September 2017

World Horse Welfare is inviting vets to collaborate on a quality of life tool that will provide support for owners in assessing their individual equine.

5 mins

Results from a survey by The Kennel Club have revealed "hugely disappointing" and "reckless" attitudes from potential owners when it comes to buying a puppy.

7 mins

However, the virus continues to circulate in Europe and, as winter approaches, the UK CVO has urged vigilance as the risk of migratory wild birds infecting domestic poultry is likely to rise.

4 mins

Society urges all veterinary professionals to contribute towards its national salary survey, stating: ā€œThe more responses we get, the more you get backā€.

3 mins

Two leading orthopaedic surgeons from Grove Referrals and ChesterGates Veterinary Referrals are celebrating after completing their hard-earned RCVS diplomas.

5 mins

Improve International says centre ā€œoffers an ideal training environment for delegates to accelerate their learning and take new skills back to their practiceā€.

3 mins

Defra-funded specialist body to provide bespoke advice to farmers on biosecurity and the risks associated with cattle movements and trading.

5 mins

Ten members are being sought for the independent scientific advisory committee that advises the Government department on matters relating to veterinary medicines.

3 mins

The end of a two-year global shortage of vaccine against bTB means the Government-backed Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme can resume in England.

5 mins

BVA Scottish Branch has said it will consider Scottish Government proposals before delivering a full response to a new consultation into bTB.

2 mins

Practical EU Animal Transport Guides for cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and poultry now available to aid veterinary professionals in good welfare decisions.

3 mins

Inspired by the plight of winged insects, two practice owners have earned their stripes by doling out wild flower seeds to clients to promote welcoming bee environments.

6 mins

Mermaids, yetis and ewoks are better known to the British public than unique real-life species, a Zoological Society of London survey has found.

6 mins

A European position paper from a team in Vienna highlights the strong similarities in animal and human allergy symptoms, and triggers of adverse food reactions.

7 mins

Locum RVN Jo Hinde applauds social network giant's change in commerce policy to prevent sales of animals, but insists more needs to be done to stop problematic adverts appearing in the first place.

5 mins

Mandy Knight and Jen Rowland will have their work exhibited at BVA Membersā€™ Day as joint winners of the associationā€™s veterinary photographer of the year competition.

6 mins

Research by VetCompass has shown the prognosis for GDV, the life-threatening condition in dogs, is not as grim as often believed.

6 mins

Royal Canin's suite of services aims to provide vets, RVNs and receptionists with materials designed to further knowledge of obesity as a disease and support the running of weight clinics.

4 mins

BVA highlights findings from its ā€œVoice of Professionā€ survey showing breeding and hereditary defects are of huge concern to UK vets.

7 mins

The worldā€™s biggest virtual veterinary congress returns for its sixth year with a bumper programme, including a Mind Matters symposium and a large animal stream.

2 mins