October 2018

It will now be 11 years from the birth of the infected animal before Scotland can return to its previous bovine spongiform encephalopathy negligible risk status.

4 mins

New recombinant virus vaccine offers partial protection against infectious bronchitis virus, but further research is needed to develop more robust solution.

5 mins

Practices have one month to enter the SPVS and RCVS Mind Matters Initiative awards, as well as nominate their Wellbeing Star.

3 mins

ā€œThis is the largest study of Labrador retrievers to date and will substantially change how we view the health of this breedā€ ā€“ VetCompass researcher Dan Oā€™Neill.

4 mins

A bumper turnout of delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond ensured record-breaking numbers attending the associationā€™s 43rd event.

4 mins

A vet from Kent is in the running for a prestigious magazine award after a stunning year in the saddle.

4 mins

ā€Hot spotsā€ for French heartworm infection have been identified, with further work revealing the mere local presence of red foxes in these areas increases infection risk.

6 mins

CVO Sheila Voas has confirmed the situation is ā€œunder controlā€ following Scotlandā€™s first case of BSE bovine spongiform encephalopathy in nine years.

6 mins

No-deal impact on horse movement could see demand for vets and laboratory services skyrocketing, says the BVA.

6 mins

Veterinary health care consultant Lizzie Erian-Round was diagnosed with stage four adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, in January this year.

5 mins

Breed-specific legislation to be challenged as EFRA Committee recommends ā€œfull-scaleā€ review of laws that fail to protect the public while harming animal welfare.

4 mins

Fourth undercover investigation by Dogs Trust reveals ā€œgaping loopholesā€ in existing Pet Travel Scheme and appalling welfare conditions for canines.

5 mins

Search on for vets, RVNs and laypeople who have gone above and beyond for the benefit of animal health and welfare to land one of 2019 awards.

8 mins

Farmers urged to remain vigilant after four infected animals imported from France detected in Lancashire as part of routine post-import testing.

3 mins

College project aims to bring together top veterinary and human medical science researchers to advance one health approach.

5 mins

BVA announces ecologist, author and natural history presenter ā€“ who has contracted a host of exotic diseases, including malaria, bilharzia and leishmaniasis ā€“ will be congress keynote speaker.

5 mins

A Scottish practice has planted rosemary and rambling roses as a lasting tribute to head nurse Rose Usher-Smith, who died earlier this year.

4 mins

The five-star Royal Lancaster London hotel will be the venue for the premier event of the veterinary and animal health marketing industry.

2 mins

The International Canine Health Awards celebrate some of the worldā€™s finest researchers and scientists whose work has had a positive impact on the health and well-being of dogs.

4 mins

New 18-tonne PetWise Mobile Unit features two consulting rooms, moveable seating, a widescreen TV and built-in iPads so schoolchildren can take part in interactive, educational games.

3 mins