Veterinary practices are being offered new materials to help them raise awareness of the potential risks faced by pets as spring draws closer.

“We are wanting to focus a spotlight on the abhorrent practices (...) such as ear cropping in dogs, transport of heavily pregnant dogs and puppy smuggling” – vet and MP Neil Hudson.

Ten candidates are contesting three seats on RCVS council, with five in the running for two places on VN council.

Nearly one in six of the company’s 900 vets are from Turkey and the company has pledged to match every pound raised up to £10,000.

The Leeds-based firm has teamed up with a pet food producer to examine whether specially prepared products can affect quality of life for cats with the disease.

Professionals and members of the public have until 31 March to have their say on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

The York-based company has acquired 14 DierenDokters in its first move into the Netherlands and indicated further deals could follow.

A conservation group that alerted officials to the cases says one of the affected mammals is likely to have died from the virus, as concerns grow about its potential to spread to other species.

The system was developed through funding from a CVS Group research programme.

“Park Vet Group is full of talented people, and I look forward to developing and nurturing that talent so we can continue to expand the services we offer to clients and patients” – Amy Jennings.

Report finds fewer than 10% of workers received a rise above current inflation levels and warns more pay demands may follow, amid ongoing industrial action in other sectors.

Despite claiming to be the “least qualified person in the room” to lead such a session, Vet Times chief reporter Allister Webb more than ably hosts the inaugural Big 6 live debate at SPVS Congress 2023.

Ten power units are set to be sent to the war-torn country and an online appeal has been set up by the BEVA Trust to help pay for them.

Developers say the programme is intended to fit in around professionals’ busy working patterns.

Developers believe the platform can help vets tackle the subject with their clients and say professionals need to take the initiative before clients look for answers elsewhere.

Two leading welfare organisations say a lack of pet rights for housing tenants is contributing to the growing rehoming crisis.

Vets and farmers are being encouraged to keep up the momentum after several hundred new sites were declared free of the disease.

RCVS director of education warns of need for reform while college outlines work taking place to support changes it plans to implement from autumn 2024.

Delegates who enjoyed first major congress of 2023 can already register their interest to be there again next year as organisers enjoy positive feedback from this year’s event.

Contentious measures, just approved by RCVS council and set to be implemented this year, topped agenda at inaugural Big 6 Live debate at SPVS Congress in Birmingham. 

IVC Evidensia claims its new scheme is the first of its kind in Europe and will enable continuing career development for general practitioners.

Officials say “substantial progress” is being made in tackling the disease as plans for a second phase of testing were announced by the APHA.

Vets urged to be watchful for new cases of Brucella canis after it was revealed that a review of current risk assessments is taking place.

College has announced plans for seven online workshops, beginning later this month, to explore ways the veterinary sector’s workforce challenges could be resolved.

The public is being invited to directly contact the prime minister to demand long-awaited welfare legislation is finally passed into law.

Vets will be given an update on the emergency at a BVA event next week, after government scientists outlined plans to increase monitoring.

Professionals and members of the public have until the end of March to have their say on the measures, which include revised prescription guidelines for vets.