A clinical audit that reduced prescribing of one common antibiotic by nearly a third has boosted professional and client confidence, practice leaders say.
Two young cats found in a pallet after a three-day continental truck journey are set to be rehomed after being treated at a practice – once they have served their time in quarantine.
Three organisations – the British Veterinary Zoological Society, RSPCA and Scottish SPCA – have joined forces to produce a guidance document to help wildlife rehabilitation centres dealing with the virus.
Officials hope the initiative will boost young professionals’ confidence in identifying the issue, enabling better treatment for dogs living with the condition.
The Freedom Project says demand for its services, which help dog owners escaping domestic abuse, has jumped by almost a quarter in the past year and new volunteers are needed.
Group has urged ministers to introduce a minimum gate price, which it argued could help to protect UK food security against unsustainable production costs.
A case – in Craigavon, County Armagh – is the first in Northern Ireland for nearly four years, but its timing is outside the recognised November to May season for the disease.
Animor said the decision to shut its Ellesmere Port site was in the best interests of clients, members and pets amid challenges including staff shortages.
Matt Guy’s mother died two weeks into his degree course at the University of Bristol, he retook a year and took out another to prioritise mental health during the pandemic, but is now set to start vet work.
Early UCAS data shows the number of scholars being accepted on to courses is currently up around 7% compared to last year, even though admissions are down by a similar amount.
Sean Wensley said he was “humbled and grateful” to be presented with an accolade commemorating one of the most important figures in the group’s history.
Scientists from The University of Edinburgh claimed their method, which applies DNA extraction and sequencing techniques, can identify bacterial presence within a few hours.
Figures from the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS) show cases related to clinical fees rose by 27% in the year to October 2022, to 441 individual referrals.
Six areas are currently under restrictions following recently confirmed outbreaks, though the wider risk to poultry is still said to be low, particularly with strict biosecurity protocols.
Many vets still feel confused and under-prepared for implementation of the profession’s new “under care” guidance, only weeks before it comes into force, the BVA has warned.
University of Central Lancashire leaders say the new facility should be complete in early 2025 after they teamed up with a nearby college to secure additional practical training provision.
