Virbac has announced the launch of Effipro Duo Spot-on solution for cats and dogs, a POM-V product offering protection against ticks and fleas and from household flea infestations.   

Effipro Duo contains fipronil to kill adult fleas and ticks, and pyriproxyfen…

Vici Gower VN from Essex-based Wylie Veterinary Centre and Derek Attridge from Greensands Vets in Woburn Sands emerged as the victors in a veterinary bake-off organised by Virbac as part of a parasitology CPD event held in London earlier this month.

The day…

MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of Bravecto (fluralaner) Spot-On Solution for cats, a spot-on treatment for fleas and ticks effective for 12 weeks following a single dose. 

Amanda Melvin, Senior Product Manager, said: "We’re very excited about…

The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCAPP) has issued a consensus statement concerning ticks and tick-borne disease prevention in the UK.

The statement, which can be downloaded here, is supported by a number of people and organisations…

Following the expiry of Merial's UK patent on the fipronil/S-methoprene combination used in Frontline Combo comes the launch of Amflee Combo, the first generic alternative.

Amflee Combo, a POM, is being launched by a newcomer to the UK market, a Slovenian…

A new study carried out by The University of Salford and sponsored by Merial has found that ticks present a risk all year round in the UK¹.

Researchers found that ticks continued to quest in woodlands throughout the year, even during the coldest months…

MSD Animal Health has launched 'No Hiding', a campaign designed to educate pet owners about parasite control and add value to the consultation process by encouraging veterinary nurses and front-of-house staff to get more involved and share their expertise…

MSD Animal Health, maker of Bravecto, is giving advance notice that this year’s Tick Awareness Month will take place in May, in order to give veterinary practices time to apply for a resource pack and get involved.

Last year's event generated an…

Zoetis has launched Stronghold Plus (selamectin/sarolaner), a topical combination of parasiticides that treats ticks, fleas, ear mites, lice and GI nematodes and prevents heartworm disease in cats.

Stronghold Plus contains the same selamectin found in…

MSD Animal Health has launched Tick Awareness Month, which takes place in May, with a call for veterinary surgeons and nurses to lobby their local parliamentary candidate to reinstate comprehensive tick control measures in the Pet Travel Scheme. 

The…

Merial has announced that Nexgard Spectra has now been licensed to prevent lungworm in dogs, making it the only product which deals with lungworm and ticks (not to mention fleas and roundworm).

The company says that until now, veterinary surgeons wanting…

Bayer Animal Health, maker of Advocate, says that since February, veterinary surgeons have reported more than 80 cases of canine lungworm infection in the UK, of which six have died.

The fatal cases were reported in Salisbury, Crawley, Ipswitch and Essex…

Over 1400 veterinary practices around the UK have now signed up to take part in Merial's Pet Parasite Action campaign.

Lynda Maris, NexGard™ Spectra Product Manager said: "The campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of the rising threat from…

Zoetis has launched Stronghold Plus (selamectin/sarolaner), a topical combination of parasiticides licensed for the treatment of fleas, ticks, ear mites, lice, GI worms and heartworm in cats.

Zoetis says the combined action of selamectin and sarolaner…

Merial Animal Health, in association with the BVNA, has launched its ParasitXpert CPD Course and Award for the second consecutive year.

The bitesize course is online and worth 3 hours of certificated CPD, allowing nurses to extend their knowledge in…

Matt Dawson, the former England rugby captain, has lent his support to MSD Animal Health's Big Tick Project, the company's campaign to raise awareness of the health risks from tick bites.

Matt, who contracted Lyme disease early last year, has…

MSD Animal Health is highlighting a new case of Babesiosis in a non-travelling dog confirmed by Atilla Csaka MRCVS from Walton Lodge Veterinary Group in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Atilla was presented with the concerned owners of an eight year old Staffie at…

MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs (fluralaner).

The new spot on, which is complementary to the Bravecto dog chew, is the only one to provide 12 week protection for both fleas and ticks, including Rhipicephalus sang…

Zoetis has announced that Simparica, its once-monthly oral treatment for flea, tick and mite infestations in dogs, is now licensed for Otodectes Cynotis and Demodex Canis in addition to Sarcoptes Scabiei.

Launched in 2016, Simparica kills 95% of fleas…

Norbrook Laboratories has launched Fiproclear Combo, a new spot on for the control and prevention of fleas, ticks and biting lice.

Fiproclear Combo, which contains fipronil and S-methoprene, is licensed for use on cats and dogs and can also be used to…

Ceva Animal Health has launched Duoflect, a new spot on for the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestations in cats and dogs and their environment.

Duoflect contains a new formulation of fipronil and (s)-methoprene which, according to the company…

MSD Animal Health (maker of Bravecto) is asking veterinary nurses to get involved in the Big Flea Project, described as the UK’s largest piece of academic research into fleas, their prevalence, and the diseases they carry.

The study, which is being…

According to the results of the latest National Equine Health Survey, 37% of horse owners never carry out faecal worm egg counts and of those that do, only 25% perform them at the right intervals¹.

The National Equine Health Survey is a snapshot survey…

Bayer Animal Health has announced that Seresto, it's flea and tick collar for cats and dogs, has now been granted approval to be used to reduce the risk of canine leishmaniosis via transmission by sand flies for up to 8 months.

Canine leishmaniosis…

Norbrook has announced the launch of Moxiclear, a monthly spot-on broad spectrum endectocide for the treatment and prevention of parasites in dogs, cats and ferrets.

Moxiclear contains moxidectin and imidacloprid.

In dogs, Moxiclear can be used for the…