August 2018

“Encouraging” results have indicated testing of milk samples could contribute to disease surveillance during and after outbreaks.

5 mins

CPD event will focus on causes and prevention of surgical complications, as well as learning from, dealing with and reporting errors.

3 mins

Mission Rabies is asking supporters to hit funding targets specifically linked to statistics that highlight impact of killer disease.

4 mins

Underage Jack Russell terrier purchased on Gumtree signed over to police by intoxicated owners who decided they didn’t want a dog.

4 mins

RSPCA hopes to raise £2,000 to enable Chihuahua diagnosed with luxated patella to undergo “vital” operation and receive aftercare.

51 mins

It is hoped the research will raise awareness of the most common undesirable behaviours in dogs, and encourage owners to improve the health and welfare of their animals through better choices.

5 mins

More than 320,000 university students across the UK took part in this year’s National Student Survey to have their say on how UK educational institutions are really performing.

5 mins

The team at Davies Veterinary Specialists has raised more than £7,000 for Medical Detection Dogs after a busy year of fund-raising.

5 mins

The report concluded that progress in developing and implementing plans is greater in high-income than low-income countries, but all countries have scope for improvement.

6 mins

Experienced vets will lead two days of workshops and discussions looking at the advantages and disadvantages of this concept.

4 mins

July 2018

Scientists find key to increasing speed and efficiency of production to address major problem of infectious bronchitis virus in global poultry industry.

4 mins

Alsager Vet Centre in Stoke-on-Trent will host a dog show on 19 August to raise funds for Greyhound Gap – a charity that takes in the breed along with lurchers.

4 mins

Congress 2019 at Celtic Manor in Wales will be opened by 2016 Olympic field hockey gold medalist Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE.

4 mins

Inaugural VN-specific CPD event hosted by veterinary division of International Cat Care will focus on areas including dietary management, behavioural issues and multi-cat households.

4 mins

Government report reviewed work at three Welsh farms where badgers were trapped and tested for TB, and culled if blood tests proved positive. Of the 37 badgers trapped, 5 returned positive results.

5 mins

“It was clear the lengthy shaft of wood had damaged a large vessel within Poppy’s neck, and that this was leaking very badly if the stick moved,” said vet Chris Shales.

41 mins

Pet insurance analysis reveals average cost of vet treatment for dogs and cats has risen over the past year, with clear differences between the most commonly claimed-for ailments in each species.

4 mins

Takeovers will “create the biggest, most diverse production animal team in the UK” and secure a foothold in the lucrative veterinary locum market.

6 mins

“I am looking forward to working with the whole veterinary community embracing the challenges we face in our professions,” says Amanda Boag.

8 mins

Expected summer surge in numbers of ”stray” cats ending up in shelters sparks call for urgent legislation to microchip all felines.

3 mins