June 2020

Economists predict a ‘90% economy’ as the new normal once the furlough scheme ends and restrictions put in place to reduce the impact of COVID-19 have been lifted.

8 mins

Following its announcement in March of facing imminent closure, AHT trustees have since revealed a plan that could ensure the charity’s survival.

8 mins

Association workshop at its 2019 world congress was springboard for article that is pushing for better coordination between human and animal health pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

6 mins

Orthopaedics team at Davies Veterinary Specialists give dog Lexi sound future after performing bilateral single session tibial plateau-levelling osteotomy surgery.

5 mins

Royal Canin hosting event on 10 June covering selection process for mates to maximise both the chances of successful pregnancy and neonatal survival.

2 mins

Animal health company adds two new related guidelines to help vets deal with intoxication from pyrethrins and macrocyclic lactones.

3 mins

“It was a lot of hard work to get this far, but I am so delighted that we won – especially against such a strong line-up of finalists doing really great work” – co-founder Jade Statt.

5 mins

University of Surrey researchers develop a rapid and inexpensive technique to identify paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, which can be fatal in horses and a major cause of stroke in humans.

7 mins

“I am thrilled to receive this award. It is made particularly special by the fact I was nominated by my peers. It is important to emphasise, though, that research is a team effort” – Harriet Syme, RVC.

6 mins

May 2020

“...the feedback we’ve had about how positive the experience was for delegates has gone beyond our hopes” – Nat Scroggie, vet and co-organiser.

4 mins

“…it’s clear this could have a very significant impact on individual veterinary practices if a member of the team tests positive” – BVA president Daniella Dos Santos.

7 mins

Global nutrition company teams up with veterinary association on its Professional Wellness Group to help enhance well-being among global veterinary community.

5 mins

Kitten-sized infant is rescued from the side of the road in Thailand and nursed back to full health by a team from the Zoological Society of London.

6 mins

“Many of our findings echo what is seen in human epilepsy patients and add evidence to support the presence of prodromal pre-seizure periods in dogs as well as people” – RVC.

5 mins

“...we don’t agree that a simple ban on brachycephalic breeds is the solution to this complex issue” – Bill Lambert, The Kennel Club head of health and welfare.

6 mins

Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network project will use a mixed methods approach to quantify and characterise vaccine uptake and hesitancy in UK companion animals.

5 mins

University of Liverpool epidemiologist urges authorities to exercise caution when interpreting antibody tests due to potential implications of false positive results.

5 mins

Almost all students who took part in Grads to Vets’ survey said the pandemic is affecting how confident they are feeling about starting work.

3 mins

Vets urged to direct their cat-owning clients to a a free weekly webinar where they can share their experiences with fellow owners and receive health information.

3 mins

Gyles Brandreth will host the Petplan Veterinary Awards, which this year will be held as a special Facebook Live event on 28 May.

6 mins