Allister Webb

August 2022

College consultation is underway on proposed changes to guidance, but critics, including a former member of its council, argued the process is not addressing fundamental questions about the plans.

15 mins

Researchers hope a partnership with one of the UKā€™s biggest care providers will enable the development of a new tool to assess patientsā€™ quality of life.

6 mins

Officials claim their new link could offer vital help to pet owners battling the cost of living crisis.

3 mins

A new system that can provide radiology reports within minutes is set to be rolled out to IVC Evidensia practices across the UK and Europe following a promising trial.

6 mins

The annual event will take place virtually in September, featuring speakers from the UK, Australia and North America.

2 mins

A former Cambridge vet school dean is leading the new programme at the University of Nicosia.

4 mins

Officials say events like this are ā€œmore important than everā€ as they prepare to head to Birmingham.

4 mins

Vetster claims its approach can help animals and owners, as well as easing the current burdens on vets.

5 mins

A fresh call for the controversial practice to be halted has been dismissed by Defra, amid a continuing scientific row over the policy.

15 mins

A new independent veterinary practice has opened in Leeds and its founders have some big plans.

4 mins

Officials say the development, with no dogs allowed, will make treatment easier for patients and staff.

4 mins

A cat that appeared to have been left partially paralysed after jumping off a sofa was soon found to need life-saving care when examined at a Hampshire vet hospital.

5 mins

Worries sector could be unable to meet demand for services as new study finds vet professionals more likely to quit or feel burnt out if they experience rudeness from senior colleagues or clients.

13 mins

Prof Brownlie has been invited to give the keynote address at the event in Cambridge next month.

5 mins

Scientists in France say a four-year-old pet greyhound tested positive for the virus after its owners were both found to have the infection.

6 mins

Study finds a majority of respondents described themselves as uncomfortable tackling certain work activities ā€“ but author argues the pandemic has taught them "invaluable" skills.

13 mins

Blue Cross says more than 70% of people seeking help so far this year are doing so for personal or money reasons ā€“ and it fears the trend will only get worse.

5 mins

Campaigners who want the Government to end its controversial badger culling policy are concerned that disputed evidence supporting its effectiveness will be presented at Canadian conference.

8 mins

Surgery saves the remaining eye of a three-year-old bulldog that otherwise faced a life of blindness.

4 mins

Researchers hope to find ways of improving performance sustainability as they believe decisions made in the early part of horsesā€™ lives can make them more vulnerable to injury and disease later.

6 mins

A vet who recreated the story of Forrest Gump when he ran across the United States has completed another epic fund-raising run ā€“ and heā€™s not finished yet.

4 mins

Ahead of the 31st anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act, BVA president says ā€œa complete overhaulā€ of legislation is needed now.

7 mins

Two former clinical directors, who have now taken up senior development roles, say their experience in practice means they understand the challenges surgeries are facing.

4 mins

The Tuk's Law group is seeking a legal requirement for vets to check that a person presenting an otherwise healthy animal for euthanasia is registered on its microchip.

13 mins

Nearly one in four of all cats being taken to UK vets are not having all their welfare needs met, a survey of vets has suggested.

4 mins

A wildlife garden, waste initiatives, and reductions in gas and electricity usage have helped earn a Shropshire practice an environmental award.

4 mins

Almost 40% of cats included in the research were found to have hypertension, based on current guidelines, as one author said the disease remains "underdiagnosed".

13 mins

A three-unit course is available online that officials say will offer globally applicable advice for how to administer jabs to cats and dogs.

3 mins

Vet Laura Muir is the toast of Scotland once more after scooping two medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham ā€“ but her season isnā€™t done yet.

5 mins

Vet-Al, which offers virtual services through the Joii Pet Care app, has backed reforms that would relax the current rules on remote prescribing.

13 mins