March 2018

Delegates at BSAVA Congress (5 to 8 April) can learn how to grow their businesses using social media at a series of expert-led digital workshops hosted by Veterinary Business Development's digital team.

3 mins

Judges have released the names of entrants who have made it to the final round of the Petplan Veterinary Awards in Birmingham on 5 April.

5 mins

New vaccine that offers protection from avian influenza and duck enteritis virus could reduce losses for farmers and safeguard other species.

5 mins

Emerging evidence shows people who can't afford to became home owners encounter discrimination from landlords if they want to own pets, with tenancies refused or disproportionate rents charged.

7 mins

Practice staff pool their resources to boost charity funds – and exercise their own pet dogs and canine patients in the process.

5 mins

Nigel Gibbens will join independent scientific group to provide insight and recommendations after more than 30 years as a Government vet.

6 mins

Having worked at the New Forest-based mixed practice for nine years, University of Bristol graduate Laura Trigg will join its five-strong partership team.

4 mins

Lethal acrodermatitis is an inherited disease in dogs – causing painful, infected wounds on the paws, poor growth, immune problems and death – and is prevalent in bull terrier breeds.

5 mins

RSPCA special investigations officer tells BBC yesterday’s (22 March) operation was sparked by “information coming in from concerned members of the public”.

4 mins

Companion animal and exotics vet to take on the Virgin London Marathon in April, with training taking her from Hastings to the “Land Down Under”.

7 mins

With plans drawn up for this year’s campaign, vets and pet owners are being urged to back pledge to “move away” from feeding muesli-based diets.

6 mins

Event to feature leading industry experts who will give delegates insights and advice, including selling a practice and succession planning.

4 mins

From a pyometra made of sponge and icing, to a gorily realistic representation of a dog’s heart infected by Dirofilaria immitis, vet students conceive more curious creations in annual baking challenge.

5 mins

The Veterinary Marketing Association’s glittering event in London saw accolades handed out to the cream of the crop in veterinary and animal health marketing.

8 mins

Suitable for both vets and veterinary nurses, “Small animal endocrinology” includes six modules of study and will refresh common endocrine diseases in small animals such as cats and dogs.

4 mins

26th National Equine Forum reaches audience on three continents to inform, educate and stimulate discussion within equestrian industry.

4 mins

Welfare charity the Scottish SPCA reports 44% increase in animals seized as a result of cruelty investigations conducted throughout 2017.

5 mins

The guide covers various areas of canine health, with detailed information and illustrations showing how exaggerated conformation can affect dog health in category two and three breeds.

7 mins

Initiative intends to spread word about how to let dogs interact with others happily and safely, while helping raise awareness regarding reasons for keeping them on leads.

4 mins

Whether camping or glamping, event organisers offer range of pitching options to ensure delegates get their under canvas CPD a stone’s throw from main field.

2 mins