The college’s council has voted to introduce more flexibility as part of its efforts to ease the veterinary workforce crisis in the UK.

It is hoped new findings could lead to improvements in the treatment of canine periodontal disease, one of the most common diagnoses seen by practising vets.

University of the West of Scotland, with support from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, featured a study of 1,199 participants, with vast majority saying pets had provided a positive effect on well-being.

Ceva Derma Day aims to provide delegates with insights into the latest developments in dermatology.

Dr Laflamme explains how recent research has highlighted the importance of nutrients – including taurine, carnitine, antioxidants and magnesium – in cardiac health and disease.

Mechanism for decision-making during ever-changing pandemic had been in place since March 2020.

Dr Johnny Li, an expert in nutrigenomics and Senior Principal Scientist at Nestlé Purina PetCare, explains how recent research has expanded the ways in which we can use nutrition to support cardiac health.

College is having active discussions with EU vet schools, is hoping to entice some clinicians back into practice and is planning a workforce summit to discuss current issues.

Much-anticipated replacement to the PDP is running, with platform to allow workplace advisors to record and monitor the progress of graduates under their care.

University of Bristol Veterinary School working with Racing to Relate to examine selection, training and welfare of Thoroughbred horses as they transition from racetrack to therapy horse.

Exotics expert John Chitty tells Paul Imrie why he believes veterinary professionals should go “back to basics” when it comes to rabbit care.

Dexacortone – which is for cats and dogs – is flavoured and double-divisible, uses its SmartTab technology and is around 25 times more potent than short-acting substances.

RCVS Knowledge’s National Audit for Small Animal Neutering relies on practices to submit their data to help establish nation’s neutering benchmark.

Company behind Adaptil and Feliway has launched an “eye-catching new range of marketing materials” to raise awareness of support in the fireworks season.

Staff at Beechwood Veterinary Group in Leeds had to perform life-saving surgery on Staffordshire bull terrier Jess after a stick lodged down her throat – narrowly missing her heart and other arteries.

Staff at University of Bristol and Langford Vets have created a “virtual patient” to help third-year students on their emergency rotations.

Mental health and well-being platform has been specifically created by veterinary community to provide tailored support.

Jon Wray back at West Midlands flagship small animal hospital 20 years after his original stint.

The European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment and WSAVA have joined forces, with the former developing guidance on two treatment areas and the latter helping to promote it.

Group, which includes Vets4Pets, has donated the money to assist in running of Vetlife Helpline, Vetlife Health Support and Vetlife Financial Support.

Pet abduction would become a specific criminal offence for first time as Government announces plans to crack down on growing problem across England and Wales.

People from across the agricultural community have qualified or are undergoing training to join veterinary practices in the newly created role.

Group says AniDent, developed with Virbac, has been launched to address critical nature of providing effective preventive dental care.

The team at The Vet Clinic in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, has been using recent case of Maggie, who presented with 30cm stick lodged under her muscle and skin, to warn other clients of dangers.

Team at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire help eight-year-old paralysed pet to get mobile again with use of specially designed set of wheels.

IVC Evidensia is increasing support for vets and VNs undertaking clinical research across its network.

Association will be among the first off the mark with a post-pandemic in-person event in October.

Team at VetPartners take part in a 5km challenge in July and August to raise thousands of pounds for Pets As Therapy.