February 2018

Former BVA president Gudrun Ravetz says “it’s important to understand why...“, in response to 18.5% pay gap shown in the society’s biannual survey.

5 mins

Asked to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny, MP report recommends Clause 1 should be removed from draft and call for novel bill.

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January 2018

Following open letter from the Home Secretary, BVA senior vice-president says agreement is a “reassuring step”, but clarity is needed regarding EU vets wanting to work in the UK once it has left the EU.

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Charity to tell a Government review that, in 2017, it received telephone calls alleging use of weapon on 519 wild birds, 341 cats, 125 wild mammals and 111 dogs, among others.

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Staff from the exotic species department in the Bristol-based practice are celebrating after receiving gold rabbit friendly status by Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund.

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The BVNA, British Veterinary Dental Association, VN Times and Mars Petcare have once again teamed up to help RVNs across the country lead the way in companion animal dentistry.

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A first-rate “cat only” centre has earned a veterinary hospital the highest status from the International Society of Feline Medicine.

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The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund is calling on the profession to help shape its 2018 CPD schedule following a year of successful roadshows and events.

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Members of the University of Nottingham SpiderLab group have plans to turn an old aquarium into a state-of-the-art “arachnarium” to house – and add – to its collection.

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Two-day congress in June will feature sessions on difficult cases and small group, focused workshops, and a commercial exhibition.

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Staff at West Midlands practice, who came to rescue of animal shelter hit by thieves that stole gifts, described as “great professionals with big hearts”.

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Iain Grant, Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue’s lead clinician in medical oncology addition, says landing the job fulfils a “long-term ambition”.

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In the wake of the announcement electronic shock collars are to be banned in Scotland and Wales, Westminister is now being urged to follow suit.

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“Much more needs to be done,” said International Cat Care in light of RSPCA statistics showing that, in 2017, 87% of cats taken into care did not have a microchip.

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Contact with the confidential veterinary crisis support service has increased by 500% during past five years, according to the organisation.

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A dog months away from certain death due to a rare tumour has been saved after tests for an unrelated condition led to the discovery of the cancer.

4 mins

Widely used in human medicine, new high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is being used for the first time by vets in Scotland.

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Male cats tend to favour their left paws, while females are “right handed”, according to researchers at Queen's University Belfast.

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A Merseyside vet is training for the challenge of a lifetime that will see her try to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of an animal charity.

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By modifying the Marek’s disease vaccine, scientists at The Pirbright Institute have made a breakthrough that could have broad implications for the future of poultry vaccines.

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