December 2019

UK’s best-designed vet premises revealed

“The premises are spectacular in design and appearance, creating an immediate impression of clinical excellence and quality patient care to both clients and visiting clinicians” – BVHA assessors.

5 mins
More cases of Alabama rot confirmed

In total, the UK has now seen 198 confirmed cases of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy across 40 counties since 2012.

1 mins
Pig disease discovery reported

Scientists establish step in the virus life cycle of emerging porcine deltacoronavirus, which could facilitate the development of broad-spectrum control methods to tackle the diseases virus family causes.

5 mins
2020 BVDzero Case Awards open

Boehringer Ingelheim offers a total of €15,000 (£12,630) to the top 10 clinical cases chosen.

2 mins
2019 CVS award winners announced

“This is a great opportunity to celebrate success across the CVS Group and recognise the achievement of our outstanding colleagues” – CVS chief executive Richard Fairman.

4 mins
AMR holding steady in Scotland

Latest (2018) data relating to antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in livestock in the country showed antimicrobial resistance levels remained relatively stable when compared with 2017.

5 mins
Advice for users of live PRRS vaccines issued

Disease outbreak of an emergent recombinant strain of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus believed to have resulted from recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines.

3 mins
Pledge to reduce need for antibiotics in animals made

The pledge for 25 Global Actions by 2025 is part of a global Roadmap to Reducing the Need for Antibiotics initiated by HealthforAnimals.

3 mins
New collaboration to check AMR

Practising vets and veterinary diagnostic laboratories have teamed up to improve UK antimicrobial prescribing.

4 mins
Genetic first as ‘mutt’ makes medical history

Beagle-border collie cross that was presented to Paragon Referrals is first crossbreed dog to suffer from a genetic mutation called Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome.

5 mins
‘Send a Cow’ success

Project has raised £60,000 to fund UK vets to travel to Africa to deliver animal management training to African staff.

3 mins
Labrador knocks French bulldog off top spot, but British breeds still...

Comparing the UK’s favourite breeds today to 10 years ago, iconic British favourites have been pushed aside for European breeds, such as the French bulldog, Dachshund and miniature schnauzer.

6 mins

November 2019

Zoonotic threat found in UK is first for sheep

Discovery of Babesia venatorum by scientists at the University of Glasgow and the Moredun Research Institute in Scotland presents a risk to humans working, living or hiking in areas harbouring infected ticks and livestock – particularly sheep.

4 mins
Improved reporting process for smuggled dogs ‘urgent’

Dogs Trust survey was sparked by anecdotal reports of practices reporting suspected illegally imported puppies to Trading Standards, but being disappointed with a subsequent lack of action.

7 mins
Big names revealed for VET Festival 2020

Big name speakers, new streams, a dedicated family hub and a wellness theatre will all feature at next year's VET Festival.

8 mins
Conflict of interest perception fuelling anti-vax owner views

In her talk, at BVA's annual congress, Pru Hobson-West explored the key dynamics surrounding the rising anti-vaccination sentiment.

5 mins
Charity’s turtle conservation fund-raiser

Wildlife Vets International aims to raise £15,000 and has also been selected for The Big Give Christmas Challenge, meaning online donations will be matched by supporters.

7 mins
Collaboration focuses on new OA breakthroughs

A collaboration including scientists from the RVC, Edinburgh Napier University and Diamond Light Source have developed a new technique to measure joint strain.

8 mins
RCVS Knowledge launches podcast series

‘Knowledge Sessions’ bring together specialists from across the sector to examine the landscape, propose potential approaches to complex problems, and provide practical advice on a range of subjects.

3 mins
First Northern Ireland case of goat disease

Caprine arthritis encephalitis is a lentivirus infection that can affect the animal’s productivity and condition, and is notifiable in the province.

4 mins