October 2021

Association is celebrating 60 years since its formation by highlighting those people who have had a significant impact on the equine sector down the years. 

4 mins

Producers should be encouraged to start implementing post-weaning diarrhoea management strategies now to prevent pig health and performance dipping once it’s withdrawn.

5 mins

The findings come from the VN Futures Interim Report 2021 – a joint initiative from the RCVS and the BVNA – and the culmination of five years of research into the veterinary nursing profession.

12 mins

Sir David, MP for Southend West, had spoken at Conservative Party Conference earlier this month on importance of high animal welfare standards in future trade deals.

6 mins

Following on from of its inaugural CPD online meeting, diagnostics company announces another event in its free series.

4 mins

Organisers of London Vet Show are reporting record tickets sales ahead of the event, which is due to take place at the ExCeL in London from 11 to 12 November.

7 mins

Prof Borriello becomes the sixth recipient of the award in recognition of his “science-based” principles and “global vision” during tenure as chief executive of the VMD.

7 mins

Unit supplied to referral practice will be used by charity in new centre in the Galápagos Islands, which provides free care to animals, and trains vets in India and Thailand.

4 mins

Best practice, including implementation of microbiome-centric approaches to case management, will be covered in the event, which takes place over two afternoons on 20 and 21 October.

5 mins

Loggerhead arrived at Greek rescue centre with thick fishing line hanging out of its cloaca at its rear end and a large fishing hook deeply embedded in oesophagus.

7 mins

Vetoquinol to host three-part series to provide veterinary professionals from all disciplines with bespoke sessions designed to help tackle burnout and overcome stress.

5 mins

Association partners with Small Animal Medicine Society and The Debs Foundation to offer two specialist clinical research project grants of ÂŁ10,000.

5 mins

Researchers correlate scratching activity tracked by Whistle device with pet owner observations, validating it as a reliable method of detecting potential underlying skin conditions.

5 mins

Researchers found that orally administered hyaluronic acid significantly improved biomarkers of OA in dogs that received the supplement post-surgery.

5 mins

Vets and owners wanted for new research project being led by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies into idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in West Highland white terriers.

5 mins

Marley underwent extensive medical treatment at Dick White Referrals after diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma in his nasal planum and rostral nasal cavity.

4 mins

Researchers and vets from across the globe are promised to debate issues around the welfare and performance of the ridden horse: the future at the Saddle Research Trust’s 4th International Conference.

3 mins

The team at Veterinary Vision used a section of a miniature schnauzer’s ear to repair the damage caused following the removal of two tumours from his eye.

5 mins

Study led by final-year student, and supervised by Sarah Caney and Danièlle Gunn-Moore, is seeking to probe owner experiences of arthritis.

3 mins

Welsh project Arwain DGC (Defnydd Gwrthfaicrobaidd Cyfrifol) Cymru aims to be at the forefront of efforts to prevent spread of antimicrobial resistance in the country.

6 mins