After 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.
RCVS publishes new COVID guidelines for the professions, which will replace current emergency guidance and help return practices to near-normal operations.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Farm Vet Champions project is spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, largely to empower general practice vets with advice on responsible antibiotic use on farms.
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.
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.
Ruminant Health and Welfare, established to coordinate and focus on the ruminant sector’s drive to tackle endemic diseases across UK, sets four priorities.
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.
The Pirbright Institute generates the first pig antibodies against swine influenza that protect against infection – paving way for developments in human therapies.
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.