Vets at Ceva Animal Health warn colleagues in practice that cessation of routine wellness checks during the pandemic has meant many cases going undiagnosed.

RCVS president Kate Richards confirms the existing financial support scheme for refugees is immediately available for Ukrainian vets with refugee status.

Puppy imports, designer cross-breeds and the closure of puppy classes identified as key differences in the early lives of puppies purchased in 2020, according to RVC research.

Study by researchers at the RVC shows repeated needle use increases the required puncture force, raising chances of pain experience by the piglets.

Described as a premium, fast-acting and tasty chew to calm dogs facing stressful situations, it can be used daily or as needed.

University of Glasgow has created and updated a free weight management app called Equi-BCS – refreshed in response to a survey of more than 100 people.

Burns Pet Rescue designed to offer a helping paw to rescue pets by supporting shelters with necessity product bundles to give to new owners.

Association makes offer as a “gesture of support” and advises members of the UK profession wanting to support refugees to donate to charities, such as the British Red Cross and UNICEF.  

Ideas in RCVS’ Workforce Summit report also include mandatory interpersonal skill CPD courses and developing ways to prioritise workloads.

Advisors who have completed online learning for the programme can apply to become peer reviewers, assessing and offering feedback on completed graduate e-portfolio submissions.

Paragon Veterinary Referrals in West Yorkshire has been awarded bronze by Investors in the Environment – and has plans to go for silver and green next.

Officials in Romania, Poland and Hungary make exceptions to peacetime restrictions on pets crossing borders as thousands, including many with animals, flee war-torn Ukraine.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe is guaranteeing the procedure for a year in what it describes as an industry-leading first.

Jack Russell brought to vets with signs of inactivity and sleepiness is fighting fit again after surgeon removes pellet lodged dangerously close to his spine.

The one-day workshop – taking place before BSAVA Congress kicks off on Thursday 24 March – will be led by vet Lidiia Alaverdova.

Although arrival of abundant fresh grass is a boon for livestock, many parts of the UK are deficient in some essential trace elements, according to animal health producer Animax.

A group of vets and RVNs withstand storm Eunice, covering 17km and gaining 650 meters during snow at Glencoyne Head in the Lake District.

Association highlights a “storm of shortages”, in part due to post-Brexit end to free movement and impact of pandemic, that could have wide-ranging knock-on impacts across the sector.