Allister Webb

October 2022

Day-long programme on leadership issues will take place as part of this week’s BVNA Congress in Telford.

6 mins

One of the UK’s biggest veterinary providers has published its annual results, which showed a big increase in pre-tax profits.

6 mins

One of British television’s best-known faces is set to be among Scott Gobin’s opponents at the first Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.

7 mins

Building work to treble the size of a leading Cambridgeshire veterinary hospital is underway and bosses said they expect to recruit dozens of new staff once it is completed next year.

6 mins

Lancashire farm vet praised as an “essential part” of the farm team as she received a top national award.

5 mins

Raphaël Guatteo, a leading figure in the study of Q fever, will take a session on the disease at the forthcoming conference in Birmingham.

3 mins

September 2022

Judy Scrine said she wants to warn others about the risks of income protection cover after discovering her policy only classed her as a general vet, not one working in equine medicine, when she made a claim.

13 mins

Synomics, which has its headquarters in Oxfordshire, is working with Mars Petcare on the programme that aims to develop risk prediction models for a range of conditions.

9 mins

But officials have no concerns about the agreement between Eville and Jones and the Vorenta Group.

6 mins

Officials have been asked to draw up potential guidelines, despite concerns over costs and whether the available punishments would offer a sufficient deterrent to offenders.

12 mins

A West Yorkshire vet team is heading into the hills this weekend for a charity three peaks challenge in memory of a former colleague.

3 mins

Campaigners claim new intensive culls have already begun as part of controversial policy to combat bTB.

6 mins

Competition and Markets Authority says it is satisfied plans to sell eight practices to Linnaeus will address concerns that saw it initially halt the deal nearly a year ago.

5 mins

A leading charity vet who shared her expertise with students at an Essex university college has been recognised for almost 40 years of work in the animal welfare sector.

3 mins

Campaigners urge new environment secretary Ranil Jayawardena to order a review, although officials insist the department’s stance has not changed. 

13 mins

Hundreds of animals were vaccinated against the deadly disease following a Conwy practice’s link-up with two charitable groups.

7 mins

Outgoing BEVA president Huw Griffiths' plea comes as annual congress is told work-life balance is “here to stay”, while a senior academic insists universities not to blame.

15 mins

Veterinary practices are being offered a visual guide to the dangers posed by the changing seasons in a bid to raise owners’ awareness.

3 mins

A new deadline has been set for professionals to have their say, following the death of the Queen.

4 mins

Delegates can learn more about how to tackle a tricky subject, and scoop a prize for themselves, when they head to Telford next month.

4 mins

The two companies, which have projected annual revenues of more than £50 million, are “natural partners”, the former’s boss said.

5 mins

Staff at Pennard Vets have introduced a new scheme designed to help relax animals in their care and improve postoperative recovery. 

4 mins

More than £500,000 is set to be invested in the bursary scheme, which bosses say will also see graduates offered jobs within the company’s practices.

6 mins

More than 100 UK vets and nurses have already volunteered to help the project, which aims to neuter 300 dogs in the war-torn Bosnian town.

6 mins

Mars, Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Nottingham Trent University, and vet group Linnaeus have worked together on a project featuring research from primary and referral care clinicians across UK.

6 mins

Cutting-edge research and the humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine were recognised during the presentation of BEVA’s annual awards.

7 mins

The organisation's chief executive fears huge numbers of puppies could now be at risk as a result of rogue dog breeding and the spiralling cost of living.

11 mins

Vets and nurses can share their own tributes to the late monarch until two weeks after her state funeral.

3 mins

A €10,000 (£8,660) prize will help to fund further research into chronic kidney disease in cats.

3 mins

Places are now open for a new series of British Veterinary Dental Association online sessions this autumn.

3 mins