The CVS Group hopes to open its state-of-the-art new facility in Bristol this spring.

Hundreds of delegates headed to Birmingham for the organisation’s first annual gathering since 2020.

David Martin – animal welfare advisor for IVC Evidensia – believes current legislation is hard to enforce unless “you actually catch someone in the act of cropping the dog’s ears”. 

Important developments in the sector will be highlighted when Leicester hosts spring’s inaugural event.

Ten senior roles have now been filled as preparations for the school’s autumn launch continue.

Veterinary charity says its is seeing “unprecedented” demand for all its services as it appealed for the profession to unite in support of its work.

Professionals invited to look behind the scenes when an animal hospital opens its doors in February.

Fears pets could soon be abandoned or euthanised on scale not seen since Second World War.

A new treatment for the most common form of canine heart disease is being deployed by vets in Solihull.

Applications are now open for the grants, but students will need to be quick to be considered for the first round of payments.

College leaders say they “look forward” to working with the BVA and other groups on the development of additional support materials following last week’s vote.

Vets and other stakeholders are being urged to work together to prevent future generations of dogs suffering health problems associated with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

Businesses operating at least 25 practices across the UK between them have been made subject of initial enforcement orders while potential competition issues are investigated.

The BVA’s president Malcolm Morley has called for the whole profession to monitor the impact of the guidance once it is implemented later this year.

Two new regional regulatory vets have been appointed and three more are being sought as the sport fights for its future amid calls for its abolition.

With RCVS council due to vote on controversial “under care” guidance tomorrow (19 January), the BVA has urged the college to put its plans on hold ahead of an anticipated review of medicines rules.

A new project will explore other factors that may contribute to the problem, which experts fear is not being overcome.

At least 10 red squirrels are feared to have died with the disease in Dumfries and Galloway, and members of the public are being urged to be vigilant.

Veterinary practices are being urged to ensure they are prepared for significant reductions in government help to meet their energy costs from the spring.

Revised proposals have tightened requirements around the provision of physical examination as college officials argued their plans offer a “more robust framework” for the professions.

Dogs Trust has launched a campaign that it hopes will encourage owners to seek help earlier and keep them and their pets together despite the cost of living crisis.

More than 350 cats are known to have died in the 2021 outbreak – and RVC researchers hope findings from two papers will make a similar future pancytopenia spate less likely.