MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of Bravecto Plus, a topical endo- and ectoparasiticide for cats.

Bravecto Plus contains fluralaner (280 mg/ml), an ectoparasiticide which provides systemic activity against ticks (lxodes ricinus) and fleas (

Elanco has announced the launch of Credelio (lotilaner) for cats, the first oral flea and tick treatment to be licensed for cats.

In trials, Credelio killed more than 98% of ticks within 24 hours¹, and more than 99% of fleas within 12 hours with all fleas…

Elanco Animal Health has announced the launch of the 'Wormwise Academy', three online CPD training modules for veterinary nurses about parasites, their treatment and prevention. 

The modules, which have been approved by the European Scientific…

The Royal Veterinary College reports that one of its Internal Medicine Clinical Training Residents, Myles McKenna, has been involved in diagnosing the first case of leishmaniosis in the UK where it is believed the infection was spread from one dog to another…

MSD Animal Health and the University of Bristol have published the results of their 'Big Flea Project' research¹, which highlights the ongoing need for flea control, and a need to educate owners about the pathogenic risks fleas present.

For the…

Virbac has announced the launch of 3 new AMTRA approved 3D Worming training modules on equine worming.

Covering the topics of worming broodmares and foals, spring and summer worming and winter worming, a total of 20 AMTRA CPD points are available. Virbac…

Zoetis is holding a free webinar to share the latest thinking about Lyme disease on Wednesday 3rd July at 8:00pm.

The CPD-qualifying webinar is being given by Professor Saul Faust, Professor of Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases at the University…

MSD Animal Health has launched the Safe Journey campaign, which includes supporting materials for vet practices to increase awareness of the human and animal disease risks associated with travelling.

Claire Gotto, Veterinary Advisor at MSD Animal Health…

Bayer has announced the result of a survey it commissioned from YouGov which found that 85% of British adults are unaware that foxes are a carrier of Angiostrongylus vasorum and might be responsible for spreading the potentially fatal infection to pet dogs…

MSD Animal Health has announced that Bravecto Plus has been given a new licence to treat Otodectes Cynotis (ear mites) in cats.

The company points to a study which showed that cats treated Bravecto Plus showed no visible signs of mites at 14 days and…

Zoetis has announced that it plans to launch Simparica Trio (sarolaner/moxidectin/pyrantel) chewable tablets, a once-monthly triple combination antiparasitic medication for dogs with, or at risk from, mixed external and internal parasitic infestations…

Parasitologist Dr Ian Wright, head of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland (ESCCAP), has warned of a growing threat from exotic ticks arriving in the UK.

Speaking at Improve International's OV Conference last week…

MSD Animal Health has announced that it is putting additional resources behind LetiFend, its vaccination against disease caused by exposure to Leishmania infantum parasites, including a new veterinary practice leaflet and detailer.

MSD's push is being driven…

A final year Bioveterinary Science student at Harper Adams University is carrying out some new research into Onchocerca Cervicalis, otherwise known as neck threadworm, and is asking equine vets to take part.

The research is being conducted by Sarah Mansell…

Krka has launched a 3-pack range of Selehold, its selemectin-based spot-on.

Krka says the new pack, available for cats and for toy, small, medium and large dogs, is designed to offer practices greater dispensing flexibility and to encourage quarterly visits…

Virbac has launched Evicto, billed as an alternative to the existing selamectin-based parasiticide for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies.

Licensed for use from 6 weeks of age - and in pregnant and lactating bitches and queens - Evicto provides adulticidal…

Vetoquinol has announced that it has agreed terms to acquire the European Economic area and UK rights to Profender and Drontal from Elanco Animal Health.

The deal is expected to complete by the middle of 2020.

According to the terms of the deal, Vetoquinol…

Zoetis has announced the European launch of Simparica Trio (sarolaner/moxidectin/pyrantel), a once-monthly ecto- and endoparasticide for dogs.

The chewable, prescription-only tablet contains sarolaner, which kills fleas and ticks; moxidectin, for the prevention…

Krka has launched Prinocate (moxidectin and imidacloprid), a prescription-only spot-on ectoparasiticide for cats and dogs.

According to the company, Prinocate contains the same combination of Moxidectin and Imidacloprid as Advocate. In dogs it is licensed…

Krka, the maker of Prinocate, has sponsored a new webinar presented by Ian Wright MRCVS, Head of ESCCAP UK and Ireland, which explores the increasing threat from Toxocara canis and Angiostronglyus vasorum.

Ian also discusses the most effective treatment and…

Ceva Animal Health has announced that Vectra 3D spot-on solution for dogs and Vectra Felis 423mg/42.3mg spot-on solution for cats have been recategorised from POM-V to NFA-VPS products.

The re-categorisation means veterinary practices can sell the topical…

Krka has added a new 20g pack size of Flimabend (flubendazole), its water-based chicken wormer, to suit the needs of smallholders and owners of backyard chicken flocks. 

Flimabend is diluted into water and replaces the flock’s drinking water for a set period…

Vetoquinol has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Profender and Drontal from Elanco, and now owns the brands in the UK and Ireland.

The company says the return to a ‘new normal’ post-lockdown provides a significant opportunity for practices…

Elanco is hosting another online CPD quiz night for vet nurses and vets, this time on the subject of fleas, at 7pm next Thursday (27th August).

The event is being hosted by Luke Gamble as part of the company's ‘Advocates of Knowledge’ series, and there…

Elanco has launched a competition in which veterinary nurses are being invited to make a short education video about flea prevention, with the best film winning a Sonos music system worth £500. 

The competition is part of a campaign called ‘Take…