A £220,000 initiative to tackle the disease in Northern Ireland has been launched in a joint partnership involving farmers, vets and industry professionals.

Company’s Europe-wide series of two webinars is aimed at vets and nurses to provide practical information to help manage difficult cases.

Preliminary results from Puppy Tooth Census, launched by veterinary digital services company VisioCare in March, show the dog accounting for 25% of all responses.

Pet care business, which also owns Vets4Pets, has made a strategic investment in Project Blu, which is described as an eco-conscious supplier of branded pet accessories.

Recognising what it said is a crucial role played by receptionists, the company has expanded its CPD offering for receptionists with a Level 4 Endorsed Certificate in Client Care.

“The role of the RVN is changing and evolving so quickly; their role in clinic is now much broader than it traditionally was as regulations have changed. It’s hard to look back and comment; however, I can say that I believe RVNs deserve this salary for the work they do in our clinics now” – Ciara McCormack, Medivet.

Company’s new ophthalmology product Stromease is described as a ready-to-use, anti-collagenase eye drop, indicated for supportive treatment of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats.

Flockmaster course aims to help sheep farmers increase productivity and improve health of their animals.

Oliver Pybus, vice-principal for research and innovation, has become a Royal Society fellow, while Joanne Webster, chair of parasitic diseases, has joined The Academy of Medical Sciences.

Beechwood Veterinary Group is finalising the logistics to transfer equipment and staff into the new practice at Temple House, Seacroft, Leeds.

Online fund-raiser set up by Pets at Home Group to support pets through charities working on the ground raises £100,000 – with the same figure pledged from the group.

Research from the RVC reveals extent of health issues in the breed, which are substantially different and largely worse than non-pugs – with some conditions twice as likely to other dogs.

Review and meta-analysis on efficacy and adverse events of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use shows little or no difference in risk of developing congestive heart failure.

According to data from last year, 48% of farms that submitted samples after last year’s lambing period tested positive for enzootic abortion of ewes caused by Chlamydia abortus.

Tangerine Group, parent company of the nutraceutical firm, has pledged to give a weekly energy subsidy of up to £40 to its hardest-hit employees.

In this episode, Phil Elkins explains how and why veterinary advisors are ideally positioned to become an integral member of external farm teams, and why they should.

Internal medicine team at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield perform procedure on young cat beset by a rare condition that caused unusual breathing noises and wheezing.

Three models – all of which came from a meeting of key stakeholders – have been suggested, with viable proposals to be presented later this month.

Research Excellence Framework 2021 results show breadth and depth of work at universities across the country.

Project WORMS is a collaboration between VetPartners’ equine clinical board, CVS Group, IVC Evidensia and BEVA, and aims to solve growing resistance to equine worming products.

Government signals its intention for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, which will bring in new welfare standards and powers to tackle puppy smuggling, to become law in coming 12 months.

Purina’s symposium on advances in feline renal care features Dottie Laflamme and Sarah Caney, and covers five hours of CPD.

VetCT has announced the results of its Google Glass trial with the Kent practice, which has shown the potential for the hands-free videography device to be used for real-time feedback and advice.

As cost of living spirals, Cats Protection says it has seen a 25% increase in the number of kittens being handed over to their adoption centres.

Two companies aim to work together to take forward sustainable practices and improve how they can be implemented across the veterinary sector.

Nutrition firm working with veterinary technology company, alongside third investor, aims to allow development of artificial intelligence-powered tech solutions for veterinary practices.

Veterinary charity has Vets Now, Donview Veterinary Centre, Eloise Collins from Beech House Veterinary Centre and Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists as its winners.