WellVet Virtual, the day-long virtual wellness conference for veterinary professionals, has re-opened ticket sales for its recorded sessions after what the organisers describe as the 'overwhelming success of the event'. The conference, which was held...

The BSAVA charity, PetSavers is to fund a new research project at the University of Liverpool which will use SAVSNET data to investigate vaccine hesitancy and develop new strategies to improve vaccine uptake in companion animals. Research conducted...

Hertfordshire-based Davies Veterinary Specialists reports that the coronavirus pandemic has forced it to implement various procedural changes which it now thinks may make the hospital more efficient in the future. One of the most significant changes...

Veterinary Surgeons have opened the 2020 Practice Wellbeing Star nominations to recognise those individuals who are helping to create a positive workplace environment even under the present difficult circumstances. The nominations allow practices to...

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Laxatract, the UK’s first veterinary-licensed lactulose oral syrup to tackle constipation in cats and dogs. Laxatract is indicated for the treatment of constipation and symptomatic treatment of diseases which...

The RCVS has published updates to its coronavirus guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, to reflect the developing situation and the latest guidance from the UK and devolved nation governments. On 9 April, the College published a flowchart...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has added three new products to its Vet Essentials range for cats and dogs: Adult Dry, Adult Wet and No Grain. Exclusive to veterinary practices, the new range targets specific health concerns, allowing vets and nurses to offer...

Cave Veterinary Specialists near Taunton has become an RCVS-approved VN training centre and launched an in-house training scheme to develop the veterinary nurses of the future. The practice says its initial plan is to train two student nurses each...

Animalcare has launched Equizol, the UK’s first omeprazole granule treatment for gastric ulcers in horses. The apple-flavoured, gastro-resistant granules can be mixed with dry feed to make administration easier for owners. Animalcare says that...

MSD Animal Health has added a telemedicine system to its VetsDeliver platform which allows practices to set up online consultation rooms, hold online appointments on Zoom and charge owners in advance. To use the service, practices have to register...

MSD Animal Health has launched Nobivac(r) Myxo-RHD Plus, the first single shot vaccine against the three main infectious diseases in rabbits - Myxomatosis, Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) classic and variant strains (RHDV-1 and 2). A single 0.5ml...

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has published a Business Re-emergence Manual to help its members prepare for the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and for the challenges of rebuilding their businesses in a ‘new normal’ environment. The peer...

Dogs Trust has temporarily changed its famous strapline to: ‘A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Lockdown’ after searches for 'buy a puppy' went up by 120% in March. According to data from Propellernet, there was an even bigger rise in searches for the...