Allister Webb

September 2022

Senior figures from the veterinary world and animal charities have paid tribute to The Queen following her death at Balmoral.

7 mins

Huw Griffiths told delegates that the veterinary industry must listen to the next generation at BEVA Congress in Liverpool.

5 mins

A hospital director is leaving his practice behind for a near 100-mile walking challenge in Scotland.

5 mins

Mathematicians at the University of Bristol say a new study indicating diffusive movement can now be modelled exactly in permeable materials is a “fundamental” step forward.

6 mins

New research has suggested that only 14 dogs in every 10,000 died within two weeks of undergoing a sedative or anaesthetic procedure, though the risks are higher for older animals.

7 mins

Senior industry figures have laid out their priorities for the new Liz Truss premiership.

8 mins

Officials say the link, which will see many RSPCA-affiliated owners moved to PDSA care, will enable both to focus more on their core work as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

6 mins

The BVA has questioned the legal justification for the RCVS’ proposals as it publishes its formal consultation response.

7 mins

Scientists have warned the diet risks spreading harmful and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but one accredited company boss says they are addressing the risks.

14 mins

Veterinary professionals can register now for the Feline Fine event, which replaces the planned congress in Hong Kong.

3 mins

A senior official says the event aims to bring new ideas to the veterinary sector’s leaders and managers.

5 mins

Junior vice-president Ryan Davis said organisation was “acutely aware” of how present crisis was affecting members, but maintained sector can overcome problems and voice concerns to those in power.

11 mins

The inaugural cohort of SRUC Veterinary Nursing degree graduates have enjoyed their success during the college’s first in-person graduation events for three years.

5 mins

The BVA’s charity says it wants to invest £150,000 in several UK-based research projects, but researchers need to move quickly to get their proposals in.

4 mins

A veterinary industry charity is gearing up for a major fund-raising drive this October and needs professionals to get active.

3 mins

August 2022

New restrictions preventing non-commercial imports of more than two kilogrammes are necessary to reduce the risk of the disease entering Britain, officials say.

6 mins

Officials say disease has been detected among captive birds at nine separate sites across south-west.

7 mins

The public is being urged to sign an online petition demanding a bill that could lead to a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears becomes law, following a post by the reality TV star.

6 mins

Emma Billington, who runs Dogs 4 Rescue in Greater Manchester, has challenged both the prime minister and Conservative leadership candidates to visit the centre she calls “the most depressing place on Earth”.

14 mins

The VMD's new boss is among a host of speakers in the line-up for the AHDA’s first post-COVID event.

5 mins

Twelve farms are taking part in the latest phase of the Arwain DGC project, which aims to highlight ways of preventing antimicrobial resistance.

13 mins

The VMG says ‘urgent work’ is needed to encourage young people to consider a veterinary career, after initial data showed a sharp fall in the number of places being taken up compared to last year.

14 mins

MP and vet Neil Hudson has called for urgent action to avoid a crisis after bosses at the last UK plant producing ammonia said the process was no longer viable.

7 mins

Noel Fitzpatrick said the time was right for the switch, which will see Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue site at Guildford renamed AURA Veterinary.

6 mins

Early bird tickets are still available for the event in October, but those interested will need to snap them up soon.

5 mins

Leading charity says the number of cats waiting to go into its adoption centres is up 46% on last year.

6 mins

A retired Norfolk vet has taken up a lengthy walking challenge to help a charity providing sailing experiences on the high seas.

5 mins

A leading vet and author has teamed up with Cats Protection for a new initiative to help Ukrainian refugees, six months on from the Russian invasion.

7 mins

Vets say a new non-toxic cancer treatment is an exciting development in the field and had a dramatic effect on one of their patients.

5 mins

New material has been created to boost support available to new graduates entering practice.

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