Tick-borne disease is a growing risk to the UK and its pets and owners. Ian Wright joins Paul Imrie to discuss the significant changes in the numbers and species of ticks and pathogens.

Sarah Etherington, who works at White Cross Vets, is named nursing assistant student of the year at Myerscough College.

Four monoclonal antibodies support research in poultry and pigs to advance understanding of immune responses to disease in key species.

Ceva Animal Health, which manufactures a vaccine for enzootic abortion of ewes, wants farmer feedback on a problem costing the UK sheep industry £20 million annually.

Research reports clinical features, gross postmortem and histopathological findings during a rabbit haemorrhagic disease outbreak.

Joint survey run by National Equine Welfare Council and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes shows more than half have seen income reduce by more than 50%.

Company to launch Pet Eye Health Awareness Week in September, to coincide with National Eye Health Awareness Week.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health running complimentary webinar to examine how vets can prepare for post-lockdown resumption of services.

Vet2Vet and BSAVA partner for launch of VETbytes, a mobile clinical support tool to give small animal veterinary professionals critical access to the latest evidence-based information.

Ferran Valls Sanchez joins Paul Imrie to discuss prevention, treatment and prognosis of gastrointestinal disease in companion animals, among other important topics.

Onemytis 2 is described by distributor Excel Lasers as faster and more compact than the original, while using the same gas ionisation technology to allow for a wide range of procedures.

RCVS Mind Matters Initiative to hold a series of free “Reflection Time” sessions in coming months, aiming to help veterinary professionals with emotional aspects of their work.

College admits 58 fellows into its ranks – with most (39) recognised for their contributions to clinical practice, 14 for contributions to the profession and 5 for adding to veterinary knowledge.

The agritechnology venture builder, which works closely with world-renowned The Roslin Institute at The University of Edinburgh, invests in Singapore firm making animal feed and fertiliser from soldier flies.

Tulivin Labs introduces Trymox LA, a broad-spectrum antibiotic for use in cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats.

More than 400 delegates from across Europe – close to double the number of the first – attend second Graduate Academy Conference, which was staged virtually and provided 30 hours of CPD.

Carla Husband, Abbie McMillan and Lauren Sweeney – all studying veterinary nursing at the University of Bristol – win first prize in RCVS Knowledge’s Veterinary Evidence Student Awards 2020.

Partner organisation will be valued at more than £55 million and has plans to invest in range of cutting-edge agri-tech and veterinary research and initiatives.

Association to write to international trade secretary Liz Truss to raise serious concerns over composition of new Trade and Agriculture Commission, where only one of 16 members is a vet.

Lockdown measures may have seen people spend more time with their pets, but research shows a gap in what owners should know about their needs.

Association makes “difficult decision” to cancel October's event, but cites health and well-being of all potential attendees as a clear priority.

Phil Elkins talks to Paul Imrie the practical support vets can provide their clients to help them decide whether to vaccinate their herds.

PhD student has already gathered some responses and is hoping findings could inform laminitis management in the future.

Three-year-old cat initially thought to have infected cat bite, but needle and thread found in back of its throat.

Dogs Trust says it has been business as usual for puppy smugglers, despite the coronavirus lockdown, and has rescued 43 dogs with a street value of £80,000.

Trade secretary Liz Truss announces creation of Trade and Agriculture Commission, but organisations including BVA say it is vital veterinary voice is heard in new body.

Third survey of practices shows fewer staff are furloughed or self-isolating because of COVID-19, with increase in number reporting they are back to “near normal”.