Mind Matters Initiative announces collaboration with the BVNA and VetLed to launch number of new initiatives, including training sessions, campaigns and workshops to tackle the problem.
The new checklist-based tool from MSD Animal Health is designed to help users develop an action plan to help shepherds address key areas of flock health and productivity.
Staff from across the VetPartners group of practices raised the cash via a series of fund-raising initiatives, including cake sales, raffles and donations in exchange for free vet services.
Fabian Rivers, who is on The Pets Factor on the BBC children’s channel, has appeared in a Cats Protection documentary raising awareness about online mis-selling of kittens.
Webinar is one of 16 now available as part of Wales’ Farming Connect Animal Health and Welfare programme, in conjunction with the National Animal Disease Information Service.
Grant applications can be either clinical or non-clinical and criteria include further education scholarships, advancement of research, educational schemes, and the advancement of learning and knowledge.
New digital learning platform will be launched later in the year to support and develop skills and knowledge of veterinary teams, and RCVS is seeking panel to provide early feedback.
Cases in Bristol and Devon mean five cases of potentially fatal cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy in the UK in 2022 – and takes all-time figure to 284.
Research led by The Pirbright Institute finds variants alpha, beta and delta can infect more species, such as rodents and ferrets, compared to the ancestral virus strain.
Paragon Veterinary Referrals’ head of surgery Mickey Tivers and head of cardiology Chris Linney combined to perform complex surgery to correct rare defect that affects only one in 5,000 cats.
Actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson is backing pet nutrition firm’s campaign to provide more than 150,000 meals for shelter pets across participating countries.
Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association’s annual pet population data shows 12% of households relinquished a pet – and charities and shelters fear problem will get worse.
Survey finds while 75% of respondents loved helping students and offering EMS, more than 60% cited fear of introducing infection to the practice as reason for not providing it during pandemic.
US doctor Jeffrey Bernfield, a Chicago-based specialist in diagnostic radiology, sought out vets at Dick White Referrals for treatment of severe mitral valve disease in 12-year-old cockapoo, Hula.
Survey carried out on behalf of Vets4Pets shows one in four cat and dog owners don’t realise their pet can develop the condition, while half would not be confident spotting the early signs.
Humane Society International and partner groups have established a fund, backed by Mars Incorporated, to pay for up to €250 (£209) for up to five pets each in 38 countries – including UK.
