in Ketering on July 5th ...
Posted: Sunday 20th June, 2010. 00:00:00

More Than Three UK Guide Dogs Attacked By Other Dogs Every Month

Veterinary Record On average, more than three guide dogs are attacked by other dogs every month in the UK, suggests a review of 100 such incidents published in this week’s Veterinary Record. Bull breeds account for ...
Posted: Friday 18th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome European Parliament Vote For Better Welfare Labelling

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Parliament vote to improve the labelling of food, including new country of origin labelling and a requirement to label meat from anim...
Posted: Thursday 17th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Wildlife Rescue Under Way As Oil Gushes Into Gulf

AVMA As efforts to contain the largest oil spill in U.S. history continued with no immediate end in sight, the grim toll on wildlife along the Gulf Coast was slowly being tallied. The government's wildl...
Posted: Wednesday 16th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Vet Has Been Included In The Top Ten Childrens Careers

The Children's Mutual Cost of UK’s top career ambitions set to soar in 18 years’ time Parents could be facing a bill in excess of £100,000 if their children grow up to fulfil their career ambitions according to ne...
Posted: Wednesday 16th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Stem Cells Help Injured Racehorse To Return To Form And Win The Welsh National

VetCell The treatment that returned Dream Alliance to the racecourse Stem cell treatment from VetCell helped chaser Dream Alliance to return to racing after severe tendon damage two years ago. He went on ...
Posted: Wednesday 16th June, 2010. 00:00:00

First Aid Tips For Pet Owners

AVMA What would you do if ...your dog ate the bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips that was left out on the kitchen counter? ...your cat had a seizure right in front of you? ...your dog fell down the...
Posted: Thursday 10th June, 2010. 00:00:00

The Bella Moss Foundation USA Speaking Tour

The Bella Moss Foundation Mark Dosher BMF company secretary and Jill Moss President and founder flew to the USA on the 3rd April 2010 to raise awareness of MRSA In animals as a first of many series of talks. MRSA seems to h...
Posted: Thursday 10th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Awards For Pheromone Therapy Students

CEVA Veterinary nurse, Sarah Irons from Fielding and Cumber in Weymouth, Dorset, was awarded the University of Lincoln’s Pheromone Therapy Award at the CABTSG (Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Grou...
Posted: Thursday 10th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Petplan Junior Stakes Finalists Selected In Newbury

Petplan Qualifiers for the Petplan Junior Stakes Final 2010 were selected at last week’s Southern Counties show in Newbury, West Berkshire. The revamped Petplan Junior Stakes Qualifiers saw over 290 dogs e...
Posted: Thursday 10th June, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Raises Key Veterinary Issues At Annual Scottish Dinner

BVA The key role of vets in the partnership approach to animal health and welfare in Scotland formed the theme of the President’s speech at the British Veterinary Association’s annual Scottish dinner. ...
Posted: Thursday 10th June, 2010. 00:00:00

West Twyford Primary School Don 'That Purple Cat' Masks To Promote Pet Healthcare

Feliway Class two at West Twyford Primary School in Ealing recently donned Feliway’s ‘That Purple Cat’ face masks during a class to educate pupils on pet healthcare. The session focused on a range of p...
Posted: Monday 7th June, 2010. 00:00:00

Summer Pet Safety Tips 2010

AVMA Summer is fast approaching, and while the season provides great opportunities to get out of the house and spend time outdoors, it can also present many dangers to our pets, particularly our dogs. Dr. ...
Posted: Monday 7th June, 2010. 00:00:00

New Bluetongue Status For Britain

BVA Veterinary associations have welcomed the European Commission announcement that Britain’s bluetongue status will be reclassified as a Lower Risk Zone (LRZ) for bluetongue virus (BTV8) and are asking m...
Posted: Friday 4th June, 2010. 00:00:00

The Essex Dog Display Team Tour London

Drontal The Essex Dog Display Team, sponsored by Drontal, recently toured London to raise awareness of the importance of worming dogs with Drontal. Taking in sights of London including the Houses of Pa...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd June, 2010. 00:00:00

Half A Million Pet Owners Forgo Summer Holidays In Order To Keep Pets Routines

CEVA A new survey¹ has found that nearly half a million² UK cat or dog owners never go on holiday for fear of upsetting their pets’ routine. The research, carried out on behalf of leading pet...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd June, 2010. 00:00:00

BVNA NI Vet Nurse Of The Year 2010, Supported By Hill’s

Hill's The winner of the BVNA NI Vet Nurse of the Year 2010 was announced at the Gala Banquet at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (NI) and British Veterinary Nursing Association (NI) Cong...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd June, 2010. 00:00:00

Right Sizing A ‘Tremendous Opportunity’

Hill's From May 2010, Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine is moving from a 15 Kg bag to a 12 Kg bag, maintaining the lower price per kilo pricing already announced. The previous price reduction announced in April h...
Posted: Tuesday 1st June, 2010. 00:00:00

Andrea Jeffery - First Veterinary Nurse To Sit On RCVS Council

RCVS Andrea Jeffery, the first veterinary nurse to sit on RCVS Council, will take up her place from July this year. The move recognises the increasing importance of veterinary nursing as a profession, a...
Posted: Thursday 27th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Internet Fuels VRCC Client Expectations

VRCC VRCC the Essex based Referral Centre and the only Private Centre able to offer Radiotherapy on-site has recently expanded and now occupies over 15,000 sq ft. This expansion has allowed VRCC to install...
Posted: Wednesday 26th May, 2010. 00:00:00

UKs First-Ever Boutique Music Festival And Dog Show To Raise Awareness About Cruel Puppy Farming Industry

PUP AID 2010 Ladies and gentleman, please welcome to the stage… PUP AID!! On Sunday 19th September 2010 dog-loving celebrities, musicians, sports personalities, comedians, soap stars and bands will all be g...
Posted: Wednesday 26th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Petplan Survey Reveals Pet Owners Are More Attractive

Petplan Could Spring be the best time for Brits to find Romance? With the warm air, sun shining and flowers blooming, it’s safe to say that the most romantic season of the year is fully underway. So forget...
Posted: Tuesday 25th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Eurovet Makes Snap Decision

Eurovet Animal Health Ltd Eurovet Animal Health has announced that its levothyroxine tablet hypothyroidism treatments, Forthyron® 200 and Forthyron® 400, are now available in a scored snap-tab format that allows the ta...
Posted: Tuesday 25th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Exotic Pets And Welfare Labelling Are Top Priorities For New Government

BVA At the annual British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) Discussion Forum (Monday 17th May) delegates voted for the most important animal welfare priorities, which the new Defr...
Posted: Tuesday 18th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Technology Company Seeks Expert Vets For Writing Project

Workhorse Recruitment A new technology company is looking for expert vets to collaborate in creating a database of clinical questions. In return, authors are being offered royalty payments. The company, Workhorse Recrui...
Posted: Friday 14th May, 2010. 00:00:00

A Quarter Of Owners Give Their Pets Away When They Move!

CEVA While pets are said to be an integral part of the family, almost a quarter of people (24%) admit to getting rid of their pet when they move home. That’s according to new research commissioned by CE...
Posted: Thursday 13th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Wokingham Vet Surgeon Wins VIP Trip To Geneva With Petplan

Petplan Veterinary surgeon, Michael Marrow, of the St Vincent’s Veterinary Surgery in Wokingham, has won a VIP trip for two to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress in Geneva in June ...
Posted: Tuesday 11th May, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Launches New DAP® Website

CEVA CEVA Animal Health has launched an informative new website – www.dapfordogs.com – to advise veterinary professionals and dog owners on the UK’s leading veterinary behaviour product, DAP®, which is...
Posted: Friday 7th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Waggy Tails Wins The Petplan Charity Prize Draw

Petplan The Waggy Tails Rescue Home has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. Spencer Jones, Petplan Business Developer with Shelagh Meredith W...
Posted: Thursday 6th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Best Of Care For Pet Ferrets

BVA National Ferret Day on 5 May provides a timely reminder about the availability of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation’s (BVA AWF) practical guide designed to enable owners to provide the very best of ca...
Posted: Wednesday 5th May, 2010. 00:00:00

Moving Up The Property Ladder A Pet Hate For Cats And Dogs

Feliway Moving house is considered to be one of the most stressful life events we can experience, however a new survey¹ has found that 65% of us consider a house move to be just as stressful, or even mor...
Posted: Friday 30th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Warn That Livestock Imports Are Key To Ongoing Threat

BVA National veterinary associations are warning livestock farmers that a major Bluetongue virus (BTV8) threat still exists due to the extremely high numbers of animals being imported to Britain from the ...
Posted: Friday 30th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Stray Aid - New Animal Ambulance Clocks Up Miles To Save Lives

Vet PR A dedicated ambulance service has been launched by Stray Aid Rescue Kennels, a Coxhoe, County Durham, based animal charity. Just two weeks after it first hit the roads, the response unit has already c...
Posted: Friday 30th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Janssen Launches New FIDAVET Website

Janssen Animal Health Janssen Animal Health has launched a new website - www.fidavet.com - to support its FIDAVET™ range of non-prescription vet-exclusive products which specialise in gastro-intestinal, joint, skin and wou...
Posted: Friday 30th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Hill’s Opens The Doors On Product Information

Hill's The Hill’sTM Dietary Key has been available for decades and there are well thumbed copies in practices up and down the country. The Key provides detailed information on ingredients, nutritional analys...
Posted: Friday 30th April, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Launches Pheromone Reference Guide

CEVA CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products Feliway® and D.A.P.®, has launched a comprehensive guide on the practical applications of pheromones. The 80 pa...
Posted: Tuesday 27th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Sales Of Drontal Boosted By High Profile Advertising Campaign

Bayer Animal Health Drontal looks fit and healthy - Following the success of a recent high-profile advertising campaign, sales of the market-leading wormer Drontal, manufactured by Bayer Animal Health, have achieved doub...
Posted: Tuesday 27th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Celebrate ‘One World, One Health’ For World Veterinary Day

BVA World Veterinary Day (WVD) takes place annually on the last Saturday of April and this year veterinary professionals from around the world join together on April 24 to celebrate their diverse contribu...
Posted: Saturday 24th April, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Launches New Galastop® Website

CEVA CEVA Animal Health has launched an informative new website on false pregnancy in dogs – www.galastop.com – to provide pet owners and veterinary surgeons with comprehensive information on the condition...
Posted: Friday 23rd April, 2010. 00:00:00

Animal Food Production In The US - 2010 Report - Animal Population Is Pet Topic For Demand

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Animal Food Production in the US" report to their offering. This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in manufactu...
Posted: Friday 23rd April, 2010. 00:00:00

Victory For 'deed Not Breed' Concept In Scotland

BVA Vets are celebrating a victory for the principle of ‘deed not breed’ in the control of dangerous or out of control dogs, after the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill passed Stage 3 in the Scottish Parlia...
Posted: Friday 23rd April, 2010. 00:00:00

Just Me And My Tortoise Meeting Sat 24th April, Keston

Just Me And My Tortoise Tortoise Group for Kent and South East London Why not come along and learn more about tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Meet people with similar interests in a friendly and relaxed environment. ...
Posted: Friday 23rd April, 2010. 00:00:00

CATalyst Council Offers Tips On Preparing Cats For Veterinary Visits

CATalyst Council The CATalyst Council has released guidelines to help cat owners keep felines calm during veterinary visits, in hopes of improving the frequency and quality of cats' veterinary care. A decline in ve...
Posted: Wednesday 21st April, 2010. 00:00:00

The Morris Animal Foundation Announces Winners Of Its Veterinary Student Scholars Program

The Morris Animal Foundation The Morris Animal Foundation announced March 11 the project winners of its Veterinary Student Scholars Program The foundation launched the VSS Program five years ago as a way to give veterinary stu...
Posted: Wednesday 21st April, 2010. 00:00:00

Hill’s Highlights Good News Story

Hill's Milan was recently the scene for an annual event that has become a highlight of the Italian veterinary calendar. The Season of Prevention campaign (SOP) has been developed by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Ita...
Posted: Tuesday 20th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Edinburgh Animal Home Recieves Donation From Petplan

Petplan The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home wins the Petplan Charity Prize Draw The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. ...
Posted: Tuesday 20th April, 2010. 00:00:00

New Website For Vale Wildlife Hospital

Vale Wildlife Hospital Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre now has a brand new website: http://www.valewildlife.org.uk Britain's wildlife needs more help than ever now, with our ever-increasing road ne...
Posted: Monday 19th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Next Week (26th April- 2nd May) Is Rabbit Awareness Week

The Rabbit Welfare Fund Rabbit Awareness Week (formally Burgess National Rabbit Week) is an annual event which aims to raise public awareness on rabbit health and welfare. Rabbits are now Britian's third most popular but ...
Posted: Monday 19th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Fat Fluffs Rabbit Rescue And Sanctuary Open Day 3rd May

Fat Fluffs Fat Fluffs Rescue (Open Day) takes marquee at Hatton County World Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May On Bank Holiday Monday, May 3rd 2010, Fat Fluffs Rescue will be taking over the marquee at Hatton...
Posted: Monday 19th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Volcanic Ash: Vets Issue Advice To Pet Owners

BVA Following the Health Protection Agency’s advice to the public on the possible health effects of the Icelandic volcanic ash reaching ground level, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued so...
Posted: Friday 16th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome High Court Decision On Targeted Badger Cull In Wales

BVA Veterinary associations have welcomed the High Court ruling that the Welsh Assembly Government’s decision to implement a targeted badger cull to tackle bovine tuberculosis is lawful following a Judici...
Posted: Friday 16th April, 2010. 00:00:00

New Probiotic/prebiotic Range From Janssen Animal Health

Janssen Animal Health Janssen Animal Health has launched a new probiotic/prebiotic range to help promote beneficial bacteria and improve the overall gastrointestinal health in dogs. Kaodyn™, Benedyn™ and Fiberdyn™ from ...
Posted: Friday 16th April, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Sponsors BVNA’s Behaviour Course

CEVA CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products D.A.P.® and Feliway®, is sponsoring the BVNA’s popular course in companion animal behaviour. Presented by top b...
Posted: Tuesday 13th April, 2010. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day To Center On 'One World, One Health'

AVMA World Veterinary Day 2010, April 24, will raise awareness of the links between animal and public health through the theme "One World, One Health: more cooperation between veterinarians and physic...
Posted: Tuesday 13th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Animal Airways Presents Safe Alternative To Cargo Pet Travel By Flying Pets With Owners

Animal Airways The Company's Pet-Flight Management covers all methods of flight allowing customers and their pets to fly safely and simply while reducing cost Animal Airways, the first global pet-flight managemen...
Posted: Monday 12th April, 2010. 00:00:00

The Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies Rabbit Week In Association With Rabbit Awareness Week

The Rabbit Welfare Fund 19th – 30th April 2010 at the Hospital for Small Animals, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9RGFree Rabbit health checks. Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited...
Posted: Monday 12th April, 2010. 00:00:00

The George Vet Group Expands Into Pewsey Vale

The George Vet Group The George Vet Group, which already has surgeries in several Wiltshire market towns, has now expanded into the Pewsey Vale. They have merged with the popular Belmont House Veterinary Surgery in or...
Posted: Monday 12th April, 2010. 00:00:00

2010 Petplan Vet Award Winners Announced

Petplan Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2010, Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, has announced the winners of the prestigious Veterinary Awards...
Posted: Friday 9th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Research Leads To New D.A.P.® Marketing Material

CEVA Following the publication of illuminating new data, CEVA Animal Health has updated its practice support materials to include one all encompassing D.A.P.® client leaflet, a website and a new vet de...
Posted: Wednesday 7th April, 2010. 00:00:00

New “Whole Food” Canine Nutrition Program Is Launched To Provide Healthy Alternative

Proportions ‘Proportions’ launches custom-balanced nutritional program for dogs A new canine nutrition brand, backed by a four-time Inc., 500/5000 animal health corporation, has launched a new diet category fo...
Posted: Wednesday 7th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Vet Recruitment Survey Reveals Surprising Results

RIG Vet Recruitment “Friendly staff and team” was voted as the number one quality that would make a Practice an employer of choice, according to an in-depth independent survey, commissioned by veterinary recruitment cons...
Posted: Wednesday 7th April, 2010. 00:00:00

New Products From Alstoe To Be Launched At BSAVA

Alstoe Animal Health A completely new product and an important addition to an already successful product are being launched by Alstoe Animal Health at this year’s BSAVA Congress, both of which focus on the means for more ...
Posted: Wednesday 7th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Hills Launch New Range

Hill's It’s new, it’s exclusive and it’s what vets want. Science Plan™ VetEssentials™ is an exciting product range from Hill’s™ Pet Nutrition that has been tailored specifically to meet the needs of veterina...
Posted: Tuesday 6th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Vygon Vet Launches New Website – Www.vygonvet.co.uk

Vygon Vygon Vet, a division of Vygon (UK) Ltd, has announced the launch of its website – www.vygonvet.co.uk. Vygon has been supplying the veterinary market for 15 years and the new website enables veterina...
Posted: Tuesday 6th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Bayer Animal Health Launches Lungworm Consumer Awareness Campaign

Bayer Animal Health Bayer Animal Health, manufacturer of Advocate, is launching an advertising campaign to support its ‘Be Lungworm Aware’ initiative, which aims to educate pet owners on the spread of Angiostrongylus vas...
Posted: Tuesday 6th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Animal Health Trust Issues Plea For Help With Cancer Research

Animal Health Trust We are appealing to UK canine veterinary surgeries to help us improve the way dogs are treated for a number of cancers. We are mailing information posters to more than 3,000 surgeries asking for sa...
Posted: Tuesday 6th April, 2010. 00:00:00

Phosphagenics Signs Global Agreement For Use Of Transdermal Insulin In Companion Animals

Phosphagenics Limited The Melbourne-based biotechnology company, Phosphagenics Limited (ASX:POH, OTCQX:PPGNY) announced today the signing of a global agreement to develop their patented transdermal (TPM) insulin delivery s...
Posted: Thursday 1st April, 2010. 00:00:00

Kill Your Speed This Easter - Not Our Wildlife

AVA Wildlife veterinarians are calling on holidaymakers to kill their speed and keep a watchful eye out to stop the slaughter of Australian native animals on the roads this Easter. “It’s really importa...
Posted: Thursday 1st April, 2010. 00:00:00

Calling All Potential Totos!

BBC The BBC 'Over the Rainbow' Toto auditions are taking place at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 6 & 7 April. Make sure you're here by 9-11am! Have you got a dog with...
Posted: Thursday 1st April, 2010. 00:00:00

Win A Trip To WSAVA With Petplan

Petplan At next weeks BSAVA, Petplan will be giving away a VIP trip for two to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress in Geneva in June 2010. This fantastic package includes 2 admissio...
Posted: Wednesday 31st March, 2010. 00:00:00

Alistair McGowan To Compère Petplan Vet Awards

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, has announced top-rated comedian and impressionist Alistair McGowan as its compère for the 2010 Petplan Veterinary Awards. McGowan is best...
Posted: Monday 29th March, 2010. 00:00:00

New Research On Veterinary Suicide Rate Will Help Profession

BVA Responding to a new paper in this week’s Veterinary Record by D J Bartram and D S Baldwin, which finds that veterinary surgeons are four times as likely as the general public, and around twice as like...
Posted: Friday 26th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome Positive Political Response To Better Circus Animal Welfare

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the provisional decision by Defra Minister Jim Fitzpatrick MP to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England. Responding to ...
Posted: Friday 26th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Seniors Can Benefit From Greater Access To Pets

AVA This Seniors Week, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) wants to ensure seniors can continue to enjoy the health benefits of pets. The AVA is calling for improved access to aged-care facilitie...
Posted: Friday 26th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Stakeholders Weigh In On Competencies Needed By Veterinary Grads

AVMA Educational consortium hosts first national meeting The plan being developed by the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium is being called a road map for the future of veterinary me...
Posted: Wednesday 24th March, 2010. 00:00:00

The Bella Moss Foundation Announces U.S. Tour To Raise Awareness Of MRSA In Pets

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation will be presenting three sessions in April to increase awareness in the U.S. about the growing threat of MRSA in pets, as well as ways that the U.S. veterinary industry can i...
Posted: Wednesday 24th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Epoc - A Cost Effective, State Of The Art, Portable, Blood Gas, Electrolyte & Critical Care Analyser

Woodley Equipment epoc Hand Held Clinical Care Analysers are now available exclusively from Woodley Equipment Company Ltd The epoc, enterprise point of care blood analysis system, is the first wireless testing solut...
Posted: Wednesday 24th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Make Mine Chocolate!

The Rabbit Welfare Fund Bad Deal for the Easter Bunny The connection between rabbits and Easter is well known, and well used in the media at this time of year. They’re cute, they’re cuddly and they’re easy on the eye. But...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd March, 2010. 00:00:00

Clinical Proof Of NSAID Reduction And More, Through Dietary Means

Hill's Recent studies show that feeding a food enriched with omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils to dogs with osteoarthritis results in:Up to 25% reduction in NSAID dosage¹ Owner observed improvements i...
Posted: Monday 22nd March, 2010. 00:00:00

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company New To The UK

Eurovet Animal Health Ltd As the veterinary pharmaceutical industry becomes increasingly dominated by large merged multinational companies, new entrants have become increasingly rare. Not only is the latest arrival on the UK v...
Posted: Monday 22nd March, 2010. 00:00:00

No Need For Panic Over Rabies Threat, Say Vets

BVA Vets are warning against widespread concern and panic after press reports that there will be a significant threat of rabies to the UK when rules for pet travel are harmonised across Europe. In a lette...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Haworth Cart Rescue Wins The Petplan Charity Prize Draw

Petplan The Haworth Cat Rescue, in Keighley West Yorkshire, has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, Petplan. The rescue and re-homing centre says the money wil...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Moves To Loosen Controls On Pet Passports Could Spark Return Of Rabies To UK

Veterinary Record [The present and future of PETS; letter March 20 2010: doi 10.136/vr.c1504] Moves by the European Commission to loosen controls on pet passports could spark the return of rabies to the UK, warn spe...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Pappaioanou: Veterinary Crisis Has Implications For Human Health

Roll Call A perfect storm is approaching, and without Congressional action, the consequences for public health may be dire. With 50 percent of U.S. Public Health Service veterinary medical officers now eligi...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

RCVS Plans Emergency-cover Coms Campaign

RCVS The RCVS is to embark on an important communications campaign over the next few months to raise awareness amongst the general public of the difficulties that vets face in providing out-of-hours emerge...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Pharmgate And ECO Animal Health Establish A Joint Venture For The Distribution Of Animal Health Products In North America

Pharmgate Animal Health Pharmgate LLC of Ramsey, New Jersey and ECO Animal Health Ltd of London, England are pleased to announce the formation of Pharmgate Animal Health LLC. This jointly-owned company will distribute its ow...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Massey University In New Zealand Opens Master Of Veterinary Medicine To International Veterinarians

Massey University Massey University in New Zealand has opened its Master of Veterinary Medicine distance programme to international applicants for the first time. Until now, the programme has only been available ext...
Posted: Friday 19th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Practice Cover Launches New Website

Practice Cover Practice Cover has just launched its new website, www.practicecover.co.uk. The aim has been to provide a service to our customers that will make creating their locum insurance policies quick, easy an...
Posted: Tuesday 16th March, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Launches Cardiology CPD Meetings

CEVA CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of Prilactone®, is continuing its cardiology CPD programme with a series of evening meetings to update delegates on information on the diagnosis and treatment of m...
Posted: Monday 15th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Early Neutering Campaign For Rabbits

CottonTails® Rabbit And Guinea Pig Rescue Be early - don't be sorry Although pet rabbits are now very popular, advances in rabbit veterinary medicine often do not reach all veterinary surgeons, leaving many owners totally confused and frus...
Posted: Monday 15th March, 2010. 00:00:00

New Service For Cat Owners And Cats Traveling Together

Animal Airways Animal Airways Launches Service for Cat Owners and Cats Traveling Together In-Cabin "Cats In-Cabin" will provide cat owners who wish to travel with their cats all the information and prep...
Posted: Monday 15th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Nottingham Veterinary Students Get Financial Help From Hill’s

The School Of Veterinary Medicine And Science Aspiring vets studying at The University of Nottingham will be helped to fulfil their ambitions thanks to a £30,000 donation from Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Undergraduates at the School of Veterin...
Posted: Monday 15th March, 2010. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day To Center On 'One World, One Health'

AVMA World Veterinary Day 2010, April 24 will raise awareness of the links between animal and public health through the theme "One World, One Health: more cooperation between veterinarians and physici...
Posted: Wednesday 10th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Ten Years Of Safe Pet Travel

Defra After a decade of driving dogs, caravanning cats and ferrying ferrets, in which 660,000 pet journeys were made using pet passports, the UK’s Pet Travel Scheme is celebrating its 10th birthday. It ...
Posted: Wednesday 10th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Stress Heads And Dragons Scupper Sales

Dave Nicol Shocking. The only word for the results of a recent mystery shopping survey I conducted. Five practices in the best demographic Sydney, and quite possibly Australia, were surveyed. You’d expect the...
Posted: Wednesday 10th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome Extension To UK Pet Travel Protection

BVA The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the non-commercial movement of pet animals (Reg. 998/2003) which ...
Posted: Tuesday 9th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Warn Against Dangerous Dogs Issue Becoming Party Political

BVA Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called on politicians not to let the issue become a political football during the forthcoming election campai...
Posted: Tuesday 9th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Chronic Pain In Small Animal Medicine - Foundation For Advances In Animal Care And Welfare

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine" report to their offering. Chronic pain is unlike acute pain, it lasts beyond the time necess...
Posted: Tuesday 9th March, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Launches Meloxidyl® Injection

CEVA CEVA Animal Health has added to its comprehensive joint care range with the launch of Meloxidyl® Injection to help control post-operative pain in cats and dogs and alleviate musculoskeletal pain i...
Posted: Monday 8th March, 2010. 00:00:00

Mother’s Junk Food Diet Linked To Liver Disease In Offspring

RVC Mothers who eat junk food when pregnant and then during breastfeeding may be putting their children at risk of liver disease. A study carried out at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London and fund...
Posted: Friday 5th March, 2010. 00:00:00

New Equine Joint Nutrient Supplement Solves Palatability Problem

Alstoe Animal Health The benefits of routinely feeding equine joint nutrient supplements to assist with maintaining mobility and supporting health joint function in equines has been well documented. However up until now, ...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd March, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Sponsors APBC One Day Seminars

CEVA CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products D.A.P.® and Feliway, is sponsoring the APBC’s series of one day behaviour seminars. Presented by top behaviourists ...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd March, 2010. 00:00:00

LocumPlan Introduces Cover Especially For Veterinary Practices

LocumPlan One of the leading names in locum insurance has launched a product especially for vets and veterinary practices. LocumPlan for Vets is available entirely online at www.locumplanforvets.co.uk. The ...
Posted: Monday 1st March, 2010. 00:00:00

Vet Nurse Of The Year Finalists Announced

Petplan Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is delighted to announce the 2010 finalists for the Vet Nurse of the Year at the prestigious Petplan Veterinary Awards. Petplan have been inundat...
Posted: Monday 1st March, 2010. 00:00:00

The Association Of Veterinary Anaesthetists Is Running A Nurse Training Day - Pain Management

AVA "Pain and Analgesia" covers all aspects of pain management, from what is pain to setting up a pain clinic including local anaesthetic techniques, CRI's and acute and chronic pain. Aimed at q...
Posted: Monday 1st March, 2010. 00:00:00

Moving Forward On Dog Breeding

BVA The veterinary profession was well represented at a meeting of key stakeholders brought together to discuss the next steps on dog breeding. The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Anim...
Posted: Monday 1st March, 2010. 00:00:00

2010 Analysis - Dog Training - A Comprehensive Profile Of 16 Companies Operating In The UK Market

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 Plimsoll Analysis - Dog Training - A comprehensive profile of 16 companies operating in the UK market" report to their offering. ...
Posted: Wednesday 24th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Course In Veterinary Behavioural Medicine

The Faculty Of Veterinary Science Of The University Of Pretoria (Onderstepoort ) 5 March – end November 2010 Presented by the: Companion Animal Clinical Studies Department The Faculty of Veterinary Science Onderstepoort Campus, South Africa The aim of the course is to empower g...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Pet Tales – An AVMA Storybook Series

AVMA The AVMA and Soundprints, a children's publishing company, have created Pet Tales – a series of colorful pet stories targeted to children from preschool through second grade. Each book is packaged wit...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Pet Owners Remember To Protect Your Pets Before The Summer Holidays

BVA It may seem like a never-ending winter in the UK, but vets are already looking forward to summer and reminding pet owners to find out about the requirements for taking their pets abroad in plenty of t...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd February, 2010. 00:00:00

New Revolutionary Service For Traveling Dog And Cat Owners

Animal Airways Travel experts, veterinarians and customer support provide safe and simple travel for millions of families with pets who relocate internationally Animal Airways, the first global pet-flight managem...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Diary Date For Rabbit & Guinea Pig Owners

The Rabbit Welfare Fund The Manchester & Salford branch of RSPCA are holding Rabbit & Guinea Pig Welfare Roadshows during March If you live in the area, do go along and give your support. Saturday 13th March 1...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd February, 2010. 00:00:00

How To Give Pills To Cats Podcast

AVMA A Hard Pill to Swallow? Not Necessarily - In our latest podcast, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald offers advice on how to give pills to cats. How to give pills to cats podcast...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Cold Weather Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe

Petplan As Britain’s cold snap returns, many of us are pulling on our beanie hats, reaching for our thermal gloves and wrapping ourselves in the thickest scarves made from the softest wool. With the incre...
Posted: Monday 22nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Research Into Benefits Of Prilactone®

CEVA A new publication into the benefits of spironolactone, the active ingredient in Prilactone® manufactured by CEVA Animal Health, has supported the use of the product as part of first-line therapy f...
Posted: Monday 22nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Rabbit Early-Neutering Campaign

CottonTails® Rabbit And Guinea Pig Rescue Dear Veterinary Surgeon, In recent years rabbits have become very popular pets, and there has been much to learn to keep up with the latest advances in rabbit medicine, behaviour and welfare knowle...
Posted: Monday 22nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Support For Vets In Crisis

BVA The high prevalence of depression and suicide in the veterinary profession are well documented. As a practical measure to promote the help and support available to individuals the British Veterinary ...
Posted: Friday 19th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Tackle Minister On Dangerous Dogs And Fees For OVs

BVA In his speech to the British Veterinary Association's London dinner, BVA President Professor Bill Reilly renewed calls on the Government to increase the fees for Official Veterinarians (OVs) – private...
Posted: Wednesday 17th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Pet Market Assessment 2009

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Market Assessment 2009" report to their offering This Market Assessment takes an in-depth look at the UK pet market, including ...
Posted: Wednesday 17th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Selecting A Pet Reptile Podcast

AVMA When selecting a pet for your family, reptiles are often overlooked, but they are fascinating creatures and include some of the most ancient species on Earth. Pet reptiles are also a great alternative...
Posted: Wednesday 17th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Speech By Lord Davies Of Oldham Given At The British Veterinary Association Dinner On 16th February 2010

BVA Thank you very much for inviting me here tonight, I very much welcome the opportunity to reply on behalf of the Government on the points you have raised. Please do not confuse the need to carefully...
Posted: Wednesday 17th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Bayer Animal Health Sponsors GMTVs Pet Clinic

Bayer Animal Health Bayer Animal Health is currently sponsoring GMTV’s Pet Clinic feature to promote its wormer, Drontal. Running until Friday 19 February, the All About Pets short programmes feature TV vet Emma Milne...
Posted: Tuesday 16th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Volunteers Needed To Help Out Bella Moss Foundation At Crufts 11-14th March 2010

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation is a charity concerned with improving knowledge of antibiotic-resistant infections in animals. The Foundation offers advice and support to owners whose pets become infected w...
Posted: Tuesday 16th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Dwindling Vet Influence Threatens UK Food Safety

Veterinary Record The dwindling influence of vets in the public health arena threatens food safety in the UK, argues a rural social scientist in this week’s Veterinary Record. Philip Lowe, from the Centre for Rural ...
Posted: Monday 15th February, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA And BSAVA Welcome Scotland's Move To Control Dangerous Dogs

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s vote at the first stage of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill ...
Posted: Friday 12th February, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Animal Health Launches Online Behaviour CPD

CEVA CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products D.A.P.® and Feliway®, is launching a series of free online behaviour CPD meetings presented by leading veterinary ...
Posted: Thursday 11th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Veterinarians Develop Promising New Approach To Arthritis

TR BioSurgical, LLC A new gel-like material found to have long term effects in dogs with severe arthritis Veterinarians have announced a potential breakthrough in how we manage osteoarthritis, a discovery that could b...
Posted: Wednesday 10th February, 2010. 00:00:00

CVs Part 2: Writing Tips For A Great Vet Or Vet Nurse CV

Dave Nicol In part one of our series we focused on some tips for vet managers/employers to spot dodgy CVs. In part two we turn the spotlight onto the person writing the CV – the job seeker. I can’t write your...
Posted: Tuesday 9th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Feliway® Back On TV Following Bigger Investment By CEVA Animal Health

CEVA Following the success of last year’s TV advertising, CEVA Animal Health is rolling out a hard-hitting TV campaign on four national TV channels to highlight awareness of stress related feline behaviour...
Posted: Tuesday 9th February, 2010. 00:00:00

CVs Part 1: Reading CVs - Dodging Butterflies And Frogs

Dave Nicol For the next couple of blogs we’ll take a little light-hearted look at CVs. The first post is for those vet practice managers reading CVs. The second (published next week) is for the vets and nurses ...
Posted: Monday 8th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Helping To Improve The Profession's Soft Skills

BVA Continuing efforts to improve working conditions and management practices in the profession the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is offering new management seminars onGetting the most out of your ...
Posted: Friday 5th February, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Congress 2010 - 'Vets And The Public Good'

BVA 23-25 September, Marriot Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, UK This year’s BVA Congress provides an outstanding programme combining both political and CPD sessions. Organised by the BVA with contributions f...
Posted: Friday 5th February, 2010. 00:00:00

Ornamental Fish Keeping

BVA The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) is pleased to launch a new leaflet on Ornamental Fish Keeping; the latest in a series of information leaflets designed to assist pet owners. Ornamental F...
Posted: Friday 5th February, 2010. 00:00:00

It's Good To Be Friends With A BVA Member

BVA The BVA is rolling out an attractive membership drive, with benefits for both the existing and new member. BVA President Professor Bill Reilly said “Over the next few weeks BVA members will receiv...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Announces New Board Chairman And Deputy Chairman

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pleased to announce Mr Derek Williams as the new non-executive Chairman of the Board and Mr Ted Chandler as Deputy Chairman, effective immediately. The ...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

New Website For Owners Of Older Dogs

SeniorDogs.com Pet Ventures, LLC has launched a new pet website, www.seniordogs.com, targeting owners of older dogs. “We designed our website to become THE destination for all dog lovers who need our specialized ...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Colette Henry Appointed As Norbrook Professor Of Business And Enterprise

RVC The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has appointed Professor Colette Henry as the Norbrook Professor of Business and Enterprise. This newly created position, funded by Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, is t...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd February, 2010. 00:00:00

Draft Animal Health Bill A Mixed Bag

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed aspects of the draft Animal Health Bill as ‘a real success for the veterinary profession’s lobby’, but is disappointed that the Government is stil...
Posted: Wednesday 27th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Slugs, Snails And Puppy Dogs Tails! Be Lungworm Aware

Bayer Animal Health Recent research1 conducted by Bayer Animal Health, manufacturer of Advocate, has revealed some interesting insights into dog owners’ understanding of the potentially fatal lungworm, Angiostrongylus va...
Posted: Wednesday 27th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Veterinarians Lead Way In Disaster Response For Animals

Science Daily Most people can picture the first responders who come to the rescue in the wake of a natural disaster. But who provides emergency help for the dogs, cats and horses that people love? And who takes car...
Posted: Wednesday 27th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Behavioral Enrichment For Pet Birds Podcast

AVMA Pet birds are extraordinary and marvelous creatures that enrich the lives of their owners. However, without the proper environmental conditions, birds can experience an increase in aggression, social ...
Posted: Tuesday 26th January, 2010. 00:00:00

CEVA Launches Flexivet® Plus

CEVA CEVA Animal Health has added to its comprehensive joint care and nutraceutical ranges by launching Flexivet® Plus, a cost-effective pharmaceutical grade joint supplement to help preserve joint car...
Posted: Monday 25th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Haitian Government Requests WSPA Aid

WSPA WSPA is leading the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) team, comprised of international animal welfare groups, in preparation for swift deployment following a request for immediate assistance fr...
Posted: Monday 25th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets In Herne Hill, London Successfully Rehomes 160 Cats

Working closely with the RSPCA, Brockwell Veterinary Surgery & Pet Store, 224-228 Railton Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0JT, managed to successfully re-home 160 kittens and cats. This incredible ...
Posted: Monday 25th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Cold Weather Tips For All Pet Owners

Marketing Ideas UK Brrrr…it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, inju...
Posted: Monday 25th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Petplan Vet Award Winners Reap The Benefits

Petplan Being awarded the Vet of the Year at the 2009 Petplan Vet Awards, not only increased Ben Jones exposure but it also gave his customers a lot confidence in his service. 2009 compare Jason Mansfi...
Posted: Friday 22nd January, 2010. 00:00:00

Pet Grooming & Boarding In The US 2009 - Demand For Pet Groomers And Self Service Pet Care Is Expected To Increase Greatly In The Next Few Years

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Grooming & Boarding in the US" report to their offering. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in provid...
Posted: Thursday 21st January, 2010. 00:00:00

Patent Issued For Revolutionary Automated Litter Box, LitterLoo

LitterLoo The LitterLoo is the first practical unenclosed litter box design that is clog-free. “Raking litter boxes are very popular because they’re unenclosed, which cats prefer,” said inventor Jerry Horanoff....
Posted: Wednesday 20th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Active Cats At Night Podcast

AVMA It’s not an uncommon problem among cat owners: Just as you’re settling into sleep you’re awoken by the thundering of cat paws racing around the house, jumping over furniture or batting at toys. Or, le...
Posted: Wednesday 20th January, 2010. 00:00:00

BVA Sends Strong Message On Anthelmintic Use

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Friday 22 January) launched a guidance poster containing powerful messages to vets to encourage the responsible use of anthelmintics in grazing anim...
Posted: Monday 18th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Veterinary Relief Efforts Expected Following Haiti Earthquake

AVMA The devastating earthquake that occurred in Haiti on Tuesday, Jan. 12, is tragic. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is closely monitoring the early response in Haiti to determine if a...
Posted: Friday 15th January, 2010. 00:00:00

WSPA Assessing Animal Welfare Need In Haiti

WSPA Since the devastating earthquake hit Haiti, WSPA’s Disaster Team has been working hard to monitor the situation and assess what WSPA can do for the animals. The toll that this earthquake will take on ...
Posted: Friday 15th January, 2010. 00:00:00

2010 Penn Vet World Award

Penn Veterinary Medicine Nominations now open The Penn Vet World Leadership in Animal Health Award of $100,000 will be given to a veterinarian who has dramatically advanced the frontiers of knowledge, practice and/or image...
Posted: Thursday 14th January, 2010. 00:00:00

2010: United Nations International Year Of Biodiversity

United Nations German Chancellor Angela Merkel and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon officially launch the International Year of Biodiversity Montreal, 12 January 2010 – Launching the International Year of Bio...
Posted: Thursday 14th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Dogs Social Lives And Disease Risks

AVMA Whether it's the dog park, doggie day care, boarding, competitions or training classes, mingling dogs with varied or unknown health histories can present health problems for dogs as well as their owne...
Posted: Thursday 14th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Risks Of Tobacco Smoke To Pets Podcast

AVMA Kick the Habit, for You and Your Pets Since 1977, the American Cancer Society has marked the third Thursday of November as the Great American Smokeout. Smokers are encouraged to go all day without ...
Posted: Thursday 14th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Prof Bateson Fuels Calls To Update Dangerous Dog Laws

BVA An independent report on dog health and welfare today called for legislation on dangerous dogs to be updated to move away from current breed-specific legislation, which is failing to protect both huma...
Posted: Thursday 14th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Dog Breeding Report Sees Key Role For Vets

BVA Vets have welcomed Professor Bateson’s report on dog breeding as an important step on a long journey to improving the health and welfare of all dogs. The report, which follows a 10-month inquiry in...
Posted: Thursday 14th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Vets Applaud Welsh Badger Cull

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has strongly welcomed the announcement of a pilot badger cull and stricter cattle measures in Wales in the bid to tackle the spread of bovine tuberculosis. ...
Posted: Wednesday 13th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Siemens Technology Selected For Animal Diagnosis At University Of Glasgow

Siemens Healthcare Multiple imaging installations enhance care at small animal hospital A £15 million pound development at the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital has included the installation of diagn...
Posted: Tuesday 12th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Commonly Asked Questions About Cruciate Ligament Surgery

Dr Paul Manning of Astonlee Veterinary Hospital and Surgery in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, gives us his answers to his most commonly asked questions about cruciate ligament surgery. Cruciate li...
Posted: Thursday 7th January, 2010. 00:00:00

New Year Party Pooper – Are We Heading For A Painful Comedown In 2010

Dave Nicol In any business plan there should be discussion of the wider environmental changes that could affect your business. Today we discuss the Global Financial Crisis, how it might affect you in 2010 and wh...
Posted: Thursday 7th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Old Wives’ Tales Hinder Management Of Sweet Itch!

Janssen Animal Health Recent research* amongst veterinary surgeons by Janssen Animal Health, manufacturer of CAVALESSE® ORAL and CAVALESSE® TOPICAL, has revealed that owners could be doing more harm than good when ...
Posted: Wednesday 6th January, 2010. 00:00:00

Holiday Pet Safety Tips Podcast

AVMA The holiday season is upon us, and while we humans revel in the food, decorations, and celebrations of the season, they can be very frightening, if not downright dangerous, for our pets. In this po...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd December, 2009. 00:00:00

Treatment For Feline Leukemia (FeLV) And Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Receives License Renewal From USDA

Imulan T-Cyte Therapeutics, Inc. announced their conditional license renewal from the United States Department of Agriculture for Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator (LTCI). LTCI is the first and only approved...
Posted: Monday 21st December, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA News Release: Dogs Must Be Permanently Identified For Health Schemes

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding all veterinary surgeons that from January 1st 2010 all dogs presented under the BVA/Kennel Club Canine Health Schemes must be permanently identifi...
Posted: Friday 18th December, 2009. 00:00:00

Cephacare Flavour Study Proves Winning Formula

Animalcare Animalcare’s new Cephacare flavour antibiotic has received a response of ‘good’ or ‘very good’ in 80% of cases in a recent field study of superficial pyoderma in dogs. When asked to rate the effective...
Posted: Wednesday 9th December, 2009. 00:00:00

Dog And Cat Welfare Codes Welcome But Must Be Reviewed Next Year

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed today’s publication of Codes of Practice for Dogs and Cats by Defra, but calls on the Government to review their effectiveness in a year. The ...
Posted: Tuesday 8th December, 2009. 00:00:00

VRCC Small Animal African Success

Whilst Essex based Referral Centre VRCC advertised their 2nd Small Animal Veterinary Education Conference Weekend for East African Veterinary Surgeons, Vets from Mauritius, Mozambique, The Democratic ...
Posted: Tuesday 8th December, 2009. 00:00:00

Got The Flu? You Might Pass It On To Your Pet

EBioNews Pet owners who contract H1N1 flu may pass the disease along to their pets, especially if the pet is a cat or ferret. "A small number of companion animal H1N1 flu cases have been confirmed in the ...
Posted: Monday 7th December, 2009. 00:00:00

Nominations Open For 2010 Penn Vet World Leadership In Animal Health Award

Penn Veterinary Medicine The Penn Vet World Leadership in Animal Health Award of $100,000 is given to a veterinarian who has:Dramatically changed the practice and image of the profession Substantially influenced the lives an...
Posted: Friday 4th December, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Warn Of Festive Hazards For Pets

BVA Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unknown hazards and poisons in and around the home. The Briti...
Posted: Friday 4th December, 2009. 00:00:00

Animal Welfare Organisations Promote Guidance On Buying A New Dog

BVA Animal welfare organisations have united to send a strong message to potential dog owners to do their homework before buying a new dog or puppy. The Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association (BVA...
Posted: Thursday 3rd December, 2009. 00:00:00

New 2010 Hydrowalker Model

Hydrowalker A preview of the 2010 model already available. Many more features. Global optimization. Options to customize Hydrowalker. Download a presentation that describes all the qualities and the lat...
Posted: Friday 27th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Optimized Workflow In A Hospital For Small Animals

OR Technology Tierklinik Elversberg is a veterinary emergency and trauma hospital that is on stand-by round the clock and cooperates with a large number of practicing veterinarians in the vicinity. Naturally, the c...
Posted: Thursday 26th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Cat Nap For Charity With Cats Protection

Cats Protection To celebrate the launch of national Cat Welfare Week, Old Spitalfields Market in London played host to the UK’s first public Cat Nap on Monday 23 November. Busy office workers and local cat lovers cam...
Posted: Thursday 26th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Thinking Outside The (Litter) Box Podcast - Dealing With Feline House Soiling

AVMA While cats are the most popular pet in the United States, their biggest behavioral problem, house soiling, is very unpopular with their owners. Studies report that house soiling is the leading cause o...
Posted: Wednesday 25th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Professor Dame Lesley Southgate Appointed To RVC Council

RVC Bringing medical and veterinary education closer together Professor Dame Lesley Southgate, DBE, DSc, FRCP, FRCGP, FMed Sci, FAcad Med Ed, Professor of Medical Education at St George’s, University o...
Posted: Wednesday 25th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Last Places On Behaviour And Pheromone Therapy Course

CEVA Animal Health The deadline for a place on the University of Lincoln’s popular ‘pheromone therapy for the management of behaviour problems in companion animals’ course is fast approaching and interested vets and nur...
Posted: Wednesday 25th November, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Meets Proposed Veterinary Union To Share Information

BVA On Sunday 22 November BVA President Prof Bill Reilly, Past-President Nicky Paull and BVA Secretary General Henrietta Alderman met with Dr Mir and six of his colleagues in the proposed veterinary union...
Posted: Tuesday 24th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Woodley Equipment Working Exclusively With Crony Instruments

Woodley Equipment Woodley Equipment are delighted to announce that they have now established an exclusive long term business partnership with Crony Instruments in Italy, to provide service, support and maintenance of t...
Posted: Tuesday 24th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Launches Employment And HR Advice Service For Vets

PetPlan Petplan, the UK’s leading pet insurance provider has teamed up with parent company Allianz Insurance to develop an HR and employment advice service for veterinary practices called Allianz Practice Pro...
Posted: Monday 23rd November, 2009. 00:00:00

AVMA Updates H1N1 Flu Resources For Pet Owners, Veterinarians

AVMA Since the news broke of a housecat in Iowa testing positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, pet owners and veterinarians alike have been scrambling to learn more: Can my pet get sick? What would th...
Posted: Friday 20th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Newly Formed One Health Commission Holds Groundbreaking Summit At National Academy Of Sciences On One Health: Improving Health In An Interconnected World

One Health Commission The newly formed One Health Commission, in partnership with the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council, today held a groundbreaking summit at the National Academy of Sciences convening le...
Posted: Friday 20th November, 2009. 00:00:00

IMULAN Expands Veterinary ApSTAR Cancer Program

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC has extended the term of their exclusive license agreement with ImmunoPhotonics Inc.; for the veterinary cancer laser system based on on-going clinical trials in dogs and ...
Posted: Friday 20th November, 2009. 00:00:00

New Staff At Quantum Vet Diagnostics

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Quantum Vet Diagnostics, the specialist Wet chemistry division of Woodley Equipment has seen further expansion of its customer base, reaching its 100th customer since its inception just 1 year ago. ...
Posted: Friday 20th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Important Trailblazing ‘One Health’ Book To Be Published And Available In December

One Health Initiative Human-Animal Medicine - Clinical Approaches to Zoonoses and Other Shared Health Risks By Peter M. Rabinowitz, MD, MPH and Lisa A. Conti, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CEHP Dr. Peter M. Rabinowitz is Ass...
Posted: Friday 20th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Scubascene 2010: Diving And CPD On The Red Sea

SPVS VETS are being invited to enjoy CPD combined with diving in Egypt¹s Red Sea at the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) third annual Scubascene, which takes place between June 18 and ...
Posted: Friday 20th November, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA's 8-Point Plan For Responsible Use Of Antimicrobials

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today launched a simple and effective 8-point plan for the responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice. Antimicrobials are essential for the t...
Posted: Wednesday 18th November, 2009. 00:00:00

ABCD & Merial Young Scientist Award 2010

Merial Application deadline 1 February 2010 The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) invites applications for the ABCD & Merial Young Scientist Award 2010. Candidates should have made an ori...
Posted: Wednesday 18th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Staffordshire Vet Wins 'Petplan Equine Vet Of The Year Award'

PetPlan Gil Riley of the Pool House Veterinary Hospital in Lichfield, Staffordshire has won the annual Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. The Award was announced at the glittering 21st annual Animal Healt...
Posted: Wednesday 11th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Podcast - Managing Arthritis In Dogs And Cats

AVMA Osteoarthritis is a chronic, non-infectious, progressive disorder affecting the joints of both younger and older dogs and cats. But the clinical signs, including reluctance to perform tasks or activit...
Posted: Wednesday 11th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Scottish Expert Fears For Future Of Worm Control

Novartis A senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has warned that the national problem of anthelmintic resistance “may be the single most important constrain...
Posted: Tuesday 10th November, 2009. 00:00:00

CEVA Launches Fourth Edition Of Cardionews

CEVA Animal Health CEVA Animal Health has launched the fourth edition of Cardionews, a regular cardiology newsletter written by top experts in the field, featuring upcoming topics of interest in cardiology. In this e...
Posted: Tuesday 10th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Hydrowalker, A New Concept In Hydrotherapy

Hydrowalker Hydrotherapy have a new name: Hydrowalker At last an "intelligent" underwater treadmill. Water always clean, very little consumption, almost nonexistent maintenance, totally safe, hence...
Posted: Monday 9th November, 2009. 00:00:00

London Dog Week 9 - 15 November 2009

The Kennel Club UK Help us celebrate man's best friend all this week! London Dog Week is an awareness week organised by the Kennel Club promoting responsible dog ownership and the safe interaction with dogs in the capit...
Posted: Monday 9th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Equitop Myoplast® Power Pearls

Equitop Myoplast Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica launches Equitop Myoplast® Power Pearls Maintaining muscular condition in performance and sports horses can be challenging. This is especially true when the work...
Posted: Monday 9th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Equine Nutrition Company SeaBuck Equine Announces New Super Fruit Supplement To Enhance Horses’ Performance, Health

SeaBuck Equine Equine nutrition company SeaBuck Equine has announced its new super fruit supplement, SeaBuck Complete. An all-natural equine health and performance supplement, SeaBuck Complete provides anti-inflamma...
Posted: Friday 6th November, 2009. 00:00:00

QIAGEN And British Veterinary Laboratories Agency Expand Partnership In Veterinary Testing

QIAGEN QIAGEN today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), one of the world’s leading research institutions in veterinary science....
Posted: Friday 6th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Celebrates 100th Customer And Welcomes New Staff

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Quantum Vet Diagnostics, the specialist Wet chemistry division of Woodley Equipment has seen further expansion of its customer base, reaching its 100th customer since its inception just 1 year ago. ...
Posted: Friday 6th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Pfizer, AVMF Partner To Hand Out Hundreds Of Scholarships

AVMA Rising student debt, a lack of diversity within the profession, and fewer practicing rural and production animal veterinarians are among the most serious challenges facing veterinary medicine today. ...
Posted: Friday 6th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Have A Party With Petplan!

PetPlan To help kick off the festive season Petplan have launched a competition to celebrate their work with vet practices. The UK’s leading pet insurance provider is giving your chance to win £1000 t...
Posted: Thursday 5th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Meerkats Hold The Key To Understanding TB - Simples!

RVC A study into the social networks of meerkats has led to a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) scientist discovering how tuberculosis (TB) spreads between animals. Julian Drewe examining an anaetheti...
Posted: Wednesday 4th November, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome Pedigree Dog Report, But Say Reform Must Be For All Dogs

BVA Vets have welcomed the recognition by a group of politicians that more must be done to tackle the health and welfare problems of pedigree dogs, but believe that non-pedigree dogs must not be overlooke...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd November, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Senior Officer Working To Restructure VN Training

SPVS JACQUI Molyneux, SPVS President Elect, has announced details of the vital work she has been involved in to radically restructure and improve the training of veterinary nurses in the UK. A link to t...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd November, 2009. 00:00:00

Pet BioTECH, LLC Introduces New Cost Effective Products For Pet Health

Pet BioTECH Pet BioTech officially announced the launch of their new pet products line; designed for skin, pancreas, oral, gastro-intestinal, and systemic health. Based on cutting edge, clinically proven science,...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd November, 2009. 00:00:00

Call For National Action To Control Bovine Viral Diarrhoea

Novartis England needs a national programme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) to end the major health and economic problems it is causing, according to the leading expert in the fight against the disea...
Posted: Monday 2nd November, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Oppose Proposed New Medicines Category POM EA

BVA The British Veterinary Association and its divisions have combined forces to oppose a new veterinary medicines category proposed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. The VMD published a ‘conce...
Posted: Friday 30th October, 2009. 00:00:00

VRCC EXPANDS

VRCC, the Essex based Referral Centre, has announced an increase to its already substantial facilities of between 5,000 and 15,000 Sq ft as they seek to further improve the service to their clients. ...
Posted: Thursday 29th October, 2009. 00:00:00

TR BioSurgical Launches TR-ClarifEYE™ For Dog Glaucoma

TR BioSurgical, LLC TR BioSurgical, LLC announced they will officially launch a new, patented veterinary glaucoma device called TR-ClarifEYE™ at this year’s American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology meeting. Glaucoma...
Posted: Thursday 29th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Selected As A Which? Best Buy

PetPlan Petplan, the UK’s leading pet insurance provider has been selected as a Which? Best Buy. The independent consumer guide selected Petplan’s ‘Covered For Life’ policy that covers animals for accidents a...
Posted: Monday 26th October, 2009. 00:00:00

New Veterinary Dog Glaucoma Website

TR BioSurgical, LLC TR BioSurgical, LLC has created a new informative website, www.PetGlaucoma.com for veterinarians and pet owners interested in the new glaucoma implant, TR-ClarifEYE™. The new website is intended to b...
Posted: Thursday 22nd October, 2009. 00:00:00

Feline Stomatitis Data To Be Presented At Veterinary Dental Forum

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) has been selected to present their most recent findings on feline stomatitis at this year’s Veterinary Dental Forum. The session entitled “T-Cell Receptor Peptide...
Posted: Thursday 22nd October, 2009. 00:00:00

Mentoring Is The 'Miracle Grow' For Your Business

Dave Nicol In my first "proper” blog from the bottom of the earth (no that isn’t meant to be offensive to my Australian colleagues). In fact, from what I've seen in my short time here so far, there is much ...
Posted: Wednesday 21st October, 2009. 00:00:00

RVC’s Dr Sarah Baillie Wins Most Innovative Teacher Of The Year At The Times Higher Education Awards 2009

RVC Dr Sarah Baillie of the Royal Veterinary College has won the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2009 (www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/theawards) ceremony held on O...
Posted: Tuesday 20th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Perth Nurse Wins Award

PetPlan Vet nurse wins Petplan Pet Insurance Advisor Award Fiona Andrew, a Vet Nurse at Tay Valley Vet Centre in Perth, has been awarded the title of ‘Petplan Pet Insurance Advisor Award 2009’ at the Briti...
Posted: Tuesday 20th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Severely Burnt Dog Successfully Treated With Manuka Honey

Dechra A German Shepherd bitch who was trapped in a burning house is making impressive progress, according to vet Amanda Manley, who is using Activon Tulle Manuka honey impregnated dressings to treat her wou...
Posted: Thursday 15th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Purina Cat Chow Connected For The Cause Campaign Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors And Their Feline Companions

Purina Purina Cat Chow Donates more than $200,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Invites Consumers to Show their Support with Online Photo Submissions Survey Highlights the Emotional Bond Between Wome...
Posted: Thursday 15th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Photo District News And Kodak Launch Animal Photo Contest To Benefit Animal Welfare Groups

PDN Photo District News (PDN) and Kodak announced today the launch of Best Friends: The Ultimate Animal Photo Contest, which celebrates the art of pet and animal photography while also raising money to he...
Posted: Thursday 15th October, 2009. 00:00:00

BVNA Congress An Immense Success – Protexin Veterinary

Protexin Protexin Veterinary livened up the British Veterinary Nursing Association’s 2009 Congress this year with a host of spirited games based around their product range and an impressive display at their aw...
Posted: Thursday 15th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Penn Vet World Leadership Award 2009 Given To Dr. Frederick A. Murphy

OIE Dr. Frederick A. Murphy has been selected as the second recipient of the Penn Vet World Leadership Award. He received the award on occasion of the OIE worldwide conference “Evolving veterinary educati...
Posted: Wednesday 14th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Richmond Swaps Two Legs For Four

Dechra Former key account manager in the human health sector, Brian Richmond joins Dechra as territory manager in Scotland. While this is his first foray into the animal health sector, Brian has worked in...
Posted: Tuesday 13th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Major BVA AWF-funded Welfare Teaching Project Gets Underway In Vet Schools

BVA This month sees the start of an exciting and unique veterinary education project selected by the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) for funding under the Norman Hayward Fund. Maximising Value...
Posted: Friday 9th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Early Results From Clinical Trial Indicate Denamarin May Act As Hepatoprotectant For Dogs Undergoing Chemotherapy With CCNU

Protexin Preliminary data from a clinical trial support the use of Denamarin® to protect against lomustine (CCNU)-induced hepatotoxicity in dogs. The study is being performed at the University of Califo...
Posted: Thursday 8th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome TB Eradication Group For England Progress Report

BVA Vets have welcomed the publication of the progress report for the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Group for England (TBEG). The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Cattle Veterinary Assoc...
Posted: Thursday 8th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Offers Free CPD Events On Hyperadrenocorticism

Dechra A series of free CPD events on hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) for vets and vet nurses will be hosted by Dechra Veterinary Products (Dechra) during November. Presented by Grant Petrie MA ...
Posted: Wednesday 7th October, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS/ Fort Dodge Snowscene 2010

SPVS EXCELLENT CPD combined with fantastic skiing opportunities is on the agenda at the ever-popular Snowscene, which takes place from 13th – 20th March next year. Places are fi...
Posted: Tuesday 6th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Dog Photographer Of The Year 2009 Winners

The Kennel Club UK A stunning shot of a veteran rescue dog at work at a lake in Suffolk has been announced as the winner of the Kennel Club’s glittering annual Dog Photographer of the Year award for 2009. Overall...
Posted: Tuesday 6th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Britains Got Talent Returns

The Kennel Club UK Have you got a talent that will demonstrate the loving and caring relationship that you have with your dog and the skills that you have nurtured in it, not only improving your bond but keeping your do...
Posted: Tuesday 6th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan At BVNA

PetPlan Petplan is delighted to be attending this year’s BVNA Congress and looks forward to meeting veterinary nursing staff to talk about how working with Petplan can benefit you and your practice. Petplan w...
Posted: Monday 5th October, 2009. 00:00:00

Veterinary Centre For Sale - Manawatu, New Zealand

Allen Goldenthal The facility is located on 10 acres in the Manawatu, New Zealand, close to the Massey University Veterinary College. The property was designed as a veterinary research centre but would easily lend...
Posted: Monday 5th October, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Freezes Membership Prices In Cold Economic Climate

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced a freeze on individual membership prices for the new Association year (2009/10) to help members get through the current economic climate. Mem...
Posted: Friday 2nd October, 2009. 00:00:00

Catherine Douglas And Peter Rowlinson Of Newcastle University Win Ig® Nobel Prize

Ig® Nobel Prize For achievements that first make people LAUGH then make them THINK Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson of Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK, won the Veterinary Prize, for showing that...
Posted: Friday 2nd October, 2009. 00:00:00

A Check Up Is The Best Gift For World Animal Day

AVA Sunday 4 October is a special day for an important member of your household. But don’t worry, you haven’t missed Mothers Day or Valentine’s Day. If you’re one of the 63 per cent of Australians who ...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Welcome Step Towards Badger Cull In Wales

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the TB Eradication (Wales) Order 2009, laid today, which will give the Welsh Assembly Government the legal powers to use culling and vaccination o...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Protexin Plans Fun And Games At The BVNA Congress 2009

Protexin Protexin, the experts in veterinary probiotics and supplements, will be promoting their range of products with a number of entertaining games and activities at the annual British Veterinary Nursing As...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Awards For Young Researchers In Endocrinology

Dechra A select group of eight young veterinary researchers from across the globe have been awarded €400 each by Dechra Veterinary Products (Dechra). The researchers, all aged under 35, were invited to p...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Calling All Dog Owners!

RVC Animal Care Trust sponsored dog walk 10:30 am, Sunday October 11, 2009 Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Hawkshead Campus, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA Dogs and their owners ...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Practitioners And Practice Managers Offered Chance To Discover More About Employment Law

SPVS A one-day event offering practices the opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop focusing on disciplinary and grievance issues is being held this November by the Society of Practising Veteri...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Insights Into How To Deal With Difficult People From SPVS

SPVS THE SOCIETY of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is to hold a one-day workshop designed for anyone who has to deal with difficult people and conversations with skill and confidence in the practice...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

Interviews And Appraisals Workshop – Finding The Best Team In Difficult Times

SPVS AN invaluable one-day workshop is being organised by the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) for all practice owners and managers. The interviews and appraisals workshop, which takes p...
Posted: Thursday 1st October, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA President Nicky Paull's Speech At BVA Congress This Weekend

BVA BVA President Nicky Paull outlines her achievements over the past 12 months in her final speech as BVA President. In the attached speech she talks about her theme for the year, communication, as w...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Supports Veterinary Students On Overseas Projects

BVA The BVA travel scholarship scheme, instituted in March 1983, awards grants annually to veterinary students to enable them to undertake projects in developing countries. From a large number of high...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Dr Andy Catley Receives The Trevor Blackburn Award

BVA Dr Andy Catley was today (Saturday) announced as the winner of the Trevor Blackburn Award in recognition of the dedication and professionalism he has shown to the strengthening of veterinary services ...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Travel Scholarships Awarded For Work In India And Kenya

BVA Abigail Collinson and Catherine Wilson were today (Saturday) announced as the joint winners of the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship travel award for 2009. The announcement came during the Awa...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Professor Agnes Winter Honoured

BVA Professor Agnes Winter BVSc PhD DSHP DipECSRHM MRCVS FRAgS was today (Saturday) announced as the recipient of the British Veterinary Association’s most prestigious scientific award. Professor Winte...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Outstanding Contribution Award For Essex Vet

BVA Mr Ray Butcher MA VetMB MRCVS was today (Saturday) announced as the recipient of the British Veterinary Association’s prestigious Chiron Award. The award, which marks outstanding contributions to v...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

US Stars Take Action For World Animal Week (4-10 October)

WSPA Actors Kellan Lutz (Twilight), Brooke Shields, Kristin Davis, Christina Applegate, Tiffani Thiessen and supermodel Joanna Krupa (best known for Dancing with the Stars) are among the stars teaming up w...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

New BVA President And Change Of BVA Officer Team

BVA At the Annual General Meeting of the British Veterinary Association on 27 September 2009 a new BVA presidential officer team was elected. GLASGOW PUBLIC HEALTH VET BECOMES NEW BVA PRESIDENT Pr...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Some Things Improve With Age!

Woodley Equipment To mark their 20th anniversary, Woodley Equipment Company invite you to enter their fantastic prize draw to win one of three bottles of Chateau Pitray 1989 Bordeaux red wine. Simply visit www.woodley2...
Posted: Monday 28th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Cattle Vet Warns Of Dairy Herd Disease Doomsday

RVC Britain’s dairy industry is doomed unless it takes more effective steps to control the spread of endemic diseases like tuberculosis and bovine virus diarrhoea, according to a leading cattle vet. At...
Posted: Friday 25th September, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Launches Pet Travel Poster Campaign

BVA To launch EU Veterinary Week the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is launching a new poster to educate pet owners about the need to protect their animals against exotic diseases when travelling ab...
Posted: Friday 25th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors In Pets Podcast

AVMA Abnormal repetitive behaviors in our pets—such as tail or shadow chasing—are some of the most complex and least understood of the behavior problems affecting dogs and cats. Dr. Valarie Tynes, a veteri...
Posted: Thursday 24th September, 2009. 00:00:00

‘Managing The Compromised Liver’ – Protexin Unveils UK Speaker Tour

Protexin Protexin Veterinary has announced a series of educational seminars that will tour the UK in October 2009. The seminars will deliver practical, case-led information on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and m...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd September, 2009. 00:00:00

Tackling Genetic Defects In Pedigree Dogs

AVA There are many inherited health problems in pedigree dogs in Australia says the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA). “There’s a need for more research, monitoring and changes in breeding practi...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd September, 2009. 00:00:00

Companion Animal Behaviorist Joins Vet Counsel Panel

The Vet Counsel is pleased to announce that Naomi Barlow is the latest expert to join The Vet Counsel panel. Naomi has an MSc in companion animal behaviour counseling and is a qualified veterinary nur...
Posted: Monday 21st September, 2009. 00:00:00

Brain-building Toys For Dogs

The Kyjen Company If pets now have their own airline and their own social network, it seems only fitting that the canines among them should have more sophisticated entertainment than the simple bones their forebears ch...
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009. 00:00:00

2009 Worldwide Pet & Pet Supplies Stores Industry Report

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 Worldwide Pet & Pet Supplies Stores Industry Report" report to their offering. The Worldwide Pet & Pet Supplies Stores...
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Neater Feeder To Be Awarded Pet Product News 2009 Editors Choice Award At SuperZoo National Tradeshow In The USA

TowerStar Pets Innovation, function, and design. Those are the three things that led editors of Pet Product News to award TowerStar Pets’ Neater FeederTM with a 2009 Editors’ Choice Award. Pet Product News will offi...
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Sanomedics Introduces World's First Non-Contact Pet Thermometer At SuperZoo 2009

Sanomedics International Inc Keith Houlihan, president and director of International Sales today announced the introduction of the world’s first non-contact pet thermometer for the SuperZoo 2009 trade show September 15 –17, 2009 ...
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009. 00:00:00

World Rabies Day - September 28: Vets Urged To Raise Awarness

BVA Organisations around the world will be aiming to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention on the third annual World Rabies Day on September 28 The BVA’s Overseas ...
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Launches Equine Pain Management Website

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products, manufacturer and distributor of Equipalazone®, is launching a new website with up-to-date advice and guidance on the subject of equine pain management for horse owners:...
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Animal Care Trust Asks ‘Forget Me Knot’

RVC Highlighting the importance of legacies to the survival of charities, the Animal Care Trust (ACT), registered charity of the Royal Veterinary College, is taking part in ‘Forget Me Knot Week’ (Septembe...
Posted: Wednesday 16th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Introducing Onsior – Effective Pain Relief For Cats And Dogs

Novartis First and only coxib class NSAID for both cats and dogs A new fast-acting pain reliever which concentrates at the site of inflammation Available as both an injectable solution and flavoured tabl...
Posted: Wednesday 16th September, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Welcomes Strong Veterinary Voice On Responsibility And Cost Sharing Group

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Defra announcement on the membership of the Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group, in particular the appointment of Professor Bill Re...
Posted: Wednesday 16th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Supporting Puppy Farm Awareness Day

BVA With Puppy Farm Awareness Day approaching on 19 September the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are encouraging vets to take this opportu...
Posted: Tuesday 8th September, 2009. 00:00:00

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Welcomes New Staff

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Quantum Vet Diagnostics, the specialist Wet chemistry division of Woodley Equipment has seen rapid expansion of its customer base recently and this has necessitated further expansion of the in-house l...
Posted: Friday 4th September, 2009. 00:00:00

New Web App From Best Western International Takes Looking Like Your Pet To A New Level

Best Western International The next photo of your favorite four-legged friend may look more familiar than usual. Best Western International, the World’s Largest Hotel Chain®, has introduced the “Best Western Friends Forever...
Posted: Thursday 3rd September, 2009. 00:00:00

Pet First Aid App For IPhones

Jive Media Your four-legged family members rely on you for their care, so be prepared 24/7 for a medical emergency. From cuts and impalement, to choking and CPR, Pet First Aid is at your fingertips with detailed...
Posted: Thursday 3rd September, 2009. 00:00:00

Lassie Named Top Dog As Classic TV Pets Stand The Test Of Time

PetPlan Nostalgic classics reign strong over modern rivals as TV’s four-legged legend Lassie is voted the UK’s favourite ever on-screen pet. Research commissioned by Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance...
Posted: Thursday 3rd September, 2009. 00:00:00

Do Not Forget To Include Pets In Your Disaster Plan

IINC With fires burning across California, pet owners should plan now rather than later for disaster care of their animals, according to the Insurance Information Network of California. "There have...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd September, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Equine At BEVA

PetPlan Petplan Equine, a leading equine insurance provider is attending BEVA from 9th – 12th September. The Petplan team will be available to provide information about how promoting insurance can benefit y...
Posted: Tuesday 1st September, 2009. 00:00:00

BEVA Congress 2009 9th-12th September

BEVA BEVA Congress 2009 is back in Birmingham, a popular and central location with easy access for international delegates. Birmingham is a vibrant, multi cultural city with the youngest population of any ...
Posted: Tuesday 1st September, 2009. 00:00:00

Hot Dogs And Cat-babs - British Pets Face Bank Holiday Blues

PetPlan We may be a nation of animal lovers but a new survey has revealed that pets should watch out for their owner's antics this bank holiday as they could be hurt by traditional summer sports and activitie...
Posted: Thursday 27th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets To Quiz The UK’s 4 CVOs At BVA Congress 09

BVA The British Veterinary Association has secured a rare opportunity for vets across the UK to quiz the four Chief Veterinary Officers in a panel session at BVA Congress 24-26 September. The theme of...
Posted: Thursday 27th August, 2009. 00:00:00

The University Of Liverpool And Dechra Veterinary Products Announce 2009 Dermatology Prize Winner

Dechra Nicola Rigby, a final year veterinary science student at the University of Liverpool was recently announced as the winner of the inaugural Dechra Veterinary Products Dermatology Prize, awarded to the ...
Posted: Thursday 27th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Tested On Humans, Ideal For Vets!

JPen Medical JPen Medical, the market leader in on-site testing of medical devices in GP Surgeries and Pharmacies is set to save Veterinary Practices a lot of time and money JPen Medical, the market leaders in...
Posted: Thursday 27th August, 2009. 00:00:00

2nd International Conference On Antimcrobial Resistance In Livestock And Companion Animal Practice

The Bella Moss Foundation This three-day scientific event is organised by the American Society of Microbiology and The Bella Moss Foundation and will draw speakers and delegates from the United States and Europe. It will be...
Posted: Thursday 27th August, 2009. 00:00:00

New BVA Guides On Euthanasia And Treatment Choice

BVA The British Veterinary Association has launched two new guides for members on ‘Euthanasia’ and ‘The role of the vet in treatment choice decision-making’. The guides provide both thought-provoking ques...
Posted: Wednesday 26th August, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS – “instrumental In Improving Practice Life” As First CertAVP(VetGP) Graduates Put Skills Into Practise

SPVS IMPROVED communication and delegation skills are just two of the benefits of the new RCVS postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP), as the first two candidates discover after...
Posted: Wednesday 26th August, 2009. 00:00:00

International Veterinary Students Association Fund For Underprivileged Veterinary Schools

IVSA Every year the International Veterinary Students Association raises money to make a fund for underprivileged veterinary schools. Each year the IVSA executive committee chooses the educational facil...
Posted: Friday 21st August, 2009. 00:00:00

Americas Next Top Dog – The Princess Reveals Big Twist In New Web Series With A Cast Made Up Entirely Of Dogs

Americas Next Princess Featuring a “Bachelor” Maltipoo Who Has Been Left a Substantial Inheritance from His Master and Will Choose among Ten “Bitchlorettes” on www.americasnextprincess.Com Former ABC Bachelor Prince Lore...
Posted: Friday 21st August, 2009. 00:00:00

VRCC’s Ambitious 2nd East African Small Animal Conference Weekend

VRCC Building on last year’s success, VRCC one of the UK’s leading Referral Centres is hosting its 2nd event on the shores of The Indian Ocean this November. The Conference Weekend, which now looks ...
Posted: Wednesday 19th August, 2009. 00:00:00

The 2ND VRCC East African Small Animal Conference Weekend

VRCC Leisure Lodge, Diani Beach, Mombasa, Kenya. 13th/15th November 2009 Following our success last year when we attracted over 30 Kenyan Veterinary Surgeons to our first event we decided to devote ...
Posted: Wednesday 19th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Talk: Delivering An Effective Animal Welfare Strategy Updated

Inside Government Tuesday 20th October 2009, Central London, 08:30 - 14:00 (half day) CONFIRMED: Susanna May, Deputy Director, Food & Farming Group, Defra The current swine influenza pandemic, the outbreak of...
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Eye To Eye With The Largest Animals In The World

WSPA WSPA is working with Norwegian animal welfare groups and photographer Bryant Austin to premiere an exhibition of stunning life-sized whale images in Oslo. Opening tonight, the Eye to Eye exhibition...
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2009. 00:00:00

The Perfect Pet Service

PetPlan Introducing Petplan Business Finder Petplan has found in a recent survey that the majority of Brits (55%) are holidaying in the UK this year, also known as a ‘staycation’. If you are planning to g...
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Lessons From The Mayans

Dave Nicol OK because I´m part way through a round the world trip (The main reason for my lack of blog entries of late). this isn´t going to be the most business heavy blog entry you´ll read, b...
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Birds As Pets - Podcast

AVMA While cats and dogs are by far the most popular pets in the United States, for millions of Americans, man's best friend is feathered, not furry. Dr. Larry Nemetz, an avian veterinarian and founder of ...
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Bristol Zoo Chooses Konica Minolta CR

Konica Minolta Medical BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS has installed the latest KONICA MINOLTA CR System for animal radiography in its state-of-the-art veterinary centre. Shown here at the veterinary centre, Bristol Zoo Gardens,...
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Rig Vets Move To New Offices

Rig Vet Recruitment Veterinary recruitment specialists, Rig Vet Recruitment are expanding into larger offices with effect from 1st September 2009. Their new address will be 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter EX1...
Posted: Friday 14th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Certificate In Cardiology Course - 19th-24th October 2009

Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies Tutors: Anne French MVB, DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology), DVC, Cert SAM PhD MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology and Geoff Culshaw BVMS, DVC MRCVS Who Should Attend? These courses a...
Posted: Friday 14th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Two Free Days CPD At BVA Congress For Two Lucky Recent Graduates

BVA The RCVS Trust is offering two lucky recent graduates the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Cardiff for this year’s BVA Congress, 24-26 September. The offer is open to those who have gradu...
Posted: Thursday 13th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Statutory Membership Exam Success Celebrated

RCVS Fourteen people from across the globe who succeeded in passing the RCVS Statutory Examination for Membership were on Thursday (30 July) admitted to the RCVS Register and may now practise in the UK. ...
Posted: Wednesday 12th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Is Your Pet Pudgy? Podcast

AVMA Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald instructs pet owners on how to tell if their dogs or cats are overweight. Is Your Pet Pudgy Podcast...
Posted: Wednesday 12th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Dog Photographer Of The Year 2009

The Kennel Club UK The Dog Photographer of the Year 2009 competition is now open The Kennel Club is once again running its prestigious Dog Photographer of the Year Competition for 2009 and, has fabulous prizes for yo...
Posted: Tuesday 11th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Fat Cats; The Rich, The Cute And The Furry - PetPlans Rich List

PetPlan Only the most prosperous pets make the 2009 Pet Rich List from Petplan Dining out on rare white truffles, buying Madonna’s mansion and starring in a world famous TV series sounds like the type of t...
Posted: Tuesday 11th August, 2009. 00:00:00

Employment Law On Agenda At SPVS Workshop

SPVS Practitioners and practice managers offered chance to discover more about employment law A one-day event offering practices the opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop focusing on disci...
Posted: Friday 7th August, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS IT Day 2009 - Helping Practices To Secure The Best-value Systems In The Recession

SPVS THE Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is once again holding its popular ŚIT Day¹ in November with leading software providers. The workshop is designed to help practices find their ...
Posted: Friday 7th August, 2009. 00:00:00

IMULAN Prepares To Initiate Atopic Dermatitis Trials

Imulan IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC announced they are prepared to commence with regulated trials to complete work on the T-Cell Receptor peptide immunomodulator, for atopic dermatitis in dogs. Canine atopic ...
Posted: Wednesday 5th August, 2009. 00:00:00

MyCentaur Survey Highlights Management Benefits

Centaur Services Perhaps veterinary practice owners do not need the recession to know how important it is to have accurate and up-to-date management information; but, in the current financial climate, there may now be...
Posted: Friday 31st July, 2009. 00:00:00

New RCVS Practice Standards Manual Open To Consultation

RCVS The Practice Standards Group, which comprises representatives from all of the key veterinary and veterinary nursing organisations, has updated the standards of the Practice Standards Scheme and a draf...
Posted: Wednesday 29th July, 2009. 00:00:00

Pets Help People Stress Down

AVA With Lifeline’s ‘Stress Down Day’ coming up on the 24 July, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is encouraging people to remember how important pets are in keeping us healthy and happy. “Pe...
Posted: Tuesday 28th July, 2009. 00:00:00

RCVS Council Consults On Veterinary Legislation

RCVS RCVS Council is inviting comments on new proposals for bringing the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 up to date In 2005, following earlier consultations, RCVS Council called for extensive changes in th...
Posted: Tuesday 28th July, 2009. 00:00:00

New Email Advice Service For Vets In Practice

The Vet Counsel is an exciting new service for vets in practice. Through the vet counsel you can contact a variety of veterinary experts for professional advice. The unique part of this service is tha...
Posted: Tuesday 28th July, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Guide To Partnerships In Veterinary Practice

BVA Continuing efforts to help its members form lasting and profitable partnerships and pre-empt disputes in veterinary practice, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revised its ‘Guide to partner...
Posted: Monday 27th July, 2009. 00:00:00

Pet Blood Bank Urges Vets To Establish Blood Typing Protocols

Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) Pet Blood Bank UK nurse showing Nottingham University students the blood typing test at the recent launch of the mobile blood collection unit. In the UK, a soon to be published study of DEA (D...
Posted: Tuesday 14th July, 2009. 00:00:00

All Ten ABCD Guidelines And Fact Sheets Now Published

The European Advisory Board On Cat Diseases All guidelines by the Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) on the ten major infectious diseases in cats have now been issued, and are available online (www.abcd-vets.org). A comprehensive and il...
Posted: Tuesday 14th July, 2009. 00:00:00

Dehydrated Dogs May Not Drink Water

Kruuse The tragic stories of the deaths of four dogs in three separate incidents in the Scottish Highlands and the two police dogs that died in a vehicle parked outside Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters ar...
Posted: Friday 10th July, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Say Badger Culling Is Necessary To Tackle TB

BVA Badger culling is necessary in certain circumstances to tackle the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Cattle Veterinary Association ...
Posted: Thursday 9th July, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Sail Training 2009

SPVS VETS with an adventurous spirit who will relish a challenge combined with CPD need look no further than SPVS Sail Training 2009, which runs from 12th ­ 18th September. The annual Society of Pra...
Posted: Wednesday 8th July, 2009. 00:00:00

The One Show Presenter Mike Dilger Spends A Week At Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital

BBC - The One Show This week, the BBC’s The One Show had presenter Mike Dilger spend a week at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital. There, he encountered baby badgers, a gannet in need of exercise and a spineless hedgehog. ...
Posted: Wednesday 8th July, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Launches Equine Vet Of The Year Nominations

PetPlan Petplan Equine, the equine insurance specialist, has launched the nominations for the Equine Vet of the Year Award 2009. This is the perfect opportunity to nominate the vet that goes above and beyond...
Posted: Tuesday 7th July, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Launches Animal Welfare Group To Represent Vets Views

SPVS THE Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has today announced the launch of its new Animal Welfare Group in a bid to represent the ³unique views² of GP vets more effectively. ...
Posted: Tuesday 7th July, 2009. 00:00:00

Swedish Researcher Jonas Wensman Wins The ABCD & Merial Young Scientist Award 2009

ABCD The ABCD and Merial Young Scientist Award 2009 was presented to Jonas Wensman, from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU, Uppsala), on 20 June in Dubrovnik, on the occasion of the cong...
Posted: Wednesday 1st July, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS To Inspire First-time Managers

SPVS A one-day workshop is being held by the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) to help first-time managers excel in their new roles. Topics under the spotlight at the event, which takes p...
Posted: Tuesday 30th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Equine Announces The Launch Of Www.yourstables.co.uk

PetPlan A ground-breaking resource for the equine enthusiast Petplan Equine, one of the UK’s leading equine insurance providers, has today launched a new website, www.yourstables.co.uk for equine enthu...
Posted: Monday 29th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Supports UK Dog Charities

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products is donating £2000 worth of Canaural® to two UK based animal welfare charities. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Dogs Trust have each received £1000 wor...
Posted: Wednesday 24th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Pacific 'faces Major Vet Shortage

Fiji Times Pacific island countries suffer from a severe shortage of trained veterinarians, says Secretariat of the Pacific Community Land Resources Division Director Aleki Sisifa. He said the LRD's para-vete...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June, 2009. 00:00:00

Thousands Of Dogs Suffer Needless Cull

WSPA China - Over 36,000 dogs have been killed in central China. This kneejerk reaction to reported human rabies cases ignores all evidence that a humane dog vaccination and public education programme is t...
Posted: Monday 22nd June, 2009. 00:00:00

IMULAN And ONCURA Establish New Cancer Program

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) and Oncura Partners announced formation of a personalized cancer program aimed at creating a patient specific approach to tumors. IMULAN’s is using their apSTAR l...
Posted: Monday 22nd June, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Announces Best Case Study Awards

Dechra One thousand pounds worth of high street vouchers have been awarded to five veterinary surgeons for insightful and interesting case studies which demonstrate best practice in the medical management of...
Posted: Monday 22nd June, 2009. 00:00:00

TR BioSurgical, LLC Develops Breakthrough Osteoarthritis Implant

TR BioSurgical, LLC TR BioSurgical, LLC, announced highly encouraging results using their new medical device (bioscaffold) in canine patients with advanced osteoarthritis. The new bioscaffold is implanted in or near dis...
Posted: Monday 22nd June, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA And BSAVA Welcome European Commission Announcement To Extend The PETS Derogation

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) welcome the announcement that the European Commission will propose an extension to the derogation t...
Posted: Wednesday 17th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Examining Methusaleh’s Zoo: Experts Explore Animals, People And Ageing

Merial (From left to right) Lorna Kennedy, a delegate at the second Merial European Vaccinology Symposium, held recently in Prague, with speakers Prof. Steve Austad, University of Texas Health Science Ce...
Posted: Tuesday 16th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Marketing And PR For Vet Practices

Marketing Ideas UK Newsletters are an important part of a Practice. They are essential for building a dialogue with your clients (and their pets). However, sometimes finding the right content or way of creating new mark...
Posted: Tuesday 16th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Tortoises, Terrapins And Turtles - Hibernation: What You Need To Do To Sleep Easy!

Just Me And My Tortoise Tortoise Group for Kent and South East London Next Meeting: Saturday 17th October, 2pm Venue – Keston, Kent (near Bromley) Mark Rowland BVSc CertZooMed MRCVS, Trinity Veterinary Centre, Maidsto...
Posted: Monday 15th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Dairy Farmers Of Britain - Euro Lab Supplies Can Help!

Euro Lab Supplies Euro Lab Supplies provides a reliable source for laboratory and quality testing consumables Euro Lab Supplies are aware that dairies and food manufacturers who relied on Dairy Farmers of Britain f...
Posted: Wednesday 10th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Online Registration For BVA Congress 2009 Goes Live

BVA Online registration for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress 2009 is now available. Congress 2009 takes place in Cardiff on 24-26 September under the theme Together Forever? asking what d...
Posted: Friday 5th June, 2009. 00:00:00

CPD In Central London

Central CPD All courses are held at King's College London Waterloo campus, a 5 minute walk from Waterloo train and tube station. Autumn courses include: Diabetes Mellitus a Challenging Endocrinopathy. Grant...
Posted: Friday 5th June, 2009. 00:00:00

Veterinarians At High Risk For Viral, Bacterial Infections From Animals

EurekAlert! The recent H1N1 influenza epidemic has raised many questions about how animal viruses move to human populations. One potential route is through veterinarians, who, according to a new report by Univers...
Posted: Friday 5th June, 2009. 00:00:00

New Guidelines Offer Lifeline To Stray Dogs

WSPA New stray dog control guidelines adopted by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) ask all 174 member states to use only humane methods as a matter of urgency – good news for the estimated 400...
Posted: Monday 1st June, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets In Money Love Shocker – Cash Flow Tips To Beat The Recession

Dave Nicol During the recession money is tight. Read on for my tips that will transform your cash flow inside of a month. 1. Bombing Out on Billing? There is a very good chance that you are losing 10-50% o...
Posted: Monday 1st June, 2009. 00:00:00

Woodley Equipment Launches A Dedicated Wet Chemistry Division

Woodley Equipment Woodley Equipment are delighted to announce their new Wet Chemistry Division based in brand new premises in West Sussex. ‘Quantum Vet Diagnostics’ Quantum Vet Diagnostics has been launched speci...
Posted: Monday 1st June, 2009. 00:00:00

Paws For Your Close Up - The Petplan National Petrait Gallery

PetPlan Zoe Salmon steps into the frame to announce the launch of The Petplan National Petrait Gallery Pet lover Zoe Salmon got tails wagging today as she officially launched the first ever National Pe...
Posted: Thursday 28th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Podcast - Summer Pet Safety Tips

AVMA Summer is fast approaching, and while the season provides great opportunities to get out of the house and spend time outdoors, it can also present many dangers to our pets, particularly our dogs. Dr. ...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

New Canine Mobile Blood Collection Unit Saves Lives

Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) Beau and the new mobile unit Enough blood was collected to save the lives of up to 32 dogs at a Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) collection session at the University of Nottingham’s School of Veterina...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Do You Love Animals?

PAWS-PATAS Do you have time on your hands this summer? Are you thinking about taking a break from your studies or job? Would you like to donate some free time to help care for dogs at a charity animal adopti...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

NOAH Launches Viral Marketing Campaign

NOAH The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched a viral video to highlight key pet healthcare messages and raise awareness of its Pet Health Information website (www.pethealthinfo.org.uk) amo...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Are Appointed Distributor Of Near-Infrared Reagents From Synermed® International

Quantum Vet Diagnostics Quantum Vet Diagnostics (a division of Woodley Equipment Co Ltd) have been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Synermed® International’s Near-Infrared reagents. (developed for use with the I...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Collaboration Needed To Combat 'Credit Crunch Cast Outs'

MedicAnimal.com Vets from online pet companies are calling for industry wide collaboration to combat the predicted rise in animal abandonment this year. Andrew Bucher from socially responsible online pet pharmacy ...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Vet Practice Launches Campaign For Preventative Dental Care With Offer Of Cut-price Dental Care For Dogs

The Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital The Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital is offering pet owners half price scale and polish treatments for canines as studies show that by age three, 80% of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease. Prev...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

New Lord Mayor And TV Vet To Promote Dog Microchipping

The Kennel Club UK Norwich’s new Lord Mayor, Councillor Eve Collishaw, and TV vet Marc Abraham are calling on all dog owners to visit Norwich’s Giant Pet Store on Saturday 6th June and get their dog permanently identifi...
Posted: Wednesday 27th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Offers Free Feline Hyperthyroidism CPD

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products will be running a number of free CPD events on feline hyperthyroidism for vets and vet nurses across the country in June. Presented by Dechra Veterinary Products veterin...
Posted: Thursday 21st May, 2009. 00:00:00

AOL Launches Pet Site PawNation.com

AOL Corporate Communications AOL’s MediaGlow publishing unit, announced the launch of PawNation.com, a new website that lets pet lovers share pet photos and stories, read the latest animal news, find useful tips and information, ...
Posted: Wednesday 20th May, 2009. 00:00:00

VRCC To Participate In Clinical Trial Evaluating The Efficacy Of A New Drug To Treat Dogs With Inoperable Grade 2 & 3 Mast Cell Tumours

VRCC VRCC is participating in a ‘Clinical Trial’ evaluating the efficacy of a New Drug to treat Dogs with inoperable Grade 2 & 3 Mast Cell Tumours VRCC offers all the most modern treatments for Dogs...
Posted: Wednesday 20th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Direct-digital Radiography With “Medici”: OR Technology Launches New Product Line For Digitising Existing X-ray Systems

OR Technology Flat panel digital radiography is now available without having to invest in a completely new X-ray system. The retrofit solution “Medici” consisting of a flat panel detector, PC with user friendly op...
Posted: Wednesday 20th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Doing It For Potsy, Doing It For Headway

Wright & Morten Wright & Morten and the Welsh 3000 In Summer last year Wright & Morten lost a valuable member of their team, Peter Potts worked tirelessly as the practice handyman, always ready to lend a h...
Posted: Wednesday 20th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Animal Welfare Accepted In Halal Guidelines

WSPA Animal welfare guidelines presented to the World Halal Forum 2009 by a WSPA team were very well received last week. Including chapters on health, handling, living conditions and transportation up to t...
Posted: Friday 15th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Leader In Virology, Pathology Given World Veterinary Award

AVMA Dr. Frederick A. Murphy wins second annual Penn Vet World Leadership Award Dr. Frederick A. Murphy has led research on deadly viruses, including Marburg and Ebola. As director of the National Ce...
Posted: Friday 15th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Veterinary Students Face Financial And Mental Health Pressures

BVA A comprehensive survey of veterinary students concludes that one in three find themselves in difficult or severe financial situations, more than half have suffered from stress, over a fifth from depre...
Posted: Thursday 14th May, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Congress 2009 Welcomes New President

SPVS THE Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) was delighted to inaugurate its new President Iain Richards BVSc CertVA Cert SHP MRCVS at Congress 2009. Former President Richard Hillman w...
Posted: Thursday 14th May, 2009. 00:00:00

IMULAN Reports Positive Findings For Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Imulan Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) announced encouraging echocardiographic findings from a recent pilot trial using their T-Cell Receptor (TCR) peptides for canine dilated cardiomyopathy. The study...
Posted: Wednesday 13th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Bath Cats And Dogs Home - Its Not Just Cats And Dogs

Bath Cats And Dogs Home On 31st May 2009 11am- 4pm Bath Cats and Dogs Home is holding a 'Small Animals Day' to raise awareness about the small animals living at the home. Entry is by donation with free parking off Clavert...
Posted: Wednesday 13th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Pet Blood Bank UK And Royal Canin Launch First Mobile Pet Blood Collection Unit

Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) Canine blood donation charity, Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk), is celebrating the launch of the UK’s first mobile blood collection unit with a tour of vet schools, kicking off at The University of Notting...
Posted: Tuesday 12th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Vale Wildlife Rescue Urgent Appeal

Vale Wildlife Rescue The current global recession is extremely worrying for us. We do not have reserves to fall back on as some larger charities do. We have no more than 3 months running costs in hand, and with donati...
Posted: Monday 11th May, 2009. 00:00:00

The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation 2009 Discussion Forum Takes Place Tomorrow, Tuesday 12 May (10am - 5.30pm), At The Royal College Of Physicians, London NW1

BVA Topics includeBreeding issues - food producing and companion animal welfare Global warming - an animal welfare issue? Obesity in animals - killing with kindnessThe programme is available for downloa...
Posted: Monday 11th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Heavily Discounted CPD For BVA Members

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has teamed up with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) to offer a 50% discount on continuing professional development (CPD) courses to BVA members. From 11 ...
Posted: Monday 11th May, 2009. 00:00:00

BSAVA Congress - Young Vet Network Prize Winners

BVA Three lucky winners have netted themselves an opportunity to indulge in some very well earned retail therapy, after visiting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) stand during this year’s British S...
Posted: Friday 8th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Tortoises, Terrapins And Turtles: They Are What They Eat!

Just Me And My Tortoise Tortoise Group for Kent and South East London Next Meeting: Sunday 7th June @ 1.45pm Venue – Keston in Kent 2pm-3pm Lynne Stokes B.Vet.Med M.R.C.V.S. From the Exotic Animal Centre in Essex...
Posted: Friday 8th May, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Launches New Support Materials For Hyperthyroid Cats

Dechra To assist veterinary practices in educating and supporting their clients with hyperthyroid cats, Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a full range of materials featuring the owner-friendly ‘Felimaz...
Posted: Thursday 30th April, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Kicks Off Campaign On Written Contracts Of Employment

BVA In a survey of its young graduate members the British Veterinary Association’s Young Vet Network (YVN) has found that only 76% had a contract of employment, leaving many exposed and less able to defen...
Posted: Tuesday 28th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Tips On How To Be A Financially Smart Pet Owner By Harrison Forbes

Harrison Forbes Harrison Forbes, Nationally Renowned Pet Expert and Animal Behaviorist, Shares Tips on How to be a Financially Smart Pet Owner With unemployment on the rise and the economy becoming more unstable e...
Posted: Monday 27th April, 2009. 00:00:00

A Puppy A Day: TheDailyPuppy.com Application Now Available On IPhone

TheDailyPuppy.com Application Brings the Cutest Puppies to Your Fingertips, 10% of Proceeds to Shelters TheDailyPuppy.com, a Demand Media property, is releasing an application for the iPhone that delivers users the...
Posted: Monday 27th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Pets May Become Latest Victims Of Climate Change

Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow Pets are normally sheltered from the harsh realities of wild living. But across Europe, increasing temperatures will expose pets to new infectious diseases spread by ticks, fleas and mosquitoes, accor...
Posted: Monday 27th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Interpet Launch The Kitten Pack - A New Style Of Presentation Of Top Class Information For Kitten Owners

Interpet Presented as two paperback books in a sturdy hard backed slipcase, The Kitten Pack just launched by Interpet Publishing offers a new style of presentation of top class information for kitten owners. T...
Posted: Thursday 23rd April, 2009. 00:00:00

Keeping Pet Goats

BVA The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) is pleased to launch a new leaflet on goat keeping: the latest in a series of information leaflets designed to assist pet owners. An Introduction to Goa...
Posted: Tuesday 21st April, 2009. 00:00:00

Mayor's Presentation To Astonlee Veterinary Hospital

Astonlee Veterinary Hospital And Surgery The Mayor of Newport Pagnell, Roger Hornblow, and some of his colleagues on the Town Council visited Astonlee Veterinary Hospital on 7th April to present Dr Paul Manning and his team with the accredit...
Posted: Tuesday 21st April, 2009. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day 2009 - Veterinarians And Livestock Farmers: A Winning Partnership

BVA Livestock, livelihoods and veterinarians – a profession helping to develop a sustainable future for some of the world’s poorest people World Veterinary Day (WVD) takes place annually on the last S...
Posted: Tuesday 21st April, 2009. 00:00:00

Centaur Offers Late Night Ordering Service To Practices

Centaur Services Over the past three years, Centaur Services has been undergoing a modernisation programme, which has included a £2 million investment in technology to reflect the changing needs of practices to ...
Posted: Tuesday 21st April, 2009. 00:00:00

New Flecknell Laryngoscope Solves A Small Animal Problem

Alstoe Animal Health A novel solution to a problem vets encounter when using a conventional, usually human health, laryngoscope on small animals has been devised by Prof Paul Flecknell of Newcastle University in collabora...
Posted: Tuesday 21st April, 2009. 00:00:00

No Shortage Of Jobs But You Need To Be Flexible Says RIG Vets

Rig Vet Recruitment There are still locum and permanent vacancies in the veterinary industry, despite the current UK recession, but candidates must be prepared to be more flexible, advises veterinary recruitment company,...
Posted: Tuesday 21st April, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Launches Online Vet Portal

Allianz Animal Health Petplan are delighted to announce the launch of a new dedicated vet website, www.petplanvet.co.uk. This is a one-stop portal for veterinary staff to order Petplan stock online. Every practice has a ...
Posted: Wednesday 15th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Scubascene 2009: Diving And CPD On The Red Sea

SPVS VETS are being invited to enjoy CPD combined with diving in Egypt’s Red Sea at the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) second annual Scubascene, which takes place between June 6 and 13. ...
Posted: Wednesday 15th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets Warn Of Dangers To Human And Animal Health – PETS Or Pests?

BVA The risk to human and animal health were presented in stark terms at a symposium organised by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) last Frid...
Posted: Wednesday 8th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Avoid Chocolate For Creatures Great And Small

AVA With Easter approaching remember that all things sweet and chocolatey are for humans and not our furry or feathered friends. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is keen to remind pet owners...
Posted: Tuesday 7th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Winners Revealed For The 2009 Vet Awards

Allianz Animal Health Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2009 and judged by an independent panel of experts, Petplan is delighted to announce the winners for the prestigious V...
Posted: Monday 6th April, 2009. 00:00:00

Sign The Kennel Club Petition And Support Responsible Dog Breeding

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club wants to ensure that every dog’s life can be as happy and healthy as it can be. The best way to achieve this is by encouraging the responsible breeding of dogs and empowering potential...
Posted: Thursday 2nd April, 2009. 00:00:00

CPD Course - 9th June 2009, Neurology With Clare Rusbridge

Central CPD "Bamboozled by neurology or just needing a refresher? In this day course, Clare Rusbridge will demystify the subject using videos and other case material to ensure the lectures and interesting a...
Posted: Thursday 2nd April, 2009. 00:00:00

Canine Health Schemes Review

BVA The BVA/Kennel Club Canine Health Schemes (CHS) have been branded and re-launched following a review that commenced in March 2006 and saw the formation of a joint management committee to oversee their...
Posted: Monday 30th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Local Vets Build Business Through World Wide Activity

Quay2 Media Croft, the region’s leading vet specialists, has been building the strength of their business through activity involving countries worldwide, in both signing patents and importing dog’s semen! ...
Posted: Wednesday 25th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Make Your Dog A TV Star!

Animal Health Trust There’s probably not a single person among you who hasn’t seen an advertisement on television recently for sofa firm dfs. Well, guess what? Your dog could be the star of the next one! The appeal co...
Posted: Tuesday 24th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Vets And Doctors To Join Forces

BVA BMJ Group will start publishing two leading veterinary medicine titles from May this year, it was announced today. The weekly Veterinary Record and In Practice, which issues 10 times a year, are cu...
Posted: Monday 23rd March, 2009. 00:00:00

Round Table For Dog Breeding

BVA Representatives from the Blue Cross, Companion Animal Welfare Council, Defra, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, PDSA, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (observers), RSPCA and the Universities Federation for...
Posted: Monday 23rd March, 2009. 00:00:00

Comment From The Society Of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) On The ITV Programme Pets Undercover

SPVS By SPVS President Elect Iain Richards - THE Society does not agree with the central thrust of overcharging and unnecessary treatment and would agree with the statement made by the featured vet Mr Ma...
Posted: Wednesday 18th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Routine And Acute Pet Care Enhanced By MRI

Siemens Healthcare MAGNETOM Symphony from Siemens Healthcare provides creature comforts Domestic pets are now able to receive high quality imaging treatment at Fitzpatrick Referrals, a specialist practice for domestic p...
Posted: Wednesday 18th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Petplan Wins Veterinary Marketing Award

Petplan Petplan have won the coveted Consumer Media award at the annual Veterinary Marketing Association (VMA) Advertising Awards. Petplan was awarded for the ‘picture of health’ advertising campaign, whi...
Posted: Wednesday 18th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Banfield, The Pet Hospital® Offers Pet Nutrition Tips For March Pet Nutrition Month

Banfield, The Pet Hospital® In light of difficult economic times, many Pet owners are looking for ways to trim their budgets. While it may be tempting to switch to lower-cost Pet foods, Banfield, The Pet Hospital® reminds Pe...
Posted: Tuesday 17th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Novartis Sets Dates For Canine Atopic Dermatitis CPD

Novartis Novartis Animal Health, manufacturer of Atopica®, is presenting a series of free evening CPD seminars on the practical management of canine atopic dermatitis. Westie with atopic dermatitis ...
Posted: Friday 13th March, 2009. 00:00:00

North East Vet Becomes European Diplomate

Quay2 Media Jonathan Bell, is today celebrating becoming a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, a specialist status awarded to only one other vet in the region. Jonathan has joined Malcolm...
Posted: Friday 13th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Finalists Announced For The 2009 Vet Awards

Allianz Animal Health Petplan is delighted to announce the 2009 finalists for the prestigious Veterinary Awards. Petplan have been inundated with more than 2300 nominations this year and, as always, were not disappoin...
Posted: Thursday 12th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Integrated Diagnostic Solutions At BSAVA Congress

Siemens Healthcare Siemens showcases continuum of diagnostics for veterinary practitioners High quality images show greater detail in the body, including the hidden eggs in this tortoise. Siemens will be show...
Posted: Thursday 12th March, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Business Day To Help You Manage Your Way Through The Credit Crunch

SPVS SPVS is holding a special event for practitioners wanting advice on how to not only survive but thrive during the current economic downturn. Presented by Hazlewoods LLP and to be held on April 23rd...
Posted: Thursday 12th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Pets Or Pests? Balancing Pet Travel And Disease Control

BVA The British Veterinary Association remains concerned about the future of the Pet Travel Scheme and believes that the current arrangements are an important tool in balancing the movement of animals wit...
Posted: Wednesday 11th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Pet Blood Bank UK Celebrates Second Birthday

Pet Blook Bank UK (PBBuk) Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk), the UK’s first national canine blood donation charity, is celebrating its second birthday this month (March 2009). Jenny Walton, PBBuk veterinary supervisor (left), ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Rabbit Foster Homes Needed By The RSPCA In The North East

RSPCA Durham I would like to appeal to ask if anyone could be a rabbit fosterer for The RSPCA in the County of Durham or more general North East area. The amount of rabits being dealt with by inspectors in th...
Posted: Wednesday 4th March, 2009. 00:00:00

Crufts 2009 Line Up

The Kennel Club UK Thursday 5 March Terrier and Hound Groups Inter-Regional Obedience Competition Friday 6 March Toy and Utility Groups Obedience Championships (Bitches) Saturday 7 March Gundog Group Obedien...
Posted: Wednesday 4th March, 2009. 00:00:00

JAB Campaign Keeps Up Pace For 2009

BVA Take advantage and vaccinate your animals before turning them out to protect them from the threat of bluetongue. This is the message from the JAB campaign which aims to keep up the pressure on livesto...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd March, 2009. 00:00:00

Bluetongue Vaccine - Expiry Date Concerns

BVA The news, placed on the Defra website last Friday (27 February), that there will be no extension to the expiry date for bluetongue vaccines already in the supply chain “will come as a financial blow t...
Posted: Monday 2nd March, 2009. 00:00:00

Collaboration On Dog Breeding

BVA The BVA has today (Monday) welcomed Friday’s (27 February) announcement that the chairs of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare’s pedigree dog working group, Eric Martlew MP and the In...
Posted: Monday 2nd March, 2009. 00:00:00

The Bella Moss Foundation Introduces Its New Patron, TV Presenter Peter Purves, And Vice Patrons, TV Vet Marc Abraham And Vince Hogan Of Our Dogs

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation, which supports pets and their owners affected by MRSA and other serious infections also educates the veterinary profession on superbugs and preventative measures. BMF is ple...
Posted: Friday 27th February, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Congress 2009: Helping Practices Survive The Recession

SPVS THE theme of the 2009 Congress of the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) will focus on the current economic crisis, and in particular, what practices can do to not only survive but thriv...
Posted: Wednesday 25th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Veterinary Nurse Wins £900 Health Spa Weekend In Vetivex® Fluids Competition

Dechra Miss Juliet Drummond, the veterinary nurse leader from Park Veterinary Hospital in Sheffield, has won a luxury spa weekend worth £900 in the Dechra Veterinary Products Vetivex® fluids compet...
Posted: Wednesday 25th February, 2009. 00:00:00

The Pet Industry Booms While Others Crash

Doggyspace While publicly traded companies like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase & Co. head to Capitol Hill as the economic crisis continues, pet based businesses like Doggyspace.com are seeing staggering ...
Posted: Tuesday 24th February, 2009. 00:00:00

As The Oscars Approach, American Humane Salutes Films That Earned Its Exclusive ‘No Animals Were Harmed’® End Credit

American Humane Association LOS ANGELES - As America and the world prepare for “Oscar Night” this Sunday, the American Humane Association salutes those films that earned American Humane’s coveted “No Animals Were Harmed” end-cre...
Posted: Friday 20th February, 2009. 00:00:00

VRCC Canine Melanoma Vaccine First

VRCC VRCC the Essex based Veterinary Referral Specialists and the most advanced Centre for the treatment of Cancer in Dogs and Cats is first in the UK to be able to offer a Canine Melanoma Vaccine. The Vac...
Posted: Friday 20th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Lynda Heron Joins The Team At Croft Vets

Quay2 Media Well known Labrador breeder, pedigree exhibitor and Brigburn kennel owner, Lynda Heron has joined the team at Croft Vets. In a dual role, Lynda is acting as practice liaison manager, as well as hol...
Posted: Friday 20th February, 2009. 00:00:00

New Veterinary CPD Provider - Central CPD

Central CPD Central CPD is a new veterinary CPD provider holding courses in Central London. All courses are held at King's College Waterloo campus, a 5 minute walk from Waterloo train and tube station. 18th M...
Posted: Friday 13th February, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA President Nicky Paull's Speech For The London Dinner 2009

BVA London Dinner Having for some years hosted annual dinners on behalf of our members in the capital cities of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, all of which are well-established and popular ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th February, 2009. 00:00:00

VRCC, A Leading Vet Referral Centre, Selects Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Medical From successfully serving UK radiology departments of NHS hospitals and clinics, Konica Minolta’s ‘Regius’ Computed Radiography Systems are also being effectively used in the key veterinary sector for...
Posted: Wednesday 11th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Offers Free Dermatitis CPD

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products is offering veterinary professionals a free CPD event on dermatitis, being given by veterinary specialist Peter Forsythe BVM&S DVD MRCVS. The free evening session, wo...
Posted: Tuesday 10th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Woodley Equipment Appointed As The Exclusive Distributors Of The Synermed International Near-Infrared Biochemistry Reagents To All IR202 Series Wet Chemistry UK Customers

Woodley Equipment Woodley are delighted to be able to supply the Near-Infrared reagents that were specifically designed to work with IR202 series wet chemistry analysers. Woodley will supply regular maintenance vi...
Posted: Tuesday 10th February, 2009. 00:00:00

SPVS Workshop Will Show How To Raise Practices Profiles During Credit Crunch

SPVS A one-day ‘Creative Workshop’ is being held by the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) to help practices stand out from the competition in tough times. The event, which is being held i...
Posted: Tuesday 10th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Continuing Professional Development At The Royal Veterinary College

RVC Interactive online lectures from the RVC - £55.32 + VAT (£63.62) per lecture NB: Non EU residents do not have to pay VAT The RVC is offering a comprehensive range of interactive online ...
Posted: Sunday 8th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Mans Best Friend Helps Fight Cancer

Collars For Cures “Cancer runs rampant in my family,” says Chris Nelson. “Several of my family members are either battling cancer, have beaten it, or have sadly been beaten by it. I decided something had to be done to ...
Posted: Friday 6th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Everything You Need To Know About Rabbits, Including Treatment And Care

The Wildlife Information Network Responding to the results of a survey taken from the UK colleges and universities offering animal care courses, Wildlife Information Network (WIN) has researched and now published its much acclaimed C...
Posted: Thursday 5th February, 2009. 00:00:00

Delegates To Learn How To Put Health And Safety Into Practice

SPVS NEXT month’s Health and Safety Course organised by the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) will focus on equipping practices with the skills and knowledge needed to stay up to speed with ...
Posted: Wednesday 4th February, 2009. 00:00:00

40 Percent Of Brits Trust Their Vet Above The Doctor

PetPlan A surprising number of Brits are more likely to trust their vet’s advice above that of other health practitioners such as GPs, dentists and opticians, according to new research. The younger generation...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd February, 2009. 00:00:00

Team Approach Boosts Profit

Dechra Understanding profit and loss within a veterinary practice is vital for all employees. That was the message delivered to delegates attending Pippa Reffold’s lecture, sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Pro...
Posted: Monday 2nd February, 2009. 00:00:00

DOTUS For The First Dog? Experts Offer First Family Tips To Chew On When Naming First Dog

Strategic Name Development Choosing a name for the First Dog is an undertaking that could rival the appointment of a cabinet member – minus the congressional approval, according to Strategic Name Development, a national firm re...
Posted: Friday 30th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Free Equine CPD For The Young Vet Network

BVA Working with the Animal Health Trust (AHT) the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is again running a programme of free equine CPD this year for members up to eight years qualified. The free even...
Posted: Thursday 29th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Exclusivity Of CR Range For Xograph Veterinary

Xograph Healthcare UK distribution Partnership signed with Konica Minolta - Xograph Healthcare, a leading supplier of x-ray equipment to the Veterinary Market has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the Koni...
Posted: Thursday 29th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Assessing Your Horse's Weight, Best Practice On A Dairy Farm And Reception Staff, The Key To Business Success

BVA The latest additions to VETS.TV - the new web TV service hosted by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) at www.vets.tv - include a video that takes a fresh look at your reception team, the hub of ...
Posted: Thursday 29th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Exercising With Your Pet - Podcast

AVMA Recent reports indicate that 25 to 40 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, and obesity is now the most common nutritional disease in human beings and dogs. So what’s to be done? Well, for many the...
Posted: Thursday 29th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Full Steam Ahead As Sponsors Roll In For The Ultimate Pet Show

The Ultimate Pet Show A purrr-fect partnership is born as Petplan signs as a sponsor of the Animal Action feature area at the UK’s first dedicated consumer, pet exhibition, The Ultimate Pet Show 2009 taking place from 2nd ...
Posted: Thursday 29th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Croft Vets Enhances Facilities With CT Scanner

Siemens Healthcare New SOMATOM Spirit provides detailed scans of domestic pets - Croft Vets, the North East’s leading veterinary practice, recently opened its state-of-the-art flagship hospital in Cramlington, Northumbe...
Posted: Monday 26th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Wedgewood Pharmacy Expands Services Offering In Veterinary Oncology; Publishes Annual Guide To Compounded Veterinary Medications

Wedgewood Pharmacy SWEDESBORO, N.J.--Wedgewood Pharmacy has expanded its oncology formulary to include both custom-compounded and manufactured chemotherapeutic and adjuvant agents. All medications are available by presc...
Posted: Friday 23rd January, 2009. 00:00:00

Cancer In Pets - Podcast

AVMA Cancer is the leading cause of death in older pets, accounting for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Dr. Sandy Willis discusses cancer in pets, including its warning signs and tr...
Posted: Wednesday 21st January, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Searches For Longest-treated Cat On Felimazole®

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products is encouraging veterinary practitioners to find the cat that has been treated with Felimazole® for the longest period of time, for the chance to win a luxury chocolate h...
Posted: Tuesday 20th January, 2009. 00:00:00

SealSafe Self-Sealing Dosing Adapters

Andwin Scientific Andwin Scientific’s (Woodland Hills, CA; a division of the Andwin Corp), SealSafe Self-Sealing Dosing Adapters ensure safer and more accurate dosing of oral medications. The patented self-sealing de...
Posted: Tuesday 20th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Education Is Key To Combating Rise In MRSA

AVMA Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an emerging problem in veterinary medicine. Community-acquired MRSA has be...
Posted: Tuesday 20th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Crufts Website - New Design

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club has just launched the new design of its Crufts 2009 website at www.crufts.org.uk As per last year there are plenty of interactive elements for you to look at, comment on and take pa...
Posted: Tuesday 20th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Permanent Identification To Be Required For Canine Health Schemes

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Kennel Club’s confirmation that, from January 2010, all dog owners and breeders wishing to participate in the Kennel Club/BVA Canine Health Sc...
Posted: Friday 16th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Podcasts And Parasites

ESCCAP A series of six podcasts are now available for veterinary practitioners following a recent conference where leading veterinary parasitologists warned that endo and ecto-parasites currently prevalent i...
Posted: Friday 16th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Dechra Price Reductions

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products has reduced the price of two key products in its Veterinary Essentials range to help practices respond to the challenging economic climate. Atipam 5 ml is now the same p...
Posted: Friday 16th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Tips To Keep Outdoor Rabbits Warm During The Cold Snap

The Rabbit Welfare Fund Some tips for keeping outdoor buns warm that may be useful on First Alert. With temperatures still plummeting until at least the weekend, even the plumpest furriest buns can begin to feel the cold....
Posted: Thursday 8th January, 2009. 00:00:00

BVA Adds Two New Services For Members Of The Young Vet Network

BVA As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting young graduates the BVA has added two new services to its Young Vet Network (YVN) package to help members lighten the financial load they face on gradua...
Posted: Tuesday 6th January, 2009. 00:00:00

NEW Applaws DRY Cat Food Is 80% Chicken And No Cereals!

MPM Products Ltd The World’s first dry cat food that contains no cereals and a meat content produced from a minimum of 80% chicken has just been launched by MPM Products. Applaws Dry is based on the natural diet of th...
Posted: Tuesday 6th January, 2009. 00:00:00

Fat Facts: Overweight Pets

AVMA Having fluffy or fat pets may seem cute, but too many of our furry companions are overweight, just like us. And just like people, if our pets become too fat they could develop a host of very serious h...
Posted: Tuesday 16th December, 2008. 00:00:00

Win A Health Spa Weekend In The Vetivex Competition

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products is running a competition for veterinary nurses and practice staff to win a luxury spa weekend with four guests to the value of £900. For three months all correct en...
Posted: Tuesday 16th December, 2008. 00:00:00

VRCC’s Kenyan Conference Success

VRCC The first 2008 Small Animal Veterinary Education Conference Weekend in Kenya, organised leading UK Referral Centre VRCC and supported by Merial has been a great success. Over 30 East African Veterinar...
Posted: Friday 12th December, 2008. 00:00:00

North East’s Leading Veterinary Hospital Opens Its Doors

Quay2 Media Croft Vets, the North East’s leading veterinary practice, has opened the doors to its state of the art flagship veterinary hospital. Malcolm and Judith of Croft's The £3million investm...
Posted: Friday 12th December, 2008. 00:00:00

What Price Animal Health?

BVA Every week we give a British Veterinary Association view on issues concerning the veterinary profession which we publish as editorial comment in The Veterinary Record. The issue this week (December 1...
Posted: Friday 12th December, 2008. 00:00:00

Compassionate Communication Skills Is Theme Of SPVS Pet Bereavement Course

SPVS IMPROVING vets’ and practice staff’s communication skills in euthanasia consults is the focus of a one-day SPVS-led workshop on pet bereavement taking place on January 15. The event is suitable for...
Posted: Thursday 11th December, 2008. 00:00:00

Mini Encyclopedia Launched For National Rabbit Week

Melanie Mines For Pets Interpet Publishing has scheduled the release of Mini Encyclopedia of Rabbit Breeds and Care, by Geoff Russell to coincide with National Rabbit Week. Rabbit Breeds & Care is the fifth in the Mini ...
Posted: Thursday 4th December, 2008. 00:00:00

Protecting The Travelling Pet

BVA With an increasing number of vets now regularly dealing with pets that have travelled abroad and returned infected with diseases such as Leishmaniosis and Babesiosis, the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation...
Posted: Wednesday 26th November, 2008. 00:00:00

Pacific Countries Are Desperately Short Of Vets

Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) The urgent need to improve animal health services in the Pacific Islands region will be discussed during the Australasia regional meeting of the Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA), which opens ...
Posted: Wednesday 19th November, 2008. 00:00:00

Bella Moss Foundation Was Once Again Supported By Veterinary Student Volunteers On Its Stand At Discover Dogs

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation was once again supported by veterinary student volunteers on its stand at Discover Dogs. Peter, Jill and Mark This year, hand hygiene was the theme presented by The...
Posted: Monday 17th November, 2008. 00:00:00

A Cost Effective Recruitment Service From VetClick

VetClick It's not all doom and gloom - VetClick offers veterinary practices a cost effective means to recruit new staff by becoming an Associate Member. For just £ 75 per annum*, practices can login a...
Posted: Friday 14th November, 2008. 00:00:00

Leading Pet Insurer First To Sign Up To Use Revolutionary Communications Hub

SPVS PETPLAN has become the first insurance company to sign up to use the new ‘smart’ communication hub VetEnvoy. The platform, which is run by LiveTime 24/7 Ltd, has been built specifically to handle t...
Posted: Thursday 13th November, 2008. 00:00:00

The 18th WVA Council Meeting Will Be Held On The 16th And 17th Of November 2008, In Hanover, Germany

World Veterinary Association The first Council meeting under the leadership of WVA President Dr Tjeerd Jorna will discuss policies, education, the 150th anniversary WVA history project, the World Veterinary Day and Award 2009, Wo...
Posted: Thursday 13th November, 2008. 00:00:00

Launch Of BVA Organisational Membership Scheme

BVA The BVA has announced the launch of a new Organisational Membership scheme, following the recent activation of its Affiliate and Associate membership categories which saw the British Veterinary Nursin...
Posted: Thursday 13th November, 2008. 00:00:00

AVMA Congratulates President-Elect Obama, Highlights Key Issues

AVMA WASHINGTON, DC — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) hand delivered a letter this week to the office of President-elect Barack Obama, congratulating him on his historic election to the ...
Posted: Wednesday 12th November, 2008. 00:00:00

Vet Invents The First Microchip Cat Flap!

Pet Porte Ltd A vet from Guernsey, who was continuously being asked about cat flap design and functionality, launched a revolutionary one of his own back. The cat flap has a unique selling feature – it synchronises...
Posted: Thursday 6th November, 2008. 00:00:00

The Health And Welfare Of Dogs

BVA Following discussion at its Ethics and Welfare Group the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an independent review of the breeding of dogs as well as the permanent identification of al...
Posted: Tuesday 4th November, 2008. 00:00:00

Superbug Charities Join Forces At Discover Dogs, London

The Bella Moss Foundation Photocall: Saturday 8 November, stand 26, 1pm The Bella Moss Foundation (BMF), which has been helping all species of animals with MRSA since 2004, has teamed up with charity Max4Health to increase ...
Posted: Wednesday 29th October, 2008. 00:00:00

Christmas Is Coming!

Animal Health Trust With the bank holiday weekends behind us, believe it or not, Christmas really isn’t all that far away! Supermarket shelves are boasting pots of nuts boxes of mince pies, and Christmas puddings. So ...
Posted: Tuesday 28th October, 2008. 00:00:00

SPVS Seeks Practitioners’ Views On Clinical Effectiveness

SPVS SPVS is leading a ground-breaking new project which aims to find out how veterinary surgeons are treating a range of clinical conditions. Two hundred practitioners are being sought to provide deta...
Posted: Monday 27th October, 2008. 00:00:00

The Kennel Clubs Response To Pedigrees Decision To Withdraw Sponsorship From Crufts 2009

The Kennel Club UK Following the decision by Pedigree to withdraw sponsorship from Crufts 2009 as part of a review of its business priorities, the Kennel Club has issued the following statement: Rosemary Smart, Chief...
Posted: Saturday 25th October, 2008. 00:00:00

TR BioSurgical Completes Comparative Orthopedic Study In Dogs With Ligament Injuries

TR BioSurgical Chandler, Ariz. – (October 22nd, 2008)   TR BioSurgical, LLC, announced the completion of a study in dogs undergoing surgery for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) repair, a market estimated to...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd October, 2008. 00:00:00

Gilliyan Carter Of Equi-Therapy™ UK Demonstrates DEEP OSCILLATION® Therapy As A Treatment For Horses And Their Riders

Equi-Therapy UK Unveiled at The Holistic Horse Show 2008 - Gilliyan Carter of Equi-Therapy™ UK demonstrates DEEP OSCILLATION® therapy as a treatment for horses and their riders at Stand L3. Unex Towerlands, Essex...
Posted: Tuesday 21st October, 2008. 00:00:00

SPVS IT Day To Showcase Latest Practice Management Systems

SPVS The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is holding a one-day workshop next month with leading software providers to help practices find their ideal Practice Management Systems. The eve...
Posted: Wednesday 15th October, 2008. 00:00:00

Northern Health Solutions Changes Its Trading Name

Recruit4vets Recruit4vets is the new trading name for Northern Health Solutions Recruitment. Northern Health Solutions Recruitment, one of the UK’s fastest growing veterinary recruitment companies, announces th...
Posted: Tuesday 14th October, 2008. 00:00:00

A Blast From The Past Helps North East Vets Group Focus On The Future

Quay2 Media Owners of a North East leading vets group have taken on their old boss to help them focus on the future. Croft Vets who are based in Blyth, Ashington, Gosforth, Monkseaton, Walkerville, Cramlingto...
Posted: Monday 6th October, 2008. 00:00:00

Celebrate World Animal Week: 4-10 October

WSPA World Animal Week is a yearly reminder to celebrate the difference animals make to our lives and to give something back, by fundraising for animal welfare, making a donation, taking action, eating cru...
Posted: Monday 6th October, 2008. 00:00:00

IUCN Red List Reveals Worlds Mammals In Crisis

IUCN Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever, accordi...
Posted: Monday 6th October, 2008. 00:00:00

Launch Of Educational INteractive Website On MRSA And Infection Control For Veterinary Staff And Nurses BVNA 10th October

The Bella Moss Foundation BMF launches an Interactive educational website for veterinary nurses and other staff working in veterinary practise Veterinary Nurse Training Online www.veterinarynursetrainingonline.org Live La...
Posted: Monday 6th October, 2008. 00:00:00

Curtain Rises On Largest Environmental Meeting Of 2008

IUCN The IUCN World Conservation Congress kicks off today in Barcelona, Spain, with its mission of boosting action to conserve nature. Leading questions are how to meet the growing needs of populations and...
Posted: Sunday 5th October, 2008. 00:00:00

Sweden And New Zealand: Leaders In Animal Welfare

WSPA Two governments, on different continents, have this week made the same significant decision: to recognise the global importance of animals and their well-being by lending support to a Universal Declar...
Posted: Thursday 2nd October, 2008. 00:00:00

Discover Dogs Takes Place On 8th And 9th November 2008 At Earls Court 2 London

The Kennel Club UK It's raining dogs … Hallelujah! If you love dogs, Discover Dogs at Earls Court is the event you’ve been waiting for. Check out over 200 beautiful breeds, talk to expert owners and enjoy dazzling d...
Posted: Thursday 2nd October, 2008. 00:00:00

TR BioSurgical To Present New Glaucoma Device Data At ACVO

TR BioSurgical CHANDLER, Ariz. – (September 24th, 2008)   TR BioSurgical, LLC has been selected to present data concerning their proprietary glaucoma device, TR-ClarifEYE, at the American College of Veteri...
Posted: Thursday 2nd October, 2008. 00:00:00

JAB Says Vaccination Still Crucial For Livestock Farmers

BVA With eight reported cases of infectious imported animals in the UK and over 15,000 cases of BTV8 having been reported in France so far this year, the potentially devastating threat to UK livestock and...
Posted: Wednesday 1st October, 2008. 00:00:00

BVA Elects New President

BVA Mrs Nicky Paull of Lostwithiel, Cornwall was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2008/2009. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the cl...
Posted: Wednesday 1st October, 2008. 00:00:00

Scottish Vet Becomes New BVA President-Elect

BVA Professor Bill Reilly of Glasgow was elected President-Elect of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2008/2009. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the clos...
Posted: Wednesday 1st October, 2008. 00:00:00

BVA Welcomes Veterinary Nurses And Practice Managers Into The Fold

BVA A new milestone in the BVA’s 125-year history took place at its Annual General Meeting on 28 September when the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Veterinary Practice Management Ass...
Posted: Tuesday 30th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Trevor Blackburn Award 2008

BVA Dr Sarah Cleaveland was announced as the winner of the Trevor Blackburn Award in recognition of her work on zoonotic, livestock and wildlife diseases in East Africa and for her outstanding contributio...
Posted: Monday 29th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Working Together To Make Rabies History!

BVA Organisations around the world will be aiming to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention on the second annual World Rabies Day on September 28. Rabies is known as ...
Posted: Thursday 25th September, 2008. 00:00:00

BVA Congress - A Highly Topical Programme

BVA The BVA Congress, being held at the Royal College of Physicians in London, on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September features a highly topical programme. This applies not just to the ‘contentious issues...
Posted: Thursday 25th September, 2008. 00:00:00

NE Vet Travels The World To Develop Surgery Techniques

Quay2 Media And Predicts Doubling of Turnover - Whatever the atmosphere surrounding the well reported credit crunch, it seems that the North East is still keen to invest in the best possible medical care availabl...
Posted: Thursday 25th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Birds Indicate Biodiversity Crisis - And The Way Forward

BirdLife International Common birds are in decline across the world, providing evidence of a rapid deterioration in the global environment that is affecting all life on earth – including human life. All the world’s governme...
Posted: Monday 22nd September, 2008. 00:00:00

Tragic Loss - Veterinary Specialist Dr Zahoor Kashmiri Killed Last Week Whilst Working In Ethiopia

VRCC Staff at VRCC was stunned by the news that an Elephant had tragically killed Kenyan Wild Life Veterinary Specialist Dr Zahoor Kashmiri last week whilst he was working in Ethiopia. VRCC had been collab...
Posted: Friday 19th September, 2008. 00:00:00

New On Vets.TV - Bluetongue Vaccination And Midges

BVA The latest additions to VETS.TV - the new web TV service currently being piloted by BVA at www.vets.tv. - include BVA President Nick Blayney talking about the ongoing importance of Bluetongue vaccinat...
Posted: Friday 19th September, 2008. 00:00:00

RCVS Welcomes Skills Shortage Recommendation

RCVS The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) welcomes the inclusion by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of the veterinary profession on its recommended list of occupations for which there is ...
Posted: Wednesday 17th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Dogs Trust Withdraws From Kennel Club Events Including Crufts

Dogs Trust Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity has announced it will be withdrawing from Crufts and Discover Dogs. Dogs Trust will also not be involved in this year’s Westminster Dog of the Year Sh...
Posted: Wednesday 17th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Kennel Club To Lodge A Complaint To Ofcom Regarding BBC Programme And Reviews Its BBC Contract

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club is lodging a complaint to Ofcom in respect of the recently broadcast programme ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’ (BBC1) in view of its unfair treatment and editing and failure to fairly and prop...
Posted: Wednesday 17th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Animal Health Trust Gala Open Day - Kentford

Animal Health Trust Sunday 21st September 10.00am - 4.30pm Lanwades Park, Kentford A date for your diary! Gala open day 2007 Featuring exciting displays from:Tricky Tykes Terrier Racing Team Southern Golden Retr...
Posted: Tuesday 16th September, 2008. 00:00:00

New Code Of Practice Good News For Pets

AVA The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) welcomes the new ‘Animals in Pet Shops Code of Practice’ announced today. The code gives mandatory rules and guidelines for keeping and selling animals in ...
Posted: Monday 15th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Blue Chip CEO And Leading Business Speaker To Inspire Practitioners At BVA Congress 2008

SPVS DENPLAN’S managing director Stephen Gates is set to inspire vets as part of the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) lecture stream at BVA Congress 2008. Stephen will advise practices ...
Posted: Monday 15th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Onderstepoort Centenary Celebration

South African Veterinary Association From the 6-9 October Onderstepoort will celebrate the centenary of its establishment in 1908 and a century of achievements in the field of veterinary science which was crucial in the development of So...
Posted: Wednesday 10th September, 2008. 00:00:00

New Veterinary Glaucoma Implant

Healionics Healionics Announces Multi-Million Dollar STAR™ Biomaterial Supply Agreement with TR BioSurgical for Veterinary Glaucoma Implant Redmond, WA, — Healionics Corporation, a provider of next generation...
Posted: Tuesday 9th September, 2008. 00:00:00

Dechra Sponsoring Skin Cytology CPD

Dechra Dechra Veterinary Products is sponsoring a series of free evening CPD seminars on skin cytology and interpretation being given by Liverpool University’s, senior lecturer in veterinary dermatology, Tim...
Posted: Tuesday 9th September, 2008. 00:00:00

VETS.TV – Six New Videos Added

BVA New videos filmed at BSAVA Congress in April are now available for viewing on VETS.TV at www.vets.tv. These include:BSAVA Congress - a flavour of this year’s BSAVA Congress X-ray Unit - Paul Mahoney ...
Posted: Friday 5th September, 2008. 00:00:00

SPVS Provides Advice On Prescription Fees

SPVS THE Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has published advice to help practitioners set realistic and reasonable script fees for POM-V medicines. The document, which is now available to...
Posted: Thursday 28th August, 2008. 00:00:00

Learn How To Run Your Own Practice At SPVS Business Day!

SPVS SPVS is holding a special event for anyone interested in setting up their own practice. The event, which will be presented by Hazlewoods LLP and held on November 19th at the Aztec Hotel in Bristol,...
Posted: Tuesday 26th August, 2008. 00:00:00

Live Webchat 27th August - Pedigree Dog Breeding By The Kennel Club

The Kennel Club UK Join Caroline Kisko and Dr Jeff Sampson from the Kennel Club as they answer your questions and dispel concerns over pedigree dog breeding Chat date: 27th August Chat time: 12.00pm Live chat Fo...
Posted: Tuesday 26th August, 2008. 00:00:00

Meridian Animal Health Launches Quick Healing Liquid Suture And Bandage

Meridian Animal Health Surgi-Lock 2oc™ and Epi-Heal™ Designed to Work in Conjunction to Provide Surgical Wound Care for Dogs, Cats and Equine Meridian Animal Health, a new Omaha-based companion animal health company, in...
Posted: Thursday 21st August, 2008. 00:00:00

Veterinary Benevolent Fund Awards First Ever Fellowship At AGM

BVA The Board awarded Mark Wharton the first ever Fellowship of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund at their Annual General Meeting yesterday in recognition of his outstanding and sustained service to the ...
Posted: Friday 18th July, 2008. 00:00:00

The Fight Against Bovine TB

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Monday) expressed disappointment, but no surprise, at the Government's decision to reject the multi-faceted approach unanimously recommended by the ...
Posted: Monday 14th July, 2008. 00:00:00

FDA Approves First And Only Single-Dose Antibiotic For Dogs And Cats

Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer's New Prescription-Only Convenia&reg; Eliminates Difficulty Owners Have Giving Pills to Pets for Weeks Pfizer Animal Health has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has appro...
Posted: Tuesday 1st July, 2008. 00:00:00

Vets In A Changing Environment - BVA Congress 2008

BVA 25 - 27 September, Royal College of Physicians, London With climate change having taken a central position on the world's agenda and the arrival of bluetongue having all too vividly demonstrated ho...
Posted: Tuesday 1st July, 2008. 00:00:00

AVMA Debuts Animal Welfare Web Section

AVMA To help veterinarians and the general public understand the complexity and passion behind animal welfare issues, the AVMA has launched a Web section devoted to animal welfare information. "Thi...
Posted: Monday 30th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Good Practice Guide To Handling Veterinary Waste

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Friday) launched its new 'Good Practice Guide to Handling Veterinary Waste' consisting of a poster and web advice. Produced in association wit...
Posted: Friday 27th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Vets Foot Forward For RCVS Trust Golden Jubilee

RCVS On Saturday 30 August Mr Fred Nind MRCVS will be setting off on a 500-mile walk from Edinburgh to London to raise funds for the RCVS Trust in celebration of its Golden Jubilee Year. And as if walki...
Posted: Thursday 26th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Protect Native Wildlife From Imported Pets

AVA Australia - Australian veterinarians have come out strongly against the importation of more wild-domestic pet hybrids like the savannah cats currently in quarantine. "Our native wildlife is al...
Posted: Monday 23rd June, 2008. 00:00:00

Dogpile.com Offers Helpful Dog Widget And Tips For Businesses To Be More Pet Friendly

Dogpile.com USA - Dogpile.com, the search site that combines the top results from the leading search engines, will celebrate Pet Sitters International's Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday, June 20, 2008, by reco...
Posted: Friday 20th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Annual BVA Welsh Dinner 2008 - President's Speech

BVA Minister, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual BVA Welsh Dinner. A particularly warm welcome to the Minister, Elin Jones, for finding time in her busy schedule to join us this evening and our ...
Posted: Thursday 19th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Gene Therapy Improves Survival And Quality Of Life Of Dogs With Cancer: Could It Also Help Humans?

ScienceDaily A new gene therapy has helped pet dogs with cancer live longer and could potentially improve the quality of life and survival of people with cancer, said the therapy's developers. The single treatm...
Posted: Tuesday 17th June, 2008. 00:00:00

VRCC Supports Kenyan CPD Initiative

VRCC Leading UK Veterinary Referral Centre VRCC are working alongside Kenyan Veterinary Surgeons Dr Zahoor Kashmiri and Nonee Magre to stage a long weekend of small animal lectures on the shores of the...
Posted: Friday 13th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Scottish BVA Dinner Speech 2008

BVA Speech by BVA President Nick Blayney at the BVA Scottish Dinner (12 June 2008) Honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual BVA Scottish Dinner. A particularly warm welcome to our...
Posted: Friday 13th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Animal Recovery Continues In Myanmar

WSPA The WSPA DART team remains in Myanmar, delivering aid and working with the FAO and local people to improve the health of animals that survived Cyclone Nargis. The team provided us with an update today...
Posted: Tuesday 10th June, 2008. 00:00:00

National Microchipping Month 2008

The Kennel Club UK Chip it Scan it Check it National Microchipping Month is back for June 2008! National Microchipping Month is a campaign that encourages and promotes responsible pet ownership through microchippi...
Posted: Thursday 5th June, 2008. 00:00:00

Commonwealth Scholarships

RVC For the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health and the MSc in Livestock Health and Production Academic year (commencing Feb 2009) The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK is awar...
Posted: Wednesday 4th June, 2008. 00:00:00

OIE Leader Earns First Penn Vet World Award

AVMA Dr. Bernard Vallat, director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), was selected as the first recipient of the Penn Vet World Award. The award is given annually to a veterinaria...
Posted: Wednesday 21st May, 2008. 00:00:00

Demand Leads To Introduction Of Graduate Diploma In Professional And Clinical Veterinary Nursing

RVC The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) will from June 2008 introduce a Graduate Diploma in Professional and Clinical Veterinary Nursing tailored to the needs of practicing nurses. Detailed market resea...
Posted: Wednesday 14th May, 2008. 00:00:00

Updating Of The Veterinary Surgeons Act

BVA Commenting today (Wednesday) on the publication of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s report on the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, BVA President Nick Blayney welcomed the Committee’s e...
Posted: Wednesday 14th May, 2008. 00:00:00

Do Pets Mourn The Loss Of Another Animal?

Marketing Ideas UK Pet owners express bereavement when their pet dies. But do animals mourn the loss of one another? Charles Darwin was one of the first people to note how animals share similar expressions to us ...
Posted: Tuesday 6th May, 2008. 00:00:00

WSPA Helping Vets Worldwide Learn About Animal Welfare

WSPA In a bid to ensure veterinarians around the world are familiar with the latest developments in animal welfare, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has launched an updated version of...
Posted: Friday 2nd May, 2008. 00:00:00

Bio-Medical Services Launches "Paws For The Cause" Of Pet Allergies Campaign

Bio-Medical Services Designed To Raise Awareness Of Pets With Allergies, As Well As Testing & Treatment Options Bio-Medical Services (BMS), a veterinary reference laboratory that specializes in allergy testing for ...
Posted: Friday 2nd May, 2008. 00:00:00

Can People Afford Animal Welfare In Food Production?

BVA BVA Animal Welfare Foundation 2008 Discussion Forum The latest in the increasingly popular BVA Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forums takes place this year at the Royal College of Physicians o...
Posted: Thursday 1st May, 2008. 00:00:00

Arrival Of Bluetongue Vaccine

BVA The BVA has today (Wednesday) welcomed Defra Secretary of Sate Hilary Benn’s announcement on the arrival of the first batch of Bovilis® BTv8 vaccine in the UK. Congratulating Intervet on the ...
Posted: Wednesday 30th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Request For Help Setting Up A Vet-clinic Lab In Addis Ababa

Nell Angelo This is a request for help setting up a vet-clinic lab in Addis Ababa. We have none in the entire country, but the need is very great. Do you have equipment you could donate? For example, even...
Posted: Tuesday 29th April, 2008. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day

BVA Global responsibilities for animal welfare: BVA President calls on the veterinary community to sign up to UDAW World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April and this we...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd April, 2008. 00:00:00

Vets Celebrate Wild Side On World Veterinary Day

NZVA The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is using World Veterinary Day to expose their wild side. “The World Veterinary Association has designated this Saturday as World Veterinary Day to sho...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd April, 2008. 00:00:00

Female Vets At Risk Of Miscarriage From Anesthetic Gases And Pesticides

EurekAlert! Maternal occupational exposures and risk of spontaneous abortion in veterinary practice Female vets run twice the risk of miscarriage as a result of exposure to anaesthetic gases and pesticides, su...
Posted: Wednesday 16th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Online Veterinary Medicine MSc Courses At The University Of Edinburgh

Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies The new Postgraduate Programmes Online website has been launched and the following programmes are now available in Veterinary Medicine.Clinical Education Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases E...
Posted: Monday 14th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Calling All Assistance Dog Partners!

IAADP June 25th 2008 will be a momentous day for the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP). For the first time in their fifteen year history, the annual conference is to be held outs...
Posted: Monday 14th April, 2008. 00:00:00

WSPA Is Helping Veterinary Students Worldwide Learn About Animal Welfare

WSPA A revised and expanded international syllabus to assist with the teaching of animal welfare in veterinary faculties has been launched by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) this wee...
Posted: Monday 14th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Pets And Poisons - Keeping Your Animals Safe

BVA The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) in conjunction with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) has announced the launch of an update of its popular Pets and Poisons - Keeping Your A...
Posted: Friday 11th April, 2008. 00:00:00

QuickVet Analyser Transforms Point Of Care Diagnostics For Companion

Scandinavian Micro Biodevices (SMB) SMB - Scandinavian Micro Biodevices – is set to revolutionise European veterinary practices with its diagnostic device QuickVet Analyzer. The device has just been launched at the British Small Animal ...
Posted: Wednesday 9th April, 2008. 00:00:00

24 Hour Cover, Bluetongue And VETS.TV

BVA Representatives at last Wednesday’s (2 April) BVA Council meeting discussed a range of matters of interest, not only to BVA members but to the profession as a whole including progress with negotiation...
Posted: Monday 7th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Add Dog Years To Your Senior Pets Life

AVMA Australia - With the celebration of Senior’s Week on April 6 – 13, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) urges pet owners to think about the health of their older animals. Dr Nigel Scott, NSW...
Posted: Friday 4th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Paul O Grady Show Vet Marc Abraham Shakes Up Pet Industry

ThePet.net Photo: Steve Dyson Victoria Stilwell joins search for the ‘best your pet can get - Marc Abraham, the Paul O’Grady Show’s veterinary expert has set up a new website www.thepet.net aimed at invol...
Posted: Friday 4th April, 2008. 00:00:00

Dog Poop: Its Not Just On The Lawn, Its In Your Drinking Water

Pet Butler In recognition of National Scoop the Poop Week, April 1-8, Pet Butler is encouraging pet owners to make an extra effort to be respectful of the environment and to clean up after their canine companion...
Posted: Friday 4th April, 2008. 00:00:00

New Kennel Club YouTube Channel

The Kennel Club UK Following the sucess of our Crufts YouTube channel we now have a new Kennel Club channel on YouTube . This channel will include video from our other big shows; Discover Dogs and the International Agil...
Posted: Friday 4th April, 2008. 00:00:00

RCVS Cert AVP Courses At The Dick Vet

Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies Four new courses are starting this spring for vets wanting to work towards the new RCVS modular certificate. Soft Tissue Surgery C-SAS.2 and C-SAS.3 syllabuses will be covered in two weekend cours...
Posted: Thursday 27th March, 2008. 00:00:00

AVMA Asks Pet Owners Facing Foreclosure Not To Abandon Animals

AVMA USA - In the ongoing foreclosure crisis, some former homeowners have been abandoning their pets—but others may turn to humane organizations or veterinarians for assistance or advice. The AVMA is ur...
Posted: Thursday 27th March, 2008. 00:00:00

BVA Launches VETS.TV Pilot (and Win A Laptop Too)

BVA Against the backdrop of BSAVA Congress (3-6 April), the biggest veterinary gathering outside the USA, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is launching a pilot of VETS.TV and invites all delegates...
Posted: Tuesday 25th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Take Care Of Your Rabbit This Easter

AVA The Australian Veterinary Association is urging rabbit owners to take care of their bunnies this Easter, offering 5 top tips for rabbit owners. Whilst a pet rabbit may seem like a great alternative...
Posted: Thursday 20th March, 2008. 00:00:00

AVMA Urges Outlawing Trafficking Of Chimps, Monkeys And Nonhuman Primates As Pets

AVMA Citing concerns about the spread of disease and injury, inhumane treatment of animals, and ecological damage, Dr. Gail Golab, PhD, DVM, director of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) A...
Posted: Thursday 20th March, 2008. 00:00:00

New Award Promotes Celebration Of World Veterinary Day

AVMA Every year, the AVMA promotes World Veterinary Day to the press and public while encouraging U.S. veterinary groups to celebrate the occasion on the last Saturday of April. This year, one country's ce...
Posted: Monday 17th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Voting Ends 20th March! Vote For Britains Favourite Celebrity Vet

PetPlan First there were the BAFTAs, then the Brits and now the glittering Veterinary Oscars! This is your chance to make a difference by honouring a celebrity vet who has brought a greater understanding of t...
Posted: Monday 17th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Recruitment Team Open To Fundraising Challenge!

Open Recruitment Solihull based specialist recruitment firm Open has announced that fundraising for their chosen charity Guide Dogs this year will be full of ups and downs! Last year the team from Open supported th...
Posted: Monday 17th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Dog Photographer Of The Year 2008

The Kennel Club UK The 2008 competition is now open! - all that you need is a camera, a roll of film and - of course - a love of dogs! Dog Photographer of the Year 2008 application form There are four categories ...
Posted: Monday 17th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Easter Fun? A Life Of Misery For Hutch Bound Rabbits

The Rabbit Welfare Fund The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) raised concerns today over the unsatisfactory hutches being sold by many sold by many high street pet retailers, alongside smaller pet stores leading to...
Posted: Thursday 13th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Bella Moss Foundation Celebrates Its Charity Registration At Crufts

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation has been granted Charity Registration, and celebrated the event at Crufts this year. Photo left to right: Mark Dosher company Secretary of The Bella Moss Foundation ...
Posted: Wednesday 12th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Bluetongue Midges 12 Hour Flight To The UK

BVA An article in this week’s issue of The Veterinary Record (8 March 2008) explains how the midge that carried bluetongue virus to the UK probably surfed the air currents above the North Sea for between ...
Posted: Monday 10th March, 2008. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day Saturday 29th April

WVA The theme for the World Veterinary Day 2008 is “The diversity of the veterinary profession”. The WVA and the OIE agreed on the creation of the World Veterinary Day Award aimed at rewarding the most...
Posted: Monday 10th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Free Equine CPD For The Young Vet Network

BVA The Animal Health Trust (AHT Equine) has announced the launch of a bi-monthly programme of free equine CPD seminars, exclusively for members of the BVA Young Vet Network (YVN), to run from March to De...
Posted: Thursday 6th March, 2008. 00:00:00

Four Of The Foulest Journeys On Earth

WSPA Global campaign launched to end the cruel and unnecessary long distance transport of live animals Undercover footage filmed over two years by a global coalition of animal welfare groups today (Febr...
Posted: Monday 3rd March, 2008. 00:00:00

Get A Detailed Picture Of The Pet Food And Pet Care Industry In The United Kingdom

Research And Markets Research and Markets has announced the addition of Pet Food and Pet Care Products in the United Kingdom to their offering. Our Pet Food and Pet Care in the United Kingdom report offers a comprehen...
Posted: Monday 3rd March, 2008. 00:00:00

Crufts 2008 - 6th To 9th March 2008 At The NEC, Birmingham

The Kennel Club UK Take a look at what makes Crufts the world’s greatest dog show, by visiting the new website www.crufts.org.uk. Crufts has always been big, but this year, from the 6th – 9th March at the NEC in Birming...
Posted: Monday 3rd March, 2008. 00:00:00

First Charity For Helping Animals With MRSA

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation, the world’s only organisation supporting owners of pets infected by bacterial diseases such as Clostridium difficile (C-Diff) and MRSA, has been awarded full UK registered c...
Posted: Friday 29th February, 2008. 00:00:00

Bovine Tuberculosis In Cattle And Badgers

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Wednesday) welcomed calls by a Parliamentary Select Committee for Defra to adopt a multi-faceted approach to tackling the growing problem of cattle ...
Posted: Wednesday 27th February, 2008. 00:00:00

Help For Free-Range Poultry

BVA The BVA: Animal Welfare Foundation has announced the availability of an updated version of its A3 poultry poster designed to assist veterinary surgeons identify diseases in free-range birds. Based o...
Posted: Tuesday 26th February, 2008. 00:00:00

PETCO To Slash Number Of Animals For Sale By 30 Percent After PETA Exposé Of Shocking Conditions At Animal-Breeding Mill

PETA Following lengthy negotiations with PETA, PETCO—the US's second-largest pet store chain—will reduce the number of animals for sale in its stores nationwide by 30 percent. The company also will revamp ...
Posted: Monday 25th February, 2008. 00:00:00

Quantum Helps Pearl Veterinary Group To Shine

Quantum Organisation Having a great business means little if no one knows about it, so effective marketing is an essential tool for any company. For new start-ups it is particularly vital, in order to raise the company pr...
Posted: Friday 22nd February, 2008. 00:00:00

Tasty New Milbemax From Novartis

Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd Tasty new Milbemax&reg; for cats – "If a cat can be fed... it can be wormed" Milbemax&reg; is now available in a new and improved tasty formulation for cats and kittens, providin...
Posted: Thursday 21st February, 2008. 00:00:00

Major Breakthrough In Bid To Beat Strangles

Animal Health Trust For the last four years, scientists at the Animal Health Trust, in Newmarket, have been analysing the genetic structure of Streptococcus equi, the bacterium which causes equine Strangles. Their aim wa...
Posted: Tuesday 19th February, 2008. 00:00:00

Zoombak Showcases Advanced GPS Dog Locator At Global Pet Expo 2008

Zoombak LLC Designed to provide dog owners with a convenient, easy-to-use, real-time solution to locate and recover their missing pets, Zoombak LLC (www.zoombak.com), a Liberty Media (NASDAQ: LCAPA) company, toda...
Posted: Thursday 14th February, 2008. 00:00:00

DEEP OSCILLATION&reg; Reaches The Equine World

PhysioPod UK Limited Gillyan Carter of Equi-TherapyTM UK is now proud to announce the use of DEEP OSCILLATION&reg; as a treatment for horses. Gilliyan is the first in Europe to offer this unique treatment to the equi...
Posted: Tuesday 12th February, 2008. 00:00:00

Shortage Of Veterinarians In The US Has "makings Of A Crisis"

AVMA The president of the nation's largest veterinary association appeared before a Congressional subcommittee Feb. 7 and urged the United States Department of Agriculture to implement a long-standing, but...
Posted: Monday 11th February, 2008. 00:00:00

Domestic Cat Genome Sequenced

AVMA The DNA of a 4-year-old female Abyssinian cat named Cinnamon has been sequenced, according to a report by Joan U. Pontius, PhD, et al, in the November 2007 issue of Genome Research, which details the ...
Posted: Friday 1st February, 2008. 00:00:00

Alliance Will Help Veterinarians Address Obesity In Pets

AVMA AVMA, Hill's Pet Nutrition have developed an awareness and prevention program Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States during the past 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease ...
Posted: Friday 1st February, 2008. 00:00:00

British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress 2008 - Vets In A Changing Environment

BVA 25 - 27 September Royal College of Physicians, London, UK BVA Congress 2008 will be an event for the whole profession, combining both political and CPD sessions under the theme 'vets in a changing...
Posted: Wednesday 30th January, 2008. 00:00:00

Practical Guide To Caring For Your Pet Ferret

BVA The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) has today launched a new practical guide designed to enable owners to provide the very best of care for their pet ferrets. Produced in association with the...
Posted: Wednesday 30th January, 2008. 00:00:00

British Breeds In Crisis

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club keeps a strong focus on those breeds that it feels are vulnerable to ensure that they are protected from the threat of extinction. Several traditional British breeds in particular are ...
Posted: Monday 28th January, 2008. 00:00:00

Would You Like To Be An RSPCA Council Member?

RSPCA The RSPCA Council comprises up to 25 volunteers elected to serve as the charity trustees of the Society. Fifteen national Council members are elected by the votes of the whole RSPCA membership and ser...
Posted: Saturday 26th January, 2008. 00:00:00

Britain’s Pet Charity Sets Up Shop In Droitwich

The Blue Cross Britain's pet charity, The Blue Cross, has set up a new charity shop in Droitwich, providing local shoppers with a worthwhile excuse to continue their new year bargain hunting. The Blue Cross charity ...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd January, 2008. 00:00:00

First RFID Controlled Cat Flaps!

Pet Mate The new Elite range represents a giant leap forward in cat flap design with many impressive and unique features including the groundbreaking use of R.F.I.D. (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology...
Posted: Wednesday 28th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Computer-based Testing For Veterinary Nurses

RCVS From summer 2008, veterinary nursing written examinations will be computer-based. At its recent meeting (8 November), RCVS Council agreed to the new arrangements proposed by the RCVS Awarding Body,...
Posted: Monday 19th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Majesco Announces Pet Pals: Animal Doctor For The Nintendo DS™

Majesco Entertainment Company Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Pet Pals: Animal Doctor for the Nintendo DS™. Developed by Legacy Interactive a...
Posted: Tuesday 13th November, 2007. 00:00:00

VN Week Starts Here!

RCVS Today marks the start of National Veterinary Nurses Week (12-18 November), an initiative from the British Veterinary Nursing Association to help raise awareness amongst the public of the important rol...
Posted: Monday 12th November, 2007. 00:00:00

PetPlan - Want An Extra 5000 Portfolio Credits?

PetPlan Throughout November and December Petplan is offering its Appointed Representative (AR) practices the chance to win an extra 5000 Portfolio credits worth £200, simply by arranging an annual polic...
Posted: Friday 9th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Black Rhinos Find New Home On Community Land In South Africa

WWF KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – A group of black rhinos has been successfully released into a community-owned game reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal, a move seen by environmentalists as a boost to conse...
Posted: Wednesday 7th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Worlds Largest Pet Adoption Drive Brightens The Holidays For Four Legged Friends

Helen Woodward Animal Center The world’s largest pet adoption drive – Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH) – kicked off today and has set a goal to help find loving homes for more than 400,000 pets this holiday season. The campaign, ...
Posted: Tuesday 6th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Birdwatchers Are Go!

BTO Thursday 1 November sees the start of the biggest ever bird survey to hit the UK. The British Trust for Ornithology is mobilising an army of 50,000 birdwatchers to undertake a stock-take of the UK’s b...
Posted: Tuesday 6th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Kennel Club - London International Horse Show Ticket Discount

The Kennel Club UK We have a special offer for the truly spectacular Christmas party that is Olympia, London International Horse Show 17th- 22nd December. Just days before Christmas it’s the perfect way to begin your fe...
Posted: Tuesday 6th November, 2007. 00:00:00

Stanford Researchers Sniff Out Gene That Gives Dogs Black Fur

Stanford University Medical Center A discovery about the genetics of coat color in dogs could help explain why humans come in different weights and vary in our abilities to cope with stress, a team led by researchers from the Stanford ...
Posted: Wednesday 31st October, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Good Practice Guide On Veterinary Medicines Published

BVA The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Friday) announced the availability of a new members’ service, the BVA Good Practice Guide on Veterinary Medicines. According to BVA President Ni...
Posted: Friday 26th October, 2007. 00:00:00

Animal Health Trust Christmas Cards

Animal Health Trust A big thank you to all those who have already ordered their Christmas Cards from us. If you have not yet ordered your cards, do visit our website www.aht.org.uk and have a look at the selection in the...
Posted: Wednesday 24th October, 2007. 00:00:00

Bovine Tuberculosis In Cattle And Badgers

BVA Commenting on the publication yesterday (Monday) of the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King’s report on Bovine TB in Cattle and Badgers BVA President Nick Blayney said: “We welcome this response...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd October, 2007. 00:00:00

Tricks, Treats And Pets Do Not Mix!

Petland, Inc. Petland says residents need to beware of Halloween dangers to pets - Halloween can be fun for all members of your family – both two- and four-legged. However, Petland says animal lovers need to be awa...
Posted: Friday 19th October, 2007. 00:00:00

Lower Costs And Improved Service At VRCC

VRCC the Veterinary Referral Centre in Essex that is ‘The most advanced Private Centre in Europe for the treatment of Cancer in Dogs and Cat’s is continuing it’s policy of substantial investment in fa...
Posted: Tuesday 16th October, 2007. 00:00:00

Discover Dogs Takes Place On 10th And 11th November 2007 At Earls Court 2, London

The Kennel Club UK Discover Dogs takes place on 10th and 11th November 2007 at Earls Court 2, London Discover Dogs is a fantastic experience and one that can't be missed by any dog lovers. The most popular attraction...
Posted: Monday 8th October, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Elects New President

BVA Mr Nick Blayney of Solihull, Warwickshire was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2007/2008. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of the BVA at the c...
Posted: Monday 1st October, 2007. 00:00:00

Speech By The Incoming President Nick Blayney At The AGM

BVA I’m not one for white knuckle rides. A bit feeble in that respect. But you know that feeling just after they’ve strapped you in and the carriage and you are waiting for the ride to begin. Well I guess...
Posted: Monday 1st October, 2007. 00:00:00

High Suicide Rates Among Vets Prompts Launch Of New Support Website - Vetlife

VBF The Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) is today (Saturday) launching a new support website, vetlife.org.uk, at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress in Belfast. Designed to help veterinari...
Posted: Saturday 29th September, 2007. 00:00:00

The Ever Present Threat Of Animal Disease To Society

BVA Speaking today (Thursday) at the BVA Congress Welcome Reception at Stormont President David Catlow noted that “the past year had once again illustrated the ever present threat of animal disease to soc...
Posted: Thursday 27th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Bluetongue, FMD And Disaster Management: BVA Congress 27-29 September 2007, Belfast

BVA BVA Congress always aims to be topical and this year’s meeting is no exception. With the current cases of Bluetongue and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the sessions on ‘Containing national disease ou...
Posted: Wednesday 26th September, 2007. 00:00:00

The Impact Of Veterinary Research: New RCVS Publication Launched

RCVS The RCVS today launched a brochure to promote the key role that veterinary research plays in the lives of many, not just those traditionally associated with veterinary science and food production. ...
Posted: Thursday 20th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Stepping In It Is Getting Easier To Avoid With So Many Pet Butlers Around

Pet Butler Homeowners across the country are opting to outsource the dirty job of picking up what their pets leave behind. Pet Butler, the fastest growing pet waste cleanup service, has now launched its 80th fra...
Posted: Monday 17th September, 2007. 00:00:00

World Wide Pet Industry Association Launches PetSource.org, Industrys Most Complete Resource For Pet-Related Info

PetSource.org The World Wide Pet Industry Association, Inc.® (WWPIA), the oldest non-profit organization within the industry promoting responsible growth and development of the companion pet and related product...
Posted: Monday 17th September, 2007. 00:00:00

The World-leading Royal Veterinary College Roadshow Comes To Manchester - For The First Time!

Abbey College Manchester Hitting the road in the autumn is not something the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) generally does. Normally events are held on its campuses at the University of London, the largest, oldest and most pr...
Posted: Saturday 15th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Vets On Tour - The Royal Veterinary College Tours The UK To Inspire The Next Generation Of Vets

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is hosting a series of careers events across the country, to encourage more young people to consider studying in a veterinary-related field. The recent outbreaks of ...
Posted: Saturday 15th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Extinction Crisis Escalates: Red List Shows Apes, Corals, Vultures, Dolphins All In Danger

IUCN 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, the world’s most authoritative assessment of the Earth’s plants and animals, acts as a wake up call on the global extinction crisis Gland, Switzerland, 12...
Posted: Wednesday 12th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Leaky Drain Led To Foot And Mouth Outbreak

HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published its final report into potential breaches of biosecurity at the Pirbright site. The report concludes HSE’s investigation following the outbre...
Posted: Monday 10th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Advice From WSPA For World Rabies Day

WSPA World Rabies Day - 8th September 2007 - Raising Global Awareness for a Preventable Disease Despite being an entirely preventable disease, 100 people die each day from rabies. We are working with th...
Posted: Thursday 6th September, 2007. 00:00:00

World Rabies Day September 8th

AVMA On Sept. 8, numerous professional organizations—including veterinary and public health authorities—industry partners, and students worldwide will celebrate the inaugural World Rabies Day. The Allia...
Posted: Thursday 6th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Market Trends In Premium Pet Demographics And Product Purchasing Preferences

ReportLinker Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the American pet industry is now available to its catalogue. Market Trends: Premium Pet Demographics and Product Purchasing ...
Posted: Wednesday 5th September, 2007. 00:00:00

AVA Supports Inquiry Into Equine Influenza

AVMA The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is fully supporting the federal inquiry into the equine influenza outbreak announced over the weekend. AVA President Dr Diane Sheehan said that while the...
Posted: Tuesday 4th September, 2007. 00:00:00

September Is Pet Smile Month

Pet Smile Month During September nearly 1500 veterinary practices throughout the UK are donating their time to carry out FREE Pet Smile Checkups for your pets. During these check-ups the veterinary staff will asse...
Posted: Tuesday 4th September, 2007. 00:00:00

Working Together To Make Rabies History

BVA Despite being entirely preventable, through vaccination and prompt medical treatment, rabies continues to kill over 55,000 people annually. Mostly children and mainly in Africa and Asia, it is easy f...
Posted: Friday 31st August, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Congress 2007: Pulling Together

BVA 28-30 September - Europa Hotel, Belfast. Political and CPD 2007 marks the launch of a ‘new-look’ BVA Congress – an event for the whole of the profession, combining both political and CPD sessions....
Posted: Thursday 30th August, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Welcomes Publication Of Bluetongue Disease Control Policy

BVA BVA President David Catlow today (Thursday) welcomed Defra’s publication of a revised Bluetongue disease control policy for the UK. “Given this year’s re-emergence of Bluetongue in Northern Europe, ...
Posted: Thursday 23rd August, 2007. 00:00:00

Animal Chaplains To Bless All Creatures On World Animal Day

Interfaith Association Of Animal Clergy In what will look like a scene from the popular family movie, "Evan Almighty", scores of Animal Chaplains around the world will bless hundreds, perhaps thousands of animals in many different...
Posted: Tuesday 21st August, 2007. 00:00:00

Spellex Releases Spellex Veterinary V.2007

Spellex Corporation TAMPA, FL -- Spellex Corporation announces the new release of the 2007 version of their popular veterinary spelling software for Microsoft and other programs. The new release includes more than 50,000...
Posted: Tuesday 21st August, 2007. 00:00:00

Take Your Dog To Work Day On Friday 14 September

The Blue Cross Greetings dog lover! It's Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday 14 September and The Blue Cross is again calling on pooches up and down the country to lend their owners a paw at work for the day. Now...
Posted: Thursday 9th August, 2007. 00:00:00

GB Movement Ban - Limited Movements To Be Permitted Outside Of Surveillance And Protection Zones

DEFRA The ban on movements of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) susceptible animals remains in place throughout Great Britain. However, in accordance with the contingency plan, a veterinary assessment of the ris...
Posted: Wednesday 8th August, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Welcomes Defra’s Announcement

BVA BVA welcomes the announcement made by Defra today (Wednesday) to allow low-risk based movements of livestock outside the immediate foot and mouth disease (FMD) affected areas. BVA President David C...
Posted: Wednesday 8th August, 2007. 00:00:00

Response To Preliminary FMD Report

Merial The following statement by Merial Animal Health, Limited was issued... Wednesday 8 Aug 2007 at 0600 (UK). It is in response to preliminary report by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to the...
Posted: Wednesday 8th August, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Statement On Foot And Mouth Disease

BVA The BVA is very concerned by the news that FMD is again in Great Britain. Because of the highly contagious nature of this disease it is essential that efforts remain focussed on the early identificat...
Posted: Tuesday 7th August, 2007. 00:00:00

Aussie Vets Ready To Fight UK Foot And Mouth Disease

AVA The President of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Dr Diane Sheehan says the AVA is offering to assist British authorities to manage the latest Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. “T...
Posted: Tuesday 7th August, 2007. 00:00:00

CVO Update On Latest Situation On FMD Outbreak

DEFRA Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds today set out latest progress on tackling the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Surrey. She stressed that the operation continued to focus on containment a...
Posted: Monday 6th August, 2007. 00:00:00

Merial Statement On Foot And Mouth Disease (FMD) Outbreak In The UK

Merial Duluth, GA - Merial welcomes the arrival of the independent investigation team to our foot and mouth disease production centre at Pirbright, UK. This centre operates to the very highest international...
Posted: Monday 6th August, 2007. 00:00:00

Warm Weather Can Mean Misery For Pets

The Blue Cross After the hottest day of the year yesterday, many of us are welcoming the arrival of warmer weather. To make sure Britain’s pets enjoy the sunshine as much as their owners The Blue Cross is issuing so...
Posted: Monday 6th August, 2007. 00:00:00

Foot And Mouth Disease Confirmed In Cattle, In Surrey

DEFRA The culling of the cattle on the infected enterprise in Surrey was completed yesterday. This included the 38 cattle known to be infected, and the cattle on the 2 additional sites, which together make ...
Posted: Sunday 5th August, 2007. 00:00:00

WAHVM Young Scholars Award

WAHVM Call for Applicants World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine (WAHVM) The history of veterinary medicine is a fascinating and multi-faceted field of enquiry that has attracted the...
Posted: Sunday 5th August, 2007. 00:00:00

No Risk To Human Health From Foot And Mouth Disease - HPA

HPA HPA Press Statement on Foot and Mouth Disease There is no risk to human health from foot and mouth disease. The Food Standards Agency advises that foot and mouth disease has no implications for...
Posted: Saturday 4th August, 2007. 00:00:00

Cautious Welcome To Which? Report

BVA Responding to the Which? consumer magazine report on veterinary fees (August issue), the British Veterinary Association welcomed the information gained by the survey and guidance on choosing a vet. T...
Posted: Friday 3rd August, 2007. 00:00:00

Countdown To VN Register - Documents Coming Soon

RCVS The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ new non-statutory Register for veterinary nurses (VNs) opens on 1 September and those VNs who have the option to register will receive a letter of explanation...
Posted: Thursday 2nd August, 2007. 00:00:00

Endangered Mountain Gorillas Killed In Congo; Population At Risk

WWF Virunga National Park, Congo – One silverback male and three female mountain gorillas have been killed this week in the Virunga National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The...
Posted: Thursday 2nd August, 2007. 00:00:00

New Members Welcomed From Overseas

RCVS Ten international candidates were welcomed as new members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons at a special admissions ceremony at Belgravia House, London, yesterday. RCVS President Dr Bob M...
Posted: Tuesday 24th July, 2007. 00:00:00

President Appeals For New VBF Members

BVA The Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) is in a healthier financial position than it was a few years ago said Dr Lydia Brown, President of the VBF at its AGM on 12 July. She paid tribute to the stewardsh...
Posted: Friday 13th July, 2007. 00:00:00

Keep Pets Cool During The Dog Days Of Summer

AVMA Summer is a great season to get outdoors with your best friends ... including your pets, but remember that there are hazards for pets when temperatures rise. Here are some important tips: Dogs wear...
Posted: Wednesday 11th July, 2007. 00:00:00

What You Should Know About Selecting A Bird

AVMA What's special about birds? Humans have been fascinated by birds for centuries, with a variety of species kept as companion animals in cultures around the world. They can make wonderful additions t...
Posted: Wednesday 11th July, 2007. 00:00:00

Easyvets Franchise

The easyvets Franchise Easyvets has just launched the easyvets franchise to expand the business model throughout the UK . The easyvet franchise system offers veterinary surgeons the opportunity to...
Posted: Tuesday 10th July, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Warns Livestock Importers About Bluetongue Infection Risk

BVA Three specialist divisions of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) today issued a joint statement urging livestock farmers to be vigilant and carefully consider the risk of infections when importi...
Posted: Friday 6th July, 2007. 00:00:00

Speech By The Welsh Minister For Sustainability And Rural Development Jane Davidson AM

BVA BVA Annual Welsh Dinner - Wales Millennium Centre, 26 June 2007 Noswaith dda foneddigion a boneddigesau Hoffwn i ddechrau drwy ddiolch i chi am y cyfle i ddod yma heno i gwrdd â c...
Posted: Friday 29th June, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Annual Welsh Dinner - BVA President David Catlow’s Speech

BVA Minister, My Lord, Honoured Guests, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the annual BVA Welsh Dinner. Thank you to Christianne Glossop and her team Alex Perry and Sarah Tully who have been most helpful i...
Posted: Wednesday 27th June, 2007. 00:00:00

UK Inter-Professional Group Celebrates 30th Birthday

RCVS The UK Inter-Professional Group (UKIPG) has just celebrated its 30th anniversary (25 June 2007), and it is as relevant now as it was in 1977, according to its 10th chairman Jane Hern. "The Gro...
Posted: Tuesday 26th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Defra Acts On MRSA In Animals Threat

The Pig Site As reported by NPA at the time, recent research in Holland found MRSA bacteria – sometimes called the ‘hospital bacteria’ – in nearly 40 percent of pigs. A Dutch microbiologist, Sander Leenders, c...
Posted: Monday 25th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Plans For Farm Animal Welfare

The Pig Site UK - Following years of scientific research, the RSPCA is poised to pioneer a new way to improve the lives of farm animals. The RSPCA is looking at new methods of assessing the physical conditio...
Posted: Friday 22nd June, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Statement On The ISG Report On Cattle TB

BVA In welcoming the publication of the ISG’s final report, the culmination of nearly ten years’ work, BVA President David Catlow stressed that the BVA now needed to thoroughly digest its contents, assess...
Posted: Thursday 21st June, 2007. 00:00:00

Veterinary Laboratories Agency Annual Report 2006/07

DEFRA The Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), today announces publication of its 2006/2007 annual report and accounts. VLA Chief Executive, Professor Edwards, said: “I am pleased to be able to repo...
Posted: Tuesday 19th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Finding A Pragmatic Approach To 24-hour Cover

RCVS Following a consulation earlier this year on draft guidance for the provision of 24-hour emergency cover in remote regions, Council approved new guidance at its meeting yesterday. Overall, members ...
Posted: Monday 18th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Minorities May Be An Answer To Veterinary Workforce Problems

AVMA Symposium continues to promote minority enrollment - The U.S. veterinary profession is facing critical workforce issues that will heavily influence the role of veterinary medicine in society. The n...
Posted: Monday 18th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Dog Cull In China

WSPA WSPA has received reports that on Sunday 10th June, authorities in Chongqing, China began a mass cull of all dogs in the region; The cull is thought to be in response to a human rabies death. The ...
Posted: Monday 18th June, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Annual Scottish Dinner 2007 - Scottish Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead's Speech

BVA Scottish Parliament, 14 June 2007 Welcome to the Scottish Parliament which you will agree is a magnificent setting for tonight’s event. It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to meet the B...
Posted: Thursday 14th June, 2007. 00:00:00

WHO And Manufacturers Move Ahead With Plans For H5N1 Influenza Global Vaccine Stockpile

WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that it is working with vaccine manufacturers to move ahead on plans to create a global stockpile of vaccine for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. ...
Posted: Wednesday 13th June, 2007. 00:00:00

NEW! 2007 Safavet Catalogue

Safavet The new 2007 Safavet catalogue with amazingly low prices on a huge range of veterinary consumables including some of the most recognised and respected brands and products such as Becton Dickinson, Ter...
Posted: Tuesday 12th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Hot Dogs Are Not Cool In Cars

The Kennel Club UK In these warmer months a quick trip to the shop in the car does not mean much to us, but for our dogs it is a different matter. The temperature between inside a car and outside is staggeringly differe...
Posted: Thursday 7th June, 2007. 00:00:00

RCVS Day 2007 - Open To All

RCVS All members are welcome to attend this year's RCVS Day - our Annual General Meeting and award ceremony - taking place on Friday, 6 July 2007 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, London. Fol...
Posted: Thursday 7th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Veterinarians Warn: Cats And Lilies Do Not Mix

AVA Veterinarians are reporting seeing increasing numbers of cats suffering from poisoning after eating portions of lilies out of flower arrangements. Dr Matthew Retchford, President of the Australian ...
Posted: Wednesday 6th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Electric Shock Dog Collars In The UK - How Shocked Are You? Kennel Club Calls For A Complete Ban

The Kennel Club UK Would you believe it if you knew that dogs all over the UK, have electric shocks put into their necks by their owners, and even dog trainers? Well unfortunately its true – manufacturers and some tr...
Posted: Wednesday 6th June, 2007. 00:00:00

June Is National Microchipping Month

The Kennel Club UK National Microchipping Month is a campaign which encourages and promotes responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent pet identification. Search for a Nation...
Posted: Wednesday 6th June, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA - Your Association, Your Say And A Prize Draw Too

BVA The BVA is currently seeking views on its membership package and over the next month (Friday 15 June to Monday 16 July) will ask members for their opinions in order to inform its future direction. V...
Posted: Tuesday 5th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Looking To Start Your Own Practice?

easyvets is a branded chain of small animal veterinary clinics, specialising in the neutering and vaccination of cats, dogs and rabbits. By providing a limited range of services plus maximising our bu...
Posted: Monday 4th June, 2007. 00:00:00

Companion Animal Disease: Research, Diagnosis And Treatment

Euroscicon Companion Animal meeting - book now before the early registration deadline. EuroSciCon announce that they will be holding the following meeting, 'Companion Animal Disease: research, diagnosis and t...
Posted: Monday 4th June, 2007. 00:00:00

EU: Top Global Importer Of Wildlife

WWF Cambridge, UK/Gland, Switzerland – The European Union tops the list for major importer of many wild animal and plant products, including tropical timber, caviar, reptile skins and live reptiles, accor...
Posted: Thursday 31st May, 2007. 00:00:00

WSPA To Push Whale Welfare At The IWC

WSPA WSPA is gearing up to get whale welfare top of the agenda at the 59th International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting. At the forthcoming meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, from 28-31 May, pro-whaling n...
Posted: Tuesday 29th May, 2007. 00:00:00

Young Vet Network Launched - Easing Your Transition To Professional Life

BVA The BVA has today (Wednesday) launched its Young Vet Network (YVN), designed to provide additional support and services for BVA members in their final year at university and first 8 years after gradua...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd May, 2007. 00:00:00

TB Infected Bull In Wales

BVA Issued on behalf of the British Cattle Veterinary Association - The president of BCVA, Mr Graham Brooks, has issued the following statement regarding the positive TB skin reaction shown by a bullock i...
Posted: Friday 11th May, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA AWF Funding Available For Sheep, Cattle And Horse Welfare

BVA The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) last night (Wednesday) announced that it is seeking to fund projects designed to improve the welfare of sheep, cattle and horses. Details of the fund we...
Posted: Thursday 10th May, 2007. 00:00:00

RCVS Council Election Results

RCVS The results of this year's RCVS Council elections have been announced today (8 May 2007) and all three serving Officers to stand have been re-elected - President Professor Sheila Crispin, Junior Vice-...
Posted: Thursday 10th May, 2007. 00:00:00

0% Interest Free Credit At Budget Vets

Budget Vets have successfully applied for an Office of Fair Trading consumer credit licence. In conjunction with Braemar Finance we are now able to offer clients 0% interest free credit (terms and con...
Posted: Monday 7th May, 2007. 00:00:00

BVA Animal Welfare Foundation 2007 Discussion Forum

BVA The Role of the Vet in Animal Welfare, Animals in Racing and Is Organic Farming Welfare Friendly? This year’s BVA Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forum takes place at the Royal Society of Bri...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd May, 2007. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day Saturday 28th April - Come Celebrate Our Diversity

BVA From The Best of Care to BVA Overseas Group and Global Responsibilities World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April and this week (Saturday 28 April) around the wo...
Posted: Friday 27th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Cutting-edge Diagnosis Of Race Horse Injuries

M.A.S. Medical This month saw the UK’s biggest betting horse race, the ‘Grand National,’ take place – a popular yet sometimes controversial event due to the number of horses killed or injured in it over the past dec...
Posted: Friday 27th April, 2007. 00:00:00

The Paul O Grady Shows Vet Marc Abraham Voted Britains Favourite Vet

Petplan The end of the award season came to a fantastic high last night as up and coming celebrity vet Marc Abraham – a regular on The Paul O’Grady Show – won the Petplan Special Recognition Award at the 8th ...
Posted: Monday 23rd April, 2007. 00:00:00

Vets Give Thumbs Up As Pets And Owners Get The Exercise And Food Diary Treatment

The Heat Personal Trainer comes up with new initiative to promote healthy living for dog owners and their animals as obesity in both humans and animals reaches bursting point. Acclaimed Personal Fitness Tra...
Posted: Monday 23rd April, 2007. 00:00:00

Dog Lovers Select Worlds 15 Most Beautiful Dog Breeds In First Annual Eukanuba 15 Most Beautiful Breeds Survey

Eukanuba More than 2,200 online viewers selected the Golden Retriever, Siberian Husky, and Yorkshire Terrier as three of the 15 Most Beautiful Breeds; winning breeds featured in the April/May 2007 issue of The...
Posted: Monday 23rd April, 2007. 00:00:00

DeHaven 'Our Profession Is At A Critical Crossroads'

AVMA Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, the recently named successor to Dr. Bruce W. Little as AVMA executive vice president, answered several questions for JAVMA News regarding a variety of topics—including the pet food...
Posted: Friday 20th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Brave Nurses Defy Cordon

When a stolen car fire burned into the Gas Main Interchanger causing a huge blast followed by a 40 foot flame the police immediately imposed a 2 mile exclusion zone isolating staff and patients at VRC...
Posted: Thursday 19th April, 2007. 00:00:00

The Desert Walk - Raise Money For Dogs For The Disabled

Action For Charity A trek from the Dead Sea to Petra in Jordan to raise money for Dogs for the Disabled, 9 - 16 March 2008. Float in the Dead Sea – Sleep under the stars – Visit the ancient red rock city of Petra...
Posted: Wednesday 18th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Poaching And Trade Ban Top International Tiger Meeting Agenda

WWF Kathmandu, Nepal – Poaching is a major threat to the tiger’s survival, says leading experts attending an international symposium on the species. WWF and TRAFFIC urged delegates attending the sympos...
Posted: Wednesday 18th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Mutilations And Tail Docking Of Dogs

DEFRA Mutilations From 6 April 2007 in England, and 28 March in Wales, the mutilation of animals is banned under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, with certain exemptions set out in Regulations. “Mutilation” ...
Posted: Tuesday 17th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Bill Bailey, Ruby Turner And Natasha Hamilton Wow Congress Crowds

BSAVA At BSAVA Congress on Saturday evening, thousands of delegates were delighted by first class entertainment delivered by some of the UK's finest acts. Bill Bailey was first up, and the audience was i...
Posted: Monday 16th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Vets Still In Dark As Virus Claims 13th Cape Horse

Helen Bamford South Africa - Equine veterinarians are still uncertain what exactly is killing horses in the province. The death toll has now climbed to 13. There has been a blanket ban on the movement of horses,...
Posted: Sunday 15th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Worldwide Experience Launches Wildlife Veterinary Programme

Worldwide Experience Worldwide Experience is sending veterinary students from all over the world to South Africa to partake in a new wildlife veterinary programme titled "Vets Go Wild"! The first programme k...
Posted: Friday 13th April, 2007. 00:00:00

RCVS Trust Seeks Applications For Jim Gourley Prize For Innovation In Practice

RCVS The RCVS Trust is offering the Jim Gourley Prize again this year. The Jim Gourley Prize is open to veterinary surgeons currently in general practice, or who have spent at least twenty years in gen...
Posted: Friday 13th April, 2007. 00:00:00

World Veterinary Day To Be Celebrated April 28

AVMA The World Veterinary Association encourages veterinarians to celebrate World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 28. "World Veterinary Day celebrates and showcases the vast contributions that ...
Posted: Wednesday 11th April, 2007. 00:00:00

The Buzzword Is Roundhouse

Adventis Group Buzz marketing is nothing new to Adventis Healthcare subsidiary, Roundhouse HealthAd. Word of mouth recommendation from existing Clients is how much of the Agency’s phenomenal new business growth has...
Posted: Tuesday 10th April, 2007. 00:00:00

The Animal Welfare Act - Pet Owners Duty To Care

BVA The year 2007, according to BVA President David Catlow, represents a “significant landmark in the history of animal protection” with a new Animal Welfare Act coming into force in England tomorrow (6 A...
Posted: Thursday 5th April, 2007. 00:00:00

Choosing The Right Vet

The Blue Cross Vet practices come in all shapes and sizes. So how should you choose a vet? How can you be sure that everyone offering animal treatment knows what they are talking about? Fortunately, in the UK...
Posted: Monday 2nd April, 2007. 00:00:00

Partnerships For Preparedness

AAVMC Registration is Now Open for ASPH/AAVMC Joint Symposium Partnerships for Preparedness - Future Directions for Schools of Public Health and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. Registration is now o...
Posted: Friday 30th March, 2007. 00:00:00

RCVS Trust Releases Third Tranche Of Research And Animal Welfare Funding

RCVS The RCVS Trust has this week awarded just under £600,000 to nearly 70 innovative and high-calibre research and animal welfare projects in the UK and overseas. This funding represents the thir...
Posted: Wednesday 28th March, 2007. 00:00:00

TAWS / BVA Overseas Association Seminar

BVA Towards lasting solutions to foot and harness problems in working equids overseas - Wednesday 4th April 2007.Venue: Rural Crafts Centre, Hereford School of Farriery, Holme Lacy HR2 6LL. Time: Registr...
Posted: Wednesday 28th March, 2007. 00:00:00

State Veterinary Service To Become Animal Health

DEFRA From 1 April the State Veterinary Service (SVS), an executive agency of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will change its name to Animal Health. The move brings togeth...
Posted: Tuesday 27th March, 2007. 00:00:00

DeHaven Named AVMA Executive Vice President

AVMA APHIS administrator takes on key AVMA role - The Department of Agriculture's top veterinarian, Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, has been chosen as the next AVMA executive vice president. Dr. DeHaven, administra...
Posted: Tuesday 27th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Bill Bailey To Open BSAVA Congress Party Night

BSAVA Top class CPD might be the reason you really come to Congress, but it's important to make time to relax and have fun too. We will make sure you are well fed and watered during your stay, and that ther...
Posted: Tuesday 27th March, 2007. 00:00:00

National Pet Month Announces Partnership With Pet Food Experts Iams

National Pet Month National Pet Week celebrates its coming of age in 2007, by extending the event to a whole month and announcing a new partnership with pet food experts, Iams and Eukanuba. To mark its 18th year, Nat...
Posted: Tuesday 27th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Support Scheme For Recent Graduates Launched By BVA

BVA A new support scheme for recent graduates has been launched by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its divisions. The initiative has been developed in response to concerns raised by recen...
Posted: Thursday 22nd March, 2007. 00:00:00

Bella Moss Foundation Charity Stand At Midlands Pet Show 26-28 May 2007, Weston Park

The Bella Moss Foundation Crufts 07 was hugely successful for the Bella Moss Foundation. We had a superb team of veterinary students helping us on our stand. We now need volunteers for our stand in May at the Midlands P...
Posted: Thursday 22nd March, 2007. 00:00:00

Rising To The Challenge

The Oncology Team at VRCC the Essex based Veterinary Referral Centre have become under increasing pressure as they currently have the only fully operational Linear Accelerator in UK giving Radiotherap...
Posted: Wednesday 21st March, 2007. 00:00:00

Host A Tea Party And Help Animals In Need

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross is inviting animal lovers to hold a tea party on Friday 18 May in aid of the charity's work with needy animals and pet owners. Those wishing to take part simply invite friends, f...
Posted: Monday 19th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Vet Suicides Exceed UK Average: How Counselling Can Help

Pinnacle Proactive According to recent research, the suicide rate among vets is nearly four times the national average and double that of doctors or dentists. Findings published in the British Veterinary Association's...
Posted: Saturday 17th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Preparing Veterinarians For Society's Future Needs

AVMA How must veterinary medical education adapt in preparing veterinarians to respond to the future needs of society? Answers to this question were at the heart of a recently published report from the ...
Posted: Friday 16th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Protecting The World From Emerging Diseases Linked To Globalisation

OIE Editorial from the Director General - As a result of globalisation and climate change we are currently facing an unprecedented worldwide impact of emerging and re-emerging animal diseases and zoonoses...
Posted: Friday 16th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Free Wildlife Information For The Developing World

WIN Wildlife Information Network (WIN), the charity that has for fifteen years published invaluable wildlife health and management information, has today made all its information resources Open Access to ...
Posted: Thursday 15th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Crufts 2007 Best In Show Winner Details

The Kennel Club UK Crufts 2007 Best in Show was won by a Tibetan Terrier, Ch/Am Ch Araki Fabulous Willy (pet name Willy). A dog of 5 years of age. Handled by Larry Cornelius from California. Willy is owned by Mr John ...
Posted: Tuesday 13th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Friends For Life 2007 Competition Results

The Kennel Club UK After a week of voting by phone and text via the BBC2 Crufts TV programme, the winner of the Friends for Life final was announced in the Arena. Six incredible dogs who had made a huge difference to th...
Posted: Tuesday 13th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Crufts 2007 Roundup

The Kennel Club UK The world’s greatest dog show reached its conclusion after a fantastic final day of breed judging, dog activities and displays, celebrity appearances and much, much more. All eyes were on the NEC A...
Posted: Tuesday 13th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Northern Health Solutions Launch Locum Loyalty Programme

Northern Health Solutions Recruitment Ltd We are rewarding our locums for contributing to the success of our business. We are giving away Locum Loyalty Rewards that you can earn for referring colleagues to us and for ongoing billable days. ...
Posted: Saturday 10th March, 2007. 00:00:00

'Real Discussion' At Cambridge Question Time

RCVS The latest Regional Question Time meeting brought a near-record turn out at the Royal Cambridge Hotel, with over 80 veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other practice staff debating current vet...
Posted: Friday 9th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Global Aquatic Veterinary Association Formed

AQVA Emerging from the needs of a large number of veterinarians already involved in aquatic animal medicine a new veterinary organisation has been formed, initially doing business under the name the Aquati...
Posted: Friday 9th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Friends For Life 2007 - Have Your Say During Crufts On BBC2

The Kennel Club UK How many people can you count on your hand that you could say for absolute certainty will be a friend for life?! Yet with the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, just around the corner, the owners o...
Posted: Wednesday 7th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Launch Of The Third Dog Photographer Of The Year Competition

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club Picture Library is proud to launch the third annual Dog Photographer of the Year Competition at Crufts 2007. This competition is now a firmly established element of the canine calendar...
Posted: Wednesday 7th March, 2007. 00:00:00

WSAVA World Congress Sydney 2007

WSAVA In six short months, small animal veterinarians, scholars, nurses, and industry representatives will meet in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia for the 32nd WSAVA World Congress on August 19-23, ...
Posted: Monday 5th March, 2007. 00:00:00

Decline In Pet Numbers Blamed On Shrinking Backyard

AVA Fewer backyards and overly restrictive local government regulations could be behind the latest figures showing a decline in pet ownership in Australia according to the Australian Veterinary Associatio...
Posted: Friday 2nd March, 2007. 00:00:00

PVMA Website Goes Live

PVMA The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association has launched a website at www.pvma.com.ph. As well as new of the PVMA Board activities and a news bulletin, there is a history of the PVMA, informationa a...
Posted: Friday 2nd March, 2007. 00:00:00

MRSA IN ANIMALS Is Targeted By UK Animal Welfare Charity At Crufts 2007

The Bella Moss Foundation The Bella Moss Foundation sponsered by Pet Plan wil raise awarness of MRSA in animals. THE BELLA MOSS FOUNDATION is a testament to one woman’s belief, determination – and her love for her pet. The ...
Posted: Friday 2nd March, 2007. 00:00:00

Pet Health Insurance Gains Ground In North America

AVMA Health insurance for companion animals can be almost as confusing as human health insurance, but it also can come in handy—particularly for an animal owner whose companion develops a major medical con...
Posted: Thursday 1st March, 2007. 00:00:00

FDA Approves First Canine Diet Drug

AVMA Pill may help owners help dogs shed extra pounds - A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips. It turns out that adage applies to dogs as well as people. That humans aren't the only species exper...
Posted: Thursday 1st March, 2007. 00:00:00

Strangles: An Equine Plague

Animal Health Trust The Animal Health Trust, in partnership with The British Horse Society, has launched a campaign to increase awareness of Strangles. We are also hoping to raise £250,000 over the next two years t...
Posted: Wednesday 28th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Wow That Was Fast! EBT Has A Home

My god, that was amazing, Morgan has a home, someone read my article and volunteered!!! Thanks Vetclick...
Posted: Monday 26th February, 2007. 00:00:00

English Bull Terrier Needs A Home - FAST!

Hi, sorry to bother you all. But does anyone know anyone, who wants an EBT? She is only 2, neutered, vaccs'd, M/C and just had her eye removed? The poor thing has been re-homed twice, and we dont wa...
Posted: Sunday 25th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Newly-qualified VNs Welcomed To RCVS

RCVS A group of 17 newly-qualified veterinary nurses gathered at the RCVS in London on 20 February 2007 to receive VN certificates in Small Animal Veterinary Nursing from the RCVS President Professor Sheil...
Posted: Friday 23rd February, 2007. 00:00:00

Safavet Direct Change Of Address

Safavet We have recently changed our address. Please can all clients amend their records to the following: Safavet Direct Admail ADM4017 Coventry CV1 1Ys United Kingdom Many thanks, the Safavet Dire...
Posted: Wednesday 21st February, 2007. 00:00:00

Recycle Your Old Mobile Phone To Help Make A Difference For Dogs

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has launched a recycling campaign and is asking supporters to help raise funds for the Trust by recycling their old or unwanted mobile phones. FREEPOST envelopes ca...
Posted: Friday 16th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Top Of The Dogs - 20 Most Popular Breed Figures In The UK Now Available!

The Kennel Club UK The top 20 breed figures are now available to view and print off from the Kennel Club website. Top 20 Registered Breeds The Labrador Retriever is keeping its paws firmly in place as the UK’s mos...
Posted: Monday 12th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Get In To Crufts Online - Www.crufts.org.uk

The Kennel Club UK Take a look at what makes Crufts the world’s greatest dog show, by visiting the new website www.crufts.org.uk. Crufts has always been big, but this year, from the 8th – 11th March at the NEC in Birmi...
Posted: Monday 12th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Avian Influenza In Cats Should Be Closely Monitored

FAO So far no sustained virus transmission in cats or from cats to humans - Rome. Cats can become infected with the highly lethal H5N1 avian influenza virus, but at present there is no scientific evidence...
Posted: Thursday 8th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Dehorners For Sale

David Bailey Hauptner dehorners with extended handles makes user friendly to both sexes, very good condition. £400 Contact David Bailey on e-mail daysbays@yahoo.co.uk...
Posted: Wednesday 7th February, 2007. 00:00:00

Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza In Poultry, Suffolk

DEFRA Poultry found dead on a farm near Lowestoft in Suffolk contained the H5N1 avian flu virus, according to tests from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA). It has been identified as the highly pathog...
Posted: Saturday 3rd February, 2007. 00:00:00

Veterinarians Rate High On Honesty, Ethics

AVMA Americans continue to regard veterinarians highly, with the profession ranking third for honesty and ethics among 23 occupations in a recent Gallup poll. About 71 percent of survey respondents rate...
Posted: Friday 2nd February, 2007. 00:00:00

What You Should Know About Selecting A Dog

AVMA Pets are an important part of the household. Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you carefully consider which pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle. The primary reason pets ...
Posted: Friday 2nd February, 2007. 00:00:00

What You Should Know About Selecting A Cat

AVMA Pets are an important part of the household. Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you carefully consider which pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle. The primary reason pets ...
Posted: Friday 2nd February, 2007. 00:00:00

VPMA Congress 2007

VPMA 26th – 28th January Telford International Conference Centre We shall be returning to Telford once again to enjoy the bigger and better setting for the most popular event of the VPMA year. I hope ...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd January, 2007. 00:00:00

Petsavers Launch The 2007 Petsavers Companionship Photography Competition

PetSavers Petsavers is joining in with the BSAVA 50th anniversary celebrations with the launch of the first Petsavers Photography Competition. To celebrate all that our pets mean to us and our families and ...
Posted: Tuesday 23rd January, 2007. 00:00:00

Fancy Being Frankie Dettori For The Day?!!

Animal Health Trust A unique opportunity to take part in a Charity Race at Aintree on Grand National Day and to raise a minimum of £5,000 for the Animal Health Trust. Britain’s armchair jockeys will have the cha...
Posted: Tuesday 16th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Trade In Wild Birds Ban Welcomed

BVA Welcoming today (Tuesday) the news that the wild-caught bird trade is to be permanently banned throughout the EU because of fears for animal and human health, BVA President David Catlow paid tribute t...
Posted: Tuesday 16th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Actress Felicity Kendal Presents The Blue Cross Medal To 7/7 Canine Hero

The Blue Cross Actress Felicity Kendal presented The Blue Cross Medal for animal heroism today to Jake, a Metropolitan explosives dog who cleared the scene at the Tavistock Square bus bombing. PC Bob Crawfor...
Posted: Wednesday 10th January, 2007. 00:00:00

OIE Launches WAHID, Unique Global Animal Health Database

OIE The World Animal Health Information Database (WAHID) interface is now available on the OIE web Site and operational. This new extensive database is a milestone in OIE efforts to improve the transparen...
Posted: Wednesday 10th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Laura Passes Her Exams

Another one of oue trainee nurse's has become a fully qualified nurse with a first time pass!. Congratulations to Laura and to our training team for all their hard work and dedication...
Posted: Wednesday 10th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Helen Get's Wed

Helen Bourne has now become Helen Hammond. Congratulations to Helen on your wedding, it was a wonderful day had by all, thankyou....
Posted: Wednesday 10th January, 2007. 00:00:00

4th Asia For Animals 2007 Conference

Asia For Animals The biennial animal welfare conference Asia for Animals, will be held in Chennai, India, from the 10th of January until the 12th of January, 2007. This emphasis for Asia for Animals 2007 will be up...
Posted: Tuesday 9th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Africa Should Be Top Priority In Battle To Contain Bird Flu

FAO Increased surveillance of poultry essential for success. The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus remains a “potent threat around the world – both to animals and humans. The possibility of a human pandemic h...
Posted: Tuesday 9th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Livestock A Major Threat To Environment

FAO Remedies urgently needed Which causes more greenhouse gas emissions, rearing cattle or driving cars? Surprise! According to a new report published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture...
Posted: Tuesday 9th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Imulan BioTherapeutics Licenses New Immune Modulator

Imulan BioTherapeutics SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – (January 7th, 2007)   Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (Imulan), a privately-held bioscience company, announced the worldwide licensing of a novel immune modulating vaccine te...
Posted: Sunday 7th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Budget Vets Nominate Charity For 2007

Budget Vets are supporting a registered charity The Exotic Animal Welfare Trust in 2007. If anyone would like to know more about CPD in exotics that are being organised in aid of the charity please em...
Posted: Friday 5th January, 2007. 00:00:00

Merry Christmas From Safavet Direct

Safavet Dear Colleague, Please note the details of our Christmas opening hours and last order deadlines for pre-Christmas deliveries. Monday 18th December 2006 8.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday 19th December 2...
Posted: Friday 15th December, 2006. 00:00:00

Partnership In Animal Welfare - New BVA/RSPCA Memorandum Of Understanding

BVA Veterinary practices have been alerted to watch out for the latest version of the BVA/RSPCA Memorandum of Understanding, currently being issued to practices. The new booklet, designed to clarify arra...
Posted: Thursday 14th December, 2006. 00:00:00

National Pet Census Reveals A Population Of Pampered Pets

The Blue Cross British pet owners spend over £5 billion on their pets every year, suggests the results of the nation’s only Pet Census survey, published today by The Blue Cross charity. The survey reveals t...
Posted: Monday 4th December, 2006. 00:00:00

Special Discount Offer For MRSA CPD Seminars

The Bella Moss Foundation Dear Nurses and Students I would like to send a personal invitation to vets, nurses and students to one of a series of MRSA seminars being run across the UK. As you might be aware, MRSA is grow...
Posted: Monday 27th November, 2006. 00:00:00

10 Million People A Year Are Affected By Zoonotic Viruses Spread By Non-human Hosts

Journal Of Internal Medicine Doctors and veterinarians need to work together to tackle the increasing global threat of zoonotic viral diseases spread by non-human vertebrate hosts – including dogs, cattle, chickens and mosquitoes...
Posted: Friday 10th November, 2006. 00:00:00

Animal Charity Commemorates Animals In War

The Blue Cross Laura Poole, a veterinary nurse from the country’s oldest charitable animal hospital, marks the sacrifice made by animals in wars at the Animals in War memorial on Park Lane. Animal Charity Com...
Posted: Friday 10th November, 2006. 00:00:00

New Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation Forum

VetClick VetClick has set up a new dedicated Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation forum. Moderated by Caroline Gould, the founder and manager of Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre in Tewkesbu...
Posted: Wednesday 8th November, 2006. 00:00:00

Nominate A Colleague For A BSAVA Award

BSAVA Each year at Congress the BSAVA presents awards in recognition of the contributions made by individuals working in the small animal field. Your nominations are needed. The Association is now seekin...
Posted: Friday 27th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Cases Of Dogs Ingesting Glue Increase

AVMA An increasing number of dogs are ingesting polyurethane glue, according to the Animal Poison Control Center of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. So far this year, the A...
Posted: Wednesday 25th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Calendar Or Diary Could Be The Purr-fect Solution!

Cats Protection Are you stuck for what to buy the cat lover who has everything? If so, a Cats Protection Calendar or Diary could be the purr-fect solution! Sporting fresh designs and stunning photographs, Cats Pr...
Posted: Wednesday 25th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Calling All Guide Dog Owners To Help Campaign For More Money Under The DLA

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association Guide Dogs are working with RNIB and Action for Blind People on a campaign calling for all blind and partially-sighted people to be eligible to claim more money under the Disability Living Allowance (...
Posted: Wednesday 25th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Celebrity Chefs Dish Of The Day Christmas Offer

PetSavers PetSavers - Win a signed copy! - For a chance to win a copy of Celebrity Chef’s Dish of the Day signed by Delia Smith, one of the contributing chefs, just enter your name and contact detaiIs on t...
Posted: Wednesday 25th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Adopt A Wild Animal This Christmas With Canon And WWF

Canon UK Canon is helping to preserve endangered species across the world through the launch of their Christmas promotion in aid of WWF – the global conservation organisation. From late October 2006 through to...
Posted: Wednesday 25th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Wanted: Qualified Veterinary Nurses

AVA Employment agencies are reporting a nationwide shortage of qualified veterinary nurses, with some practices taking up to a year to fill places. The shortage is being felt most acutely in regional area...
Posted: Monday 23rd October, 2006. 00:00:00

UK Wildlife Crime Unit Launched

Science Photo Library A new unit has been set up in the UK to combat wildlife crime, including trade in endangered species, habitat destruction and poaching. Initial priorities of the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU)...
Posted: Monday 23rd October, 2006. 00:00:00

BVNA Congress Blue Cross Winner

The Blue Cross Dick Voigt, BVetMed DCP MRCVS, Blue Cross director of veterinary services, presents the Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse Award 2006 to Pam Quelch of Nine Lives Veterinary Centre, Redbourn, Hertfordshire. ...
Posted: Monday 16th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Animal Pharm's Inaugural Animal Health Industry Excellence Awards

Animal Pharm At a black-tie ceremony hosted by “television vet” Trude Mostue, Pfizer scooped the Animal Health Company of the Year award, beating off stiff competition from Heska, which has been celebrating its mo...
Posted: Monday 16th October, 2006. 00:00:00

International Wildlife Trade Body Fails To Take Action On Tiger Crisis

WWF Geneva, Switzerland – Delegates to a meeting on international trade in wildlife failed to take action to halt the rapid disappearance of the world’s tigers, said WWF, TRAFFIC and Save the Tiger Fund. ...
Posted: Tuesday 10th October, 2006. 00:00:00

AVA Warns Against Using Pet Treatments On Children

AVA Never use animal treatments on people. That is the message from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) following reports that veterinarians in Victoria have been asked about using pet flea tr...
Posted: Tuesday 10th October, 2006. 00:00:00

The Impact Of Women In The Veterinary Profession

RCVS There is no question that women make excellent vets, but the growing gender imbalance in the profession - 73% of 2005 graduates were women - will no doubt have an impact on the profession, according t...
Posted: Friday 6th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Celebrating The Queen’s 80th Birthday At The Animal Health Trust

Animal Health Trust Celebrating the Queen’s 80th birthday at the Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket on October 8th 2006. The AHT and Newmarket Town Council are joining forces to organise an event ...
Posted: Thursday 5th October, 2006. 00:00:00

New Lifelearn CD ROM On Managing Otitis & The Use Of Otoscopy

Lifelearn The program covers the causes, diagnosis and treatment of otitis with diagnostic and therapeutic videos using video otoscopy. There are multiple case studies and sections on client compliance. ...
Posted: Thursday 5th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Veterinary Deer Society Annual Conference - 2/3 November 2006

BVA The Veterinary Deer Society is holding its Annual Conference and Dinner at the Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Penicuick, Midlothian EH26 OP2 on 2nd and 3rd November. The progr...
Posted: Thursday 5th October, 2006. 00:00:00

Fireworks Seasons Brings Stress For Pets And Owners

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross pet charity is helping pet owners lessen the stress to their pets and themselves during firework season. Pet owners may not realise that some of the behaviours their pet exhibits to ...
Posted: Wednesday 4th October, 2006. 00:00:00

PetFirst Healthcare Launches New Insurance Programs

PetFirst Healthcare New plans designed to provide straightforward pet insurance protection. Jeffersonville, Ind. USA (October 4, 2006) – To maximize customer satisfaction, PetFirst Healthcare has revamped their existi...
Posted: Wednesday 4th October, 2006. 00:00:00

BVA Congress 2006 News Roundup

BVA Read the Presidential Address at BVA Congress by Dr Freda Scott-Park http://www.bva.co.uk/press/2006/con06_pr_pres_address.asp Following the end of this year's BVA Congress the new BVA Presidentia...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd October, 2006. 00:00:00

WORK LIFE BALANCE Courses – A First For The Profession New!

George Cooper A series of seminars / roadshows / workshops is scheduled for this autumn in late November and December on the subject of Work Life Balance. This is the first course designed especially for the veter...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd October, 2006. 00:00:00

Library Membership Offer: 15 Months For The Price Of 12

RCVS From 1 October 2006, the RCVS Trust Library is offering three months' free Library membership to new members who sign up now for 2007. An annual subscription costs as little as &pound;60 for in...
Posted: Tuesday 3rd October, 2006. 00:00:00

The Trevor Blackburn Award

BVA Mr Jack Reece BVSc BSc MRCVS of Hastings, East Sussex, was today (Saturday) announced as the winner of the first Trevor Blackburn Award in recognition of his contribution in the field of animal health...
Posted: Monday 2nd October, 2006. 00:00:00

Vets Elect New President

BVA Mr David Catlow of Preston, Lancashire was today (Sunday) elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2006/2007. The ceremony took place during the Annual General Meeting of th...
Posted: Monday 2nd October, 2006. 00:00:00

Cases Of Xylitol Poisoning In Dogs Rise

AVMA The Animal Poison Control Center of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has managed a substantially increased number of cases involving xylitol poisoning in dogs. Found in su...
Posted: Monday 2nd October, 2006. 00:00:00

Global Warning System For Zoonotic Diseases Launched

AVMA A global early warning system for zoonotic diseases was launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The Global Earl...
Posted: Sunday 1st October, 2006. 00:00:00

Safavet September Savings Special!

Safavet Fax back savings offer - We've got a brilliant offer for you, with a few new items added to give great savings all round! Our latest offer is one that will appeal to every practice. With these savings...
Posted: Friday 29th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Record Numbers Of Vets In Equine Dentistry Training

AVA Figures released today by Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) confirm that a record number of veterinarians throughout Australia have completed an intensive postgraduate course in equine dentistry. ...
Posted: Friday 29th September, 2006. 00:00:00

BVA Congress - President Contemplates Long Term Future For Agriculture

BVA Speaking at the start of its Annual Congress in London this evening (Thursday) British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Dr Freda Scott-Park welcomed the ‘Let’s work in partnership’ sentiments ex...
Posted: Thursday 28th September, 2006. 00:00:00

TV Advertising Campaign For Pet Smile Month

Pet Smile Week A major TV advertising campaign aimed directly at driving clients into veterinary practices is to hit prime-time viewing slots during September. The million pound television campaign, to be run in...
Posted: Wednesday 27th September, 2006. 00:00:00

For Sale: Menarini Blood Chemical Analyser

Duncan MacWhirter Menarini biochem machine for sales. Fresh out of a service. Normal cost £7600, for sale at £2000 ono. All working order, just selling since we are now renting one instead. Please co...
Posted: Wednesday 27th September, 2006. 00:00:00

AVA Seeks To Dismantle Archaic Registration System

AVA The restrictive and time consuming system where veterinarians have to register in every state they practise in may be coming to an end, according to the President of the Australian Veterinary Associat...
Posted: Wednesday 27th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Spring Has Sprung For Allergies In Pets

AVA The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) advises that spring can be a time for allergies in pets as well as humans. AVA President-elect, Dr Diane Sheehan said that early spring rains are likely to ...
Posted: Tuesday 26th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Question Time In Kendal

RCVS RCVS Question Time will be travelling to Cumbria on Tuesday 7 November, giving members the opportunity to discuss issues affecting the future of the veterinary profession with the RCVS Officer team. ...
Posted: Tuesday 26th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Vets, Animal Health And The Human Factor: Veterinary Medicine In 2015

BVA This year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress will be held in London, at the Cavendish Conference Centre, W1 on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September, with the Council and AGM taking place o...
Posted: Monday 25th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Enlisiting African Youth In Animal Welfare Battle

WSPA Leading African writers have donated stories, free of charge, to a children’s book which aims to transform perceptions of wild animals, pets and beasts of burden in Africa. The ‘Unlikely Burden an...
Posted: Monday 25th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Rio’s Veterinary Council Prize Highlights WSPA’s Work Methods

WSPA WSPA Brazil’s Regional Manager was honored this September 13th in Rio de Janeiro with the Claude Bourgelat Award. Elizabeth Mac Gregor received the award from the Council of Veterinary Medicine of Rio...
Posted: Monday 25th September, 2006. 00:00:00

New Webpage For The Veterinary Association Of Namibia

Veterinary Association Of Namibia - (V.A.N) It is with real pleasure and great pride that I announce to you that the webpage of the Veterinary Association of Namibia is now available on the internet under the following address: www.van.org.na. ...
Posted: Monday 25th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Take Your Dog To Work Day

The Blue Cross Tuesday 19 September - Britain’s pet charity, The Blue Cross, is calling on career canines to lend a paw and join the rat race by taking part in Take Your Dog to Work Day. Now celebrating its eleventh...
Posted: Tuesday 19th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Webbon Sees Bright Future For Animal Health Trust

Animal Health Trust Dr Peter Webbon has been appointed Chief Executive of the Animal Health Trust with effect from 1st January 2007. For the last 5 months, following the retirement of Ted Chandler, Dr Mark Vaudin has bee...
Posted: Tuesday 19th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Livery Yard Licensing - Veterinary Inspectors Needed

BVA With Livery Yard licensing likely to be introduced next summer under the new Animal Welfare Act the veterinary profession will have a key role to play. While the final details of the legislation h...
Posted: Friday 15th September, 2006. 00:00:00

What Makes A Pet Happy – Our Duty Of Care

BVA The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) has produced a practical leaflet designed to enable veterinary surgeons to assist pet owners meet the ‘duty of care’ that next year’s Animal Welfare Act wil...
Posted: Wednesday 13th September, 2006. 00:00:00

Spot-checks On The Horizon For Accredited Practices

RCVS A condition of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme is that accredited practices will be inspected every four years, but may also be subject to spot-checks at any time. From January 2007, spot-checks...
Posted: Friday 8th September, 2006. 00:00:00

WWF Walk For Wildlife 2006

WWF-UK Enjoy a fun day out this autumn, and help raise funds to protect snow leopards in Nepal's Sacred Himalayan Landscape, by taking part in WWF Walk for Wildlife. It's WWF's biggest fundraising event, wi...
Posted: Friday 1st September, 2006. 00:00:00

ER For Pets – The Fastest Growing Area Of Veterinary Science

AVA Pet owners who have been watching medical television shows like ER and RPA are demanding more and more sophisticated emergency care for their pets. This is making emergency and critical care one of...
Posted: Friday 1st September, 2006. 00:00:00

Professional Development Phase Website Updated

RCVS Veterinary surgeons graduating from 2007 onwards are required to complete the RCVS Professional Development Phase (PDP), and in preparation an updated website has been launched with more detailed guid...
Posted: Friday 1st September, 2006. 00:00:00

RCVS Saddened By Loss Of Past President

RCVS The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has been saddened to hear that Mr Don Haxby CBE HonFRCVS, its President in 1983-4, has died. Mr Haxby, who was in his late 70s, had been involved in veterin...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd August, 2006. 00:00:00

Is Rabbit Flu The Next Bird Flu?

The Rabbit Welfare Fund Following reports on 21st August that a young farmer died from Rabbit Flu, The Rabbit Welfare Fund (RWF) has been inundated with phone calls and emails from anxious owners asking if they are in danger...
Posted: Tuesday 22nd August, 2006. 00:00:00

Blue Cross Search For London Animal Heroes

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross is celebrating 100 years of veterinary care in the capital by reinstating The Blue Cross Medal. The pet charity is inviting nominations from the owners or handlers of animals that li...
Posted: Monday 21st August, 2006. 00:00:00

The Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons And Petlog Have Joined Forces

RCVS The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Petlog have joined forces to remind vets about the valuable role they can play in helping to reunite pets with their owners through the implantation and su...
Posted: Monday 21st August, 2006. 00:00:00

Cattle And Sheep Vets Welcome Review Of Livestock Movement Controls

BVA The British Veterinary Association's cattle and sheep divisions welcome the Review of the Livestock Movement Controls. Commenting on the Bill Madders report, Andrew Praill from the British Cattle ...
Posted: Monday 21st August, 2006. 00:00:00

Radiotherapy Suite Opens

16th August 2006. The most advanced Private Centre in Europe for the treatment of Cancer in Dogs and Cats. VRCC the Essex based 24/7 Referral Centre has opened its on-site Radiotherapy Suite h...
Posted: Tuesday 15th August, 2006. 00:00:00

Celebrities Sign Up To Support Orphaned Bear Cubs

WSPA Celebrity animal lovers, including Christian Slater, Billy Piper and Dame Judi Dench, have signed teddy bears to be auctioned online to support the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) L...
Posted: Tuesday 15th August, 2006. 00:00:00

BVA Welcomes Further Action To Improve Testing Of Cattle For Bovine TB

BVA In response to the Government announcement of further action to improve testing of cattle for bovine tuberculosis, the Presidents of the BVA and BCVA, Freda Scott-Park and Andrew Biggs, said today, “T...
Posted: Thursday 10th August, 2006. 00:00:00

Special Offer! 5% Off Terumo, Monoject And Discardit Needles And Syringes

Safavet Here at Safavet, we're constantly trying to bring you the best deals to add to our already low prices, and we think this is one that you'll want to take advantage of. Running for a limited time onl...
Posted: Wednesday 9th August, 2006. 00:00:00

Top Riders Raise Funds For Canine Assistants

CCI A bevy of current and former top cyclists, including Floyd Landis, Axel Merckx, Robbie Ventura, Greg Demgen, Sarah Hammer, Steve Hegg, and Pete and Joanne Penseyres will roll out in La Jolla, Californ...
Posted: Tuesday 8th August, 2006. 00:00:00

EVA Launched To Help Vets Help Horses

AVA Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) is the name and "helping vets help horses" is the mission of the newly launched peak body of Australia’s horse veterinarians. A special interest group...
Posted: Monday 7th August, 2006. 00:00:00

Le Moos 24 Hour Challenge

VETAID Mathew Topper, a PhD student, recently set himself the challenge of visiting all the decorated cows in Edinburgh’s Cow Parade in just 24 hours. This was not an easy task as the cows were not only loca...
Posted: Saturday 5th August, 2006. 00:00:00

VETAID And CowParade

VETAID Did you see the cows? - Cows have always been central to VETAID’s work and we are thrilled to have played a major role in Edinburgh’s CowParade. CowParade is an event which has happened in many countr...
Posted: Saturday 5th August, 2006. 00:00:00

The War Rescues

BETA On July 25, 2006, one of BETA co-founders and a BETA volunteer managed to get inside the southern suburbs of Beirut – the WAR ZONE –, literally risking their lives, into a mini-zoo where the animals a...
Posted: Friday 4th August, 2006. 00:00:00

ANIMAL - A Major New International Journal Of Animal Bioscience

ANIMAL Animal – The International Journal of Animal Bioscience’ is the central element in a new and exciting collaborative venture between European Federation for Animal Science (EAAP), Institut National de ...
Posted: Thursday 3rd August, 2006. 00:00:00

BVA Congress 2006 Dates: 29 And 30 September

BVA BVA Congress 2006 dates: 29 and 30 September, with AGM on Sunday 1 October. Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1. Our annual Congress has been an integral part of the BVA’s calendar for over a h...
Posted: Wednesday 2nd August, 2006. 00:00:00

UK Government Commits Over £100,000 To Great Apes

DEFRA Kuching, Malaysia: UK Biodiversity Minister Barry Gardiner has today (28 July) pledged over £100, 000 in UK support for projects to protect great apes. In Malaysia for talks on wildlife crim...
Posted: Monday 31st July, 2006. 00:00:00

Cool 'n Clean

RWA In this scorching weather please remember to do everything you can to keep your bunnies cool and comfortable. In the wild they can burrow below ground to keep cool but our pet buns don't have that lux...
Posted: Friday 28th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Dog Education Programs A Matter Of Urgency: AVA

AVA The President of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Dr Kersti Seksel says the latest tragic dog attack in NSW demonstrates that education initiatives into the handling and management of dogs...
Posted: Wednesday 26th July, 2006. 00:00:00

AVA Rejects Nitschke Advice As Unethical

AVA The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has strongly condemned advice from euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke that people wishing to end their life should try getting drugs from veterinarians....
Posted: Wednesday 26th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Vets Join Call For A Permanent Ban On Wild Bird Imports

BVA Launching today (Tuesday) a position statement on the import of captive live birds from countries outside the EU, British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Dr Freda Scott-Park announced that the ...
Posted: Tuesday 25th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Global Early Warning System For Animal Diseases Transmissible To Humans

FAO A joint FAO-OIE-WHO initiative, Rome/Paris/Geneva - A global early warning system for animal diseases transmissible to humans (zoonoses) was formally launched last week in Geneva by the FAO, the Worl...
Posted: Tuesday 25th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Aid For Bombed Animal Shelter In Beirut

BETA WSPA has released funds to aid an animal shelter that has been partially destroyed by a missile during the conflict in Lebanon, leaving its 200 dogs and cats vulnerable and in need of food and veterin...
Posted: Sunday 23rd July, 2006. 00:00:00

War In Lebanon Threatens The Lives Of Hundreds Of Rescued Animals

BETA Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) is a registered charity actively working on animal welfare issues in Lebanon. Since its inception, BETA has been at the forefront of the battle to...
Posted: Saturday 22nd July, 2006. 00:00:00

Bovine TB And Badgers

BVA Commenting today (Friday) on this week's announcement that the Government had further delayed a decision on a badger cull BVA President Dr Freda Scott-Park expressed her disappointment while conceding...
Posted: Friday 14th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Petsavers 10K Team Break Previous Records

PetSavers The 2006 Petsavers 10K Team hopes to raise a fantastic £15,000 from this year’s event exceeding expectations and funds raised in previous years. A record 63 Petsavers runners took to the stre...
Posted: Friday 14th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Avian Influenza Still Expanding In Africa

FAO Disease widely checked but could pose threat for years - While avian influenza has been successfully checked in Western Europe and much of Southeast Asia apart from Indonesia, it is still expanding ...
Posted: Wednesday 12th July, 2006. 00:00:00

New Officer Roles, Council Members And Awards At RCVS Day

RCVS RCVS Day - the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's AGM and Awards Day - saw the investiture of the new President, Professor Sheila Crispin, on 7 July 2006 at London Zoo. Only the fifth woman to h...
Posted: Monday 10th July, 2006. 00:00:00

Amphibians Worldwide Are In Danger

GAA (Global Amphibian Assessment) In recent years scientists and conservationists have raised the alarm that amphibians are disappearing before our very eyes. Even in seemingly pristine habitats, more and more of these dazzling denize...
Posted: Friday 7th July, 2006. 00:00:00

UK Takes The Lead In Launch Of European Guide Dog Forum

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association The Guide Dogs is taking the lead in launching a pan-European guide dog movement. Meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday 27 June, the European Guide Dog Forum (EGDF) will bring t...
Posted: Saturday 1st July, 2006. 00:00:00

VetClick Associate Membership - FREE Month Offer Special Offer!

VetClick Tired of paying expensive recruitment agency fees? Why not try our FREE month Associate Membership. Associate Members are entitled to FREE unmasking of job seeker's contact details. We have upgrade...
Posted: Friday 30th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Last Chance To Save The Yangtze River Dolphin

ZSL (The Zoological Society Of London) One of ZSL’s key scientists today unveils plans for a crucial conservation project to save the world’s most endangered mammal, the Yangtze River dolphin. The dolphin, commonly known as the baiji,...
Posted: Thursday 29th June, 2006. 00:00:00

What Does The Future Hold For Veterinary Practice?

RCVS Veterinary practice in the next generation will be no holiday camp - but it will be a place where a well trained and properly remunerated multidisciplinary team provides high quality care using the be...
Posted: Wednesday 28th June, 2006. 00:00:00

New Veterinary Pharmaceutical / Biologic / Diagnostic Awards

Animal Pharm What Was the Best New Veterinary Drug of 2006? Who Brought You The Biggest Advance in Drug Delivery? Which Was the Animal Health Company of the Year? A vet can't effectively practise without...
Posted: Friday 23rd June, 2006. 00:00:00

Harriet The Tortoise Dies At 175

BBC Harriet the tortoise, one of the world's oldest known living creatures, has died in Australia aged about 175. Senior vet Dr John Hangar told Australia's ABC that Harriet, a Giant Galapagos tortoise,...
Posted: Friday 23rd June, 2006. 00:00:00

Hazardous Waste Responsibilities

RCVS Special offer - 5% discount for any practice using RRM (Recycling And Resource Management Ltd) as their Hazardous waste removal company. See below... Veterinary surgeons risk falling foul of hazard...
Posted: Thursday 22nd June, 2006. 00:00:00

Blue Cross Animal Charity Overrun With Guinea Pigs

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Burford is currently caring for 47 guinea pigs handed over by one owner when they became too much to cope with. The guinea pigs are all in good health, and ...
Posted: Wednesday 21st June, 2006. 00:00:00

Microchips Not Just For Cats And Dogs

RSPCA With the weather warming up, pets are more likely to be outdoors - increasing the risk of them straying. The RSPCA recommends that all cats and dogs are microchipped - but other animals can also be mi...
Posted: Wednesday 21st June, 2006. 00:00:00

Rescue Cat Of The Year Winners Announced At Prestigious Awards Ceremony

Cats Protection The eagerly awaited announcement of the winners of Cats Protection’s Rescue Cat of the Year Awards 2006 will take place on 6 July at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel in West Sussex. During the c...
Posted: Wednesday 21st June, 2006. 00:00:00

Global Experts To Discuss Avian Influenza At American Veterinary Medical Association Convention In Honolulu

AVMA Avian influenza will be a hot topic in Honolulu next month as veterinary experts from around the world gather for the 143rd American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Convention July 15-19....
Posted: Monday 19th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Projected Serious Food Supply Veterinarian Shortage Poses Threat To Industry, Society

AVMA America's livestock and meat industries have one of the world's best health and safety records, but that status may be threatened in the years ahead because of a projected severe shortage of food anim...
Posted: Sunday 18th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Owner's Guilt Could Lead To Abandoned Animals

The Blue Cross Britain's pet charity, The Blue Cross, has revealed that some pet owners would feel too guilty to go to experts for help if they could no longer look after their pet. 74 per cent of people question...
Posted: Sunday 18th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Lifelearn Launch New E-commerce Web Site

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Posted: Friday 16th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Enrolment Requirements For Student VNs

RCVS From 1 August 2006 the entry requirements for student veterinary nurses will change. Candidates applying for enrolment after this date must have five GCSE passes including maths GCSE at grade C or hig...
Posted: Tuesday 13th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Pet Retail Survey Discovers Services Are The Future

The Pet Care Trust The Pet Care Trust, the national charity promoting responsible pet ownership, has published a report on the current state of the pet retail sector following a survey last year. The Trust distributed ...
Posted: Tuesday 13th June, 2006. 00:00:00

New RSPCA Pet Insurance

RSPCA "We believe pet health insurance is an integral part of responsible pet ownership, and I am delighted there is an RSPCA policy that is both competitive and effective." -Steve Cheetham - R...
Posted: Monday 12th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Play It Safe In The Sun

RSPCA With warm weather set to continue into the weekend, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to follow its advice about keeping animals safe in hot weather. Here are the RSPCA's top 10 tips to help keep your...
Posted: Monday 12th June, 2006. 00:00:00

National Microchipping Month Comes To London

The Kennel Club UK June sees the fourth annual National Microchipping Month organised by the Kennel Club, with special microchipping events for dogs being held in parks across London. The park events are part of a na...
Posted: Monday 12th June, 2006. 00:00:00

The Role Of Veterinarians In The World

WVA A statment by Dr Leon Russell, President of The World Veterinary Association (WVA) - Global miniaturization resulting from rapid travel systems and advancing communication technology is demanding new ...
Posted: Monday 12th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Vale Wildlife Rescue Latest Arrivals Are 2 Otter Cubs

Vale Wildlife Rescue Our latest arrivals are 2 otter cubs that we have been hand-rearing since they were born at the hospital on May 30. Their mother was brought in after being hit by a car, gave birth a few days late...
Posted: Friday 9th June, 2006. 00:00:00

NATIONAL MICROCHIPPING MONTH

During the month of June we are offering a discounted promotion for clients and non clients of the practice to have their pets microchipped at discounted rates. Every year thousands of pets are lost ...
Posted: Tuesday 6th June, 2006. 00:00:00

The Kennel Club Annual Report Now Available Online

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club Annual Report is now available online at www.the-kennel-club.org.uk. The Kennel Club represents all dogs and, through the Annual Report, demonstrates the ways in which it achieves ...
Posted: Tuesday 6th June, 2006. 00:00:00

New Research Reveals Alarming Albatross Decline

RSPB New research from South Georgia reveals that three species of albatross nesting on the islands have declined at an alarming rate over the past 30 years and unless these declines can be halted or rever...
Posted: Monday 5th June, 2006. 00:00:00

Ornamental Fish – Our Environmental Time Bomb

AVA Delegates at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference have been told that imported ornamental fish are posing a serious threat to Australia’s aquaculture industries and the enviro...
Posted: Friday 2nd June, 2006. 00:00:00

Chief Veterinary Officers' 2005 Annual Report Published

DEFRA The Chief Veterinary Officer's annual report, reviewing extensive developments in animal health and welfare in Great Britain during 2005, was published on May 15th 2006. The report provides inform...
Posted: Thursday 1st June, 2006. 00:00:00

Pioneering 'Lab On A Chip' To Test For Multiple Viruses

DEFRA A single test for more than 600 deadly viruses is being developed by a group of Defra funded scientists, offering the possibility of spotting a disease outbreak in hours rather than days. The &quo...
Posted: Thursday 1st June, 2006. 00:00:00

Doggie Hotel Opens Its Doors To Paying Guests

Rural Development Service (RDS) A South Gloucestershire farming family, who shifted production from diary farming in 2004 to concentrate on beef cattle, have diversified their business further, into the dog boarding kennel business,...
Posted: Thursday 1st June, 2006. 00:00:00

Petsavers British 10K Team

PetSavers Are you a runner or want to give it a go? Are you free on Sunday 2nd July 2006? Then why not join the Petsavers 10K Team who will be taking part in the popular British 10K London run along with 20...
Posted: Wednesday 31st May, 2006. 00:00:00

Oldest Charity Animal Hospital Celebrates A Centenary Of Care

The Blue Cross The nation's oldest charitable animal hospital stepped back in time yesterday to celebrate its centenary. Events at The Blue Cross animal hospital in Victoria, south west London, included veterinar...
Posted: Tuesday 16th May, 2006. 00:00:00

PetsNeedYou.com Launched To Promote Rehoming Of Rescue Pets

PetsNeedYou.com PetsNeedYou.com was recently launched to promote the cause of rehoming rescue pets. Around 60 rescue organisations have already registered on-line with the site in order to promote the cause of the ma...
Posted: Wednesday 10th May, 2006. 00:00:00

Cats Protection Supports ‘one Of A Kind’ Book On Cattery Design

Cats Protection Cats Protection, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, is proud to lend its support to a new book that will be a vital resource for anyone interested in cattery design and cat welfare. Written ...
Posted: Monday 8th May, 2006. 00:00:00

Rescue Cat Of The Year

Cats Protection Tickets for the awards ceremony - Would you like to attend the rescue cat event of the year and support Cats Protection’s work at the same time? If so, why not buy a ticket or two for CP’s Rescue C...
Posted: Monday 8th May, 2006. 00:00:00

What Are You Earning?

BMA Extracted from an article entitled 'A comparison of earnings across professions' - An analysis of the earning of veterinarians requires looking separately at employed vets and at partners in veterinar...
Posted: Friday 5th May, 2006. 00:00:00

Help Needed For Small Greek Animal Charity

Lynne Read We are a small island in Greece (Thassos) and we are trying to keep animals from being cruelly treated and starved, there is one English lady who lives about 2 miles up a mountain with no amenities eg...
Posted: Thursday 4th May, 2006. 00:00:00

New Scientific Leadership For Animal Health Trust

Animal Health Trust Dr Mark Vaudin, who has held the post of Head of Genetics at the Animal Health Trust since October 2004, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive with effect from 1st May. He was chosen by a s...
Posted: Thursday 4th May, 2006. 00:00:00

National Pet Week - 29th April - 7th May 2006

National Pet Week National Pet Week's aims are to: Promote responsible pet ownership Make people aware of the benefits of pets to people Increase public awareness of services available from professionals involved wit...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd May, 2006. 00:00:00

Teacher’s Pet: How Pets Help Children And How Schools Can Get Involved

National Pet Week National Pet Week helps create awareness of the benefits of companion animals and the need to look after them responsibly. Of course responsible pet ownership means good preventative healthcare, groom...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd May, 2006. 00:00:00

British Beef Back On The International Menu

DEFRA British farmers are competing for a slice of the international beef market as UK beef exports resume today. Prime British beef will now be exported again two months after EU Member States voted to...
Posted: Wednesday 3rd May, 2006. 00:00:00

Passive Smoking Kills Pet Rabbits

The Rabbit Welfare Fund When owners smoke, they expose their pets to over 4,000 toxins including 40 known cancer-causing substances and carbon monoxide. Not only do pets including houserabbits inhale the toxic air but also t...
Posted: Tuesday 2nd May, 2006. 00:00:00

Avian Influenza: Handling Of Possible Cases In Veterinary Practices

RCVS A veterinary practice presented with an animal suspected of having avian influenza should immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Manager in Great Britain or in Northern Ireland the Department of...
Posted: Friday 28th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Avian Influenza - Your Questions Answered

RSPB Avian influenza (bird flu) is much in the headlines at the moment. With the breeding season upon us, and many birds returning from Africa, some people are becoming nervous about the birds they previou...
Posted: Friday 28th April, 2006. 00:00:00

RCVS Careers Afternoon 2006

RCVS Each year, the RCVS hosts a Careers Afternoon for school leavers and others who are interested in becoming veterinary surgeons. This event is very popular so we are now taking bookings. Presentatio...
Posted: Friday 28th April, 2006. 00:00:00

BSAVA Special Offer - 20% Off All VetClick Websites

VetClick For the week 20th April to 27th April 2006, we are offering 20% off all new VetClick website packages to celebrate this year's BSAVA Congress. For one week only, you can get 20% off our 'Recumbent', '...
Posted: Thursday 27th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Vets Now Announce Programme For 3rd Emergency And Critical Care Congress

Vets Now Vets Now announced the programme for their annual Emergency and Critical Care Congress during BSAVA 2006. This years distinguished guest speakers include; Timothy Hackett who specialises in emer...
Posted: Tuesday 25th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Cat Welfare Champion Honoured By Pet Charity

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross Welfare Award, part of this year’s Petplan Awards ceremony, has been presented to the chief executive of the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB), Claire Bessant, for her substantial contributi...
Posted: Tuesday 25th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Blue Cross Presents JA Wight Award To Kate Kerr

The Blue Cross The JA Wight Memorial Award, sponsored by The Blue Cross, has been awarded to Kate Kerr for her substantial contribution to animal welfare and veterinary education. The award was presented by James...
Posted: Tuesday 25th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Safavet Web Only Specials

Safavet To celebrate the launch of our new catalogue, we are offering some great web-only specials! Valid until 30th April 2006.Orders over £100 will receive an additional £10 off Orders over &po...
Posted: Friday 7th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Safavet Catalogue 2006

Safavet Now online - The new Safavet catalogue for 2006, packed with amazing cut throat prices on a huge range of veterinary consumables including some of the most recognised brands and products such as Becto...
Posted: Thursday 6th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Vets Now Wins Award For Staff Training Initiatives

Vets Now The UK’s leading Out Of Hours dedicated emergency veterinary care provider, Vets Now, has won the ‘Excellence in Skills and Learning’ category at the prestigious Fife Business Awards, hosted by Scotti...
Posted: Wednesday 5th April, 2006. 00:00:00

Rabbit Welfare Fund Easter Campaign 2006

The Rabbit Welfare Fund It's that time of year again when we think about our favourite pets and what we can do to help them. Worryingly, last year we received reports that many rabbits were becoming flyblown: a potentially f...
Posted: Monday 3rd April, 2006. 00:00:00

Centaur Annual Charity Ball Sponsorship Appeal

Centaur Centaur represents over 600 students of veterinary surgery and nursing at the University of Bristol.  As such, we are involved in the provision of a wide range of student facilities and the organ...
Posted: Friday 31st March, 2006. 00:00:00

£1.25m Dog And Cat Cancer Investment

VRCC A massive 800-ton steel and concrete bunker is currently under construction at the State-of-the-Art Veterinary Referral Centre a few minutes away from the M25 in Essex. VRCC who take specialist Dog an...
Posted: Friday 31st March, 2006. 00:00:00

New Accreditation Scheme Vets UK Veterinary Practices

RCVS New practice standards scheme gives pet owners more choice Speaking at the public launch of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme today (27 March), Claire Bessant, Chie...
Posted: Monday 27th March, 2006. 00:00:00

RCVS Council Elections 2006

RCVS Voting closes on 28 April 2006 - The RCVS Council Elections 2006 are now underway with 12 candidates standing for election this year. RCVS Council Elections are the democratic process by which six new...
Posted: Friday 24th March, 2006. 00:00:00

Bovine TB: Pre-movement Testing Of Cattle Starts On 27 March

DEFRA New rules to help reduce the risk of spreading bovine TB through movements of cattle will be introduced in England on 27 March. From Monday, cattle aged over 15 months of age moving out of a 1 –2 ...
Posted: Thursday 23rd March, 2006. 00:00:00

Kennel Club Position On Tail Docking Vote

The Kennel Club UK On Tuesday 14 March Members of Parliament voted in favour of banning tail docking with an exemption for certain working dogs. They also voted to ban the showing of these legally docked working dogs. ...
Posted: Thursday 23rd March, 2006. 00:00:00

Avian Flu - The Latest From FAB

FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) Cats have made the news recently with the finding of the H5N1 avian flu virus in several cats in Germany and Austria, mostly where it has caused their death. Cats are among the many animals that can ...
Posted: Thursday 23rd March, 2006. 00:00:00

Cats And Avian Flu - Statement From The Cat Group

The Cat Group There have been regular reports on avian flu in the press over the past year. It has been a topic for discussion within The Cat Group which felt that it would be useful to explain the concerns and the...
Posted: Thursday 23rd March, 2006. 00:00:00

Meet Ingrid And Chris Tarrant At The RWF 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

The Rabbit Welfare Fund The RWF 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner - 27th May 2006 Europa Hotel, Gatwick - 7pm The 2006 Anniversary Gala Dinner and Grand Auction is all set to be a glittering evening of fun ... an occasion not...
Posted: Friday 10th March, 2006. 00:00:00

The Problem With Giant Rabbits

The Rabbit Welfare Fund Due to the success of the Wallace and Gromit feature film, ‘Curse of the Wererabbit’, Giant Rabbits have become the new “must have” pet. The further media exposure on television programmes such as ‘GM...
Posted: Tuesday 7th March, 2006. 00:00:00

Can Cats Catch Avian Flu?

DEFRA DEFRA, The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, answers this question... We know the cat family can catch avian influenza. We understand avian influenza H5N1 virus has been found in a...
Posted: Monday 6th March, 2006. 00:00:00

Attention All Vets - We Want YOU For TV!

Tigress Productions Tigress Productions, an independent television company, are looking for British Vets who are making a move to work in Africa with wildlife. Following the successful ITV drama “Wild at Heart”, which...
Posted: Friday 3rd March, 2006. 00:00:00

Practice Overview Of Canine Health (POOCH)

Animal Health Trust An epidemiological investigation of ill health in dogs and any temporal association with vaccination D.S. Edwards, W.E. Henley, E.R. Ely, J.L.N. Wood Following a magazine survey, one anti-vacc...
Posted: Friday 3rd March, 2006. 00:00:00

Spring Offer From Safavet Direct

Safavet Please see our latest Saver featuring the latest special offers on a range of fast-moving products. We've grouped them all on one page for easy ordering. For practices that are new to Safavet, orde...
Posted: Thursday 2nd March, 2006. 00:00:00

RCVS Trust In Listening Mode

RCVS The RCVS Trust is canvassing the veterinary profession over the next month to seek views on its current provision of educational services. The feedback gathered will be used to inform the future devel...
Posted: Wednesday 1st March, 2006. 00:00:00

Crufts - The World's Greatest Dog Show

The Kennel Club UK From 9th - 12th March 2006, lights, cameras and lots of action will fill five halls of the NEC, Birmingham as the 103rd Crufts - the world's greatest dog show - is brought to you by the Kennel Club. ...
Posted: Wednesday 1st March, 2006. 00:00:00

Killer Fly Threat To Pet Rabbits

The Rabbit Welfare Fund Every year, hundreds of pet rabbits are killed by flies. And as Easter – and warmer weather – approaches, the Rabbit Welfare Fund is warning rabbit owners to take steps to protect their bunnies. “...
Posted: Tuesday 28th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Kennel Club Agrees Voluntary Code Of Conduct With Pet Food Industry

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club has agreed a voluntary code of conduct with six of the UK’s leading pet food manufacturers, which are actively involved in the sponsorship of dog shows, regarding the effect of such sp...
Posted: Monday 27th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Farmers Weekly Rural Survey Reveals Extent Of Vanishing Vets

BVA Commenting on the Farmers Weekly survey and feature ‘Vanishing Vets’ British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Dr Freda Scott-Park said: “The BVA has repeatedly spelled out to Government the co...
Posted: Friday 24th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Pets At Home Charity Of The Year

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross is delighted to be chosen as Pets At Home’s charity of the year for 2005/6. So far £145,000 has been raised to support our animal welfare work - a fantastic achievement by Pets A...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd February, 2006. 00:00:00

Search The Web And Raise Money

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross has teamed up with ClickNow to create a new websearch. With just one click you can raise money and search the web with Yahoo, Ask Jeeves and Look Smart. The Blue Cross ClickNow webse...
Posted: Wednesday 22nd February, 2006. 00:00:00

Docu-Pet’s Revolutionary Health Records Save Pets’ Lives

Docu-Pet While humans can communicate their health problems to their doctor, a pet relies on a vet who is familiar with the animal’s medical records. In an emergency, a vet with no access to these records may...
Posted: Tuesday 21st February, 2006. 00:00:00

Pet Trends & Insight 2006

Marketing Week What’s Hot In Pet Market Today & What’s Not? Wednesday 17 May 2006 - Thursday 18 May 2006, Holiday Inn Regents Park, London. With increasingly discerning animal-lovers showering their pets wi...
Posted: Tuesday 21st February, 2006. 00:00:00

‘Purr-fect’ Valentine’s Presents At PDSA

PDSA Animal lovers looking for a ‘purr-fect’ present this Valentine’s Day can purchase a wide variety of fantastic gifts at their local PDSA shop. As well as bringing a smile to loved-ones faces on Februar...
Posted: Tuesday 14th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Volunteer And Find Your Valentine!

PDSA Volunteering your time to a worthy cause is well-known for the many benefits it provides but leading veterinary charity, PDSA, has also discovered it can find you love too! PDSA volunteer couples ...
Posted: Tuesday 14th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Let Cats Protection Find Your Purr-fect Match This Valentines Day!

Cats Protection Are you searching for that ‘loving feline’ this Valentines Day? If so, look no further than the UK’s leading feline welfare charity! With thousands of cats and kittens in Cats Protection’s care a...
Posted: Tuesday 14th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Don't Give Your Dog Chocolate

RSPCA Please don't 'treat' your dog with chocolates this Valentine's Day - it could kill them! Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, which is harmless to humans but toxic to dogs and causes v...
Posted: Tuesday 14th February, 2006. 00:00:00

New Veterinary Award Launched

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross and Hill’s Pet Nutrition launched an exciting new Veterinary Student Award at the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) congress. The award is a bursary of £1000, sponsored ...
Posted: Tuesday 14th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Vet Wanted For The Paul O'Grady Show

The Paul O'Grady Show We are preparing for another series of The Paul O’Grady Show and are looking for a qualified vet to appear occasionally as part of the program. They will be required to give advice and talk about any...
Posted: Wednesday 8th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Petplan Veterinary Awards Don't Forget!

Petplan A thank you can mean so much! It takes compassion, devotion, and a special talent to become a veterinary professional. If someone in your practice has all that, why not show your appreciation by no...
Posted: Tuesday 7th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Nominations Needed For The Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse Award

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross, Britain's pet charity, is calling for nominations from veterinary practices across the country for The Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse Award 2006. The annual award, which takes place du...
Posted: Tuesday 7th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Veterinary Students In Serious Financial Difficulty

BVA According to a recent survey the percentage of final year veterinary students who consider themselves to be in serious financial difficulties has risen from 19.9% to 37.7% in just six years. The leve...
Posted: Monday 6th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Drug Ban Could Yet Save Vultures

RSPB Conservationists are hopeful that the drug blamed for the deaths of millions of south Asian vultures will be banned in India and elsewhere. The vultures have died after ingesting the drug diclofena...
Posted: Sunday 5th February, 2006. 00:00:00

Badger Culling "unlikely To Be An Effective Control Measure" Say Top Scientists

The Badger Trust The Badger Trust has welcomed advice from Defra's Science Advisory Council (SAC) which states that badger culling is "unlikely to be an effective control measure" for bovine TB[1]. The ad...
Posted: Friday 3rd February, 2006. 00:00:00

Cats Protection And Your Cat Magazine Launch Missing Cats Research

Cats Protection Has your cat gone missing? Cats are notorious for getting themselves into mischief, wandering off and getting lost. Frightening numbers of them go missing every year. In order to shed some more lig...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2006. 00:00:00

Code Of Conduct For Cat Owners

FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) You may have noticed articles recently in the press about the 'pet police' and 'animal rights' in relation to cat keeping. These refer to government guidelines or Codes of Conduct which are being pu...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2006. 00:00:00

Museum In Docklands 2 For 1 Offer

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association Museum in Docklands is generously supporting Guide Dogs' new interactive exhibition. The museum is offering guide dog owners and the charity's supporters a 2 for 1 adult ticket offer on entry to t...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2006. 00:00:00

New Blue Cross President

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross pet charity has announced the appointment of a new president, Mr Tom Vyner CBE. Tom has been a member of The Blue Cross board and was an active member of the very successful fundrais...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2006. 00:00:00

National Parks-only Approaches Will Fail African Wildlife

ZSL (The Zoological Society Of London) The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is calling for an urgent new solution to protect African wildlife and other global rangelands, in addition to the traditional approach of setting up “fortress” n...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2006. 00:00:00

Veterinary Exhibition At London Zoo

ZSL (The Zoological Society Of London) Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at London Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park? An enormous amount of work by our amazing Zoo Vets, that’s what! Zoo Vets might need to treat anything fro...
Posted: Wednesday 1st February, 2006. 00:00:00

January Sale - Special Offer For VetClick Members

VetClick Happy new year everyone! We wish you all a successful 2006. We've just completed a revamp of our website and given it a slick new face for the coming year. We hope you like it. We've also modified ...
Posted: Tuesday 31st January, 2006. 00:00:00

Guide Dogs Celebrates 75 Years

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association Guide Dogs launches a year of anniversary celebrations commemorating the 75 years since the first guide dogs began working in the UK. Rt Hon David Blunkett MP will join guide dog owners from acros...
Posted: Monday 30th January, 2006. 00:00:00

ZSL Announces Thames Whale Post Mortem Results

ZSL (The Zoological Society Of London) Zoological Society of London’s veterinary scientists today presented the preliminary findings from the tragic Thames whale post mortem. Scientists examined the whale’s body for 6-8 hours at the do...
Posted: Friday 27th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Major US Market Opportunity For Petscreen Canine Cancer Programme

PetScreen The unveiling of a unique canine cancer screening, detection and treatment programme at the largest International Veterinary Conference in the world, has proved to be a significant success. Launche...
Posted: Thursday 26th January, 2006. 00:00:00

People Judge Your Website In An Instant

Axandra It's difficult to get high rankings on search engines. It's a lot of work and it takes some time until people can find your site for search terms that are relevant to your business. When people fin...
Posted: Tuesday 24th January, 2006. 00:00:00

New Canine Hip Replacement Practice In The South Of England

Ian Simpson A new canine total hip replacement service has opened up in the south of England, operating from two surgies in Staines, Middlesex and Camberley, Surrey. Ian Simpson BVSc CertSAO MRCVS, "We ai...
Posted: Tuesday 24th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Feline Asthma Study Could Help 10,000 Cats

FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) Bacterial infections may be worsening asthma in some cats according to the preliminary study of 50 asthmatic cats being undertaken by Nicki Reed, the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) Senior Clinical Schol...
Posted: Tuesday 24th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Moving Home Leaves Owners In The Dog House...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home New research from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has found that over a quarter of pet owners moving house are unsure what to do with their pet on the big 'move' day. Over 1,830,000 house moves too...
Posted: Monday 23rd January, 2006. 00:00:00

1000 Mice To Help 1 Million Cats...

FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) We are aiming to recruit 1000 mice to help raise funds for the 1 million cats we help. The mice are, of course, attached to the computers of our supporters! Over 250 supporters are already using...
Posted: Monday 23rd January, 2006. 00:00:00

Post A Veterinary Job Online With VetClick

VetClick Hello everyone... The Vetclick site revamp is currently returning great search results for veterinary recruitment terminology. Take a look at these results... Google (and AOL - AOL uses Google s...
Posted: Sunday 22nd January, 2006. 00:00:00

Rise In Dog Attacks

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross, Britain’s pet charity, has today revealed that its animal hospitals in London have seen a worrying rise in dog attacks on other dogs over the past month. The charity’s flagship hosp...
Posted: Saturday 21st January, 2006. 00:00:00

Jools Holland Comes To BSAVA Congress

BSAVA BSAVA is delighted to have booked one of the UK’s most respected musicians to entertain delegates at a bonus event being hosted in the ICC on Saturday evening . Jools Holland brings his talented tr...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Innovative Cancer Programme Launched For Pets

PetScreen First combined screening, detection and treatment program launched in UK & US. Nottingham, England …. AN INNOVATIVE cancer screening, detection and individualised treatment program has been ann...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2006. 00:00:00

RSPCA: Tail Docking Of Dogs Should Be Banned

RSPCA Docking dogs’ tails for cosmetic purposes is painful, unnecessary, unethical and must be outlawed, say Britain’s foremost veterinary and animal welfare organisations on the eve of a Parliamentary deba...
Posted: Wednesday 18th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Stop Pets Dying In Cold

The Blue Cross The Blue Cross, Britain’s pet charity, is asking pet owners to protect their guinea pigs and rabbits during what forecasters say will be the coldest winter in ten years. The charity warns that anim...
Posted: Monday 16th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Calling All Ladys And Tramps

The Kennel Club UK The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and Disney are searching for dogs that look and act like the characters from the much loved classic film ‘Lady and The Tramp’, which is released for the first time eve...
Posted: Monday 16th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Adopt Some Lucky Black Cat Charm From Cats Protection This New Year!

Cats Protection ‘Adopt a black cat and good fortune could come your way this year,’ is the message from Cats Protection this New Year. The UK’s leading feline welfare charity can have thousands of beautiful black...
Posted: Thursday 12th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Snakes Alive! Reptiles Find Favour With Pet Owners

AVA Reptiles are experiencing a surge in popularity amongst pet owners according to members of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA). Carpet pythons, short and long-necked turtles, shingleback l...
Posted: Thursday 12th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Mairwen Guard Awarded MBE For Services To Animal Welfare

Marketing Ideas UK Mairwen Guard was recently awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours. Mairwen runs CottonTails Rescue (formerly in Bristol) where it has moved to Westbury, Wiltshire. Her MBE was awarded for services...
Posted: Friday 6th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Time Running Out To Register Poultry

DEFRA Poultry owners have less than two months to register their flocks on the national Poultry Register, the Farming Minister Lord Bach reminded them today (Friday January 6th). Speaking on a visit to o...
Posted: Friday 6th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Run For Guide Dogs

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association Have you got what it takes to be a Guide Dogs Superhero? At Guide Dogs we believe in Superheroes! That's because we have thousands of them competing in running events across the world. From 5...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Perfect Dog Syndrome

The Blue Cross People are placing such unrealistic expectations on their dogs that they are causing them to become victims of ‘Perfect Dog Syndrome’, warns Britain’s pet charity The Blue Cross. A massive 87 per c...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2006. 00:00:00

How A - List Is Your Pet?

PDSA Are we living the A-list lifestyle through our pets? A poll by PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity, show that Posh and Becks are the most popular celebrity couple after which to name our canine ...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2006. 00:00:00

UK's First Animal Weight Loss Clinic Opens In Liverpool

University Of Liverpool The UK's first animal weight management referral clinic has been established at the University of Liverpool. The Royal Canine Weight Management Clinic is to be launched at the University’s Small A...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Petplan Fights Animal Obesity With UK's First Petometer

Petplan Revolutionary step device could save Britain ’s paunchy pooches. Petplan, the UK’s leading pet insurance provider is launching the UK’s first ‘Petometer’ – a device which measures the number o...
Posted: Thursday 5th January, 2006. 00:00:00

Check Out VAD Vets Against Docking

VAD (Vets Against Docking) Please take the time to look at this site and add your name to the petition. Pass this on to any other vets you know who might have missed the article in the Vet Times or have not yet added their name...
Posted: Tuesday 20th December, 2005. 00:00:00

Edinburgh Vet's Bid To Cut Deaths From Rabies In Africa

The University Of Edinburgh The fatal disease of rabies, which kills thousands of people in Africa and Asia each year, could be dealt a body blow if a new dog vaccination programme in Tanzania proves successful. Dr Sarah Cleavel...
Posted: Wednesday 16th November, 2005. 00:00:00

'Treat Your Vet' Campaign

Marketing Ideas UK September 16th sees the launch of 'Treat your Vet' campaign where we are inviting Veterinary Nurses to purchase a year's subscription to the Rabbit Welfare Fund for their Vet. The subscription wi...
Posted: Friday 23rd September, 2005. 00:00:00

September Savings From Safavet Direct

Safavet Thank you to all practices that ordered from our August Saver. Our monthly special offer has become so popular, with many practices calling for advance details of featured products. Please see ou...
Posted: Monday 19th September, 2005. 00:00:00

The 2005 Rabbit Welfare Fund Conference

Marketing Ideas UK 'Rabbit Health Matters' Saturday, 26th November 2005 Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne The Rabbit Welfare Fund's trustees have announced details of the 2005 RWF Confe...
Posted: Wednesday 31st August, 2005. 00:00:00

Vetaid Killimanjaro Trek 2006

Martin Atkinson In February 2006, I intend to trek to the summit of Killimanjaro to raise funds for Vetaid. Vetaid is a non-profit making, international development organisation working for reduction in poverty and i...
Posted: Friday 26th August, 2005. 00:00:00

Thompsons Veterinary Surgery - Charity Parachute Jump Follow Up

Thompsons Veterinary Surgery Read the first part of this story here Yes we did it! The sky was blue and only a few clouds were about. We all sucessfully completed our tandem parachute jump from a height of 13,000ft. The Ins...
Posted: Friday 19th August, 2005. 00:00:00

RIG Vet Recruitment And CPD Solutions Training Scheme

RIG Vet Recruitment Free CPD Days For all RIG Vet Recruitment’s Locum Surgeons and Nurses RIG Vet Recruitment and CPD Solutions are pleased to announce their new Continuing Professional Development scheme, with up to ...
Posted: Wednesday 17th August, 2005. 00:00:00

Thompsons Veterinary Surgery Parachute Jump To Raise Money For Charity

Thompsons Veterinary Surgery Dear Friends We are a local Veterinary Practice who are always striving to improve and expand our services into the community. One way we could do this is to offer more support to the local animal ...
Posted: Sunday 7th August, 2005. 00:00:00

July Savings From Safavet

Jeff Thompson How much could you currently be saving on needles, syringes, bandages etc? As an existing Vetclick customer you may well have seen the comprehensive range o...
Posted: Thursday 21st July, 2005. 00:00:00

New From VetClick - Favourite Orders

VetClick We have introduced a new feature to our Veterinary Supplies service, called 'Favourite Orders'. This new feature allows you to save the orders you make on a regular basis as 'Favourite Orders', just...
Posted: Wednesday 15th June, 2005. 00:00:00

Fanconi Syndrome Seminar

Paul Singleton Fanconi Syndrome is a renal tubular, high output, reasbsorption failure, which can be inherited or induced, and has been identified in many mammals. It is prevalent in certain canine breeds,...
Posted: Tuesday 7th June, 2005. 00:00:00

Launch Of BMC Veterinary Research

Grace Baynes BioMed Central today announces the launch of BMC Veterinary Research, the first international Open Access journal to cover all areas of veterinary science and medicine. BMC Veterinary Research will pr...
Posted: Wednesday 1st June, 2005. 00:00:00

Rescue Centre In Goa

Mrs Jane Mary Braouli On behalf of all of my little friends in Goa I am appealing to you good vets to help them. I have been to Goa four times and on the first visit I made friends with a little beach bum I named Girlie s...
Posted: Thursday 12th May, 2005. 00:00:00

Visit VETAID’s Projects In Tanzania

Leonie Fraser VETAID is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the roof of Africa, incorporating a Hike up Mount Kilimanjaro with an amazing visit to our Livestock Development Projects on the Maasai Steppe. In Fe...
Posted: Thursday 5th May, 2005. 00:00:00

National Pet Week 2005

National Pet Week 30th April to 8th May ‘BEST OF FRIENDS, BEST OF HEALTH’ ASDA TEAMS UP WITH NATIONAL PET WEEK IN 2005 TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH FOR PEOPLE AND PETS National Pet Week is delighted to announce that...
Posted: Thursday 28th April, 2005. 00:00:00

‘Best Friend 2005’ Competition

National Pet Week National Pet Week is running a competition to celebrate the bond between people and their pets. We are calling on all pet owners in the UK to send us a photograph of their pet and to share with us wh...
Posted: Thursday 28th April, 2005. 00:00:00

Professional Journals & Publications Collection

The following items are for sale, please contact the seller on the email address above. EQUINE PRACTICE (THE JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SURGERY FOR THE PRACTIONER) 1979 Volume 1 No. 1 January/Febru...
Posted: Monday 28th February, 2005. 00:00:00

Refer A Friend And Get £25 Off Your Membership Fee

VetClick VetClick have just introduced an excellent new feature to our service that will bring benefits to your practice, and to the practice of one of your friends, called 'Sharing A Bone'. 'Sharing A Bone...
Posted: Wednesday 23rd February, 2005. 00:00:00

More Products Added To Our Veterinary Supplies Section

Jeff Thompson We are pleased to introduce yet more additions to our comprehensive range including more of the most recognised products and brands available. You will see that the latest additions include more BSN ...
Posted: Wednesday 17th November, 2004. 00:00:00

New Yahoo Group For Nurses

Martin Brice "I have started a group to try and get vet nurse students talking and hopefully sharing mock papers. There is very little around and they are really difficult to get hold of. They will be able to...
Posted: Wednesday 29th September, 2004. 00:00:00

Fundraising Event In Aid Of Petsavers

Fiona Taylor BSAVA South West region are holding a dinner dance and auction to raise funds for Petsavers, BSAVA's clinical research charity. The evening, which is sponsored by Axiom Veterinary Laboratories Ltd, wi...
Posted: Friday 24th September, 2004. 00:00:00

Essential Herpetology Course

Stuart Dodsworth Essential Herpetology (Accredited by Sunderland University) 30th and 31st October 2004 The Exotic Animal Welfare Trust are proud to announce the dates for this comprehensive course covering topic...
Posted: Thursday 26th August, 2004. 00:00:00

Applied Herpetology Course

Stuart Dodsworth Applied Herpetology Course (Accredited through Sunderland University) 18th and 19th September 2004 The Exotic Animal Welfare Trust is proud to announce new dates for the advanced course in Herpet...
Posted: Thursday 26th August, 2004. 00:00:00

Order Veterinary Consumables Online

VetClick We are proud to announce that a new VetClick service has just become available. VetClick, together with Safavet, are now offering a complete range of veterinary consumables available to purchase onli...
Posted: Saturday 14th August, 2004. 00:00:00

RCVS Trust Librarian Cycling To Raise Funds For The RCVS Trust

David Potter As RCVS Trust Librarian, I've spent far too long in the basement sorting through dusty tomes. I'm now planning to stretch my legs and fill my lungs with fresh air. I'll be cycling 300 kilometres acros...
Posted: Wednesday 28th July, 2004. 00:00:00

Veterinary Nurse Award 2004

VetClick The Blue Cross animal welfare charity is requesting nominations from veterinary practices across the United Kingdom for The Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse Award 2004. It is presented to the veterinary nu...
Posted: Thursday 8th July, 2004. 00:00:00

VetProtect Launches Two New Products

VetProtect Save £350 on your joining fee when applying for one of the VetProtect Care Schemes via the VetClick website! Read on for further details... VetProtect launches two new products that offer cus...
Posted: Wednesday 30th June, 2004. 00:00:00

New VetClick Member Website

VetClick Blue House Veterinary Centre a brand new practice in Biddulph, has commissioned VetClick to build them a website based on our 'Biting The Postman' website package. Watch this website develop as Blue H...
Posted: Wednesday 28th April, 2004. 00:00:00

Veterinary Practice For Sale

Etienne Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa An exciting opportunity to purchase a veterinary practice and adjoining residence along the sunshine coast of South Africa. Established 20 ...
Posted: Monday 26th April, 2004. 00:00:00

VetClick BSAVA Special

VetClick For the month of April, we are running a special on VetClick membership and website packages. We are offering new members a third off of our regular price for their first year of membership. Take a...
Posted: Monday 12th April, 2004. 00:00:00

A Seminar From The Dream Team - Redefining Practice

George Cooper, John Sheridan John Sheridan and George Cooper, the "Dream Team" are delivering a series of seminars around UK in March and April entitled "MILESTONE OR MILLSTONE, which is your practice?" ...
Posted: Wednesday 31st March, 2004. 00:00:00

New Website Helps UK Vets Treat Leishmaniasis

Dave Nicol Jan 2004 saw the launch of new website, Leishmania.co.uk. The site was created to help busy vets diagnose and treat the tropical infection Leishmaniasis. This killer disease, once unheard of in the UK...
Posted: Thursday 29th January, 2004. 00:00:00

VETAID Wins €5,000,000 Contracts

VETAID The European Community (EC) has awarded two projects in Mozambique worth €5 million over 4 years to Midlothian based international charity, VETAID. The projects, which are working with the poorest ...
Posted: Wednesday 28th January, 2004. 00:00:00


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