May 2016

Pet owner ignorance is fuelling the illegal online sale of POM-V products and vets hold the key to help solving the problem, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

3 mins

More than 900 responses of concern have been received by the Government about proposals to expand the controversial UK badger cull, according to figures released by Natural England.

6 mins

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has, for the first time, announced a set of welfare standards for working horses, donkey and mules.

5 mins

A Yorkshire terrier was so matted when handed to Dogs Trust Manchester that staff thought it didn't have a tail.

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The prospect of conducting a health check on a snow leopard could send a shiver down the spine of some, but not the veterinary team at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.

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Dairy vets and farmers spend more time "fixing broken cows" around calving than they do addressing the leading cause of transition diseases, new research claims.

4 mins

Veterinary staff from YourVets Wythall have shown their true grit by taken part in a gruelling obstacle course for charity.

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In the run-up to World Blood Donor Day (15 June), veterinary practices are being urged to raise owner awareness of how canine donations can help save dogs' lives.

5 mins

Richard Hammond has been named as head of the University of Bristol School of Veterinary Science – a role he will combine with his current position of chief executive of Langford Vets.

4 mins

The Royal Veterinary College has carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis on the tolerability and safety of antiepileptic drugs in canine epilepsy.

4 mins

A vet in the Army has become the first UK armed forces female to climb the highest mountain peak in each of the world's seven continents.

3 mins

A rescue dog has overcome its fear of the vets after its owner bought it a stethoscope of its own.

4 mins

A study to investigate preventive health care consultations in first opinion small animal practice, and the potential for increasing the benefit of them, has been announced by MSD Animal Health.

5 mins

Legendary Status Quo rockers Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi are urging punters to raise a glass and raise some cash for Dogs Trust.

3 mins

An SQP working in Dorset has been found to be in "breach of professional standards" over a brochure on treating parasites in sheep and cattle.

5 mins

Royal Canin is hosting two webinars for vets and VNs on urolithiasis, a significant cause of lower urinary tract disease.

3 mins

Delegates attending the 2016 VET Festival have been promised “new insights, secrets and tales of extraordinary endeavour” from keynote speaker, Sir Chris Evans OBE.

4 mins

Vets in the north-west of England have been given an exclusive talk by one of America’s leading specialists in animal neurology.

4 mins

The British Equine Veterinary Association has received a "highly commended" award for its contribution to antibiotic stewardship.

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A free event for those involved in delivering advice to dairy farmers about Johne’s control will take place this month in Scotland.

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