RCVS and BVA issue joint guidance on ‘key worker’ status for veterinary surgeons.

Cancellation of April’s RCVS council meeting will postpone key discussions on standard of proof and report of Legislation Working Party to date to be confirmed.

Video-assisted thoracoscopy and removal of part of the lung reveals the cause of patient’s abscess – a tiny, inhaled grass seed.

£1.4 billion funding boost to the APHA Weybridge facility will help fight emerging animal and plant diseases.

“Development of this particular vaccine has just been started and it is expected to be in animal studies before the end of the year...” – The Vaccine Group chief scientific officer Michael Jarvis.

“The health and safety of students and staff are paramount” – RCVS president Niall Connell.

“…the organisation now feels that public concern and personal safety is too great for the event to go ahead" – BSAVA.

Charity plans to vaccinate 100,000 dogs in 10 days in Cambodia and needs “awesome Vet Times readers” to volunteer.

Purpose-built mobile clinic vehicle will allow veterinary students in Nottingham to reach out to more animals in need.

“This technology is one of the most advanced in medicine and helps surgically remove tumours while also reducing the tissue damage to vital structures” – neurologist Rodolfo Cappello.

Coronavirus claims another major event in the UK veterinary calendar as cases of COVID-19 escalate globally.

Burgess Excel Vet Awards aim to celebrate rabbit-friendly vets, veterinary nurses and practices.

Annual event, due to be held on 1 April, called off due to coronavirus outbreak. Ceva says it will let people know when it plans to hold rearranged event.

“What once seemed like a pipe dream can now happen during most of our members’ working lifetime” – association president Nikki Hopkins.

“The illegal smuggling of puppies is a cruel and unscrupulous industry – and we need to make sure the Government takes tough measures to stamp it out.” - EFRACom chairman Neil Parish.