December 2018

Almost 100 bags packed with clothing, toiletries, drinks, blankets and food were handed out at soup kitchens around Edinburgh.

3 mins

Lardy Labrador retriever named one of PDSA Pet Fit Clubs’ slimmer of the year after losing more than 25% of her bodyweight.

6 mins

Research suggests gene-edited pigs could effectively limit replication of the virus, and reduce associated clinical signs and mortality.

3 mins

Medivet has created 50 EMS champion clinics with designated ”EMS Champion” in each to act as a mentor to students.

5 mins

New electronic sheep reporting system will fulfil European requirements for the continuation of trade post-Brexit and improve traceability in the event of a disease outbreak.

4 mins

Animal shelters in major German cities have potential solution to problem of “impulse” adoption of pets as Christmas presents.

3 mins

In one of two studies shedding fresh light on the complexity of the UK badger/bTB problem it was revealed almost one in five badgers tested positive for the disease.

3 mins

StreetVet has won a £100,000 donation from Animal Friends Pet Insurance after a six-week public vote.

5 mins

UK’s biggest supplier of IsoFlo suggests vets might consider if routine procedures can be postponed until practices have access to further supplies in February/March.

7 mins

Action group reports “major result” as British dairy farmers show “active engagement” in Johne’s disease control.

5 mins

Temporary shortages of some isoflurane-containing veterinary medicinal products in the UK have been reported to the VMD.

3 mins

Pharmaceutical company hopes to help “inspire more movement” in osteoarthritic dogs by helping vets advise owners using suite of materials.

5 mins

Mad Hatter’s tea party ball organised by veterinary group – which saw more than 100 team members and clients attend – raises nearly £4,000 for Air Ambulance Service.

4 mins

However well meaning, hedgehogs released into the wild after amputation face lingering death, a wildlife charity has warned vets.

4 mins

Veterinary Public Health Association president airs views following Public Health England investigation that identified raw dog food as putative cause of human Shiga toxin-prodocuing Escherichia coli outbreak.

4 mins

Southfields Veterinary Specialists is able to offer a route to European specialist status after having its oncology programme approved.

2 mins

New guidelines have been issued to big UK brands, but veterinary practices are also being asked to reach out to organisations via template letter.

4 mins

Longest-running small animal conference in Europe heading north in 2021 – after marking its 30th year in the second city in 2020.

5 mins

Final-year students are hoping to raise money for Vetlife after taking their kit off to pose for a selection of sizzling snaps.

4 mins

November 2018

Low-income owners have benefited from the efforts of vets and VNs supported by charity volunteers and pharmaceutical companies.

3 mins