May 2023

Experts have urged the Birmingham event that technology is unlikely to replace vets, but could ā€œdriveā€ them if they are not part of its development.

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Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, Axiom Veterinary Laboratories and Finn Pathologists hope findings may give vets practical recommendations on susceptibility testing and antibiotic use.

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The move follows recent protests at horse racing events and calls for a ban on greyhound racing, though work is not expected to begin for some time.

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Employee who made tens of thousands of pounds through false claims while working for a Northumberland practice was caught days before she was due to take a new job, a court has heard.

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IVC Evidensia has insisted it needs to change the way its finance operations are carried out, potentially putting hundreds of jobs at risk, despite claims it ignored long-term problems in a push for expansion.

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John Hutchinson, professor of evolutionary biomechanics, has been elected in recognition of his outstanding contribution to science, joining a handful of other fellows from the college.

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Dozens of MPs and peers have attended a Westminster event hosted by Dogs Trust as pressure for the legislation to return to Parliament keeps growing.

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Internet sensation Hercule Van Wolfwinkle ā€“ real name Phil Heckels ā€“ will be walking a marathon on Sunday (14 May) with regular stops en route to paint unique pet portraits to raise money for charity.Ā Ā 

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A team of scientists and vets has called for rapid change to bTB policy for England, warning the present focus on badgers is undermining efforts to combat the disease.

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New panel is reviewing associationā€™s stance on alternative pet diet programmes, while American study suggesting vegan diet can have health benefits receives criticism.

13 mins

Officials say vets will have a key role in the success of the programme, which has been given an initial Ā£3 million of Welsh Government funding.

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A leading welfare charity has welcomed the guidance, which has been developed after the maximum sentence was increased to five years in prison in 2021.

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Report ā€“ compiled by PDSA ā€“ offers one of the first significant indications of how current economic pressures are seen to be affecting veterinary businesses.

13 mins

Researchers now have until mid-June to submit their proposals for this yearā€™s Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant scheme.

5 mins

Company encouraged animal health professionals to access its CPD-accredited training module, which it promoted ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May.

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Cats Protection has awarded two prizes for reports on topics related to charity work submitted by students who have completed placements with them.

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PDSA officials say the findings of their PAW Report show the need for tighter rules and warn it would be ā€˜unconscionableā€™ for the Kept Animals Bill not to become law.

13 mins

The eight winners have been revealed ahead of the awards ceremony in London on 7 July.

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Officials say items in the collection have been viewed nearly eight million times between them since the project was launched in 2018.

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Company says it will be distributor for senior cat products Porus One and Add One.

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