Latest report from Poland shows African swine fever has jumped to its most westerly point in mainland Europe.

“Massive hole” left in practice after Essex Veterinary Society president dies in road collision while cycling to work.

VN "ambassadors" will reach out to primary school-age children to interest them in the profession, and help to encourage diversity.

Webinar, by Virbac and The Webinar Vet, includes information on a new veterinary approach to boost trace mineral availability for use in cattle health and performance.

Former head of surgery at the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine joins Grove Referrals in Norfolk.

Removal of a grossly enlarged kidney by an RCVS specialist in small animal medicine (internal) gives feline youngster a new chance of life.

New study investigates the genetic mechanisms that make an animal resilient to weather conditions, allowing it to maintain performance at a time of mounting climate change.

Event aims to bring the world’s leading emergency and critical care experts together in one room to share their knowledge with vets and VNs.

RSPCA’s manifesto includes goals for higher welfare farming, tougher sentencing for cruelty crimes, an end to live exports and for animal welfare to be taught in UK schools.

In off-site circumstances, use of smartphones could speed up the decision-making process and enhance patient outcomes.

New artificial intelligence could help diagnose dogs suffering from chronic pain and identify facial changes associated with Chiari-like malformation.

Sedadex, which contains the active ingredient dexmedetomidine, is indicated for sedation and analgesia, and for premedication prior to general anaesthesia in dogs and cats.

VetPartners snaps up three Italian practices – with another three set to be acquired by the end of the year.

Organisers and delegates praise Small Animal Medicine Society event at the Univeristy of Warwick, which had a “medicine medley” theme.

European and RCVS specialist has now become the first clinician to pass stringent examinations to earn a diploma in radiation oncology, too.

Two out of three veterinarians go into work despite not feeling well enough, making presenteeism – as opposed to absenteeism – a growing problem in the profession, says BVA.

“We know there is cross-party support for many of the animal welfare measures in our manifesto… but we need to see a real commitment to action” – BVA president.

“The committee has some serious questions about the Government’s commitment to stopping the puppy smuggling trade” – EFRACom.

The series, which has been designed in response to a member survey conducted earlier this year, will deliver CPD at a time convenient to members.

New BVA document highlights that vets have an integral part to play in the One Health agenda.

RCVS says “it was clear” vets and VNs could benefit from additional guidance and greater clarity around some of the terms and language in the schedule.

“The Graduate Academy helps to equip new vets with the skills they need to be confident, successful, caring members of the veterinary community” - IVC Evidensia group veterinary advisor Donald Kingsnorth.

Online course teaches how to recognise the 24 behaviours indicating pain in the ridden horse.

Volunteers and supporters from across the country gather for a “Skill Set” event to further the charity’s work with the homeless and their pets.

The course, which is split into seven modules, covers personal insights and behaviours discovery, first-line management, finance, attracting and retaining talent, defining and managing commercial success, well-being, rewards and recognition and internal processes.