Paul Imrie

Paul ImrieAfter leaving school following A-levels, Paul Imrie became a junior reporter on the weekly paper serving his hometown of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. He spent four years on the district and city desks of the Derby Evening Telegraph, and during this stint studied for, and achieved, the Diploma in Journalism from the now PA-owned Editorial Centre in Hastings.
Following a further four years with the Leicester Mercury, Paul joined VBD in 2004, and has been deputy editor of Veterinary Times, editor of VBJ, and editor of Veterinary Times since 2009. He has also been VBD’s editorial manager since April 2010.
Tel: 01733 383554  â€˘  email: [email protected]

March 2021

RCVS publishes new COVID guidelines for the professions, which will replace current emergency guidance and help return practices to near-normal operations.

5 mins

BVA and The FOAL Group welcome encouraging written response to petition calling for closure of legal loopholes allowing some ear cropping of dogs to continue.

7 mins

ThE BVA, and 18 divisions and affiliate groups, sign letter in The Telegraph today (24 March) calling for Government to deliver on commitments it first made in December 2017.

5 mins

Worldwide pharmaceutical company grew by 5% “in highly competitive market”, with net sales of €4.12 billion (£3.55 billion), and success in swine vaccine and its parasiticide Nexgard for dogs.

7 mins

IVC Evidensia and Linnaeus latest to reveal details of separate green initiatives.

6 mins

Study involving Luca and Heidi Ferasin at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre in Buckinghamshire is yet to be peer-reviewed, but indicates “first cases of infection of domestic cats and dogs by British B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2”.

5 mins

Obesity is an increasing problem in pets, with multiple causal factors and implications for animal health. Nutritional consultant Mike Davies joins us to delve into a fascinating and potentially rewarding area of veterinary medicine.

3 mins

RCVS’ flagship replacement of Professional Development Phase gathering pace, with new guidance document brought out by college and changes to code of conduct agreed ahead of summer launch.

8 mins

The mentor, business guru and author will present a session on Friday lunchtime before answering questions, joining Jenny Campbell, Dr Ranj and Lucy Cooke at BSAVA Virtual Congress.

5 mins

Defra had asked the RCVS to allow temporary registration of suitably qualified and supervised non-UK qualified vets to work in narrow and specific areas as OVs.

4 mins

World title and British record for sporty vet who only turned to indoor rowing to fill a void during lockdown.

7 mins

The Farm Vet Champions project is spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, largely to empower general practice vets with advice on responsible antibiotic use on farms.

8 mins

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has commissioned analysis of options to deliver more vets for the nation, including through home vet school.

9 mins

RCVS Knowledge collaborates with former staff to rescue nearly 80 years of material at risk following last year’s closure.

5 mins

UK charity helps students from across the world with online teaching during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

5 mins

Six-year-old dachshund-cross had electrochemotherapy treatment for growth discovered by accident on underside of tongue.

4 mins

In this Vet Times Podcast, research scientist Dr Brian Zanghi talks about his work on a nutrient-enriched water supplement and its effects on feline hydration.

3 mins

Ruminant Health and Welfare, established to coordinate and focus on the ruminant sector’s drive to tackle endemic diseases across UK, sets four priorities.

5 mins

French bulldog Gus was on a downward spiral until multidisciplinary approach at London Vet Specialists solved rare case.

8 mins

Equine herpesvirus-1 was seen among horses at showjumping events in Valencia, and spread to other premises in Europe and the Middle East.

4 mins

Large breeds at greater risk of osteosarcoma versus cross-breeds in novel study that also reveals 30 breeds least at risk.

6 mins

Since it’s a live event, students will feel as if they are right in the room shadowing the vet” – Alex Davies, chief mentor for veterinary with Vet Mentor.

9 mins

Courses by Ashworth Veterinary Group to tackle behavioural issues in locked-down puppies have proved huge hit with waiting list for future events.

6 mins

Late appeal for more candidates to join election to join original single candidate leads to total of 14 standing for upcoming contest.

5 mins

Medovate partnering with UK distributor Vygon Vet to bring anaesthesia device Safira to sector.

4 mins

The Pirbright Institute generates the first pig antibodies against swine influenza that protect against infection – paving way for developments in human therapies.

4 mins

Vet school reclaims top spot from UC Davis, California for veterinary science in latest iteration of Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings.

5 mins

Money from RCVS Mind Matters Initiative pledged specifically for Vetlife Health Support service, on top of ÂŁ100,000 annual contribution, to help deal with impact of COVID-19.

6 mins

Kernow Veterinary Group wins silver Health Workplace award from Cornwall County Council for its efforts in helping to safeguard staff welfare.

4 mins

Jo Thorne organises weekly yoga sessions to support health and well-being of colleagues during latest COVID-19 lockdown.