September 2020

Veterinary group’s Finland branch is providing sponsorship towards project and health care services to 16 dogs involved in trial at Helsinki Airport.

3 mins

VetPartners among sponsors and leading veterinary figures on judging panel for TB Advisory Service Awards 2021.

4 mins

“Although Staffies are often perceived as aggressive, this study revealed no significant difference in the risk of aggression…” – Camilla Pegram of VetCompass.

5 mins

Event was due to be the BSAVA’s first in its new Manchester venue, but “ongoing uncertainty” means the association feels a virtual congress is the best option for all in the veterinary professions in 2021.

13 mins

Lords vote for amendment to Agriculture Bill that could help protect British farmers against lower-quality imports produced to lower welfare standards.

4 mins

“The arrival of this Siemens scanner is the latest example of an ongoing investment at Willows...” - Andrew Parry, head of imaging, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service.

3 mins

Edinburgh-based laboratory has seen record number of owners seeking blood tests as UK prepares for no-deal EU exit.

7 mins

“It is a great honour to be appointed to this role and I look forward to supporting the team in continuing this excellent work” – Amanda Boag.

4 mins

“I am truly humbled to be given this opportunity by the company and am looking forward to spearheading some really exciting projects…” – Alistair Cliff.

4 mins

Blue Cross is appealing directly to horse owners about the risks of the condition and has provided tips to them to help prevent it.

3 mins

Good Veterinary Workplace Voluntary Code, based on a new policy position, sets out clear criteria for practices to follow on supportive environments.

5 mins

James Russell takes over chain and states: “We must work together, and draw on our strength in unity to deliver strong animal health and welfare care, through a strong and healthy profession.”

8 mins

Business owners, practice founders, HR directors and association past-presidents among the roster of speakers for afternoon of inspirational talks on 29 September.

5 mins

Researchers at University of East Anglia have been involved in a study that shows how the main impacts of civil wars on wildlife are often indirect, rather than as a result of military action.

5 mins

New committee will handle all registration matters, including in relation to Brexit and on issues around regulating associate members of RCVS.

10 mins

RCVS Knowledge prize of £75,000 goes to William Ivan Morrison to further research into a vaccine for East Coast fever.

5 mins

Study analysed more than 150,000 locations on the genomes from modern Australian labradoodles and individuals from each of the breeds that were part of its ancestry.

6 mins

Almost 2,000 people responded to a Royal Canin survey which has highlighted some of the reasons why cat owners don't take their pets to the vet more often.

6 mins

RCVS Mind Matters Initiative makes four £300 awards to practices for creative projects to raise morale during continuing coronavirus pandemic.

6 mins

Mayhew says COVID-19 lockdown reduced owner access to veterinary practices for neutering, resulting in increase in stray, feral and owned cats giving birth.

6 mins