The Pet Advertising Advisory Group, which has members including the BVA and BVNA, said it wants to do more to “clean up” the online market for pet sales.

Bosses plan to use Peter R Beaumont’s gift to support the development of a new business skills unit and training programme, which will be named in his honour.

The call from MP and vet Neil Hudson follows the release of a new report, which argued the UK should not agree new international trade deals without marine mammal protection commitments.

A group of 25 fund-raisers have scaled the UK’s highest free fall abseil to raise critical funds for a leading veterinary sector charity.

Carl Gorman is settling into the association’s top job as officials outlined plans for the group’s Alba congress later this year.

Mary Marcondes says she is “deeply honoured” to take over from Richard Squires ahead of the publication of its latest guidelines this autumn.

Researchers hope the latest findings from the RVC VetCompass programme will help vets recognise common clinical signs, as well as potentially offering clues for human treatments.

Senior officials say work to develop a new long-term strategic plan is getting underway ahead of its annual general meeting next week.

Nominations open for new awards, which will be presented during the London Vet Show later this year.

Brian, a three-year-old rescue from Brittany, was adopted and brought to UK, and referred to Northwest Veterinary Specialists after a year for abscess on his leg caused by multiple pellets.

Fresh attempt to pass the widely supported bill into law has been blocked by MPs amid accusations, both inside and outside Parliament, of political game-playing.

Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week have released the findings of new research that indicates a “lack of understanding” of the issue, even among owners.

Officials renew plea for vigilance among bird keepers after a new outbreak was confirmed in Moray.

The VLA aims to be a vehicle by which landlords can exchange information regarding lease terms, buildings valuations, buildings insurance, buildings maintenance and any other relevant subjects. 

Melissa Donald has been accused of being ‘disrespectful’ after pictures apparently showing her playing a game on her phone during an event at the Welsh Parliament appeared online.

Researchers have partnered with the sport’s regulator and the Horse Welfare Board for a three-year project examining ways of improving safety and welfare.

Vet and chair of trustees Kit Sturgess attends annual gala to hear of charity work made possible by lottery raising more than £1.1 billion for good causes to date.