A new blood test for diagnosing small redworm (cyathostomin) infections in horses is to be launched by Austin Davis Biologics (ADB), the providers of EquiSal Tapeworm saliva testing service, this autumn!
Excitingly, the new...
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Small redworm blood test (including encysted larvae) to be launched as a diagnostic service in September 2019
A new blood test for diagnosing small redworm (cyathostomin) infections in horses is to be launched by Austin Davis Biologics (ADB), the providers of EquiSal Tapeworm saliva testing service, this autumn!
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Pool House Equine Clinic Finalists in Design Awards
Pool House Equine Clinic have won a place in the finals of the British Veterinary Hospital Design Awards 2019.
The new, multi-million pound clinic, opened last July by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, took two years to plan,... -
MSD Animal Health and Michaela Strachan Focus Social Media Influencers on the Big Flea Project
MSD Animal Health invited Michaela Strachan and seven high profile social media influencers to a cat café in London to educate them on the importance of effective flea control through the Big Flea Project. MSD Animal Health Veterinary Advisor... -
New VETEMEX® – The Sympathetic Antiemetic from Virbac
Virbac is pleased to announce the launch of Vetemex, the new sympathetic antiemetic, for the treatment and prevention of vomiting and nausea in dogs and cats. With the active ingredient maropitant, a 56-day broached shelf life and a benzyl... -
Scarsdale Vets and Pride Referral Hospital join Independent Vetcare
Scarsdale Vets (Derby) including Pride Referrals has become the latest group to join Independent Vetcare (IVC).
“We’re delighted that Scarsdale have chosen to join us on our journey to develop a fantastic network of clinics... -
Improve International Exceeds Industry Benchmark to Retain Investors in People Standard for Nine Years
Improve International, a global leader in veterinary CPD, has retained the Investors in People (IiP) Standard it first achieved in 2010. The company was one of the first in the veterinary sector to embrace IiP and has retained the Standard... -
First licensed stem cell treatment targets equine lameness
ARTI-CELL® FORTE, the first stem cell-based veterinary medicine to receive marketing authorisation for the treatment of equine lameness, is being hailed as a breakthrough medicine for degenerative joint disease in horses, says Boehringer... -
MSD Animal Health Invites Applications from Vet Surgeons for Research Bursary
MSD Animal Health is inviting veterinary surgeons to apply for its research bursaries, with awards being offered for both ruminant and companion animal research projects. The MSD Animal Health research bursary for veterinary surgeons offers... -
MWI Animal Health Senior Management Change
Brian Topper joined the UK team on a two-year secondment in 2011. Eight years on it’s time for Brian to move on to his next role within MWI Animal Health and return to the US.
We are delighted to welcome David Tinsley as the... -
Boehringer Ingelheim runs Broadline lunch and learn competition
Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Broadline spot-on solution for cats, is running a monthly competition for veterinary professionals to win a £200 Red Letter Day voucher*.
The monthly prize draw runs until the end... -
Above and beyond: over 100,000 horses scanned in over 100 Standing Equine MRI systems
Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging is proud to announce the installation of its 100th standing Equine MRI system at Pferdeklinik Dalchenhof in Brittnau, Switzerland. Leading vets and practice owners Dr. Martin Stoeckli and Dr. Diego Gygax are... -
New UK border campaign tackles dangerous threat of African swine fever
A new campaign was launched today (31 July) at the UK’s border to help keep the damaging animal disease African swine fever (ASF) out of the country.
The disease, which poses no threat to human health but is fatal for pigs, has already... -
New York: the first US state to ban cat declawing!
Last month we shared the news that New York might become the first US state to ban cat declawing following a vote to make the procedure illegal.
We are now delighted to announce that New York has, in fact, become the first... -
Vita Animal Health Launches Omniotic to Provide a Flexible New Solution to Ear Cleaning
Vita Animal Health has launched a new ear cleaner for use in dogs, cats and rabbits. Omniotic combines debris removal with anti-infectious agents and is suitable for every-day use. A unique soft, flexible tip makes the product easy to use... -
BRAVECTO PLUS Receives New Licence to Treat Ear Mites on Cats
BRAVECTO PLUS®, from MSD Animal Health, has received a new licence to treat Otodectes Cynotis (Ear Mites) on cats. Studies using BRAVECTO PLUS have shown no visible signs of mites at 14 days and 100% efficacy confirmed at 28 days1. This... -
Let’s talk about telemedicine at this year’s BEVA Congress
The hot topic of telemedicine is likely to generate fervent discussion in the popular Moral Maze debate at this year’s BEVA Congress 11-14 September 2019. There’s still a chance to secure a discounted early bird pass for Congress - Book... -
Sheep farmers encouraged to use newer wormers as a mid-season lamb dose this summer
Use of the two newer wormer groups (4-AD orange and 5-SI purple) has doubled in the two years since they became available through SQPs at merchants, but sheep farmers could still harness their potential more.
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Advancements in technology for critical care patients
It’s imperative that all pets get the care they need, but some are in a very critical condition requiring
the most intensive care available. These very poorly pets getting the right level of care is exactly why
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Pioneering operation gives kittens with rare birth defect the chance of a normal life
A veterinary surgeon based at Medivet 24 Hour Faygate has carried out a life-changing operation on two kittens born with a sternal cleft - a rare defect that means that their chest wall did not develop properly before they were born. ... -
Fear Free Becomes Global Education Partner of WSAVA
With a dedication to animal welfare, Fear Free, LLC and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have joined forces to bring affordable access to Fear Free Certification to veterinary healthcare teams around the world.
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BSAVA supports Kennel Club’s DNA genetic testing venture
The BSAVA welcomes the Kennel Club’s new venture to simplify the process of canine DNA health tests for dog breeders and help eradicate some health conditions inherited by certain breed types. The initiative was launched at the Game Fair... -
Equine Experts Meet to Focus on Future Management of Equine Flu Outbreaks
A roundtable meeting of equine experts, hosted by UK Vet and supported by MSD Animal Health, met recently to discuss approaches to equine flu outbreaks, diagnosis and management, and how to support vets in reducing future risks. The discussion... -
Number 10 set to become Boris' dogs and cats home? Battersea offer help to downing street
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, one of the nation’s leading animal welfare charities and former home of some of politics’ brightest stars Larry, Palmerston and Gladstone, has revealed that they are standing by ready to help our new Prime Minister in...
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World organisation for Animal Health - Equine influenca vaccine recommendations announced
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Expert Surveillance Panel (ESP) meets every year to review the previous year’s global data on equine influenza outbreaks and the most recent meeting was in April 2019.
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Environment Secretary Rt Hon Theresa Villiers statement
Environment Secretary Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:
“I feel honoured to have been asked by the Prime Minister to take on the role of Secretary of State for Defra.
“The issues this department deals with are incredibly important...
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Two pretty much identical jobs: same area of the country, similar role responsibilities, similar remuneration, similar business size and structures. Yet,...14-06-2019, 01:00 PM -
Two pretty much identical jobs: same area of the country, similar role responsibilities, similar remuneration, similar business size and structures. Yet, one ad receives 4 quality applicants and the other receives none. Why?
Both veterinary practices have clear plans for the future and are investing in their current teams and business to ensure provision of a quality service for clients. Both practices could be a great place to work. However, one of these practices has a reputation as a good employer, the other has none. We don’t mean a bad reputation, simply no reputation- people haven’t heard of them.
This was something I would encounter on a weekly basis when working in the defence recruitment sector and it is a very real problem within the veterinary profession. When we discuss marketing within the business, the tendency is to focus our efforts on the client and that is important. However, the scarce resource within the vet profession is not clients, it is employees.
The power now lies with the