RESEARCHERS at The Pirbright Institute have shown that a needle-free solid dose vaccine can protect pigs against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) - marking the first time the technology has been proven to work in any species. PRRSV is one of the most economically damaging diseases in pig farming worldwide, with losses estimated to exceed $664 million annually in the USA alone. Current vaccines are not always fully protective.

CEVA Animal Health has joined forces with a cat welfare charity to release a second season of free online training videos.   The company, which will once again team up with International Cat Care (iCatCare), is putting out the videos as part of its FELIWAY Cat Handling Programme. Designed to educate vet professionals about gentle cat handling to reduce fear and stress and enhance feline welfare, season two follows on from the success of the first series.

THE Pet Vet has raised £16,000 in aid of a charity which trains assistance dogs for people affected by a wide range of conditions including MS, Cerebral Palsy and fibromyalgia. As well as disability assistance dogs, Support Dogs also trains autism assistance dogs and epilepsy seizure alert dogs. A total of £8,000 has been raised by The Pet Vet over six months, through in-surgery initiatives and colleague’s individual fundraising activities nationwide. It then matched the amou

ENDELL Equine Hospital has launched a new service which offers a comprehensive and specialist-led approach to the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex equine medical conditions. The Equine Internal Medicine Service is spearheaded by Dr Sonia Gonzalez-Medina, a board-certified American specialist in large animal internal medicine, whose extensive international experience and clinical knowledge bring an added level of excellence to the hospital.

KIN Vet Community has announced a new addition to its network of practices across the south and east of England. The Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice at Upper Caldecote, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, will join the ranks of the vet-led collective, representing its first presence in the county.

THE VITAL role played by veterinary receptionists and the issues they face when navigating discussions about end-of-life care for pets is being highlighted. The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) is meeting in Solihull on September 26, just days before Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day on October 1. During the event, Dignipets will be operating a stand with a focus on the pressures faced by receptionists when supporting clients, especially around sensit

PET owners are being invited to honour their lost companions and unite for National Pet Memorial Day. The event, organised by The...

A VETERINARY group has raised more than £85,000 for the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity. CVS partnered with the assistance dogs...

One of the world’s leading veterinary imaging pioneers will present the latest advancements to its cutting-edge motion correction...

PIONEERING veterinary diagnostics company MI:RNA has recruited leading industry experts to support the advancement of its diagnostic technology.  They will serve on the firm’s first clinical advisory board (CAB) and will share their expertise while playing a vital role in the company’s development. This will include the launch of the company’s first early diagnosis product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), one of the most common heart diseases in cats. 

Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a valuable model for studying the condition in humans, a study says. Scientists discovered a build-up of the toxic protein amyloid-beta in the brains of cats with the condition - one of the defining features of Alzheimer’s disease.

HARRISON Family Vets has become the official shirt sponsor of Stoke City Football Club’s famous club mascots - a pair of hippos...

A SUCCESSFUL trial by The Pet Vet of its ‘first opinion plus’ service has led to its rollout across the company’s 12 surgeries. The move...

HT Vista - creators of a pioneering non-invasive, AI-powered cancer detection scanner for lumps and bumps in dogs - has launched a new...

A NEW award has been launched by CVS Group to boost understanding of the supply of veterinary medicines. The accredited VetSkill Level 4...

CEVA Animal Health, the world’s fifth-largest animal health company, has unveiled its new global headquarters in Libourne, France. The...

MARS Horsecare, home of the SPILLERS brand, has appointed Dr Edd Knowles as its global science and nutrition director and head of the...

CVS Farm is delivering a heavily subsidised project to improve the use of diagnostic testing of respiratory disease in calves - to better...

EQUICALL, the CVS Group out-of-hours service for equine clinics, has this month expanded and now covers approximately half of England and...

OAKHILL Veterinary Centre is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Vet Nurse service, designed to bring expert veterinary...