Veterinary

IVC Evidensia bolstered by round of investments

IVC Evidensia has revealed that its growth has been bolstered by recent and increased investment from new and existing companies. Its majority shareholder, EQT, has pledged its continued investment in the company, while Silver Lake, a leading global technology investment firm, is making a new “substantial” minority investment to help…

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Test and treat our dogs’ bacterial skin infections: Time to look after our antibiotics

Over the past year, most of our lives have been dominated by a viral pandemic. However, bacterial infections and in particularly the problems associated with multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens remain amongst the biggest challenges to human and animal health of our time. Antibiotics are life-saving drugs that are used to treat…

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IVC Evidensia preps for float amid petcare ‘boom’

IVC Evidensia is reportedly preparing to unveil a London float, as the growing petcare market has continued to bolster the business and attract “booming” investor demand, according to Sky News.  The London float is expected to launch in March, and will reportedly value the group at up to £10bn. It…

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IVC Evidensia launches new joint care supplement 

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation in patient care, Europe’s leading veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has launched a new, fast acting anti-inflammatory healthcare supplement, specifically designed to tackle one of the UK’s most common cat and dog ailments. Joints and Mobility with Omega-3s is the latest supplement…

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PDSA report reveals mental health benefits of having a pet

The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) latest Paw Report has found that owning a pet can make people feel less lonely and mentally healthier. The PAW Report, which was produced in conjunction with YouGov, has tracked pet wellbeing in the UK for the last decade. It surveys 18 million…

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Monitoring diabetes in cats and dogs during the Covid Crisis

Royal Veterinary College clinicians and researchers have long been at the forefront of advancements in the understanding of canine and feline diabetes mellitus, as well as improvements in the way these conditions are managed. Dr Ruth Gostelow is a clinician, researcher and teacher at the RVC and has a particular…

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The importance of tackling cancer quickly

The COVID-19 pandemic is still taking a terrible direct toll on human populations, but it can also have a terrible impact on pets needing veterinary attention, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  Like in human oncology, rapid identification, diagnosis and treatment of cancer can make all the difference…

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IVC Evidensia members appointed to industry-leading councils

IVC Evidensia has announced that two members of the group have been appointed to two of the councils responsible for regulating the industry. Matthew Rendle, nursing manager and exotics referral at Holly House Vets, has now been elected as chair of the RCVS VN council, having been on the council…

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Herbal food best for pet anxiety, says vet expert

Veterinary expert and TV personality, Joe Inglis, is raising awareness of the benefits of herbal dog food, which can reportedly work to ease separation anxiety and stress in pets.  It comes as the expert, who has appeared on Vets in Practice, Blue Peter, The One Show and This Morning, anticipates…

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Scottish practice joins VetPartners

Tay Valley Vets and Equine Centre, one of Scotland’s oldest veterinary practices, has joined the veterinary group VetPartners.  The practice has treated small animals and horses since 1896, and will now join 14 other Scottish veterinary practices to be part of VetPartners. Practice owners Harvey Carruthers and Jamie Gartside will…

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