February 2023

University of Bristol researchers said they have found a potential bacterial candidate organism that could be the disease's cause – and are now appealing for veterinary professionals to help confirm this.

11 mins

A working group has made 32 separate recommendations, including a requirement for would-be owners to pass a pre-purchase knowledge test.

6 mins

The company has been given five working days to respond to the authority’s concerns, which relate to the acquisition of practices in both England and Wales.

6 mins

Event features a wide range of speakers on topics from content creation and time-saving tips, to branding to addressing emotive topics online.

6 mins

Collaboration is expected to focus on areas including infectious diseases that could pass between humans and animals.

4 mins

The BVA’s Scottish branch president has paid tribute to the “significant” welfare advances during Nicola Sturgeon’s time in government, but warned her successor needs to go further.

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Practices are being urged to find out if they may have a claim for compensation in an action lawyers claim could be worth more than ÂŁ2 billion.

7 mins

A veterinary team near Liverpool is counting down to its move into larger premises next door this spring.

6 mins

Veterinary practices are being offered new materials to help them raise awareness of the potential risks faced by pets as spring draws closer.

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“We are wanting to focus a spotlight on the abhorrent practices (...) such as ear cropping in dogs, transport of heavily pregnant dogs and puppy smuggling” – vet and MP Neil Hudson.

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Professionals and members of the public have until 31 March to have their say on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

14 mins

A conservation group that alerted officials to the cases says one of the affected mammals is likely to have died from the virus, as concerns grow about its potential to spread to other species.

10 mins

Report finds fewer than 10% of workers received a rise above current inflation levels and warns more pay demands may follow, amid ongoing industrial action in other sectors.

13 mins

Kieran Borgeat, RCVS-recognised veterinary cardiology specialist, joins Wiltshire hospital.

5 mins

Ten power units are set to be sent to the war-torn country and an online appeal has been set up by the BEVA Trust to help pay for them.

6 mins

Developers say the programme is intended to fit in around professionals’ busy working patterns.

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Ablation surgery performed on Labrador by surgeons at Davies Veterinary Specialists – one of only four centres in the world able to carry out procedure – following diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia.

4 mins

Seven veterinary students from the UK have been awarded places on the MSD Animal Health and FVE scholarship programme.

5 mins

Developers believe the platform can help vets tackle the subject with their clients and say professionals need to take the initiative before clients look for answers elsewhere.

6 mins

Chris Shales, an RCVS fellow, is keen to introduce a range of treatment innovations as part of his role of clinical director at West Midlands-based referral centre.

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