Vet Times

March 2024

Alison Hammond named Vet of the Year and Nicole Shorto wins Vet Nurse of the Year at annual awards ceremony.

5 mins

RVNs, SVNs and educators are needed to help with the initiative, which is being run by MMI grant recipients Faye Didymus and Jackie Hargreaves.

5 mins

Identi had been urging owners to check their pets’ microchips between 13 March and tomorrow (20 March), the first day of spring, in a drive ahead of cat microchipping regulations.

3 mins

Practising veterinary surgeon and exotics lecturer Madonna Livingstone to share expertise on challenging “spinning” presentations in event sponsored by Horiba UK.

4 mins

Pergocoat contains pergolide, a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist, available in both 0.5mg (off-white) and 1mg (yellow) tablets for accurate dosing without the need to split tablets.

3 mins

New Feliway product’s “relaxing liquid” helps strengthen relationship between animals and owners.

3 mins

Clevor has ropinirole, a full dopamine agonist with high selectivity for dopamine D2-type receptors, as its active agent.

4 mins

An RCVS disciplinary panel said Jemma Louise Francis had “put the cart before the horse” by taking medicines before obtaining a prescription, but had not acted with dishonest intent.

6 mins

A disciplinary panel heard the professional was “deeply remorseful and ashamed” of his actions while in practice near Boston in the autumn of 2020.

6 mins

Bovigen Scour has been granted a 10 day shelf life post-puncture, which the company says will significantly increase  cost effectiveness and convenience of use for farmers.

2 mins

February 2024

Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons is holding pre-BSAVA Congress meeting on 20 March.

2 mins

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals claims the new machine will offer higher quality imagery while requiring much less cooling than standard devices.

3 mins

A prominent sheep vet has supported NoBACZ Healthcare with work on the new product, which the company says provides rapid protection against infection for both lambs and calves.

4 mins

Findings showing advantages of consistent nutrition back up previous study that showed strip grazing effective in restricting grass intake to manage bodyweight.

5 mins

Dogs were left without veterinary care for injuries including a fractured leg, while mobile phone footage showed foxes being attacked by dogs in a garage.

6 mins

Lintbells has launched YuMOVE Advance 360 Max Strength for cats, which the company says is 50% stronger than its original formula.

2 mins

Provider of online booking services for veterinary practices confirms partnership with US digital agency. 

3 mins

January 2024

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance said strategic partnerships with the companies will help it to achieve its goal for improved welfare for patients.

5 mins

Identichip describes “handy, pocket-sized” scanner to help minimise anxiety in pets.

3 mins

Practical management to be covered at event set for 28 February.

3 mins

Dechra has launched Cyclofin, an injectable single-dose solution for acute bovine respiratory disease.

3 mins

TVM has added 15mg and 120mg strengths to the existing 60mg Soliphen phenobarbital tablet.

2 mins

Academics in Liverpool say a pioneering system of fluid sample analysis showed significant differences between dogs with the injury and those without.

5 mins

Carlos Millan has joined North Downs Specialist Referrals and hopes to publish clinical studies as part of his work with the Linnaeus-owned organisation.

4 mins

Vominil 10mg/ml is intended for treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting.

3 mins

One health conference “Animal health and securing our future – a vital connection” will feature politicians and cover future regulatory framework for veterinary medicines.

3 mins

A dog owner has begun a seven-month prison term after he admitted causing actual bodily harm in an attack on a vet in York.

10 mins

Training concerns were raised as a disciplinary committee heard a vet submitted paperwork claiming to have inspected birds at three locations when she had not.

8 mins

British Veterinary Dental Association course aimed at general practice vets looking to improve skills.

3 mins

December 2023

Jonathan Elliott, professor of veterinary clinical pharmacology, gains status in small animal internal medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

4 mins