November 2020

“Our original aim of lowering overall antibiotic use, and in particular highest-priority critically important antibiotics, has been categorically achieved” – Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance.

10 mins

“I will continue to apply pressure to the Government on this issue as, unfortunately... it is still reluctant to spell out what exactly we will not accept as part of any trade deals” – MP Neil Hudson.

7 mins

Researchers at the University of Sussex find two neurotoxic pesticides, both commonly found in flea products, exceeded accepted safe limits in some samples from 20 English rivers.

6 mins

Research by holiday company Parkdean Resorts – using Google search data – has breed with 22% increase and total of 450,000 searches in past 12 months.

4 mins

The collaboration will cover use of medicines in dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, exotic animals kept as pets, and equids.

6 mins

“The COVID-19 pandemic has created the ideal conditions for unscrupulous pet sellers to thrive...” – Jacqui Cuff of Cats Protection.

7 mins

Association says the mutation of COVID-19 in the Danish mustelids could have implications for the efficacy of human vaccines and lead to the spread of the virus to companion animals.

12 mins

UK’s chief vet warns puppy lovers to be cautious of being “petfished” in lead-up to festive season.

7 mins

Researchers are seeking pet owner experiences of buying puppies, both before and during COVID-19, to help drive future vet guidance.

6 mins

Veterinary group is trialling zero-waste boxes for personal protective equipment at 130 of its largest sites in the UK.

6 mins

Reece Goldsmith is the first SQP candidate to qualify after studying and sitting exams totally online with Vetpol course.

5 mins

H5N8 strain found in three birds, prompting investigation to see if cases are linked to outbreak at Cheshire farm.

3 mins

“VN Happy Hour was something we wanted to do for all the vet nurse profession; we wanted to do something for them to show how incredible we think they are” – VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel.

10 mins

An independent practice in Fife has won recognition for making and distributing free hand sanitiser to the local community throughout coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins

Firm has three live webinars this week to mark the launch of its new resource, with leading vets appearing on 10 and 13 November.

6 mins

“We are so lucky to work with such beautiful dogs and having two litters born here has helped even more to keep our team smiling...” – Birmingham Dogs Home.

3 mins

David Argyle has “stepped aside” from his RCVS council role after college launches investigation into unproven bullying accusations at The University of Edinburgh.

6 mins

IVC Evidensia launches OV export information portal for UK producers wanting to export, and that require OV health certification or vet certificates.

3 mins

With COVID-19 restricting vet visits, Big Flea Project study highlights importance of pet owner education.

4 mins

Protection zones have been set up around the farm, with investigations under way to determine the source of the outbreak.

3 mins