July 2020

Sex-sorting technology has been used for the first time in rare-breed horses as Suffolk Punch Ruby gives birth to filly foal.

6 mins

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.

4 mins

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.

6 mins

Robert Waldinger will be speaking to Thom Jenkins about his groundbreaking research and its implications for the veterinary sector.

4 mins

ā€œWe are asking the Government to let the veterinary profession know as soon as possible what we need to doā€ ā€“ BVA president Daniella Dos Santos.

6 mins

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

3 mins

Vet nurse handed 12-month community order after being described in court as ā€œevery passengerā€™s worst nightmareā€ following incident on flight to Turkey.

8 mins

Mandisa Greene will become the RCVSā€™ first black president at the collegeā€™s annual meeting on 10 July.

7 mins

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 Ā£80,000.

7 mins

ā€œThis new wave of research will look at the whole picture more closely and help us develop models for changeā€ ā€“ Kerrie Hedley, XLVets.

4 mins

College has been rated in fifth place in list of top medium-sized organisations in the UK for women to work in.

4 mins

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.

9 mins

A former veterinarian convicted of possessing indecent images of children has had his application to be returned to the register blocked by disciplinary committee.

8 mins

Process of winding-up the charity to begin next week after efforts to secure the funding required to safeguard its future prove unsuccessful.

2 mins

With Pride events across the word cancelled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, 2020 saw the BVLGBT+ community turn to the internet to spread the word of acceptance and fight prejudice.

7 mins

Associationā€™s vaccination guidelines group completes four-year project to enhance understanding of infectious diseases in Central America and South America.

5 mins

Pair treated after taking liquid isoflurane that had previously been stolen from a veterinary practice in Basingstoke.

3 mins

Pirbright hopeful the first doses of a human vaccine will be available by the end of the year as research finds two doses of vaccine boosted antibody response in pigs.

7 mins

Tree of Life For Animals asking for donations from anyone joining virtual class on Sunday 5 July.

2 mins

June 2020

Irene Camerlink has been awarded the UFAW Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award for exceptional work improving pig welfare.

6 mins