May 2019

According to a study, 40% of the recipes did not provide any feeding instructions and the remainder lacked detail or were unclear, while 7% contained ingredients that are potentially toxic to cats.

5 mins

Conference streams will focus on three essential topics; the endocrine system, emergency medicine and surgery and emergency and critical care nursing.

2 mins

In a statement, The Association of British Insurers revealed that, during the past 10 years, the average pet claim has increased by 75%.

4 mins

ā€œSuspecting animal abuse can be an alarming and sensitive issue to confront, but our training courses should give veterinary teams the skills and support they need to help deal with such casesā€ ā€“ Jennie Bartholomew.

3 mins

Oakwood Veterinary Referrals vet said the shotgun pellet coverage found in the dog were the worst he had seen in his 28-year career.

3 mins

The four online courses run for three weeks, beginning on 6 May, and cover a wide range of subjects.

6 mins

Samples from a small animal hospital in the UK have indicated pets could carry bacteria that are resistant to linezolid, which is licensed for treatment of some bacterial infections in humans, including MRSA.

4 mins

April 2019

The royal college declares a ā€œrecord total turnout of 25.5%ā€ of eligible members voted in its 2019 council election contest.

4 mins

Included in the offering is a two-day residential course for two vets, or a vet and nurse, plus ongoing tailored support for 12 months.

6 mins

ā€œNever before has the UK been so aware of how much it relies on OVs to certify exports, control TB and detect statutory diseasesā€ ā€“ Andrew Soldan, APHA veterinary director.

4 mins

Inoperable cancer canā€™t stop former RVC vice-principal from setting off on coast-to-coast UK walk to raise charity funds.

6 mins

A beer-loving rhino and a veterinary support manager from PDSA will run the 2019 London Marathon on 28 April to raise cash for animal charities.

5 mins

Surrey vet student from Slovakia is striding across Europe to help Send A Cow ā€“ before meeting up with his parentsā€¦

5 mins

EMS resource launched by the Association of Veterinary Students at 2018's London Vet Show is helping students get the most from their placements.

4 mins

Infection bacteriologist Paul Barrow awarded prestigious medal for services to poultry science at the Worldā€™s Poultry Science Association spring meeting.Ā 

4 mins

ā€œWe are absolutely delighted that the robust evaluation processes of the RCVS has confirmed the outstanding performances of our clinical centresā€ ā€“ RVC deputy principal David Church.

2 mins

President Simon Doherty speaks of his confidence in the ability of the UK agricultural sector to innovate and collaborate for sustainable food production.

5 mins

According to Chris Laurence, chairman of the Canine and Feline Sector Group, a ban on third-party puppy sales ā€œwill achieve absolutely nothingā€ without proper enforcement of regulations.

4 mins

Mistaken beliefs about pet vaccines and a growing hesitancy towards vaccination reported among owners could give rise to deadly diseases, the organisation warns.

7 mins

Veterinary educatorā€™s contributions to learning and teaching recognised in highest honours.

3 mins