Vet Times

April 2021

Clinical director at Brownlow Veterinary Group in Shropshire announced as group animal welfare advisor.

4 mins

RCVS council member Dr Richards elected junior vice-president for remainder of college year following David Argyle’s decision to resign.

5 mins

Dechra Veterinary Products says only treatment using fusidic acid, framycetin and nystatin is “tried and tested product” that’s “as relevant today as it has ever been”.

4 mins

Elanco announces return of treatment for coccidiosis in piglets following Bayer acquisition, adding to the company’s existing piglet gut health portfolio.

2 mins

Company behind Adaptil launches leaflet on separation anxiety to help ease dogs out of lockdown.

4 mins

IVC Evidensia and strategic partner MWI Animal Health have announced a scheme to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting the number of wholesale deliveries to practices.

4 mins

Lecture stream for European veterinary professionals will be chaired by Torill Mosent, vice-chairman of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and president of the Norwegian Veterinary Association.

4 mins

Double celebration as Minnesota Urolith Center analyses 1.5 millionth stone and marks 40 years of service.

3 mins

QI Boxset aims to provide practices and practitioners with guidance in establishing a quality improvement structure.

5 mins

Oxytobel 10 IU/ml solution, containing oxytocin, licensed as POM-V for injection for horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, dogs and cats.

3 mins

As part of its For Flock’s Sake Get Tested campaign, Ceva Animal Health is encouraging farm animal practitioners to push importance to clients.

6 mins

Recruitment agency for profession Noble Futures offering vouchers to training with Improve International extends deadline for busy vets.

4 mins

March 2021

Cockburn Vets in Leicestershire awarded gold in the Best UK Vet Awards 2021.

5 mins

Helen Hunter takes over the role of chair of Veterinary Marketing Association from Liz Rawlings for coming two years.

3 mins

Health care staff across all clinical disciplines have to find time to look after themselves, according to TV doctor in keynote address to BSAVA Virtual Congress.

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

“This data reveals a significant amount of confusion in the advice veterinary practices give to dog owners in relation to protection against CIRD...” – Michelle Townley, MSD.

5 mins

Three days of CPD, interactive content, social events and a virtual exhibition underway today (25 March).

3 mins

Specific is one of the first pet food brands to introduce an organic option in eco-friendly packaging to extend options to owners.

5 mins

Review of first field data of therapies targeting nerve growth factor for management of OA pain in cats and dogs presented at pre-congress symposium at WSAVA/FECAVA Virtual Congress.

5 mins

“...this app... provides fast, exceptional and supportive specialist advice, and increases the number of pets and owners who can benefit from specialist input” – Victoria Johnson, VetCT.

8 mins

Increased levels of stress blamed for rise in new and recurring cases of urinary disease in cats and dogs during coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins

Success for group’s green initiative, which has seen close to a tonne of masks, gloves and aprons recycled since launch in October.

6 mins

Otitis externa treatment, part of company’s dermatology portfolio, available as two-tube pack option.

4 mins

Charity focuses on health and well-being aspects of the recommendations of the royal college’s legislative working party.

3 mins

“Closer collaboration will improve the chances for the tens of thousands of orphans that we’ll see in the coming months” – Wildlife Aid Foundation.

5 mins

Despite decision by preliminary investigation committee of the RCVS to close case into bullying allegations, Prof Argyle takes personal decision to resign from council.

6 mins

“At a time when there are ongoing concerns about veterinary capacity, the sector really needs as much notice as possible to adjust to new demands and shifting timetables.” – BVA.

4 mins

RCVS initiative holding interactive sessions on autism and dyslexia in the professions to mark week of celebrations for differences in human brains and thinking.

4 mins

A veterinary nurse struck off by the RCVS VN disciplinary committee following a sex offence has been granted anonymity due to a “real and immediate” threat to their safety.

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