March 2017

College states 2017's elections feature a new voting platform and regular, personalised email reminders from Electoral Reform Services, making it easier for members to vote online.

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CVO Nigel Gibbens has launched a Government Veterinary Services blog to create a place for Government vets to share stories about the varied roles they undertake.

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2015 episode of Watchdog "not duly accurate" and failed to be impartial or fair in its portrayal of Pets at Home – constituting a serious breach of the BBC’s editorial standards, says BBC Trust.

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Comic Relief has apologised for the use of a French bulldog called Albert on one of its T-shirts for 2017’s Red Nose Day.

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International Cat Care, the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund and the RSPCA have come together to raise awareness that breeding cats and rabbits with exaggerated flat faces can cause health and welfare problems.

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Mini tablets and artificial meat flavourings could be the key to the age-old problem of persuading cats to swallow medication.

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The worlds of human and veterinary oncology met when a team from St Luke’s Cancer Centre in Surrey visited Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue Hospital.

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A shorter exhibition will allow a “pure focus” on CPD on the final day, says the association, offering “exciting new education opportunities” for delegates.

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Foundation adds four new board members from the UK, Europe, Asia and the US as it prepares to increase the activity and geographical spread of its initiatives.

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The Hybrid Breeders Association is for “hobby” breeders of all dogs deliberately cross-bred from health-tested lines and covers popular breeds – such as poodle-crosses – often targeted by puppy farmers for profit.

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Brooke, The Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA and World Horse Welfare have formed a coalition that aims to support the implementation of the first ever global welfare standards for working horses, donkeys and mules.

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The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee seeks to highlight any challenges or opportunities the Government will face in maintaining welfare standards post-Brexit.

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Data released under the Freedom of Information Act has shown the Charity Commission opened 15 complaint cases about the RSPCA in 2016, with the next two charities on the list both having 7.

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Total of 19 awards handed out in glittering ceremony to celebrate best in veterinary and animal health marketing.

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Nick Stace has been appointed to the Financial Conduct Authority as a non-executive director, the Government has announced.

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A dog that captured the hearts of animal lovers nationwide when CCTV revealed the moment it was abandoned is coming on leaps and bounds, according to the RSPCA.

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Cat owners on low incomes have benefited from a collaboration between vets, animal welfare organisations and pharmaceutical companies in a charity neutering day.

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CVO Nigel Gibbens has welcomed the publication of the world’s largest pig welfare study, which assessed 5,463,348 pigs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the course of three years.

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Danetre Health's “Photizo to the Rescue” campaign allows people to nominate their favourite rescue charity or not-for-profit rescue to become Photizo’s "Rescue of the Month" and receive a Photizo Vetcare device.

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Vets and VNs are being urged to help raise awareness about the threat from ticks, as well as the preventive measures to protect dogs, cats and their owners from the risk of tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease.

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