The RSPCA has warned that cases of animals being beaten or killed in suspicious circumstances are both on the rise, and vets can help by raising concerns with the organisation.

Academics leading the project hope it will lead to the creation of a new global resource of data to help people caring for the threatened species.

Linda Joyce-Jones said she was “proud” that Wales had led the way on the issue after plans for an investigation were approved.

The Action for Animal Health Coalition has hosted an event in Parliament to urge the Government to commit more resources to animal health protection to prevent another human pandemic.

Members of the association’s vaccination guidelines group have visited South Africa at the start of the project, which is expected to see new advice published in 2026.

The offer has been made as practical and fund-raising support for colleagues coping with the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Bird keepers are being advised to continue taking precautions against the virus, after two new cases were confirmed in England over recent days.

Liz Parris will be joined by three of her cousins for the Northumberland walk later this month.

A vet leading multi-million-pound plans for a new clinic and referral centre in Glenrothes says he is “delighted and excited” after construction work got underway.

An initial hearing is now set to take place later this year, with the potential for a more detailed investigation to follow, after the plea was backed by senior Welsh politicians.

Welfare groups says fatalities are still unacceptably high, despite a sharp fall in recorded deaths last year, as the sport’s governing body accused its critics of failing to offer “credible” evidence for abolition.

A total of £70,000 will be used to fund projects examining how human behaviours can lead to better lives for animals, and researchers should act now to secure some of the money.

Bosses of Rosemullion Vets are planning to recruit extra staff following the eight-week refurbishment

The Pet Advertising Advisory Group, which has members including the BVA and BVNA, said it wants to do more to “clean up” the online market for pet sales.

Bosses plan to use Peter R Beaumont’s gift to support the development of a new business skills unit and training programme, which will be named in his honour.

The call from MP and vet Neil Hudson follows the release of a new report, which argued the UK should not agree new international trade deals without marine mammal protection commitments.

A group of 25 fund-raisers have scaled the UK’s highest free fall abseil to raise critical funds for a leading veterinary sector charity.

Guests heard a plea for sustainable funding to address key issues for the sector during the BVA’s annual Welsh dinner in Cardiff.

Carl Gorman is settling into the association’s top job as officials outlined plans for the group’s Alba congress later this year.

Mary Marcondes says she is “deeply honoured” to take over from Richard Squires ahead of the publication of its latest guidelines this autumn.

Researchers hope the latest findings from the RVC VetCompass programme will help vets recognise common clinical signs, as well as potentially offering clues for human treatments.

Senior officials say work to develop a new long-term strategic plan is getting underway ahead of its annual general meeting next week.

Nominations open for new awards, which will be presented during the London Vet Show later this year.

Fresh attempt to pass the widely supported bill into law has been blocked by MPs amid accusations, both inside and outside Parliament, of political game-playing.

Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week have released the findings of new research that indicates a “lack of understanding” of the issue, even among owners.

Officials renew plea for vigilance among bird keepers after a new outbreak was confirmed in Moray.

Melissa Donald has been accused of being ‘disrespectful’ after pictures apparently showing her playing a game on her phone during an event at the Welsh Parliament appeared online.