Consortium receives £1.5 million from Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council and Defra to develop new strategies to tackle future avian influenza outbreaks.

Gary Lewin and Chris Dixon of Veterinary Vision have published a paper on their successes fitting a rhexis-fixated prosthetic intraocular lens in dogs undergoing lens removal.

Bookings open for November event in Leeds, which will include speakers such as Søren Boysen from the University of Calgary and Sophie Adamantos from Paragon Referrals in Wakefield.

Trials have started in Wales as part of a wider project to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals and the environment.

European Platform for the Responsible Using of Medicines in Animals critical of European Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee for its “rejection of science”.

Research carried out by Queen’s University Belfast and Cornell University says reintroduction of the lynx and wolf in parts of the world could manage problematic invaders.

Delegate workshops with speakers and a programme covering youngstock, TB, fertility, endemic diseases, sustainability and beef promised for Birmingham showcase.

New study from the RVC demands urgent action to reduce serious health issues associated with the popular breed’s exaggerated features.

Veterinary professionals who want to help shape profession’s future by joining BVA council, panels or committees are encouraged to throw their hats in the ring.

Infection did not show in 36.1% of apparently healthy dogs, while a second study shows Angiostrongylus vasorum larvae can survive in the environment for up to 8 weeks.

Event organised by student online support service VetWings brought together young and old for an outdoor festival at Killaworgey Farm near Newquay, Cornwall.

Horiba UK has announced their CPD event next month aims to help veterinary professionals keep pets and the people who care for them safe.

RCVS voted to Food Standards Agency request to allow registration for further 12 months of non-UK qualified European vets to fulfil specific meat hygiene roles at abattoirs.

Study shows blood test able to distinguish between goats naturally infected and those vaccinated against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the pathogen causing it.

Vets in the UK, as well as Australia and New Zealand, are being asked for their views on neurology and whether they have concerns about teaching of the subject.

Team at Wear Referrals save one-year-old Hungarian vizsla left with fractured ribs and a hole in its pericardium just millimetres from its heart after running into a stick during a woodland walk.

Free webinars with internationally recognised vets will provide information on the concept during July and September.

Online event is open to all veterinary students across the UK, as well as new graduates, and will feature 14 lectures across two days, plus yoga sessions.

Diagnostic imaging specialist Naomi Earley, and veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia specialist Felipe Márquez Grados now lead their respective disciplines.

Research showing how foot-and-mouth disease virus interacts with lymphoid tissues may provide further help in creating vaccines that provide long-lasting immunity to livestock.

Linnaeus-owned Cave Veterinary Specialists has invested in a Phillips Ingenia 1.5T Evolution to allow it to better diagnose and treat pets.

Harlyn was suffering from a ruptured intestine and septic peritonitis, and had to undergo emergency surgery at Maven Vets in North Cheam, London Borough of Sutton.

Organisers want to make it easier for the profession to bring more team members to the event, taking place at ACC Liverpool from 8 to 10 September.