November 2024

Although veterinary revenues are continuing to show strong growth, the company has predicted slow development in the retail sector is likely to continue for some time.

4 mins

“Crucial” welfare proposals, tabled by a veterinary MP, due to be debated in Parliament later this week.

5 mins

More than 50 separate recommendations were made in a report of an assessment visit and the school has been given until next autumn to address them.

8 mins

Registration open for 2025 event, which will see delegates gather in Stratford-upon-Avon in the spring.

4 mins

RUMA Agriculture chairperson Cat McLaughlin called for the maintenance of supplies to be treated on a par with food and fuel security after fourth annual report.

10 mins

The research, which aims to explore how the treatment affects quality of life in dogs, is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Surrey and is funded by the Morris Animal Foundation.

5 mins

The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland says “targeted and scientifically justified wildlife intervention” should be part of plan to tackle rising disease levels.

7 mins

Independent Cambridgeshire referral practice, open since April, has exceeded 1,000 cases already and has a growing team of 30.

2 mins

Organised by the Dairy Sheep and Goat Consultancy Team at Friars Moor Livestock Health Veterinary Practice, event will feature vets and health professionals from all over the world.

3 mins

Adaptix signs agreement with Clark Dental Veterinary to supply its low-power SA3D system.

3 mins

US researchers say use of famciclovir can speed up recovery from infectious upper respiratory disease, as well as reducing incidence of corneal disease.

9 mins

Vet-led assessment aims to help apply evidence-based parasite control.

5 mins

The disqualification of the winner of a major race was reversed after an appeal panel deemed one of the excess contacts to be inadvertent, sparking widespread criticism.

7 mins

Scheme allowing the employment of temporary registered novice official veterinarians is set to continue until mid-2026 following an RCVS council vote.

9 mins

Part of the Linnaeus group, Maggie and Marlow said it was aiming to be “at the heart of the community”.

4 mins

A woman whose dog was thought to be only hours from death when vets euthanised him has been given a suspended jail term for causing unnecessary suffering.

5 mins

Analysis by Cats Protection reveals rises in both number of owners wanting pets to have kittens and number being given away to relatives, friends or rescue groups.

9 mins

Solution aims to streamline professional development requirements for veterinary practices through an easily accessible and user-friendly virtual platform.

3 mins

Plea to look beyond patient delivered by dual qualified veterinary and medical nurse Helen Ballantyne during a passionate keynote address on the “one health” theme at Vets Now congress in Leeds.

4 mins

Parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire have been added to the restricted zone following the reporting of a new infection in the region.

4 mins