MSD Animal Health launches CPD webinar for vets and vet nurses on feline hyperthyroidism
Feline hyperthyroidism (FHT) is increasing in prevalence and is now the most common endocrine disorder in middle-aged and older cats, occurring…
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New scoring system for injured racehorses
A technique for grading tendon injuries when they first occur aims to predict whether a horse will successfully race again…
Critical role of vets recognised in new report on post Brexit trade in food
In its report ‘Brexit: Trade in Food’, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has called on the Government to…
BVA elects new Northern Ireland Branch President
Mixed practice vet Alan Gordon has been elected as President for the BVA Northern Ireland Branch at its annual general meeting (AGM),…
Product recall due to packaging damage
Versele-Laga recalls batches of Ornicure The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is making wholesalers aware that the manufacturer, Versele-Laga, has issued…
Defra announces review of bTB strategy
Review will be ‘forward looking’, says Michael Gove Population biologist Sir Charles Godfray is set to lead a review into…
Survey shows gaps in owner knowledge of behaviour
#DogKind report reveals dog owners are still using negative training methods A new survey of dog owners has revealed some…
Vets respond to Labour’s animal welfare plan
Proposals to improve pet welfare “particularly welcome” The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed a 50-point action plan on animal…
NUTRIAD TARGETS INDIAN AQUACULTURE MARKET
Belgium headquartered NUTRIAD, a leader in species specific additive solutions for fish and shrimp, was present with a delegation at…
World’s first human case of avian flu H7N4
Public advised to take precautions to prevent infection Chinese health officials have reported the world’s first human case of avian…