March 2021

College agrees sale of London HQ to private investor, but will lease back the building for up to two years until new premises can be found.

6 mins

Vet Melinda Merck, speaking at WSAVA’s online congress, says practices should work with other local agencies to address increasing problem.

10 mins

Helen Hunter takes over the role of chair of Veterinary Marketing Association from Liz Rawlings for coming two years.

3 mins

Health care staff across all clinical disciplines have to find time to look after themselves, according to TV doctor in keynote address to BSAVA Virtual Congress.

5 mins

Vets with Horsepower plans to deliver 25 hours worth of CPD, non-stop, on 29 April 2021 to raise money for four chosen charities.

6 mins

Structured stewardship programmes can deliver big reductions in the prescribing of highest priority critically important … more

9 mins

Partners in annual awareness week announced their plans for the theme “Hopping through the Years” as part of BSAVA Virtual Congress.

7 mins

RCVS publishes new COVID guidelines for the professions, which will replace current emergency guidance and help return practices to near-normal operations.

5 mins

BVA and The FOAL Group welcome encouraging written response to petition calling for closure of legal loopholes allowing some ear cropping of dogs to continue.

7 mins

“This data reveals a significant amount of confusion in the advice veterinary practices give to dog owners in relation to protection against CIRD...” – Michelle Townley, MSD.

5 mins

Largest UK study into canine heatstroke highlights the live-saving importance of owners being educated to spot the early signs.

8 mins

ThE BVA, and 18 divisions and affiliate groups, sign letter in The Telegraph today (24 March) calling for Government to deliver on commitments it first made in December 2017.

5 mins

Cases of deadly disease confirmed in Herefordshire, York and Bridgend in south Wales, taking the total number to 23 in 2021.

4 mins

Research shows sales have increased by more than 200% in period covering COVID-19 pandemic – beating percentage increase for puppies and kittens.

4 mins

One of the biggest studies of its kind has shown that 1 in 14 UK dogs is overweight and has also identified which breeds are most prone to weight gain – with pugs topping the list.

7 mins

Study involving Luca and Heidi Ferasin at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre in Buckinghamshire is yet to be peer-reviewed, but indicates “first cases of infection of domestic cats and dogs by British B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2”.

5 mins

Review of first field data of therapies targeting nerve growth factor for management of OA pain in cats and dogs presented at pre-congress symposium at WSAVA/FECAVA Virtual Congress.

5 mins

Increased levels of stress blamed for rise in new and recurring cases of urinary disease in cats and dogs during coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins

RCVS’ flagship replacement of Professional Development Phase gathering pace, with new guidance document brought out by college and changes to code of conduct agreed ahead of summer launch.

8 mins

The mentor, business guru and author will present a session on Friday lunchtime before answering questions, joining Jenny Campbell, Dr Ranj and Lucy Cooke at BSAVA Virtual Congress.

5 mins