Three organisations have announced plans to offer financial assistance to owners who have sought ownership ban exemptions for their dogs with the support of veterinary practices.

Three cattle in Kent, plus five in Norfolk, are the latest to be affected by the virus, though the areas currently covered by animal movement restrictions are not being extended.

The Scot has had her position in the 2015 race upgraded after the winner was banned for drugs offences.

Some of the Derbyshire herd were rescued following an operation by police and firefighters, but others had already perished before they arrived.

The RCVS said it has received “worrying” testimonies of the pressure being placed on some practice teams following the Government’s ban on the breed type.

With a total of 36 animals now known to have contracted the virus, a senior vet has urged farmers to act now to seek the right to move animals out of restricted areas if they need to for welfare reasons.

The association has spoken out amid reports of practices and clinicians being threatened, and has also urged staff teams to support each other regardless of their individual views on the issue.

Staff are ‘thrilled’ by the project as they plan to create more services for clients.

The Andes mountains are among the obstacles in David Hodges’ way as he bids to ride coast-to-coast from western Chile to Buenos Aires for cat welfare charity.

Webinar to advise vets on the present situation hears vaccine ultimately needed to tackle outbreak, amid fears about the potential for case numbers to keep rising during 2024.

Cats Protection has expanded its Lifeline service to several new regions, but says more help is needed so it can operate across the UK.

Collin Willson said he was “honoured” to be recognised as colleagues paid tribute to his “pivotal” work in the meat industry.

Efra select committee backs the idea, initially proposed by the BVA, amid growing fears about the procedure’s health effects and wider unease about the legislative plan itself.

Issue is part of a broader exercise seeking public views on whether new licensing requirements in Wales should be applied to animal-related activities such as rescue centres.

Defra said it was “right” to give them the same rights as other dog owners, although the exemption only applies to dogs that were in their care when the ban timetable was outlined.

A Cheshire practice has saved the sight of a three-year-old cocker spaniel who couldn’t even open her eyes because of six ulcers in them.

A newly published study argues new insights into how the infection progresses can help the development of medicine specifically targeting the process.

Total of 27 animals now affected by the virus after more cases are confirmed in Norfolk and Kent.

In a newly released open letter to the prime minister, the group said more time was urgently needed for owners, vets and rescue centres to “do the best for the dogs in our care”.

The BVA and RSPCA have both welcomed plans for tougher rules, but say Defra must work with veterinary and zoological groups on how they are implemented.

Four category results have now been declared and an overall champion of the inaugural scheme will be named at the group’s annual congress next month.

Working group says efforts to discourage owners from buying a brachycephalic dog must continue, despite signs that the message may be starting to get across to the public.

A total of 23 animals in England have now been confirmed to have the virus since the initial case was detected last month, though officials maintain they do not believe it is circulating more widely.

Legislation tackling pet smuggling, theft and hunting trophies have been presented to Parliament, prompting fresh optimism they might finally become law in 2024.

The Government appears to reaffirm support for culling, following recent commitments against it by Labour, during the National TB Conference in Worcester.