Scientists at the institute say a vital vaccine for a major killer of pigs is significant step closer, after new study showed immunisation in 100% of test pigs.

UK charity shortlisted with four international contenders for Purina BetterwithPets Prize – with all finalists preparing for a 3 June online pitch for the funding.

Researchers say findings on squamous cell carcinoma affecting a horse’s penis will lead to much better understanding and treatment.

“We are sure our dogs will be able to find the odour of COVID-19 and we will then move into a second phase to test them in live situations…” – Claire Guest, Medical Detection Dogs.

“We are proud to honour his monumental career, and carry on his legacy of service and knowledge through future AFSCAN Scholarship recipients” – North American Veterinary Community.

Researchers administered to three cats SARS-CoV-2 isolated from a human patient and were later able to detect the virus in two of the animals’ nasal passages.

“Pangolins could be natural hosts of Betacoronaviruses with an unknown potential to infect humans. However, our study does not support that SARS-CoV-2 evolved directly from the pangolin-CoV” – study author Jinping Chen.

The organisations will be developing further advice in the comings days to help vets interpret new Government guidance for employers in different workplaces.

“The publication of this paper... indicates that the ground is shifting and interdisciplinary research on infection is now firmly on the agenda” – Tony Barnett, RVC.

When a food bank for residents opened, veterinary staff noticed it didn’t cater for animals, so they launched their own.

New survey by representative body is asking for views from anyone working in a leadership role within the veterinary sector.

US expert on feline coronavirus says research “is far more advanced in veterinary than human medicine, but they do not recognise any animal coronavirus diseases of veterinary importance as models”.

Association of Dogs and Cats Homes sets up scheme to plug fund-raising gap caused by activities being cancelled and charity shops closing during pandemic.

New measures announced by the APHA allow a greater number of TB herd tests to be completed safely during the COVID-19 crisis.

Entries are now open for the International Cat Care photography competition, and budding photographers everywhere are being urged to submit their best efforts by 1 July.

Ceremony originally scheduled for late March, but postponed ahead of UK lockdown, will now take place on 19 March next year.

Dogs Trust changes its famous slogan and asks the public “are you dog ready?” as internet searches to buy a puppy rocket during lockdown.