Virbac launches Kriptazen – a non-antibiotic, halofuginone-based medicine for newborn calves to reduce diarrhoea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum.

Vet Wellbeing Awards suspended due to coronavirus, but RCVS and SPVS have announced that practices can nominate individuals for Practice Wellbeing Star 2020.

Sheep Veterinary Society and Flock Health Clubs hosting fortnightly 45-minute webinars with well-respected sector speakers on diverse range of ovine subjects.

“I am delighted with the number of RVNs that have applied to join BVNA council and pleased that the number of applicants continues to increase...” – Jo Hinde, BVNA president.

Data suggests an increasing interest in flexible ways of working, and highest levels of job satisfaction among practice managers and veterinary surgeons working in industry or field-based roles.

UK CVOs release joint letter to vets concerning their obligations regarding testing and reporting any positive results for coronavirus.

The resource has been developed to give access to as much of the COVID-19-cancelled 2020 programme as possible.

The letter requests that the UK’s veterinary schools be exempted from caps because of the need to greatly increase the number of UK graduates.

“…an innovative, easy-to-use and cost-effective solution to the common problem of gastric ulcers, based on tried and trusted omeprazole” - James Beaumont of Animalcare.

SPVS offers practical guidance to improve practice turnover and profits during “tough times” caused by coronavirus pandemic.

The organisations will be developing further advice in the comings days to help vets interpret new Government guidance for employers in different workplaces.

When a food bank for residents opened, veterinary staff noticed it didn’t cater for animals, so they launched their own.

New survey by representative body is asking for views from anyone working in a leadership role within the veterinary sector.

Vaccine offers protection against myxomatosis, as well as rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) caused by both RHD virus strains, and a single shot provides 12 months of protection.

New measures announced by the APHA allow a greater number of TB herd tests to be completed safely during the COVID-19 crisis.

“We hope our courses will help support, motivate and inspire veterinary nurses to continue with their career development” – Tim Richardson, managing director of Davis Veterinary Specialists.

“This temporary exemption is a really positive move and hopefully strikes a balance between keeping everyone safe, still maintaining the food chain and bTB surveillance” – Nikki Hopkins, BCVA president.

“We felt our Online Bitesize CPD could be particularly useful at this time, so we are making it available at a discounted price” – Improve International.

Two senior veterinary nurses are trying to encourage young people into the profession with an online engagement and outreach programme throughout VNAM.

Five lucky winners will each receive a gift box from famous Yorkshire tea room Betty’s containing champagne truffles, chocolate desires, Yorkshire tea and shortbread.

Virtual Veterinary Specialists announces further measures to support vets during COVID-19.

Webinar from MSD Animal Health tomorrow (Friday 1 May) will focus on impact of Lawsonia intracellularis on British pig industry.

Royal college sees a record turnout rate of 26.2% of those eligible to vote, while for veterinary nurses, turnout is a record 17.1%.

The programme will provide VNs with a structured approach to referral life, taking them from day one qualification to specialist nurse.

Series of creative challenges helping to lift spirits at a family run practice.

Guidance provides additional detail that aims to assist veterinary professionals when risk-assessing the need for neutering while applying their professional and clinical judgement.