Kinross-based Loch Leven Equine Practice wins RCVS hamper

Liz Burton at Loch Leven Equine Practice brought home a fantastic hamper donated by the RCVS for winning a competition held at the VPMA Congress.

The winning question was ‘How many principles of practice are set out in the new RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons?’ The answer was five.

Find out more about the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons here.

Free app makes finding or posting animal health sector jobs a breeze

The app is specifically designed for applicants and employers in animal health, agricultural, equine and pet sectors. Using the app is easy and allows you to have relevant vacancies sent to you as they’re posted or even share them with other people.

The new app can be accessed from any iPhone, iPad or iPod and is available via the iTunes store.

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Elanco announced that the FDA has approved the use of HeifermaX with Rumensin at an elevated dose of up to 40 g/ton (90% dry matter) in two- and three-way feeding combinations for feedlot heifers. The approved combinations include a two-way combination with HeifermaX and Rumensin and a three-way combination with HeifermaX, Rumensin and Tylan. Source: [...]

VCA Antech, Inc. reported financial results for twelve months ended December 31, 2011. Revenue increased 7.5% to a twelve-month record of $1.49 billion. Net income was $100 million, a decline of 13%.  Animal hospital revenue increased 9% to $1.15 billion; laboratory revenue increased 2% to $317 million. Source: Brakke Consulting

Henry Schein, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. North American animal health (Butler Schein Animal Health) sales of $256 million increased 15%, including internal growth of 7% and growth of 8% due to an extra selling week in 2011 compared to 2010. Source: Brakke Consulting

Nestle SA reported financial results for the year 2011.  PetCare sales were CHF 9,764 million ($10,387 million), representing organic growth of 4%. Source: Brakke Consulting

Vetsonline.com have just published a very revealing survey Who would you feel most comfortable talking to if you were to experience personal issues, such as depression or addiction? •    Colleague – 1.31% •    Employer – 1.31% •    Friend – 25% •    Family member – 26.32% •    Health professional – 22.37% •    Support line – 6.58% [...]

Dechra Pharmaceuticals announced it has acquired the rights to an equine lameness treatment, HY-50 (sodium hyaluronate), from Bexinc for C$8 million ($8 million). Dechra has gained worldwide rights, excluding Canada, for the intra-articular (IA) or intravenous treatment (IV) of lameness in horses caused by joint dysfunction.

Source: Brakke Consulting

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With a far reaching range of pet accessories, are most owners aware of what effect ‘pet clothes’ have on their pets?

While they make entertaining pictures for humans, pets dressed in wigs, clothes and other novelty items are becoming a popular and lucrative market. The advent of social networks mean people take a lot more pictures of their pets to show their friends, rarely stopping to think about the effect this has on their pets.

Pet clothing can cause discomfort, behavioral issues and in extreme cases serious injury to pets. Owners should always be mindful that their pets aren’t accessories.

Read the full article on the BBC.