An emergency session will take place tomorrow after the Government vowed to define and ban the breed in response to a series of attacks.

Bosses hope the scheme will boost skills and knowledge among professionals and enable the development of a broader support network across the group’s farm practices.

Lyndsay Hughes’ said theme of her presidential year would be “progression”, both for individuals developing their own careers and for the profession as a whole.

Roger Smith has joined other senior veterinary sector figures in backing plans to reduce the number of runners taking part in the showpiece event.

The leading charity, which supports industry professionals, has also been boosted by fund-raising at the BVNA’s annual congress.

Early bird places are now available for the popular event in Manchester in the spring.

Major changes, including a reduction in the number of horses allowed to take part in the race, have been welcomed by a leading veterinary academic and the RSPCA.

Ed Bailey hopes to build on the group’s existing work to inspire professionals to be more sustainable in their practice.

A major charity is recommending a range of measures, including veterinary advice, ahead of season. 

Delegates attending annual event urged to speak out if they believe animal is being deliberately harmed.

Charlotte Pace used her final speech in the role to urge members to keep up the pressure to secure formal recognition of veterinary nurses.

Paws Unite People estimates it has spent tens of thousands of dollars to support the Operation Magic Carpet (OMC) group, as its legal and fund-raising work continues.

Officials hope that joining forces with the Scottish Association for Mental Health will help to protect both pets and people.

An RCVS panel concluded Simon Wood had done “everything required” of him to secure restoration five years after he was struck off having admitted offences related to indecent images of children.

Prize seeks to recognise a vet, VN or research scientist in Europe or the Commonwealth who has made a significant impact on the control, management and eradication of infectious diseases in animals.

BVA and BVNA each urge members to take part in Competition and Markets Authority investigation, but both say they have raised separate concerns about review’s impact on the ground direct with regulator.

Pet owners and the wider public are being encouraged to recycle the materials used to package tablets and pills at the group’s 21 practices to prevent them being landfilled or incinerated.

A cat who shattered her jaw after falling from a fourth floor window is recovering after vets called on 3D technology to help carry out the vital surgery.

A relocation to purpose-built facilities in Bishop Auckland will allow Castle Vets to offer more services to more clients, bosses have claimed.

Bosses claim the system, which is due to be launched at next month’s London Vet Show (16 to 17 November), offers major benefits for both practice teams and pet owners.

A total of £10,000 will be allocated for projects by undergraduate students in latest round of initiative.

A senior college figure has insisted the organisation will learn lessons after its explanation of a delay in implementing part of its new guidance led to accusations that it was “patronising” vets.

Entries can be submitted until mid-December, with self-nomination now permitted in five categories.