However, vet and MP argues social media condemnation of either the sector, or individual professionals and practices in it, was not representative of broader public opinion.
IVC Evidensiaâs group head of animal welfare David Martin says bans in UK nations had failed to stop fatal attacks and warns âstatus dogs are coming backâ.
Sally Everitt concedes many owners unlikely to discuss diets with vets unless there is an existing health problem, but she urges colleagues to be âtrusted advisors to clientsâ.
Although veterinary revenues are continuing to show strong growth, the company has predicted slow development in the retail sector is likely to continue for some time.
RUMA Agriculture chairperson Cat McLaughlin called for the maintenance of supplies to be treated on a par with food and fuel security after fourth annual report.
The head of inquiry into companion animal services, Martin Coleman, warns some vets are frustrated by âlack of flexibilityâ within the current prescribing system.
The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland says âtargeted and scientifically justified wildlife interventionâ should be part of plan to tackle rising disease levels.
David Martin warns of âmassive correlationâ between abuse of animals and children and argues itâs âabout timeâ professions began to speak out about the issue.
US researchers say use of famciclovir can speed up recovery from infectious upper respiratory disease, as well as reducing incidence of corneal disease.
The disqualification of the winner of a major race was reversed after an appeal panel deemed one of the excess contacts to be inadvertent, sparking widespread criticism.
An update issued ahead of its annual meeting expressed confidence in the companyâs outlook, despite the expected impact of tax increases to be imposed next spring.
Analysis by Cats Protection reveals rises in both number of owners wanting pets to have kittens and number being given away to relatives, friends or rescue groups.
Progressive Veterinary Association says council voted âcontrary to the will of the professionâ â and signals its campaign for much more radical change would continue.
Restrictions have been imposed in response to the new infections, which were confirmed less than two weeks after a different strain was detected in East Yorkshire.
Chairperson Martin Coleman tells packed London Vet Show session this afternoon (15 November): âWe're not just going to present a set of remedy proposals, take it or leave it.â
