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Horsepower bike team: Professor Derek Knottenbelt, Sanne Wilmink, Dr Caroline Hahn, Dr Josh Slater, Dr Micheal Hewetson and Miss Yukiko ...

Stephanie Dakin, an equine veterinary surgeon at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London, who is sponsored by pharmaceutical company Ceva...

On 9th May, 140 delegates from 24 countries gathered in Barcelona to hear state of the art presentations at the Hill’s Global Symposium on...

Practitioners can now trial the first COX-2 specific NSAID for horses, Equioxx® (firocoxib) with a limited special offer trial pack con...

Merial’s SMART worming message is now well-established and is a recognisable system that horse owners can effectively use to help manage t...

Burmese Cat Club Charity Cheque The Burmese Cat Club Benevolent Fund based in Flitwick, Bedford has been awarded a £500 donation fro...

Marie Rippingale from Scarsdales with the GE Logiq-e ultrasound scanner at the equine hospital at Greenwich Park. BCF Technology help...

Companion Care Vets, a market leader in small animal veterinary care, has launched a dedicated recruitment website, providing veterinary...

Work carried out by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) looking at the epidemiology of the Schmalle...

Veterinary nurses attending this year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress (5 – 7 October) can take the opportunity ...

The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has recently published a report which sets out eight priority welfare problems. ...

Olympic First Horse Inspection. Credit Kit Houghton & FEI. The horses competing at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will ...

Shoreham Under 8s (left to right) Manager John Rhodie, Grove Lodge Vet Marc Abraham, and Shoreham under 8s with a couple of four-legged ...

Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer, is using its Facebook page to support the Dogs Trust and Cats Protection in a new Like and Do...

Helen Snodgrass from Animalcare presenting the prize to Amanda Theaker from Bollington Veterinary Centre, Macclesfield Delegates at t...

Sefton and Echo This Friday 20th July 2012 The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire will be remembering the tragic victims of ...

The latest addition to Norbrook Laboratories Ltd’s pet health range is a fipronil spot-on solution for cats and dogs. Pestigon off...

A range of case studies has been unveiled by Dechra Veterinary Products, to support its new campaign focused on the diagnosis and treatm...

The Born Free Foundation, The British Veterinary Association, The Captive Animals' Protection Society and the RSPCA welcome the news that th...

Alstoe new members of sales team, Mark and Paula. Two new territory managers, Mark Cokayne and Paula Jennings, have joined the Alstoe...

The BVA AWF/RSPCA Puppy Contract has attracted support from the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) in its update repor...

Pictured is Merial territory manager Jo Gater-Willats (right) with HEROS’ Grace Muir A Merial sponsored equine CPD seminar has rais...

Minnie and Jubilee Matthew Seed The rehabilitation of rescue horses was thrown into a new light yesterday in a stunning new art exhib...

Following a review of its grants process the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has re-opened its Norman Hayward Fund grants programme for rese...

Rabbits have long been one of the UK’s favourite pets, with many owners falling for their cute looks, but also common misconceptions ...

The DP-50 in use at Lomond Hills Vet Centre Diagnostic imaging company BCF Technology have now released the new Mindray DP-50 veterin...

Standing at just 16hh, 17 year old, ex-army bay gelding Hagrid is the latest addition to the herd at The Horse Trust. Hagrid is certain...

Almost a third of equine-related injuries to riders are sustained whilst not mounted1, most commonly from a hoof kick which can generate...

Haggis upon arrival A man from Aberdeenshire has been banned from keeping animals for life after neglecting two of his horses which h...

Local veterinary group helps pet owners save their pet’s lives with free advice evening We all know our furry friends can occasiona...

Staff at Aspen Vets, based in Upper Abbey Wood near Dartford, are set to enjoy an evening’s team building event after winning a Royal ...

Royal Canin is launching an interactive summer campaign in a bid to help small animal practices further develop their relationships wi...

L-R Amanda Stuart (Cats Protection), Melvin Wilkins (Petplan), Laura Middlemast (Cats Protection) Cats Protection Birmingham Adoption...

ProteqFlu, the first and only live attenuated canarypox equine influenza (EI) vaccine, has had its shelf life extended from 27 to 36 months....

The Radiography and extraction procedure Imaging Company BCF Technology recently helped out with a request for help with X-ray equipm...

Over 350 vets and practice managers from more than 50 countries were invited to Royal Canin’s fourth Veterinary Business Forum at La Grand...

This spring Merial simplified the SMART worming message by introducing the SMART Rules, four simple rules to help horse owners plan an e...

Blue Cross Spirit enjoying his Likit Homeless horses and ponies at Blue Cross, one of the UK’s leading animal charities, are now en...

Following the recent launch of its redesigned Effipro pipette, which has been awarded a coveted FAB Easy to give award, Virbac has annou...

Canine behaviour specialist Jez Rose is hosting a live Q&A session on Vet’s Kitchen’s Facebook page on Friday May 25, 2012. Jez will be ...

Looking for an exceptional opportunity to improve your clinical skills? Come and join us in beautiful Malawi for the Africa Vet Experience c...

New ‘Lunch & Learn’ VN CPD webinars specifically developed for vet nurses have been launched by the Webinar Vet. Starting with a series ...

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has organised a practice management forum, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, to help equin...

The ticket office is now open for BEVA Congress 2012 and early birds can take advantage of some excellent discounts if they book before the ...

UK vets at Scientific Meeting. More than 350 vets from 40 nations gathered in the South of France recently for Royal Canin’s annual...

Veterinary associations have described the Government’s package on dangerous dogs as a missed opportunity to prevent future dog attacks. ...

National Allergy Week (23 – 29 April) highlights the distressing allergies which many people face in their daily lives – but did you...

The RSPCA, in Cornwall, has been awarded a £500 donation from the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, Petplan. The local rescue ce...

Fitzpatrick Referrals unveiled on Friday, details of its pioneering joint replacement program, with innovative solutions for replacing b...

Fitzpatrick Referrals is delighted to announce its intention to formalise the various parts of its offering as business entities and from th...

Medichem International (Marketing) Limited – (Medimark) has been dramatically successful in ensuring their stock position and continui...

Dechra Veterinary Products has unveiled a hard-hitting campaign supporting veterinary professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of ot...

Pet owners’ are becoming increasingly demanding and promoting joint health in their dogs can prove challenging. Clients may not always...

One of the commonest questions fielded by staff at Alstoe on the subject of its injectable opiate, Vetergesic, is ‘when is it okay to use...

Wendy Bament R(D)SVS intubating a rabbit Thanks to Wendy Bament, exotic animal veterinary nurse at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterin...

For vets who want to learn more about one of the most under-diagnosed equine conditions, an online CPD webinar “What you should know about...

Easidri has recently worked with Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) to create a video showing how cool the Easidri High Performance Coolin...

A man from Cleveland has been jailed after neglecting his horse which is one of the thinnest World Horse Welfare has ever seen. Tom P...

PetSavers, the charity of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, has seen lots of changes so far in 2012 – including a fresh...

The Welsh Affairs Select Committee has expressed concerns to Defra Minister Jim Paice MP about the impact of the proposed closure of veterin...

Ceva Animal Health UK has launched a comprehensive range of support materials to help educate veterinary professionals and cat owners about ...

Recent research1 by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has revealed that over three-quarters of horse owners believe that laminitis in the sprin...

Two leading UK veterinary laboratories are to reveal new identities at BSAVA World Congress. NationWide Laboratories is re-branding as De...

Leanne Hibberd, a veterinary surgeon at Woodlands Veterinary Group in Plymouth, has won a MacBook Air worth approximately £1000 in a pr...

Charlie Penn (Petplan representative) is on the left and Adam Levy (Rehoming Centre Manager) is on the right. Dogs Trust, in Canterbu...

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) has warned Defra that plans to close AHVLA laboratory services ...

BEVA has introduced a new Webcast service to make the 2011 BEVA Congress lectures easily accessible to those who were unable to attend as we...

Veterinary Surgeon, Sarah Ramsey from Goddard veterinary practice, based on Kings Road in Fulham, has won an all-expenses-paid trip to Royal...

Poulton-le-Fylde based wholesaler Trilanco has been crowned ETN Trade Supplier of the Year, at the 2012 BETA Business Awards. Whilst ...

Jez Rose, the training and behaviour specialist to the KONG Company, has seen an average 200% increase since last year in registrations for ...

The programme shown at 9pm, BBC4 on 27th February was the follow up to Pedigree Dogs Exposed made by Jemima Harrison, first shown in 2008. ...

In response to revelations that ex-News International chief Rebekah Brooks fostered a retired police horse, the chief executive of the UK’...

A new module has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK’s Cardio Academy website entitled “The treatment of mitral valve disease” which f...

New research, published this month the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ), has suggested that exercise early in life has a positive effect on m...

In this podcast, Dr. Derrick Landini discusses the dirty job of keeping our dogs clean and neat. Our dogs may be loyal companions, but we...

A woman from Lincolnshire has been sentenced after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the welfare of her horses. Renee Walker, 31, ...

As part of dog & bone’s commitment to Medical Detection Dogs, their Charity of the Year for 2012, they will be donating £1 for every per...

The Specialists London’s pet owners now have Europe’s largest private specialist veterinary practice right on their doorstep. Dav...

The number of veterinary professionals in India needs to double by 2017 in order to safeguard public health throughout South East Asia, says...

A recent survey of groups of horses spending at least six hours out at pasture has shown that more than a quarter were obese at the end of t...

A new quarterly veterinary publication – Companion Animals – has been launched to provide veterinary professionals with a structured...

Four-Legged Star of The Artist Delays Retirement to Fetch Awareness for nintendogs + cats Game During Responsible Pet Ownership Month ...

World Horse Welfare is urging horse owners to think twice before loaning or giving their horse away to a supposedly good home as we hear a...

Veterinary associations are highlighting consumer guidance on pet insurance following news reports that thousands of pets have been left uni...

The uptake for Public Relations (PR) services via Vet Support+ suggests that more practice teams than ever are embracing their inner Edina, ...

Teaspoon in abdomen X-ray image Ever wondered what to do with those weird and wonderful X-ray cases that come into the practice? Well...

Vetstreet, Inc., a leading provider of a turnkey marketing, communications, and educational platform to the veterinary industry, today a...

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 ...

A vaccine against a monkey virus could offer clues to defeating HIV. Scientists have created a vaccine that protects rhesus monkeys from inf...

New XL size hoof bandage now offered to help in the battle against digital dermatitis in cattle After listening to cattle vets’ sug...

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 informati...

The chance to get fit in an Olympic year and get involved in helping three animal related charities is happening with the formation of n...

Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC (IMULAN) has strengthened their intellectual property position from a recently awarded composition of matter pat...

YourVets, the pioneering network of privately owned small animal veterinary practices is opening a new state-of-the-art clinic in Dagenh...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Foods - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This repo...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of proposals by Defra to improve the regulation of vets by reconstitut...

A new module has been added to Ceva Animal Health UK’s Cardio Academy website entitled “Cardiac Drugs – Mechanism of Action” which d...

New sterile medical-grade Manuka Honey products to launch at NAVC Conference. (LMP) announced they will present their new medical-grade M...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of draft regulations to control dog breeding in Wales. The Welsh Gove...

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...