Zoetis is hosting a parasitology CPD event which is free for British Veterinary Nursing Association members, online on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 7.30pm.

The one-hours session: "How do you recommend parasite treatments to your clients?" will be presented…

MSD Animal Health has been granted the marketing authorisation in the UK for Bravecto Triuno, a new formulation of Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs that targets both external and internal parasites.

Bravecto Triuno is approved for the treatment of tick…

The University of Bristol and CVS are launching a 'citizen science' project to assess the impact of companion animal ectoparasiticides on the environment.

The study is being conducted with pet owners and veterinary professionals to develop a greater…

The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) has published new guidelines for vet nurses on parasite control in travelling and imported pets.

ESCCAP says that the risk of novel parasites and zoonoses spreading to new regions has risen…

The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) has launched interactive maps to display the geographical distribution of parasites and parasite-associated infections in companion animals across six European countries.

The maps provide…

Ian Wright MRCVS, Chair of the European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites, will be presenting a free webinar about new exotic parasites on 17th July 2025, 7.30pm - 9.00pm. 

In the webinar, which is sponsored by Horiba, Ian will present an update…

IVC Evidensia has formed the Parasite Strategy Working Group, a global initiative which aims to get the veterinary profession to reapproach how it uses parasiticides in small animal practice.

The working group, which is led by Gudrun Ravetz, IVC's Group…

Zoetis has announced that Simparica Trio is now licensed for the treatment of Angiostrongylus vasorum, aka lungworm in dogs.

This, the company says, makes Simparica Trio the only oral moxidectin that is licensed to treat A.vasorum in dogs in the UK. 

Louise Longstaff…

Elanco UK has launched the first module of ParaProtect, a new CPD programme designed to support veterinary teams in delivering more adaptive, personalised parasite protection.

ParaProtect offers bitesize interactive learning modules, each taking 20 to…

CVS has launched a Lifestyle Parasite Risk Assessment initiative, designed to help its veterinary teams to take a sustainable, risk-based approach to parasite control in companion animals.

The company says the new framework is designed to help veterinary…

Zoetis is hosting a free 1-hour CPD webinar to share the latest on lungworm with veterinary nurses on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 7.30pm.

The webinar will be presented by Jenny Helm Cert SAM Dip ECVIM-CA FHEA MRCVS EBVS and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal…

MSD Animal Health has announced it will reduce the cost of Bravecto Injectable by 20% from 1st February 2026.

That'll bring the GB list price down from £434 to £347.20, something which can only be good news at a time when the veterinary profession is…

Zoetis is hosting an Equine Parasite Control Masterclass webinar series online, with the remaining live sessions running from 25 March to 28 October 2026.

The sessions are aimed at vets, vet nurses, SQPs and RAMAs involved in anthelmintic prescribing,…