Veterinary Industry News

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...

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 b...

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 pet...

Dechra Veterinary Products is running a competition for veterinary nurses and practice staff to win a luxury spa weekend with four guests to...

The first 2008 Small Animal Veterinary Education Conference Weekend in Kenya, organised leading UK Referral Centre VRCC and supported by Mer...

Croft Vets, the North East’s leading veterinary practice, has opened the doors to its state of the art flagship veterinary hospital. ...

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IMPROVING vets’ and practice staff’s communication skills in euthanasia consults is the focus of a one-day SPVS-led workshop on pet bere...

Interpet Publishing has scheduled the release of Mini Encyclopedia of Rabbit Breeds and Care, by Geoff Russell to coincide with National Rab...

With an increasing number of vets now regularly dealing with pets that have travelled abroad and returned infected with diseases such as Lei...

The urgent need to improve animal health services in the Pacific Islands region will be discussed during the Australasia regional meeting of...

The Bella Moss Foundation was once again supported by veterinary student volunteers on its stand at Discover Dogs. Peter, Jill and Ma...

It's not all doom and gloom - VetClick offers veterinary practices a cost effective means to recruit new staff by becoming an Associate Memb...

PETPLAN has become the first insurance company to sign up to use the new ‘smart’ communication hub VetEnvoy. The platform, which is r...

The first Council meeting under the leadership of WVA President Dr Tjeerd Jorna will discuss policies, education, the 150th anniversary WVA ...

The BVA has announced the launch of a new Organisational Membership scheme, following the recent activation of its Affiliate and Associate m...

WASHINGTON, DC — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) hand delivered a letter this week to the office of President-elect Bar...

A vet from Guernsey, who was continuously being asked about cat flap design and functionality, launched a revolutionary one of his own back....

Following discussion at its Ethics and Welfare Group the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an independent review of the br...

Photocall: Saturday 8 November, stand 26, 1pm The Bella Moss Foundation (BMF), which has been helping all species of animals with MRSA si...

With the bank holiday weekends behind us, believe it or not, Christmas really isn’t all that far away! Supermarket shelves are boasting po...

SPVS is leading a ground-breaking new project which aims to find out how veterinary surgeons are treating a range of clinical conditions. ...

Following the decision by Pedigree to withdraw sponsorship from Crufts 2009 as part of a review of its business priorities, the Kennel Club ...

Chandler, Ariz. – (October 22nd, 2008)   TR BioSurgical, LLC, announced the completion of a study in dogs undergoing surgery for cranial...

Unveiled at The Holistic Horse Show 2008 - Gilliyan Carter of Equi-Therapy™ UK demonstrates DEEP OSCILLATION® therapy as a treatment for ...

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is holding a one-day workshop next month with leading software providers to help practi...

Recruit4vets is the new trading name for Northern Health Solutions Recruitment. Northern Health Solutions Recruitment, one of the UK’s ...

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 Bly...

World Animal Week is a yearly reminder to celebrate the difference animals make to our lives and to give something back, by fundraising for ...

Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, ...

BMF launches an Interactive educational website for veterinary nurses and other staff working in veterinary practise Veterinary Nurse Tra...

The IUCN World Conservation Congress kicks off today in Barcelona, Spain, with its mission of boosting action to conserve nature. Leading qu...

Two governments, on different continents, have this week made the same significant decision: to recognise the global importance of animals a...

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 2...

CHANDLER, Ariz. – (September 24th, 2008)   TR BioSurgical, LLC has been selected to present data concerning their proprietary glaucoma d...

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 ...

Mrs Nicky Paull of Lostwithiel, Cornwall was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2008/2009. The ceremony took ...

Professor Bill Reilly of Glasgow was elected President-Elect of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2008/2009. The ceremony took pl...

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...

Dr Sarah Cleaveland was announced as the winner of the Trevor Blackburn Award in recognition of her work on zoonotic, livestock and wildlife...

Organisations around the world will be aiming to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention on the second a...

The BVA Congress, being held at the Royal College of Physicians in London, on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September features a highly topical ...

And Predicts Doubling of Turnover - Whatever the atmosphere surrounding the well reported credit crunch, it seems that the North East is sti...

Common birds are in decline across the world, providing evidence of a rapid deterioration in the global environment that is affecting all li...

Staff at VRCC was stunned by the news that an Elephant had tragically killed Kenyan Wild Life Veterinary Specialist Dr Zahoor Kashmiri last ...

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...

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) welcomes the inclusion by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of the veterinary professio...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity has announced it will be withdrawing from Crufts and Discover Dogs. Dogs Trust will also...