July 2017

Prilactone Next, launched by Ceva Animal Health, is an improved spironolactone treatment, available in 10mg, 50mg and 100mg presentations.

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Orijen Fit and Trim is a diet for overweight cats with a soluble fibre blend to promote sufficiency and digestive health, according to manufacturer Bern Pet Foods.

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The extension for Zactran comes after a study of more than 360 sheep on EU farms – including some in the UK – found 97.8% were no longer lame after treatment.

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Zoetis "underpinning the launch" of Stronghold Plus with a practice support programme to help interested practices grow their preventive health business.

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Euthoxin developed "with the veterinarian in mind" to offer a cost-effective, low-volume, reliable euthanasia for a wide spectrum of species.

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June 2017

Cytopoint (lokivetmab) from Zoetis is a new treatment for the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs, including itch and inflammation.

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New Forest Equine Vets is using the ioLight portable microscope to diagnose intestinal parasites in horses at the stable yard.

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Norbrook Laboratories has launched a steroid-based antibiotic preparation indicated for the treatment of surface pyoderma in dogs.

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An independent study has found the improvement in quality of life in dogs with OE and their owners was “significantly greater” when a specific acetate otic gel was used, rather than a traditional daily treatment.

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Large animal vets needing to treat worms in sheep and goats can now add another product to their kit, thanks to Eprinex Multi from Merial.

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May 2017

Company's donation of wormers, skin and joint supplements and NSAIDs is given to the Worldwide Veterinary Service for dispatching to charities and shelters all over the world.

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The VMD has issued a product defect recall alert for specified batches of a pour-on cattle ectoparasiticide due to reported leakage problems.

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Research finds elastic resistance bands can increase dynamic stability of horses in trot – and prevent, or treat, lameness and back problems in equines.

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Industry product supplier Vet Direct has gained sole veterinary distribution rights for all Horizon ligation clips sold in the UK.

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NexGard Spectra is now the only product that prevents lungworm and kills ticks.

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Merial Animal Health has launched a competition to find the UK and Ireland’s best livestock and farming success stories.

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The European Medicines Agency’s list of highest priority “critically important antibiotics” has been officially adopted by the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance.

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Phenocillin 800mg/g has been devised for the treatment of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens.

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Vets trying to control coccidiosis in sheep, cattle and pigs now have a new weapon in their arsenal, according to manufacturer Krka.

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A software upgrade designed to allow MRI equipment to be operated by VNs has been released by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, following requests from vets.

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