Research from parasitologist Martin Nielsen confirms traditional approach of frequent routine deworming at predetermined intervals, without the use of diagnostic testing, is unnecessary.

Team at Davies Veterinary Specialists deals with life-threatening internal complications in Labrador retriever that swallowed conker on morning walk.

“As a respected profession, it is imperative that the veterinary community should be leading by example in doing everything we can to stop the spread of the virus" – BVA president James Russell.

Association makes direct appeal to animal owners to respect veterinary teams as they adjust to new way of working in lockdowns.

New gene – termed femaleless by researchers – determines sex of malaria mosquitoes and can be manipulated to prevent females forming.

International Cat Care and veterinary division the International Society of Feline Medicine shares BVA concerns over implementation, and has queries about unowned cats, impact on vet visits and age cats will be chipped.

RCVS and BVA in discussions with CVOs – but “confirm we will not be reverting to emergency-only work” in joint statement.

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative has provided £20,000 to commission a study into the impact of moral injury across the veterinary professions.

College issues fresh guidance and flow charts on its website to offer advice to veterinary practices about what they can do in four nations as lockdowns and tiers expand.

Defra launches eight-week consultation and says law could be introduced in England as early as next year.

Davies Veterinary Specialists wants patients with chronic small intestinal diarrhoea for multicentre study.

Partnership project involving VetPartners, dairy farmers and video gaming experts aims to develop artificial intelligence to recognise a cow by its skin patterns.

BVA pleased new report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee highlights concerns on capacity in veterinary sector post-Brexit transition.

Study led by vet school finds new interaction within cells that could lead to novel therapies for conditions in humans and animals being developed.

After tougher restrictions – including a new Tier 4 for England – were introduced to help curb a virulent new COVID-19 variant, RCVS and BVA contact CVOs to ensure advice to vets is in line with rules in all four nations.

Shearbridge Veterinary Centre’s reception Christmas trees at surgeries in Queensbury, Bradford and Hipperholme, Halifax, allow owners to remember lost pets, with the practice making £1 charity donations for each one.

VetPartners launches project to encourage team working to treat a painful problem in cattle.

RCVS Knowledge is leading a project to empower farm animal vets and wider practice teams to establish antimicrobial protocols.

A third of owners talked to their animals during the pandemic, with 43% saying their pet helped them cope and three-quarters saying their companion understands them.

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon recognised as gold level cat clinic by International Society of Feline Medicine soon after £3 million redevelopment of Swindon hospital.

Group expects to recycle up to two million items annually after pledging to introduce zero waste boxes at all its sites.

Congress Diaries will offer an exclusive insight in 2021’s Virtual Congress and its content, from the people behind the scenes.

IVC Evidensia practice Crown House Veterinary Surgeons refits branch at Shaw, Greater Manchester, and extends its opening hours.

Internal medicine specialists at Davies Veterinary Specialists perform emergency treatment on Bella the Labrador retriever after she swallowed open safety pin.

RCVS’ Mind Matters Initiative is holding two events this month to help members of the veterinary team understand mental ill health.

York-based veterinary group has enjoyed 87% sales growth in past three years to reach £349 million in year to June.

RCVS Veterinary Graduate Development Programme will launch in summer 2021 to replace Professional Development Phase, following detailed feedback provided by profession.