July 2019

Dr Abou-Zahr, who is on his way to achieving a European Diploma in Zoological Medicine, will be responsible for building up the department at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff.

4 mins

Traces of the virus DNA were found in a sausage illegally imported from Asia – part of a 300kg haul seized by port authorities in June.

6 mins

Practice becomes the first of 800 businesses within the IVC group to win Patient Safety Award.

3 mins

According to the latest audited financial statements for the RVCS for 2018, the RCVS had a total income of more than £12.1 million, with more than £18.5 million in reserves and other assets.

4 mins

The British College of Veterinary Specialists has approached the RCVS Practice Standards Group to consider a PSS accreditation strand for multidisciplinary specialist hospitals.

2 mins

Study finds, on average, a dam that is 10% more inbred than another will produce one fewer puppy per litter.

4 mins

More than 200 dogs and their owners are expected to take part in the Simplyhealth Canine Run in Portsmouth on 19 October.

5 mins

Study will examine whether the pheromone collar can help reduce the severity or development of certain potentially problematic behaviours in puppies.

4 mins

Experts in maths, physics, stem cell biology and equine medicine worked together to unearth new evidence on the mechano-biology of the hoof and related pathologies.

5 mins

MSD’s campaign provides pet owners and vets with educational materials on potential exotic disease risks abroad and the comprehensive preventive health care required to reduce risks.

3 mins

Vets and RVNs are being called on to participate in the survey to shed light on views on how practices should deal with stray dogs presented to them.

4 mins

A two-part course is being offered to help veterinary practices develop more effective techniques to recruit and retain the right staff.

3 mins

Charity fund-raisers climbed the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours to raise cash.

3 mins

A Derbyshire-based mobile vet service has added a veterinary surgeon and a veterinary nurse to its team to keep pace with rising public demand.

4 mins

The sport and well-being event for veterinary professionals is back (6-8 September), with a host of different streams, sporting activities and a busy social scene.

5 mins

A raffle is being organised to raise money for heart charities following the death of veterinary cardiologist Alistair Gibson earlier this year.

6 mins

The decision has been taken to allow the fellowship’s governance structure to better meet the initiative’s three-year plan.

4 mins

June 2019

Charity awarded an outstanding contribution award for its commitment to providing free and accessible veterinary care to pets of homeless people.

6 mins

The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill means animal abusers could face up to five years in prison – an increase from the current maximum sentence of six months.

6 mins

A vet from York who performs health checks on donkeys used for beach rides has just given the all clear to 15 of the working animals in Scarborough.

5 mins