Farmers are being urged to prioritise colostrum quality as lambing gathers pace, with experts warning that failures in the first few hours of life remain one of the biggest drivers of lamb losses.
Speaking at a recent farmer meeting in Darlington,...
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Farmers reminded colostrum quality is the ‘cheapest insurance’ at lambing
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Risk of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease is highest in dogs that undergo early gonadectomy, study shows
Gonadectomy before 2.9 years of age in female dogs and 2.2 years in males is associated with a substantially increased risk of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease, according to new research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice.
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Study Uncovers Hidden Colostrum Failures Behind Costly Calf Scours
A high proportion of calves on some farms are failing to achieve adequate passive transfer of immunity – even when colostrum quality appears good – according to a case report published recently1.
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Stellar line up of speakers confirmed for National Equine Forum
A stellar line up of speakers has been confirmed for the 34th National Equine Forum, which will take place in London on Thursday, 5 March 2026.
NEF is one of the UK’s most important platforms for debate on issues affecting the equestrian... -
PurinaŽ PRO PLANŽ 2026 Calming Care Symposium: The Gut-Brain Axis in Practice
PurinaŽ PRO PLANŽ’s 2026 Calming Care Symposium will centre on the topic: ‘The Gut-Brain Axis in Practice’. Taking place on 13th March 2026 in Girona, Spain or online from 9 am to 4 pm CET / 8am to 3 pm GMT, this free event will provide an in-depth explanation...
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CVS launches new Collaborative Cancer Care service to support first opinion veterinary practices
CVS has announced the launch of its new Collaborative Cancer Care service – a comprehensive oncology vet to vet support service offering designed to help all vets in practice manage cancer cases with greater confidence, clarity and compassion....
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CVS introduces ‘Prescribing with Purpose’ to advance clinical quality and environmental stewardship in practice
CVS is launching Prescribing with Purpose, a new clinical improvement initiative designed to support veterinary professionals in providing more considered and sustainable care across its UK companion animal practices.
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Animus launches skinbond multi for enhanced wound care
A trusted UK supplier of veterinary surgical products has launched an innovative new product to support enhanced surgical and wound management.
Animus Surgical, which is owned by vet Nick Butcher, has introduced SkinBond Multi, a skin adhesive... -
Virbac Launches New BackHomeŽ Eco-Pack: Delivering 9x Less Plastic and Enhanced Efficiency for Veterinary Practices
Virbac is proud to announce the launch of its new innovative, eco-friendly implanters for BackHomeŽ, the UK’s market-leading pet microchip brand*. Designed to support veterinary professionals in their daily operations and environmental goals, BackHomeŽ...
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Enhanced cleaning protocols and staff training cut contamination in veterinary practices by over 70%, study shows
Veterinary practices can greatly reduce contamination levels through a combination of optimised cleaning protocols, staff training, and routine hygiene monitoring, according to new research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice.
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