November 2017

Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs by MSD joins complementary dog chew treatment and spot-on for cats, and will offer 12-week protection.

3 mins

October 2017

Elanco initiative aims to drive pet owners into veterinary practices to properly assess their pets’ risk of endoparasites and discuss the frequency of worming treatments.

4 mins

Delegates heading to the ExCeL event in November are invited to a “test drive” to find out how the latest veterinary surgical lasers perform.

5 mins

Alfaxalone product has licence extended to include induction of anaesthesia in pet rabbits, with manufacturers also offering a range of support for practices intended on using it.

4 mins

The Boehringer Ingelheim product has been granted the extension after a study demonstated efficacy in delaying onset of heart failure in dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease.

3 mins

With no steam or vacuum required, manufacturer says it is goodbye to filling and draining with costly deionised or reverse osmosis water, as well as no need for a drying cycle or wet instruments.

4 mins

Norbrook has verified the pH of certain batches of Meloxaid 5mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats has increased over time and is out of specification.

2 mins

August 2017

Abaxis UK says the VetScan cPL Rapid Test “completely eradicates questionable results” and the need to send out for additional testing, potentially saving practices money.

3 mins

“Group four anthelmintics should be used only as part of a careful designed strategy for the individual farm and it is imperative this strategy is worked out with a vet,” says Sheep Veterinary Society.

7 mins

Handheld unit developed in Canada is capable of differentiating between Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus uberis infections within two minutes during mastitis cases.

4 mins

Highly palatable product offers slow-release energy and easy hydration in what has been hailed the world’s first complete, 100% liquid fibre-based diet.

5 mins

July 2017

Carprodyl Quadri's four dosage strengths allow for more accurate prescribing for a dog’s weight.

2 mins

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

2 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

3 mins

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

3 mins

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

2 mins

June 2017

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

3 mins

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

4 mins

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

2 mins