Although revenues and earnings before deductions were both up, latest results show a fall in both pre-tax and operating profits amid ongoing investment and inflationary pressures.
Members of the three main UK parties were challenged to support changes to veterinary and dangerous dog laws during the BVAās London dinner in Westminster.
A ācross-profession initiativeā to reduce perceived risks of feeding raw pet food had been mooted, butĀ proponents said owners enjoyed āhealthy relationshipā with their raw-fed pets.
More than 2,500 copies of a childrenās book about a vetās work are being distributed to Scottish schools in the hope of inspiring youngsters to seek careers in the sector.
VetSalus has unveiled a new programme exploring the impact of climate change on farm animal health and welfare, which vets and other professionals are being invited to sign up for.
SSPCAās Ian Futter demands āfundamental changeā to dog laws, warning the new rules could also exacerbate existing mental health challenges in veterinary and rescue sectors.
Twenty practices have been involved in a study examining the causes and clinical signs of a common equine disease, and officials hope new recommendations could be offered later this year.
Union chairperson acknowledges āmuch of concern on the veterinary horizonā and slams the government, which she claimed was āhell bent on destroying the rights of workersā.
The college said it is addressing the sectorās workforce challenges after a āprovisionalā registration status proposed to help tackle capacity challenges in dentistry.
Minette Batters defends role of badger culling as part of bTB eradication strategy before urging politicians to work with them in tackling the problem.
The charity is encouraging all companion animal and equine practices to have at least one member of staff to reach its gold standard to help make a positive difference on the issue.
āThe BVA remains concerned that, while vets are learning to work with the new guidance, its complexities mean that many in practice are still unclear about how it applies across all clinical scenarios.ā
Officials say rules that have been in place for up to three months can be relaxed because of lower infection risks, although some sites will remain under restrictions for now.
African Union leaders have agreed to halt the controversial practice, which has been linked to the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of donkeys in recent years.
āThe whole system is just wrong. We donāt need to be treating animals that donāt have fleas and ticksā, says Oxfordshire-based vet Martin Whitehead.
University lecturer warns more still needs to be done to reassure students and new graduates against the apprehension of a case being brought against them.
A new report has revealed concerns were raised over the potential for criminal prosecutions to be brought because of planned reforms to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.
