http://www.vetsonline.com Latest headlines and product news Copyright Wolters-Kluwer http://www.vetsonline.com/images/wk-rss.gif http://www.vetsonline.com Sun, 19 May 2013 14:20:46 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65853/pdsa-warns-love-is-not-enough.html Nearly half of the UK's cats, dogs and rabbits are not neutered or vaccinated, according to newly released figures from veterinary charity PDSA.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65850/rcvs-calls-on-mps-for-vet-nurse-title-to-be-protected-in-law-and-effective-regulation.html RCVS writes to MPs asking for private members bill to push vet nurse regulation.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65809/committee-of-mps-criticise-government-dangerous-dog-bill.html Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee want sterner measures for out of control dogs included in draft bill.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65789/vet-shaves-her-head-in-dual-charity-challenge.html A Kent vet has shaved her head for charity, after raising more than £1,000 in sponsorship.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65806/-animal-care-standards-revision-needs-input-from-industry.html Employers and practitioners involved across the animal care industry are being called on to give their views on new professional standards.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65749/first-worldwide-map-of-highly-endangered-species-published.html The Zoological Society of London has produced a map of the world's most unique and endangered animals.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:30:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65714/medicines-body-seeks-vets-cascade-views.html The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is encouraging vets to complete a questionnaire on prescribing under the cascade.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 22:35:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65719/new-sports-medicine-and-rehabilitation-centre-in-surrey.html David Prydie to head up sports medicine and osteoarthritis clinics at new Fitzpatrick centre.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65718/breed-health-survey-for-english-springer-spaniels.html The Kennel Club is helping to promote a breed health survey for English springer spaniels, designed to give a stronger picture of the health and temperament of the breed in the UK.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 07:22:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65712/time-running-out-to-give-your-views-on-wellbeing.html Vets and nurses across the UK have just over two weeks left to have their say on the ongoing health of the nation’s pets, in the PDSA's annual pet wellbeing survey.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65682/researchers-develop-new-therapy-for-canine-bone-cancer.html Veterinary researchers in the United States are testing a new therapy for treating bone cancer in dogs that could one day lead to the treatment of cancers in humans.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:01:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65671/students-prepare-for-life-outside-of-university.html Students graduating from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh have been taking part in a special workshop to learn about CV writing skills and interview techniques.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 08:30:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65670/mansfield-vet-has-been-training-hard-to-become-an-outlaw-.html Jenny Henderson will swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and then run a marathon to raise cash for Cancer Research at Outlaw 2013.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 08:30:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65676/kong-launches-new-interactive-dog-toy.html Pet toy manufacterer Kong has launched the Bounzer, an 'exciting' new oversized interactive toy for dogs, which it claims has been designed to encourage self-play.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 08:20:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65667/royal-veterinary-college-teams-up-with-top-equine-practice.html Innovative new partnership with Buckingham Equine Vets aims to advance the standard of veterinary education and care of injured and rehabilitating horses, ponies and donkeys.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65669/enterprising-vet-releases-two-new-editions-of-vet-guide.html Vet, author and technology enthusiast Chris Shivelton Queen has released two new editions of his student guidebook, which aims to help aspiring UK vets get a university place.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65668/free-sheep-scab-training-sessions-for-vets-and-sqps.html Sessions funded by Defra's Rural Development Programme for England will highlight vets' role in identifying and treating condition and SQPs' responsibility in selling the right product for effective control.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:45:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65665/surf-s-up-for-virbac-cpd-vets.html Nearly 50 vets took to a Cornish beach to tame the waves as part of Virbac’s second “CPD and Surf” event.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65666/free-cpd-videos-on-ultrasound-skills.html A series of online instructional videos showing how to perform an ultrasound examination of the bovine reproductive tract has been launched by BCF Technology.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:19:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65662/uk-canine-charities-welcome-queen-s-speech.html The Government's commitment to dog control and responsible ownership, as announced in the Queen's speech, has been welcomed by The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust.]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 08:15:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65663/animal-medicine-star-awarded-for-contribution-to-industry.html Graham Dick, recently retired general manager of Bayer Animal Health, has been awarded honorary membership of the National Office of Animal Health for his service to the industry and the organisation.]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 07:45:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65661/new-business-school-at-vn-training-college.html A leading VN training provider has announced the creation of a dedicated business school at its headquarters in Cambridgeshire.]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65664/ceva-appoints-national-veterinary-sales-teams-manager.html Ceva Animal Health has appointed Rob McLintock as national veterinary sales teams manager. His new role will see him manage the company's team of territory managers and oversee all veterinary sales activity in the UK.]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 07:45:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65659/petition-calls-on-government-to-end-puppy-farming-in-uk.html An e-petition to help ban the cruel practice of puppy and kitten farming in the UK has been launched by Pup Aid, the campaign group founded by TV vet Marc Abraham.]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 07:25:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65660/rcvs-targets-owners-in-out-of-hours-awareness-campaign.html The RCVS is gearing up for a new campaign aimed at educating the public about out-of-hours vet care.]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65658/vet-struck-off-for-incorrect-bovine-tuberculosis-testing.html Royal College strikes off Sorin Dinu Chelemen from register after he failed to follow the correct procedures while working as an official veterinarian.]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 07:45:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65657/criticism-for-draft-dangerous-dogs-amendment-bill.html Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears renewed calls for consolidated legislation on dog laws.]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65627/practices-urged-to-help-pet-obesity-problem.html The Pet Food Manufacturers' Association is calling on vet practices in the UK to encourage clients to get their obese pets' weight sorted in its May "Weigh in Wednesday" campaign.]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 08:05:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65628/public-is-making-puppy-farming-worse-claims-kennel-club.html Club has claimed the public is making puppy farming worse by continuing to buy sick puppies after research found that one in three puppy buyers do not "take responsible actions" when sourcing a pet.]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 08:35:00 GMT http://www.vetsonline.com/actualites/detail/65629/vet-takes-to-the-waves-for-charity.html ]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 08:34:00 GMT