Veterinary Practice

Veterinary Practice is a monthly publication dedicated to professionals in the veterinary field across the UK.

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Vet practices urged to engage pig clients in African Swine Fever contingency workshops

1 day ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

Vets can now sign up their producer clients for a new series of levy-funded farm-specific disease management and contingency planning workshops Veterinary practices across the UK are being urged to take the lead on African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness, by signing up their pig producer clients to a new series of levy-funded contingency planning workshops.
BVNA announces Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2025 competition winners

1 day ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

Vet nurse from ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists named as winner of BVNA’s competition to find veterinary nurse “diamonds” in UK practices During May 2025, the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) led the veterinary profession and the public in celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM).
BSAVA announces new president for 2025-26

1 day ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

David Godfrey – who is an Advanced Practitioner in small animal dermatology and has an RCVS Fellowship on feline osteoarthritis – will take on the presidency for this coming year At the BSAVA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, David Godfrey moved into his role as BSAVA President for 2025-26.
BVA launches new resource to support client conversations about cat and dog diets

1 day ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

The resource does not determine the “best” diet for individual pets, but rather focuses providing evidence for common client questions and on supporting pet owners to ensure they are meeting their pets’ nutritional needs The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new resource to help veterinary professionals support pet owners in choosing a healthy, sustainable diet for their cats and dogs.
Managing humping behaviour in cats

1 day ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

Non-reproductive mounting or humping behaviour may indicate an underlying medical or behavioural problem necessitating investigation to identify and manage the cause, which may be hormonal, urological or stress-related Many clients and pet professionals are familiar with the concept of a dog showing non-reproductive sexual behaviour towards inanimate objects or family members in the home, but many owners are often surprised when they see a similar behaviour in cats. This article looks at the...
30 percent of diary cow mastitis cases do not require antibiotic use, according to Mastatest data

4 days ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

CVS Farm’s dairy cow mastitis campaign shows that a third of submissions identified no bacteria or bacteria which would not benefit from antibiotics, rather NSAIDS may be appropriate while full test results are given New data from CVS Farm’s recently launched dairy cow mastitis campaign has revealed that approximately 30 percent of its Mastatest submissions have identified either no bacteria or bacteria that do not benefit from antibiotic use. As a result, farmers have been encouraged to...
Layering rugs may impact horse stride length according to new research

4 days ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

Research presented at the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Conference showed that horse stride length significantly decreased as the number of rugs increased Groundbreaking new research presented at the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) 2025 Conference has highlighted the potential effects of rug layering on horses’ stride length—raising important questions about the possibility of its impact on musculoskeletal health and performance. The preliminary study, titled “A...
Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice for pet owners as temperatures soar across the UK

5 days ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

With the UK Health Security Agency issuing yellow heat warnings for England this week, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe and to act quickly if they spot early signs of heatstroke Each year, vets across the country report seeing large numbers of cases involving pets who require treatment for heat-related conditions such as heatstroke, burnt paw pads, sunburn and breathing difficulties, some of which can sadly be...
Nominations open for National Equine Forum's Sir Colin Spedding Award 2026

5 days ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

The award honours outstanding individuals or organisations in the equine sector who strive to make a difference but have not yet been recognised, with nominations closing on 31 July Nominations are now open for the for the National Equine Forum (NEF) Sir Colin Spedding Award 2026.
Big data from VetCompass reaffirms value of Pimobendan in management of canine heart disease

5 days ago | veterinary-practice.com | Melissa Antieul

The findings suggest that the presence of a grade IV murmur in dogs with a presumed diagnosis of preclinical DMVD may offer an appropriate point at which to begin pimobendan therapy A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the findings of previous studies, showing positive outcomes for pimobendan treatment in dogs with heart disease.