June 2022

New study from the RVC demands urgent action to reduce serious health issues associated with the popular breed’s exaggerated features.

13 mins

Veterinary professionals who want to help shape profession’s future by joining BVA council, panels or committees are encouraged to throw their hats in the ring.

5 mins

Event is being held online on 5 July at 12pm, and will give delegates the chance to learn more about the UK Government’s new Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. 

6 mins

Infection did not show in 36.1% of apparently healthy dogs, while a second study shows Angiostrongylus vasorum larvae can survive in the environment for up to 8 weeks.

8 mins

Tangerine Group, which owns nutraceutical brand as well as Agri-Lloyd and Farmsense, has reported a 27% increase in turnover and pre-tax operating profits up 58.3% for year to June 2021.

5 mins

“Blue Cross is a unique welfare charity in that it helps pet owners across a number of areas, and I’m excited to scope out opportunities to collaborate and add veterinary expertise” – Paul Manktelow.

5 mins

John Gibson, whose 24-year-old son Cameron took his own life in October 2019, will walk from Land’s End to John o’ Groats to raise awareness and £250,000 for a charity set up in the young vet’s memory.

14 mins

James Oliver, head of the ophthalmology team at Dick White Referrals in Cambridgeshire, called for better education on the need to urgently refer dogs with cataracts caused by diabetes.

7 mins

“WAGS is a fantastic charity and really resonates with the ethos of our hospital. We are so pleased to have been able to help it out with this donation” – Duncan Barnes, Eastcott Veterinary Referrals.

4 mins

Ceva Animal Health has introduced Feliway Help! to support cats during temporary stressful situations, available as a starter kit with a device and pheromone cartridge.

4 mins

Horiba UK has announced their CPD event next month aims to help veterinary professionals keep pets and the people who care for them safe.

5 mins

RCVS voted to Food Standards Agency request to allow registration for further 12 months of non-UK qualified European vets to fulfil specific meat hygiene roles at abattoirs.

5 mins

Neil Hudson, the only vet sitting in the House of Commons, wants the Government to deliver an evidence-based policy for protecting people and animals from dangerous dogs.

7 mins

Study shows blood test able to distinguish between goats naturally infected and those vaccinated against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the pathogen causing it.

7 mins

The Heart of Pet Blood Bank Awards virtual awards ceremony was hosted by Pet Blood Bank UK on 26 May and celebrated those who go the extra mile to support the charity.

9 mins

Vets in the UK, as well as Australia and New Zealand, are being asked for their views on neurology and whether they have concerns about teaching of the subject.

4 mins

Free online training will be delivered in partnership with Mental Health First Aid England and is being fully funded by the RCVS’ Mind Matters Initiative.

5 mins

Organisers reported more than 2,000 people attended the two-day event from 20 to 21 May.

5 mins

“I am extremely touched and humbled to receive this wonderful honour – it was such an unexpected surprise” – Glyn Hewinson.

5 mins

The team at the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at UC Davis has published an example of a de novo genetic mutation in a foal born with a highly unusual sabino-like white spotting pattern on its coat.

5 mins