Vet Times

July 2021

Small animal association has 103 leaflets after adding 8 new additions to its series of literature suitable for clients.

3 mins

University of Surrey student Rachel Malkani is conducting PhD research into use of an online animal welfare assessment tool and wants help from practices.

2 mins

Vetbromide is the only potassium bromide formulation licensed for both adjunct and monotherapy indications in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.

3 mins

The Diagnostic Rounds will be an additional benefit for members and provide case-based CPD an evening each month, starting in September.

4 mins

Product will be the first buprenorphine multidose preparation to contain benzethonium chloride, a pharmaceutical preservative.

5 mins

VetPartners has announced plans to host a second discussion about the ongoing pancytopenia outbreak, which will once again be hosted by Rachel Dean on 20 July at 8pm.

2 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim provides scheme for equine vets to be able to help reduce plastic waste by recycling its Aservo EquiHaler device.

4 mins

During the virtual session (13 July), Matt Gurney will explain the impact of breakthrough pain on pet and owner, and how to approach it more effectively using analgesic and rehabilitation tools and strategies.

6 mins

Product previously available only as 180g tubs is now in 9g sachets to make dosing easier.

4 mins

Tickets are now available for the 2021 congress (3 to 6 November), which will once again will be held online following the success of last year’s first virtual event.

7 mins

June 2021

Regulator formally accredits veterinary degree at University College Dublin’s School of Veterinary Medicine at culmination of process started in 2019.

4 mins

Programme features year at University of Pennsylvania and second at RVC, with winning scholar conducting investigations alongside internationally renowned researchers. 

3 mins

Due to start in January 2022, the programme is designed primarily for vets working in small animal practice who have a particular interest in diagnostic imaging. 

5 mins

Members of the association will have the chance to vote for their 2021 and 2022 selections, and each can nominate as many people as they wish.

4 mins

Senior veterinary nurse “abused trust” and acted dishonestly after taking dog food and wormer syringes without paying for them, as well as asking a colleague to register her cat incorrectly.

7 mins

Sarah Brown Memorial Fund gives ÂŁ20,000 to research project that hopes to identify workplace stressors that affect autistic veterinary professionals to help create healthier working environments.

6 mins

VetPartners director of clinical research Rachel Dean to lead Zoom discussion, which is open to veterinary professionals from all practices.

2 mins

Covenant means the practice group will help former service personnel find jobs within the business and also offer to support VetPartners staff in pursuing a career in the armed forces.

5 mins

Lee and Nikki cause havoc in the VN Times kitchen with a cooking show based around the idea of foods that can be prepared in a standard office environment...

3 mins

Dr Willson is field veterinary lead at the Food Standards Agency, having previously spent 30 years in practice, and will be working with the Welsh Government on its commitments for the next five years.

6 mins

Organisers of BVA Live are offering the first 99 tickets for the event – 23 to 24 June 2022 – for £99.

6 mins

Company seeks to reassure cattle practices about continued availability of its progesterone-releasing device after hearing of inaccurate information being discussed.

2 mins

An increase in demand, coupled with a lack of awareness among new pet owners, has led to a shortage of donated tissues to assist in the repair of dogs and cats.

6 mins

Queen recognises members of the profession in 2021 birthday honours. 

4 mins

InsightOne promises to empower veterinary practices through insights and first-to-market innovation with its tiered support and software offering.

2 mins

The BSAVA has launched a new lab method performance verification help tool to support the new updates to the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.

5 mins

Ceva Animal Health says switch of Eprecis gives farm vets the opportunity to get more involved in parasite control plans and have a greater impact on the important management area.

5 mins

The UK’s largest veterinary group has partnered with Vestaplas to launch EquiXcellence – an exclusive range of 11 equine health supplements.

3 mins

Human Animal Bond Research Institute and WSAVA team up to advance the health and welfare of pets and people globally.

6 mins

MWI Buying Group is now the biggest in the UK after St Francis Group and VetsWest are combined.

5 mins