Vet Times

October 2024

Learning and development manager Hannah Perrin has been recognised by the Institute of Leadership for securing ÂŁ5,000 grant.

3 mins

NDSR in Surrey has recruited a small animal internal medicine diplomate, a dermatology diplomate and an internal medicine diplomate.

3 mins

An RCVS disciplinary committee heard evidence that the practice involved in the case had been “close to collapse” at the time of the case

9 mins

A series of free video and audio support offering information and practical advice on dealing with symptoms has been launched by WellVet.

5 mins

September 2024

“Ears to Tail” practice resources include owner guides, reception posters and slides for waiting room TVs.

3 mins

November session will cover entire disease process of myxomatous mitral valve disease.

2 mins

Furosoral is described as “a versatile new product for the initial treatment, or maintenance therapy, of conditions associated with fluid build-up in cats and dogs”.

4 mins

Syvazul BTV3 is licensed to reduce viraemia, prevent mortality and reduce clinical signs and lesions in sheep and for the active immunisation against bluetongue virus serotype 3 in cattle.

4 mins

Inactivated injectable vaccine indicated for the active immunisation against BTV-3 reduces viraemia, prevents mortality and reduces the clinical signs of in sheep and reduces viraemia in cattle.

5 mins

New vaccine is indicated for the active immunisation of sheep and cattle against bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3).

4 mins

Vita Animal Health has upgraded Omnicardio Plus to include astaxanthin, an antioxidant that outperforms the previously used coenzyme Q10.

4 mins

Staffordshire vet Mpho Donald Lesolle’s name removed from register after disciplinary committee hearing found proved a number of failings relating to his time in an OV position.

6 mins

Company says its acquisition of Saiba Animal Health will strengthen its research and development pipeline, specifically in the fast-growing pet therapeutics category.

4 mins

First students due to enrol on training programme in Greater Manchester this autumn.

4 mins

Claims worth more than ÂŁ13,000 uncovered in an investigation involving police fraud department.

5 mins

Nutraotic is a new line of “high-strength ear cleaning products” to address common health issues in pets.

3 mins

August 2024

Company to host “meet the expert” sessions covering strangles and equine cushing’s disease on its stand at BEVA Congress in Liverpool (11 to 14 September).

3 mins

The Scottish SPCA said it was “very disappointed” after a man who admitted failing to provide veterinary care for six dogs was given a fine by a court.

5 mins

Virbac adds Canine Bb to its animal vaccine range.

5 mins

Company announces new and improved formulation designed for small and toy dogs of all ages – neutered or entire.

3 mins

A woman has been banned from keeping animals after she admitted failing to meet the needs of a Shar Pei cross which was found dead a week before Christmas.

5 mins

Bovilis Cryptium from MSD is first vaccine proven to protect calves from the start of colostrum feeding against the highly infectious parasite behind the gastrointetinal disease.

5 mins

Corticosteroid-only Cortotic aims to tackle clinical signs of most frequently recorded disorder in primary veterinary practice.

5 mins

A long-serving veterinary nurse has sought her own removal from the RCVS register to settle disciplinary proceedings over the removal of a microchip from a cat at a Suffolk practice.

6 mins

Liz Somerville is a founder-director of Loch Leven Equine in Scotland and has been on the board of the Veterinary Management Group since 2019. Now president of the VMG, Liz took time out of her busy schedule to tell us about her job, her life and to share some insights about the sector


18 mins

Dechra officials say Lodisure can control blood pressure while underlying causes are identified and addressed.

4 mins

New study by Waltham Petcare Science Institute shows the approach can accurately detect microbial biomarkers specifically associated with canine periodontitis from a single dental plaque sample. 

6 mins

July 2024

Findings by an RVC research team suggest IV fluid therapy post-blood donation may not be necessary, as haemodynamic stability appears to be maintained despite the loss of blood.

5 mins

Edmund Shillabeer committed to remove himself from the register and not return to practice after five charges were brought against him.

7 mins

The company is set to acquire Invetx, which develops protein-based therapeutics for chronic conditions in companion animals.

3 mins