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Zoetis completes acquisition of Jurox Animal Health
“Jurox’s portfolio plays to the strengths of our core business and will be a complementary fit with the solutions we deliver to veterinary professionals, livestock producers and pet owners" - Stephanie Armstrong, Zoetis.
Jurox is a leading provider of livestock and companion animal products.

Zoetis Ltd has completed its acquisition of Jurox, an Australian animal health firm that provides a wide range of veterinary medicines for livestock and companion animals.

Based in Hunter's Valley, New South Wales, Jurox develops and manufactures more than 150 products in areas such as parasiticides, anti-infectives, anaesthesia, cardiology, and animal reproduction.

Jurox products are currently distributed throughout Australia, the US and more than 20 other countries across the globe and include the surgical induction agent, Alfaxan. 

In a press release, Zoetis said the acquisition will bring an increased range of products, with potential for greater global expansion, future growth opportunities and insights into the animal health market. 

Commenting on the acquisition, Stephanie Armstrong, Zoetis senior vice president, said: “Jurox’s portfolio plays to the strengths of our core business and will be a complementary fit with the solutions we deliver to veterinary professionals, livestock producers and pet owners. 

"With Zoetis’ global sales and regulatory expertise in more than 45 direct markets, we look forward to expanding the impact and reach of the entire Jurox portfolio here in the UK and Ireland.” 
 
Richard Beckwith, Jurox Country manager UK & Ireland, added: “Jurox and Zoetis share similar beliefs about the important role animal health plays for the world, as well as the high standards we must keep to bringing meaningful solutions to our customers.

“We look forward to the future Jurox and Zoetis can build together in the UK and around the world.”

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.