June 2020

Animal health company adds two new related guidelines to help vets deal with intoxication from pyrethrins and macrocyclic lactones.

3 mins

“It was a lot of hard work to get this far, but I am so delighted that we won – especially against such a strong line-up of finalists doing really great work” – co-founder Jade Statt.

5 mins

University of Surrey researchers develop a rapid and inexpensive technique to identify paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, which can be fatal in horses and a major cause of stroke in humans.

7 mins

“I am thrilled to receive this award. It is made particularly special by the fact I was nominated by my peers. It is important to emphasise, though, that research is a team effort” – Harriet Syme, RVC.

6 mins

May 2020

“...the feedback we’ve had about how positive the experience was for delegates has gone beyond our hopes” – Nat Scroggie, vet and co-organiser.

4 mins

“…it’s clear this could have a very significant impact on individual veterinary practices if a member of the team tests positive” – BVA president Daniella Dos Santos.

7 mins

Global nutrition company teams up with veterinary association on its Professional Wellness Group to help enhance well-being among global veterinary community.

5 mins

Kitten-sized infant is rescued from the side of the road in Thailand and nursed back to full health by a team from the Zoological Society of London.

6 mins

“Many of our findings echo what is seen in human epilepsy patients and add evidence to support the presence of prodromal pre-seizure periods in dogs as well as people” – RVC.

5 mins

“...we don’t agree that a simple ban on brachycephalic breeds is the solution to this complex issue” – Bill Lambert, The Kennel Club head of health and welfare.

6 mins

Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network project will use a mixed methods approach to quantify and characterise vaccine uptake and hesitancy in UK companion animals.

5 mins

University of Liverpool epidemiologist urges authorities to exercise caution when interpreting antibody tests due to potential implications of false positive results.

5 mins

Almost all students who took part in Grads to Vets’ survey said the pandemic is affecting how confident they are feeling about starting work.

3 mins

Vets urged to direct their cat-owning clients to a a free weekly webinar where they can share their experiences with fellow owners and receive health information.

3 mins

Gyles Brandreth will host the Petplan Veterinary Awards, which this year will be held as a special Facebook Live event on 28 May.

6 mins

Review of current knowledge of human coronavirus in animals questions assumption that domestic pets or livestock are unable to transmit the virus.

6 mins

Scientists at the institute say a vital vaccine for a major killer of pigs is significant step closer, after new study showed immunisation in 100% of test pigs.

6 mins

UK charity shortlisted with four international contenders for Purina BetterwithPets Prize – with all finalists preparing for a 3 June online pitch for the funding.

5 mins

Researchers say findings on squamous cell carcinoma affecting a horse’s penis will lead to much better understanding and treatment.

5 mins

“We are sure our dogs will be able to find the odour of COVID-19 and we will then move into a second phase to test them in live situations…” – Claire Guest, Medical Detection Dogs.

4 mins