June 2020

College, which is raising funds for a £45 million development at its Hawkshead campus, has received cash today (30 June) from The Wolfson Foundation.

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Using virtual event app and digital platform, associations deliver 11 lectures in two streams with speakers covering topics including teleconsultation and client communications.

Veterinary team at charity stressing need for owners to safety proof their gardens and consult their vet if dogs show any signs of having ingested garden plants.

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The British Veterinary LGBT+ group is hosting an event on 28 June to raise awareness of gender issues and show support to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Authors of a case study on acute kidney injury in dogs following general anaesthesia are calling for help from the profession that will aid in them identifying risk factors.

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Company to host two-hour CPD symposium to discuss work to introduce a cat-friendly option to manage cat allergens in owners.

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“…do you really want to contribute to a welfare crisis where thousands of puppies are bred in appalling circumstances just to satisfy the huge demand for these breeds?” – Brachycephalic Working Group.

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Mandisa Greene will become the first black president of the RCVS at the annual meeting, which will be held online on 10 July from 10am.

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“These 2020 Soulsby Fellows are remarkable examples of how a one health approach benefits humans, animals and the communities in which they live" - Judy MacArthur Clark, chairman of The Soulsby Foundation trustees.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament support increased penalties and new legal protections for service animals.

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British Veterinary Receptionist Association to train more than 750 primary care reception staff across the Linnaeus group under terms of new partnership.

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“Declaring the UK free from avian flu is an important milestone that will help our efforts to re-open export markets” – Christine Middlemiss, UK CVO.

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Cats Protection marks Loneliness Awareness Week 2020 by promoting how owning a feline pet can help with feeling lonely.

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Welsh Government to start work on legislation to ban third-party puppy and kitten sales, which have been illegal in England since April 2020.

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Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association surveys 8,000 households to discover continued rise in ownership of cats and dogs, as well as top 10 pets.

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“Despite the current challenges, we’re confident this year’s campaign will build on previous years to be our biggest RAW campaign yet” – Holly Ackroyd of Burgess Pet Care.

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US researchers find the cannabis extract improved the quality of life for most dogs recruited to a trial, with benefits remaining two weeks post-treatment.

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SPVS-VMG are offering six free tickets to a CPD day on 23 June offering fresh insights into teleconsults.

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Veterinary group is distributing £75,000 to charities that have seen funding streams dry up in the wake of restrictions imposed to tackle the impact COVID-19.

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World Congress in Poland postponed and new dates have been announced for the event in March next year.

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