The BVA and British Veterinary Zoological Society have described new rules on the keeping of primates as domestic pets as “a step in the right direction”, but maintain concerns about exactly how they will be enforced.

XLVets officials hope the work, which has been outlined on International Women’s Day, will explore whether the challenges facing women seeking leadership roles have changed in recent years.

Organisers have hailed a record year for nominations ahead of the 25th annual ceremony in Manchester later this month.

The country’s executive has argued it needs to act now, but its plans have been criticised by a leading welfare group.

Clinicians are being invited to take part in focus group discussions on the issue following a presentation to BSAVA Congress delegates later this month.

New RVC analysis has indicated that more than one in seven are known to have teeth illness, but they fear the true number may be much higher.

Super early bird tickets are now on sale for the four-day event this September in Liverpool.

The move by the Cat-Kind group follows a surge in the numbers of cats requiring rescue accommodation and fears that the problem will only worsen in the months ahead.

Ahead of Crufts, the association is urging prospective puppy owners to walk away if sellers cannot answer key questions.

Candidates can put themselves forward throughout March for the polls, which will take place in June.

Newly released Vetlife data showed the service received a total of 4,042 contacts in 2023 – an increase of more than 15% on the 3,503 recorded in 2022.

Officials say agencies are monitoring disease risks linked to the feeding approach after an open letter called for animal and human health agencies to join forces against the diets.

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 BVA’s London dinner in Westminster.

More than 2,500 copies of a children’s book about a vet’s 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.

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.

Charity officials say they fear the need for more centre capacity will keep rising over the coming months.

Sharon Verner set out a theme of “thriving together” as she stepped into the presidential role.

Ken McClean, who has died aged 63, was described as “a fantastic vet, surgeon, mentor, boss and friend” ahead of his funeral later this week.

Officials say the investment will enable better treatments for pets and training for future veterinarians.

The college said it is addressing the sector’s workforce challenges after a “provisional” registration status proposed to help tackle capacity challenges in dentistry.