Veterinary Industry News

Pfizer Animal Genetics is now able to provide genetic testing for Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) testing. CA is a genetic condition former...

Unfortunately key note speaker Mark Evans has had to withdraw from VPMA Congress due to filming commitments but the good news is that farmer...

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 w...

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...

The ABCD and Merial Young Scientist Award 2010 was presented to William McEwan BSc MRes PhD, now working at the MRC-Laboratory of Molecu...

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal infections have become a problem in Veterinary Practice in the last decade. Dr Tim Nuttall from Liverpo...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is delighted to announce the election of new chairmen for two of its standing committees. Fred ...

Boxmeer (the Netherlands), November 30, 2010 – The broad-spectrum anthelmintic combination preparation for dogs PLERION® (5 mg pyrantel +...

Ceva Animal Health’s firework waiting room display competition went with a bang this year with a record breaking number of entries being s...

Kruuse UK Ltd has appointed Sarah Stokes to the new role of Equine Sales Manager. This is a new position and demonstrates the commitment Kru...

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...

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...

Brussels, 29 November 2010: FOUR PAWS strongly welcomes the result of the Belgian initiative to include dogs and cats into the Animal Welfar...

The government has published the results of the Defra consultation on dangerous dogs revealing overwhelming support for an overhaul of the f...

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...

Brussels, 24 November 2010: the EU Member States representatives have decided today that companion animals should formally come under the pr...

Clare Rushton, Staff Clinican at Hill’s, with her cat Onion Clare Rushton has been appointed to the position of Staff Clinician at ...

Petplan aids Morrisons launch of pet food portion control to help combat pet obesity From this month, Morrisons will be launching pet...

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...

The Summary of the conference 'Responsible Dog Ownership in Europe' has been published. You can access it at this address or in the News sec...

Equine health experts at Pfizer Animal Health are advising vets and horse owners to discuss the potential threat of West Nile Virus (WNV) in...

CEVA Animal Health is running a webinar (interactive online seminar) on Monday 13th December which will cover the diagnosis and treatment of...

Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet and leading equine insurer, has launched a new helpful booklet for pet owners called ‘Healthy Pets, Happ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has contacted the BBC programme ‘Countryfile’ following the broadcast of an item on identifying...

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 Thur...

Worm Egg Counts (WECs) should play a vital part in every horse owners’ worming routine. In recognition of this, EQVALAN® and EQVALAN..

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2010 today (18 November) the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning veterinary surgeons i...

A novel, patented, long acting florfenicol 300mg/ml suspension, that has significant advantages over existing organic solvent-based florfeni...

Party season may not be far off, but the VPMA (Veterinary Practice Management Association) is promising that January will be anything but a ...

The UK's leading liver support supplement has just got even better with the launch of Hepatosyl® Plus by CEVA Animal Health. 100mg 3...

At its November meeting (4/11/10), the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) approved a new Health Protocol, which form...

At its November meeting (4/11/10), the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) unanimously approved the introduction of a...

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 pet...

Studio Bovine, an intitiative of Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, has recently been launched in order to webcast via a dedicated onli...

Merial is pleased to announce the winners of its Apple iPad competition, which took place at the BEVA Congress from 8th - 11th September 201...

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 pro...

State of the art veterinary surgery opens in Leicester. Andrew Robathan MP declares surgery officially open. Joint veterinary partner...

Boxmeer (the Netherlands), November 9, 2010 – Today, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announced that it has opened a specialized fil...

WSPA is celebrating the inclusion of animal welfare in the newly launched ISO Standard 26000 as a historic first. The International Organ...

Worcester vet, David Denny, has won the prestigious annual Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. The Award was announced at the glittering ...

The company behind the natural skin and coat supplement for dogs, Yumega, has been short-listed for a prestigious business award. Mee...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Food Manufacture" report to their offering. The US pet food manufacturing ind...

Vygon Vet, a division of Vygon (UK) Ltd, has launched a procedural custom pack service due to the increasing concern around hospital acquire...

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 walk...

Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is calling for nominations for this year’s ‘Petplan Veterinary Awards 2011’. Every...

The UK’s first and only Nationally recognised qualification in Live Capture & Immobilisation will be held at the Millennium Hall, Kings Su...

Online veterinary medications are putting Australian pets at risk according to Australia’s peak veterinary organisation. “Cheap human...

Wildlifevets.com is holding 4 Chemical Immobilisation Courses in 2011. Two of these courses are being given in conjunction with the World...