“In almost 30 years as a vet, I have never come across a case like this one,” said vet Rod Beardshall, as foreign body found to be needle-sharp wooden implement swallowed at barbecue eight weeks earlier.

Last year, Pet Blood Bank collected more than 1,000 units of blood and dispatched more than 3,000 life-saving blood products to vets throughout the UK.

Belgian Malinois Mali recognised for heroic actions on front line in Afghanistan by the presentation of the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal.

“Actions speak louder than words, and this action undermines the Government’s previous promises the UK will continue to be known for our high standards of animal health and welfare post-Brexit” – Gudrun Ravetz.

Britain’s leading veterinary charity has reached its century milestone of caring for animals, during which time it has provided more than 100 million free or reduced-cost treatments.

The Considerations for Anaesthetising Rabbits booklet is based on a round table meeting of an expert UK panel of leading rabbit veterinarians discussing best practice anaesthesia.

To support European Antibiotic Awareness Day, BEVA has made available two informative lectures – presented by Lord Sandy Trees and John Marshall – from its 2017 congress.

President-elect of BEVA Renate Weller recognised as a teaching fellow for her national and international contribution to education and pedagogy.

Researcher Matthew Parker said: “It’s too soon to know for certain if selenium in the diet will help or even cure the condition, but the crib-biting horses we tested were deficient in selenium.”

MSD Animal Health’s academy development will be presented at London Vet Show to enable equine vets to build a strong preventive health care strategy.

Two-day conference staged under canvas promises to combine fun with cutting-edge CPD for all small animal veterinary personnel.

University of Nottingham research suggests existing techniques in UK dairy herds need to alter, to avoid the risk of nerve injury.