Vet Times

October 2020

Thiamacare is double the concentration of the current liquid option and has been developed to improve compliance when managing feline hyperthyroidism.

5 mins

Study published in Journal of Small Animal Practice shows inherent differences between the electrolyte concentrations measured by point-of-care analysers and reference laboratory methods in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism.

6 mins

Calming product that has decade-long track record of industry awards has picked up another at the PATS Telford Forum New Product Awards.

6 mins

Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority, a regulator of SQPs, says a number of written exam sittings have been completed following suitable safety measures.

4 mins

Association’s latest CPD event will cover postmortem examination of calves, including lesions, pathology and pathogenesis.

2 mins

Animal health firm launches High-Quality Pork – Precision Farming Award to provide grant to pig industry customer.

3 mins

“The new facilities will enhance the exciting environment provided by Keele’s expertise in life sciences and our highly regarded medical school…” – Jonathan Wastling, Keele University.

4 mins

Nat Whitley, a European veterinary specialist in small animal internal medicine, had his application to join the WSVA Vaccination Guidelines Group accepted.

3 mins

September 2020

Team behind MSD’s Bravecto hosting live webinar based on The Big Flea Project’s latest data and insights on Tuesday 6 October.

2 mins

VetPartners among sponsors and leading veterinary figures on judging panel for TB Advisory Service Awards 2021.

4 mins

Association is running webinars on 28 September, bringing together number of stakeholders, to coincide with World Rabies Day.

6 mins

“The arrival of this Siemens scanner is the latest example of an ongoing investment at Willows...” - Andrew Parry, head of imaging, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service.

3 mins

Ceva rolls out resource detailing prevalence of Chlamydia abortus, the bacteria causing enzootic abortion of ewes, as tool for vets to persuade farmers on vaccination.

3 mins

Grant will help Moredun researchers establish a laboratory colony of red mites to help reduce the need for infested hens in further studies.

6 mins

“We felt the personalities of all three dogs came through so beautifully in Steph’s picture… we are delighted to declare her the winner” – Sabrina Jordan of Krka.

4 mins

RCVS Mind Matters Initiative makes four £300 awards to practices for creative projects to raise morale during continuing coronavirus pandemic.

6 mins

Vet business consultancy is hosting an expert-led webinar on 16 September to offer guidance and advice for those thinking of opening their own veterinary practice.

2 mins

Relyne GI “capitalises on the dual benefit of the patented hyaluronan MHB3 and the immune-supporting effect of a beta-glucan”.

2 mins

Two brands will continue to coexist in short term, with Oli Viner – head of VetBooker, and former vet and practice owner – becoming chief operating officer at VetHelpDirect.

5 mins

Tickets go on sale for the Saddle Research Trust’s fourth international conference – taking place in December 2021 – with delegates able to attend in person or via live stream.

4 mins

Johnson’s Veterinary Products issues recall of a single batch of 4fleas 80mg Spot-on Solution for Cats due to labelling error.

3 mins

As part of ongoing “Take it Fleasy” campaign, veterinary nurses are being called to assist in pet owner flea education by submitting a vlog.

4 mins

The University of Liverpool’s Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic is celebrating its 15th birthday by showcasing the story of a pug that has managed to lose 36% of its bodyweight.

6 mins

August 2020

VetPartners operations coordinator Kayley Metcalfe beat 12 other hopefuls who each had to raise money for Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice to enter the competition.

3 mins

Vet at Valentine’s Vets near Rochdale had to sedate cavapoo puppy after lolly stick became lodged in its throat.

4 mins

Kit Sturgess, RCVS-recognised specialist in small animal medicine, appointed editor-in-chief of organisation’s free, open access, peer-reviewed journal Veterinary Evidence.

3 mins

MSD's new intra-nasal vaccination kit aims to make it easier for its Bovilis Intranasal RSP pneumonia vaccine to be given to multiple animals.

2 mins

Worldwide Veterinary Service founder and chief executive Luke Gamble to play host to second Advocates of Knowledge, flea-themed quiz.

3 mins

Study by Purina Institute and Mayo Clinic in US finds people with fibromyalgia experienced a more positive emotional-physiologic state after single session with a therapy dog.

4 mins

Scottish Government updates its information on personal protective equipment use and contact tracing following intervention from BVA’s Scottish branch about impact on veterinary practices.

8 mins