Vet Times

May 2024

Helen Clarke now holds a senior leadership role with the practice she joined in 1994 and is keen to see further advances for her profession.

6 mins

Zoetis confirms fifth artificial intelligence addition to its Vetscan Imagyst platform.

2 mins

Dozens of people took part in the session, which was designed to help owners do the right thing for their pets in an emergency.

4 mins

A disciplinary panel heard an OV was held from his role following an investigation into the testing of conflicting blood samples, which it was claimed had been taken from the same animals.

8 mins

Ruminant Health and Welfare is hosting the session, with Fiona Lovatt, Rachael Tarlinton and Mark van den Heijden among the speakers.

1 mins

A loyalty scheme will grant pro bono cases to referring veterinary practices.

4 mins

Company says Kaminox combines a unique blend of potassium and B-vitamins, to help cats and dogs affected by hypokalaemia, which can be caused by issues such as reduced kidney function.

3 mins

Multimin Focus Guide designed to help vets educate farmers on how to improve livestock performance.

3 mins

ProGlan supports faecal consistency to assist natural emptying in dogs.

2 mins

April 2024

A Yorkshire-based vet who attacked his former partner before sending the RCVS false references in her name and threatening her showed a “deep-seated attitudinal problem”, a disciplinary report said.

7 mins

Despite being open for less than 12 months, vets at the practice have published multiple peer-reviewed papers, research abstracts, review articles and book chapters.

5 mins

With compulsory microchipping of cats in England coming in from 10 June, Identi has created resources including literature and videos to inform clients.

3 mins

A judge has given the green light for campaigners to challenge the Government’s decision to outlaw the controversial dog type.

6 mins

NSAID Ficoxil has firocoxib as its active ingredient and is available in two strengths as packs of 30.

2 mins

The Nu.Q provides “accurate, targeted cancer screening” for high-risk breeds and older dogs.

3 mins

A veterinary nurse who went to prison before joining the RCVS register will face no further action, after a committee found additional sanctions would be “superfluous”.

7 mins

Oculeze can be used in the management of conditions where eye health is supported by providing additional moisture.

6 mins

Ekyflex Tendon Evo has been designed to “give horses that extra bounce they need”.

3 mins

Audevard adds 60-tablet blister pack to existing forms of the range, catering for long-term users.

2 mins

Zoletil now has an extended in-use stability from 24 hours to 8 days.

3 mins

An RCVS disciplinary committee has concluded a veterinary nurse who admitted being in charge of a dog that fatally attacked her infant daughter should not be deemed unfit to practise as a result of the tragedy.

9 mins

Senvelgo, from Boehringer Ingelheim, is first, once-daily oral solution indicated for reduction of hyperglycaemia in cats with non-insulin diabetes mellitus.

4 mins

A home veterinary kit and a dog repair book were among the items seized in a probe that uncovered fights in England, France and Ireland.

9 mins

Pyoderm is a new antibacterial and anti-fungal dermatological cleanser for dogs and cats.

3 mins

CVS’ Chester Veterinary Training Centre will be providing the new VetSkill VTEC Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care) from May this year.

5 mins

Panel of “world-leading experts” will present guidance ahead of WSAVA’s first breeding control direction.

3 mins

March 2024

Victoria Johnson wins prestigious title at the Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards.

3 mins

A VN has been granted anonymity by a disciplinary panel despite her admission that she implied she was a vet and made a series of offensive remarks towards minority groups.

6 mins

New CVS study demonstrates that cats with a bilirubin concentration ≄66ÎŒmol/L are more likely to have biliary obstruction which may require emergency surgery.

6 mins

A disciplinary committee found ‘no evidence’ that a Hampshire-based vet who admitted offences relating to indecent images of children and animals had any insight into the seriousness of his crimes.

6 mins