February 2018

RSPCA smashes secret yard hidden behind doors of normal family bungalow after fighting Staffordshire bull terrier-type canine covered in wounds and scars escapes.

7 mins

“We are delighted to see animal welfare high on the political agenda, with cross-party recognition of the value of enshrining animal sentience in UK law post-Brexit” - BVA president

7 mins

Surrey-based specialist referral hospital is one of first in UK to perform expert surgery on “essential” organ, as well as skilled aftercare, in canine patients.

7 mins

Vets and farmers warned to be vigilant as first positive cases of the disease confirmed in the west of the province.

4 mins

Draft policy document proposes “radical action on animal welfare” across the board for all domestic, farm and wild animals in the UK.

5 mins

For the second year running the BVA has highlighted its concerns to the greetings card industry about the use of brachycephalic breeds for Valentine's Day.

7 mins

The youngest of the three victims to die in the US helicopter tragedy worked at Vets4Pets in Worthing, West Sussex.

5 mins

Candidates announced as profession awaits news on whether Parliament will complete legislation cutting council numbers, meaning three vets with the most votes elected rather than six.

2 mins

New University of Surrey veterinary students to be paired with old hands to enhance support and create family atmosphere across campus.

5 mins

The number of sheep slaughtered without stunning in Britain in 2017 has doubled since 2011 to more than three million animals.

5 mins

Keepers from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo have finished counting thousands of different animals, including llamas, jellyfish and countless colonies of ants.

3 mins

Grads to Vets is aimed at new graduates entering small animal independent practices, offering the same level of support, mentoring and learning found in similar schemes offered by corporate groups.

7 mins

Nominations sought for election taking place during association’s conference, which will offer delegates the chance to learn more about developments in the charity sector.

4 mins

Government consultation seeks views on a possible ban on third party sales, so anyone looking to buy or adopt a dog will either deal directly with the breeder or an animal rescue organisation.

5 mins

The two seperate challenges to the validity of the RCVS 2017 council election results are understood to be unprecedented in the RCVS's 173-year history.

7 mins

“Exercise Blackthorn” will be a multi-agency exercise to test the contingency plans in place to deal with any future foot-and-mouth outbreaks.

4 mins

Study suggests simple mental tasks on a computer, combined with a reward system, can replace physically demanding training and keep animals mentally fit.

3 mins

Equine Veterinary Journal produces special collection of articles on equine vaccine research, in recognition of their role in the control of equine disease.

4 mins

Four guilty in landmark badger baiting case following surveillance operation by the RSPCA's Special Operations Unit.

5 mins

Veterinary bodies have submitted recommendations to the Government on the future of non-UK citizens studying at UK vet schools.

6 mins