British Veterinary Dermatology Study Group autumn meeting is in Birmingham in November.

Vet Times Jobs is launching a campaign to help practices beat the recruitment crisis – starting with a free webinar on 4 October focused on how to write the perfect job ad. 

Bosses have welcomed a ‘strong’ set of results, but say a near 50% increase in profits is influenced by last year’s measures taken to address competition concerns following an acquisition deal.

The pharmaceutical company says it wants to harness expertise and creativity of individuals, start-ups and organisations to address key issues in pet health.

Senior officials hope the development of new guidance on the role of nurses in practice can ease workforce pressures and improve welfare.

Officials have highlighted the case of a feline who was returned home after being missing for three weeks in a bid to encourage owners to chip their animals before new laws are brought in next summer.

SPVS and the RCVS will host a free Zoom session on the issue next month, and are inviting vets to be there and submit questions now.

The Dog Control Coalition has urged ministers to target bad breeders and owners, claiming moves to ban the XL bully will not prevent future attacks on people.

Princess Anne addressed delegates and met exhibitors on the opening day of the 2023 gathering.

Rishi Sunak has pledged to define and outlaw the controversial breed by the end of this year, despite the concerns of veterinary and welfare groups.

Scientists in Aberystwyth have launched a new study which they hope will yield new ways of tackling a common livestock parasite that risks becoming an even greater problem to producers.

Amid fears of another tough winter ahead, charity claims the move is necessary so it is better placed to help the rising number of struggling pet owners.

James Russell succeeds Graham Dick as leader of the veterinary sector charity at its annual meeting.

A new petition demanding government support for the sport against calls for it to be banned has attracted more than 10,000 signatures.

The Dog Control Coalition has reiterated its opposition to breed-based legislation, after Suella Braverman revealed she had ordered “urgent advice” on banning the XL bully.

Sir Ian Wilmut, one of the team involved in cloning Dolly the sheep, has passed away at the age of 79.

Hot on the heels of the relocation of the Havant site earlier this year, Southsea practice is moving two miles up the road to a 3,500 sq ft building.

At its meeting today (7 September), college council said it would delay specific part of its “under care” guidance until 12 January 2024 to support practices to comply with Veterinary Medicines Regulations.