February 2018

Government commits to introducing legislation during five-year review of The Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012.

4 mins

New feature for four-day BSAVA event to focus on areas undergoing change and implications for profession, while highlighting impact on wider societal landscape.

3 mins

Funding to the tune of Ā£2.6 million from The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust has allowed PDSA to help 100,000 UK cats free of charge.

3 mins

Research by scientists from Scotlandā€™s Rural College ā€“ which has led to genetic improvements and improved health, welfare and economic performance of livestock ā€“ receives recognition.

7 mins

Equine Dental Clinic founder says while profession's attitude to dentistry has improved to some extent, it is still ā€œbehind the curveā€ and more needs to be done to bring it up to speed.

7 mins

Motorbike-riding team providing CPD lectures on 4,000-mile tour this summer need professionā€™s support to help fund three worthy causes.

5 mins

Unusual blood donation event for the species sees BBC Oneā€™s Countryfile programme cameras descend on Derbyshire veterinary practice.

5 mins

Four prizes of more than Ā£700,000 are up for grabs in a global contest to find a new vaccine for this highly contagious zoonosis.

6 mins

Bureau of Investigative Journalism finds crucial ā€œlast resortā€ antibiotic still being used as a growth promoter and prophylactic in animals in other parts of the world.

6 mins

A new practices division executive team made up of senior vets will lead the business through its next stage of growth and integration.

5 mins

RSPCA officers find dogs kept in dark, damp pens covered in filth, riddled with worms and fleas, and with matted, dirty coats.

5 mins

A young elephant has recovered from a killer virus thanks to the care of its keepers and the Woburn Safari Park veterinary team.

6 mins

New attempt made to ban electric shock collars as leading welfare charity claims England is ā€œdragging its heelsā€ behind Wales and Scotland.

4 mins

For the first time the National Equine Forum will be streamed live and for free via the #HorseHour social networking platform.

5 mins

Vets, VNs, practice managers, receptionists, locums and students are being encouraged to apply ā€“ or nominate a colleague ā€“ for the royal collegeā€™s accolades.

4 mins

Each team member at The Village Veterinary Surgery in Liverpool nominated at Petplan Veterinary Awards for second year running, while practice as a whole is nominated for Practice of the Year.

5 mins

Report highlights importance of UKā€™s veterinary profession and urges the Government to offer sufficient support after leaving EU.

6 mins

A technique for grading tendon injuries when they first occur aims to predict whether a horse will successfully race again after rehabilitation.

5 mins

Tilly the Bengal tabby cross is one of hundreds of cats helped by charity Cat Homing and Rescue, and Lymm Veterinary Surgery in Cheshire.

3 mins

The Government has launched a six-month review into its 25-year bTB eradication strategy, with plans for further reviews every five years.

5 mins