July 2023

Site from Greenside Veterinary Practice follows clinical study on autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs, led by its clinical director.

5 mins

Fewer members voted than last year, but five new representatives have been chosen to serve on the body for three years.

3 mins

Bruce Fogle received the college’s highest honour as professionals recognised in its annual awards.

7 mins

Idea was put forward by PDSA’s Sean Wensley as several leading figures from the veterinary and welfare sectors gave evidence to a Parliamentary inquiry examining welfare issues.

12 mins

The RSPCA has warned that cases of animals being beaten or killed in suspicious circumstances are both on the rise, and vets can help by raising concerns with the organisation.

5 mins

Melissa Donald told a committee of MPs the issue was one of many that emphasised the need for new legislation governing the professions.

12 mins

Nine new diplomates make the grade across specialisms in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and France.

5 mins

British Hen Welfare Trust and PoultryDVM have joined forces to create the Poultry Vet Guide, which aims to enable vets to check symptoms of poorly hens, diagnose them and provide treatment options.

5 mins

Swindon animal hospital welcomes European and RCVS specialist Tom Shaw to post.

4 mins

Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock report shows current technology and practices could deliver 24% carbon dioxide equivalent emission reduction – well below current 64% goal.

6 mins

Academics leading the project hope it will lead to the creation of a new global resource of data to help people caring for the threatened species.

6 mins

Linda Joyce-Jones said she was “proud” that Wales had led the way on the issue after plans for an investigation were approved.

5 mins

The Action for Animal Health Coalition has hosted an event in Parliament to urge the Government to commit more resources to animal health protection to prevent another human pandemic.

5 mins

Members of the association’s vaccination guidelines group have visited South Africa at the start of the project, which is expected to see new advice published in 2026.

5 mins

The offer has been made as practical and fund-raising support for colleagues coping with the ongoing war in Ukraine.

4 mins

Bird keepers are being advised to continue taking precautions against the virus, after two new cases were confirmed in England over recent days.

5 mins

Liz Parris will be joined by three of her cousins for the Northumberland walk later this month.

4 mins

A vet leading multi-million-pound plans for a new clinic and referral centre in Glenrothes says he is “delighted and excited” after construction work got underway.

4 mins

An initial hearing is now set to take place later this year, with the potential for a more detailed investigation to follow, after the plea was backed by senior Welsh politicians.

11 mins

Welfare groups says fatalities are still unacceptably high, despite a sharp fall in recorded deaths last year, as the sport’s governing body accused its critics of failing to offer “credible” evidence for abolition.

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