A disciplinary committee said it felt Vlad Butnaru was “making up his defence as he went along” during a hearing into his actions.

Most confirmed cases so far have not shown clear clinical signs of the virus, a new veterinary webinar on the outbreak has heard.

Proposals are expected to be outlined later this year on an issue that college leaders see as a vital aspect of veterinary legislation reform.

The latest infections have been recorded across six different counties and a senior vet believes they could be linked to recent high levels of rainfall.

Support when human life at risk by an infection unaffected by many antibiotics to dramatically reduce usage on his land.

Association issues priorities for animal health and welfare – including new Veterinary Surgeons Act – at start of what many expect will be a UK general election year.

Ministers at Holyrood say they don’t want the country to become a “safe haven or a dumping ground” for dogs being moved to escape a ban on them elsewhere.

Separate questionnaires for vets and veterinary nurses have opened as the college begins the process of developing a new strategic plan for the coming years.

Owners to be offered a free test as part of project being run by clinicians from nine CVS Group practices across south-west England to gather more data on affected dogs.

Fortnightly sessions to update vets on current outbreak in eastern and southern England begin this week.

The Badger Trust has called for a coordinated non-cull approach to be adopted across Britain and an end to what it views as “anti-badger rhetoric” in policy.

Culture, performance, and well-being is the theme of the two-day event next month and organisers say there has already been a strong demand for tickets.

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.