The RVC, SRUC and University of Bristol are among the institutions taking part in a new project that officials say will enhance understanding of the challenges faced by industry.
Veterinary Client Mediation Service says it is yet to see a substantial jump in complaints despite the continuation of the Competition and Markets Authority process.
University of Nottinghamâs vet school has hosted a training day for greyhound racecourse vets as the sportâs leadership continues its fight against calls for its abolition.
Work carried out by scientists at The Pirbright Institute and the Babraham Institute show changes in immune cells taking place after influenza infection of vaccination.
Welfare sector leaders fear images of harm are becoming ânormalisedâ, with more than two in five 16 and 17-year-olds saying they have seen online cruelty.
Despite disappointment over a lack of key legislative commitments, Dogs Trust and RSPCA leaders have welcomed plans for new rental legislation that they hope will give tenants legal pet rights.
International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs issues new guidance it hopes will help to end the ânormalisationâ of harmful canine body shapes in public life.
Ministers have been urged to deliver legislation that âproperly supportsâ the veterinary sector after a packed legislative programme failed to address the issue.
New figures show nearly 12,000 cases of animals being beaten were reported to the organisation last year, with almost 45,000 incidents following in the first half of 2024.
Senior officials have urged ministers to move swiftly to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act following Labourâs landslide general election victory on 4 July.
Leading veterinary charity has also urged clinicians affected by the process to reach out to them, though they stress current levels of service demand are largely stable.
Two charities have joined forces to urge horse owners already struggling to care for their animals to consider rehoming now before their situations get even worse.
