A vet and academic believes an emerging discipline that explores more of the social aspects of veterinary medicine can help students prepare for life in practice.

Despite concerns about challenges faced by the breed, and ongoing calls for the sport's abolition, officials say work to support prospective owners will continue.

New figures have revealed neglect reports to the charity relating to the dog type more than trebled in the first half of this year, while incidents of intentional harm nearly doubled.

Officials hope the new event, which takes place during November’s London Vet show, will celebrate the profession amid its current challenges.

The RCVS has been urged to support external scrutiny of the veterinary sector as part of current plans to reform the organisation’s governance.

More than $9 million (£7 million) is being invested in work to explore whether vaccines could help to control and reduce the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The analysis, commissioned by the RCVS and British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support, found workers with multiple conditions or mental health challenges, plus those who identify as neurodivergent, were at greater risk of being targeted.

Dechra officials say Lodisure can control blood pressure while underlying causes are identified and addressed.

UK Pet Food said it wants to work with the association to improve standards in the industry following the publication of the policy document.

New study by Waltham Petcare Science Institute shows the approach can accurately detect microbial biomarkers specifically associated with canine periodontitis from a single dental plaque sample. 

Findings by an RVC research team suggest IV fluid therapy post-blood donation may not be necessary, as haemodynamic stability appears to be maintained despite the loss of blood.

New Labour government vows to uphold manifesto pledge to end badger cull, but current licences to be honoured.

Aimed at industry specialists, course brought together expertise from The Pirbright Institute and other bodies after a five-year break.

Supporters of raw and vegan dietary approaches have given their reaction to a new BVA policy paper that remains cautious on both despite insisting it is not advocating a single plan.

A series of nine bitesize videos on the subject, aimed both at women directly affected and those supporting them, are now available through WellVet, with more set to follow this autumn.

Critics who demanded a vote on college reform proposals have overlooked its public interest responsibilities, the body has claimed.

Officials insist they support “informed choices” by clients on what to feed their pets, but admit work still needs to be done to maintain and enhance owner confidence.

The equine charity said Charlotte Dujardin is no longer one of its ambassadors after she was suspended just days before she was due to compete at the Paris Olympics.