Veterinary Education & Research Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/marketing-guide/veterinary-education/ The journal for the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.12 https://nivettoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-vet-favicon-32x32.png Veterinary Education & Research Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/marketing-guide/veterinary-education/ 32 32 Shock new research reveals 4.6million animals could be ‘victims of illegal harm’ https://nivettoday.com/shock-new-research-reveals-4-6million-animals-could-be-victims-of-illegal-harm/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:52 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8483 New Evidence Centre aims to influence decision-makers for change A major new animal welfare research centre has been labelled as “urgently needed”, amid shocking new

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]]> The veterinary sector’s first dedicated crisis preparation and response service launched https://nivettoday.com/the-veterinary-sectors-first-dedicated-crisis-preparation-and-response-service-launched/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:19:02 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8478 Crisis Compass assesses a practice's individual risk profile and translates it into a bespoke document Companion Consultancy, the specialist PR and communications agency for the

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]]> Lower faecal IgA linked to canine atopic dermatitis, study shows https://nivettoday.com/lower-faecal-iga-linked-to-canine-atopic-dermatitis-study-shows/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:33:01 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8475 Faecal immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentration is associated with canine atopic dermatitis, with a significantly lower mean ranked faecal IgA seen in atopic than in healthy

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]]> New study highlights risk of urolithiasis in dogs with primary portal vein hypoplasia https://nivettoday.com/new-study-highlights-risk-of-urolithiasis-in-dogs-with-primary-portal-vein-hypoplasia/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:29:50 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8450 Almost one-third of dogs diagnosed with primary portal vein hypoplasia develop urolithiasis Almost one-third of dogs diagnosed with primary portal vein hypoplasia develop urolithiasis, a

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]]> Applications for PhD open to develop Ageing Feline Toolkit https://nivettoday.com/applications-for-phd-opento-develop-ageing-feline-toolkit/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:27:20 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8447 helping owners recognise when age-related changes in their cats may require veterinary attention. PetSavers has opened applications for a PhD studentship to support the development

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]]> ParaProtect Module 2 is now LIVE on MyElanco https://nivettoday.com/paraprotect-module-2-is-now-live-on-myelanco/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:23:32 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8406 Register now for your chance to win! ParaProtect Module 2 is now LIVE on MyElanco, offering another opportunity for you and your practice to access

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]]> Major new research study into treatment outcomes for equine glandular gastric disease https://nivettoday.com/major-new-research-study-into-treatment-outcomes-for-equine-glandular-gastric-disease/ Wed, 06 May 2026 11:55:29 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8345 CVS Equine has launched an ambitious new research project investigating the relative success of treatment options for equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) – a complex

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]]> AVSPNI Spring Conference – CPD in the City: A Great Success https://nivettoday.com/avspni-spring-conference-cpd-in-the-city-a-great-success/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:57:03 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8319 The veterinary fraternity and trade were out in force for the AVSPNI Spring Conference at the Europa Hotel from 17-18th April. The truly inclusive event

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]]> New study validates simple urine test to measure serotonin metabolite in dogs https://nivettoday.com/new-study-validates-simple-urine-test-to-measure-serotonin-metabolite-in-dogs/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:39:55 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8308 A new study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers and published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, has successfully validated a commercially available ELISA test for

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]]> AVSPNI Spring Conference 2026 this weekend at the Europa – you going? https://nivettoday.com/avspni-spring-conference-2026-this-weekend-at-the-europa-you-going/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:15 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8293 Common Surgeries, Neurology and more . . . Always a highlight in the Veterinary Calendar, the AVSPNI spring conference takes place 17th – 18th April

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