Issue back in focus after four horses euthanised during a recent race meeting in Devon and consultation indicates significant support for a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland.
The RCVS said the programme has been in development for some time in response to professional feedback, as campaigners prepared to stage their latest protest demanding change.
Professionals have been urged to remember the people behind leadership roles as the outgoing RCVS president hits back at âa small numberâ of vets for their criticism.
New study warns of need for fresh measures, including legislative reform, after analysis of data shows an increase in part of the UK of 55% in eight years.
Officials are planning to register their first cohort of veterinary degree students this autumn as they aim to help tackle key problems in the Scottish sector.
Liberal Democrat Danny Chambers and Conservative Neil Hudson will be heading to Westminster after winning the Winchester and Epping Forest seats respectively overnight.
National Equine Welfare Council found one in 20 of respondents were considering having their horse euthanised within the next 12 months because of increased costs.
Farmersâ Union of Wales voices concerns about higher costs and weaker working relationships with the current state of the sector in a submission to an ongoing parliamentary inquiry.
War of words erupts between group behind Valley Vets and British Veterinary Union after 94% of its members at practice vote in favour of taking industrial action.
Clinicians at the University of Surrey said some colleagues had come to âdreadâ surgeries because of bleeding problems, as they urged vets to share their own experiences in a new survey.
The college has published its annual report for 2023 including reflections on how the scrutiny of external regulators has re-emphasised the professionsâ wider social role.
Christianne Glossop, former chief vet in Wales, urges Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forum delegates to more actively promote successes instead of reacting to more negative stories.
Tens of thousands of people have signed a new petition demanding âtransparency and fairnessâ in the veterinary sector, despite senior figures insisting practices are already delivering.
Research unveiled at the VMGâs 2024 congress revealed a majority of participants felt they had little or no understanding of financial performance assessment or strategic planning.
Officials say the charity spent more than ÂŁ2 million in the first four months of this year alone on private boarding facilities because its centres are already full.
