August 2017

First evidence of male and female GSD traits identified

“For the first time ever, we have information that gives solid evidence as to why you should choose a boy or a girl – and that’s so basic, yet novel.”

5 mins
Contributions sought for urinary incontinence survey

Vets are being asked to impart their knowledge of the condition in bitches postoperatively by participating in student research.

4 mins
Candidate challenges validity of RCVS council election result

Tom Lonsdale, who was not elected, has called for the matter to be discussed by a “fully independent and impartial” challenge committee.

5 mins
Vet jobs safe, says PDSA after cutting services

Charity to reduce the number of pets it treats per household and “continuing to review” Pet Practice scheme, but assurances given the moves are not a forerunner to veterinary job losses.

5 mins
Course offers senior pet clinic assistance

Practitioners looking for advice and tips on running successful senior clinics can access a course designed to help them achieve their objective.

3 mins
RUMA-VMD conference details released

New objectives to reduce, refine or replace antibiotic use from RUMA’s targets task force will be announced, and CVO Nigel Gibbens will review progress.

4 mins
Canine reproduction course launched

A combination of group presentations and practical sessions to provide plenty of discussion and practise for small animal practitioners.

3 mins
Course discusses impact of domestic abuse on animal behaviour

One-day event to focus on the relevance of emotional health in companion animals and any links or effects made by domestic abuse.

5 mins
British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association announces autumn conference

This year's event will take place in September and include insights on musculoskeletal oncology from the world of human health.

2 mins
TB discovered in Cumbrian badgers

APHA scientists aim to discover the extent of infection after confirming the pathogen in the low risk-rated county’s badgers for the first time since 1980.

3 mins
Charity teaches new skills to dog catchers

"Incredible turnaround" sees Mayhew International retrain Afghan dog poisoners as humane catchers for the country's first neuter and release programme.

5 mins
‘Encouraging signs’ on RCVS engagement – new president

Stephen May also discusses the college's disciplinary process and ongoing discussions to reduce the number of council members after taking over as president at RCVS Day.

6 mins
Actor Robert Hardy dies aged 91

All Creatures Great and Small star remembered for helping promote the vet profession to the public.

4 mins
App enables anaesthesia records to go digital

Vetnapp aims to help put an end to poor, incomplete notes for GPs and veterinary specialists in anaesthesia and analgesia.

4 mins
24-hour animal hospital opens its doors

Scores of locals turn out to see the facilities and staff the Camberwell site has to offer.

2 mins
One health epilepsy work hopes to help children

Veterinary research is being used to aid the development of effective treatment into a rare, but fatal, type of the disorder affecting children.

4 mins
First African swine fever cases confirmed in Romania

Authorities say the outbreak was found in a “backyard” group of domestic pigs at a private property, rather than in a commercial farm setting.

3 mins
‘Dumped’ dog found with grapefruit-sized tumour

Appeal launched after Staffordshire bull terrier left “in a state“ with large swelling on stomach.

3 mins
BVA: accurate badger cull data needed to prevent extinction

Clarity urged following the release of a parliamentary statement, providing an update on the Government’s strategy to eradicate bTB in England.

6 mins
Vet to take challenging Thames plunge for udderly good cause

Brand manager for Boehringer Ingelheim to mark BCVA's 50th anniversary with a fund-raising swim for association-supported charity Send a Cow.

5 mins