November 2024

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

4 mins

Restrictions have been imposed in response to the new infections, which were confirmed less than two weeks after a different strain was detected in East Yorkshire.

4 mins

Research from industry-wide impact survey reveals many farmers on board, but work still to be done to help more than half understand bluetongue implications in 2025.

7 mins

Former RCVS president Lord Sandy Trees warns sector could be at risk of destruction, but argues vet professionals could play major role in shaping debates.

9 mins

UK Pet Food is planning other initiatives it hopes will help reduce the growing problem of pet obesity.

4 mins

Police and the Food Standards Agency are continuing their inquiries, although officials stress there is no current safety risk to the public.

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A disciplinary panel said it felt Shakira Free Miles had sought to justify her actions, but there was no evidence that her views could bring further harm to either animals or the profession.

7 mins

World Horse Welfare head Roly Owers acknowledges need for further improvements at group’s annual conference, but insists not everything should change.

8 mins

The island is one of three new areas to be added to the restricted zone after new cases were detected.

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Move comes as a campaign group warns that plans for the latest round of culling activity mean it is likely badgers will become extinct in several parts of England.

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The Ruby Goodhew Foundation has been launched to support student vet nurses following the death from leukaemia of Ruby Cabral – nĂ©e Goodhew – in October 2023.

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Key aspects of the college’s reform agenda were backed by council members yesterday (7 November), despite calls in some quarters for more dramatic change.

8 mins

Move brings four UK registration database brands – Animal Tracker, Microchip Central, Animalmicrochips and We Trace Pets – under Identicare banner.

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Biosecurity specialist manufacturer signs five-year agreement with the veterinary group.

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Restrictions have been set up around a farm in East Yorkshire where the virus has been confirmed.

5 mins

Latest veterinary degree programme also attracting interest from outside Scotland, with third of all applications for 2025-26 academic year from elsewhere.

9 mins

Another county has been added to the restricted zone as more cases linked to the transit of animals from areas affected by the disease were detected in North Yorkshire.

4 mins

Cats and Their Stats analysis by Cats Protection warns “rash breeding decisions”, plus more kittens needing homes and depiction of one concerning one in a major film, make current problems worse.

9 mins

Animal Aspirations has celebrated the progress made since its launch five years ago, but warned more still needs to be done.

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The possibility of professionals being given the chance to vote for members of a college committee has been mooted ahead of a key meeting later this week.

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