Vet Times

August 2019

Online event aims to update veterinary professionals on help and advice for canine and feline patients during the fireworks and party season.

3 mins

High level Campylobacter contamination has decreased considerably, but remains high in smaller retailers, butchers and independents.

2 mins

Disciplinary committee decides vet has “to date, overcome her addiction to alcohol”.

6 mins

Researchers disagree with traditional theory that cats ingest grass to make themselves throw up when they are feeling ill.

5 mins

The Scottish SPCA is calling for vets to support animal cruelty investigations, provide expert witness statements and give evidence in court.

2 mins

Investigations are ongoing, but at present this appears to be unrelated to the cases in Devon and Dorset earlier in the year.

3 mins

“Product is a specific solution for cats with atopic dermatitis or other causes of skin irritation, such as flea-bite allergic dermatitis” – Royal Canin.

2 mins

Until now it has not been possible to test for encysted small redworm as faecal egg counts only detect the presence of egg laying adult worms.

4 mins

Picnicking Romanian tourists have been blamed for spreading the deadly haemorrhagic disease by the Bulgarian prime minister.

4 mins

Three years after opening the doors to its first student nurses, the Dick White Academy has attained examination results well above the national average.

4 mins

Hands-on event aims to help vets and VNs “provide higher welfare wound care for the most typical presentations of avian casualty”.

2 mins

July 2019

Labelling change for Meflosyl means an authorised product for non-food horses is available on the UK market, with options to address availability issues should demand exceed supply.

5 mins

The aim was to produce a document that would help practising equine vets minimise the risk of equine flu infection and better manage future disease outbreaks.

5 mins

Inclusion of amino acid L-theanine positively influences GABA levels in the brain to help reduce anxiety and increase mental focus.

2 mins

New study conducted at Fitzpatrick Referrals provides clarity on the recognition and signs of canine Chiari-associated pain.

7 mins

The decision has been taken to allow the fellowship’s governance structure to better meet the initiative’s three-year plan.

4 mins

June 2019

BVA president Simon Doherty used his speech at the Welsh branch annual dinner in Cardiff as an opportunity to praise veterinary colleagues for their good work and ongoing support.

8 mins

Product defect recall alert for Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose 10mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Pet Rabbits – (Vm 25296/4003 and Vm 25296/4004) by Jurox UK.

2 mins

A sickly hedgehog and a swan that tangled with power lines are both now back in the wild after infrared treatment at a wildlife centre.

3 mins

New national service acts as an information source on euthanasia decision making, and the options for removal and disposal of the animal.

4 mins

Vet Sophie Evans has just landed the World Pilot Gig Championship in Cornwall after narrowly missing out on top spot last year.

6 mins

May 2019

Veterinary surgeon admits she was guilty of disgraceful conduct in a professional respect in failing to communicates with client, colleagues and college.

5 mins

Shares in company rose by more than 10%, despite a fall in pre-tax profits of almost 40% in the wake of vet group restructuring.

5 mins

April 2019

A total of 19 awards were presented to outstanding individuals at a special ceremony on the Thursday of congress.

7 mins

Deal confirms UK will be able to export animal products and most live animals to the EU in the event of a no deal Brexit.

5 mins

Small animal veterinary event hailed ‘most successful yet’, boasting thriving exhibition floor and having celebrated awarding achievements.

6 mins

Locum Vet Finder will put the latest smart technology in the hands of practices to allow them to match candidates in minutes.

4 mins

March 2019

Locum Vet Finder will put the latest smart technology in the hands of practices to allow them to match candidates in minutes.

4 mins

Locum Vet Finder will put the latest smart technology in the hands of practices to allow them to match candidates in minutes.

5 mins

New animated video can be used as a tool to help practices describe the signs of feline hyperthyroidism to their clients.

1 mins