Police and charities are working together to tackle the problem as new RSPCA data suggests attacks on cats more than doubled in the first half of this year.

Although parts of the case connected to the care of an American bulldog that later died were proven, a disciplinary committee ruled they did not fall far below acceptable standards.

Ceva Animal Health confirms UK supplies of its enzootic abortion vaccines for ewes are unlikely to be available for several more weeks because of manufacturing issues.

Defra is under renewed pressure to act on its pledge to halt the controversial scheme after two campaign groups launched a legal challenge against the granting of additional cull licences in England.

A vet and academic believes an emerging discipline that explores more of the social aspects of veterinary medicine can help students prepare for life in practice.

Despite concerns about challenges faced by the breed, and ongoing calls for the sport's abolition, officials say work to support prospective owners will continue.

Officials hope the company’s support will encourage further professional participation in the campaign when it returns this autumn.

New figures have revealed neglect reports to the charity relating to the dog type more than trebled in the first half of this year, while incidents of intentional harm nearly doubled.

Officials hope the new event, which takes place during November’s London Vet show, will celebrate the profession amid its current challenges.

Vetlife officials hope their new support materials can help practice teams begin their own journeys of increased understanding and acceptance.

Twenty-four puppies found at a ferry port are now in new homes following treatment that included heart surgery for one of them.

The RCVS has been urged to support external scrutiny of the veterinary sector as part of current plans to reform the organisation’s governance.

More than $9 million (£7 million) is being invested in work to explore whether vaccines could help to control and reduce the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The analysis, commissioned by the RCVS and British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support, found workers with multiple conditions or mental health challenges, plus those who identify as neurodivergent, were at greater risk of being targeted.

The rise is the first in more than seven years as officials confirmed further annual rises would follow from next spring.

Vets at a West Midlands veterinary practice said the surgery was more complicated because of the canine patient’s young age.

Veterinary professionals can sign up now for the first major veterinary gathering of the new year as organisers revealed several new features are on the way.

Increased staffing levels and growing customer bases have contributed to a new trading update for the first quarter of this year.

Veterinary and welfare officials have welcomed new rules in England but say more needs to be done to fully protect animal welfare.

Organisers of a campaign which aims to address the sector’s recruitment and retention challenges say now is the time for action as a new summer camp for aspiring students gets underway.

Researchers at the University of Bristol believe their findings highlight the need for greater awareness among veterinary professionals about the extent to which they can affect their patients.

Officials believe newly available testing procedures will help to improve productivity and reduce the impact of conditions whose clinical signs can be difficult to identify.

Almost 50 vets will join the fellowship this autumn, including equal numbers of men and women.

“Whether the animals under our care take part in the local pony club’s mounted games, are on display in the showing classes at the county show, or are competing at the Olympics, equine veterinary practice would be unlikely to survive without horse sport” – BEVA president elect, Bruce Bladon.

A Yorkshire-based veterinary surgeon collected a major award for her clinical work during the annual National Egg and Poultry Awards event.

New Labour government vows to uphold manifesto pledge to end badger cull, but current licences to be honoured.

Supporters of raw and vegan dietary approaches have given their reaction to a new BVA policy paper that remains cautious on both despite insisting it is not advocating a single plan.

A series of nine bitesize videos on the subject, aimed both at women directly affected and those supporting them, are now available through WellVet, with more set to follow this autumn.