March 2021

The Farm Vet Champions project is spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, largely to empower general practice vets with advice on responsible antibiotic use on farms.

8 mins

Charity focuses on health and well-being aspects of the recommendations of the royal college’s legislative working party.

3 mins

RCVS Knowledge collaborates with former staff to rescue nearly 80 years of material at risk following last year’s closure.

5 mins

“Closer collaboration will improve the chances for the tens of thousands of orphans that we’ll see in the coming months” – Wildlife Aid Foundation.

5 mins

Chartered Trading Standards Institute warns veterinary professionals about UK Pet Chip Registry, which claims it will add pet microchip details to national database that does not meet UK Government standards.

9 mins

Despite decision by preliminary investigation committee of the RCVS to close case into bullying allegations, Prof Argyle takes personal decision to resign from council.

6 mins

After 12 months of epidemiological detective work, Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network researchers identify variant of canine enteric coronavirus as the probable cause of acute onset prolific vomiting.

8 mins

RCVS initiative holding interactive sessions on autism and dyslexia in the professions to mark week of celebrations for differences in human brains and thinking.

4 mins

Ruminant Health and Welfare, established to coordinate and focus on the ruminant sector’s drive to tackle endemic diseases across UK, sets four priorities.

5 mins

Equine herpesvirus-1 was seen among horses at showjumping events in Valencia, and spread to other premises in Europe and the Middle East.

4 mins

Large breeds at greater risk of osteosarcoma versus cross-breeds in novel study that also reveals 30 breeds least at risk.

6 mins

Support from association recognises vital work charity is doing to support profession during COVID-19.

3 mins

Courses by Ashworth Veterinary Group to tackle behavioural issues in locked-down puppies have proved huge hit with waiting list for future events.

6 mins

Novel system uses a dual-concentric ring design with motion correction to ensure clearer images in the standing patient.

3 mins

Veterinary Marketing Association is hosting Big Fat Virtual Quiz on Friday 19 March with ÂŁ50 Amazon voucher up for grabs to the winner.

3 mins

The Pirbright Institute generates the first pig antibodies against swine influenza that protect against infection – paving way for developments in human therapies.

4 mins

BVA senior vice-president Daniella Dos Santos chosen to be a science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning ambassador for British Science Week.

4 mins

Vet school reclaims top spot from UC Davis, California for veterinary science in latest iteration of Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings.

5 mins

BVA welcomes publication of Trade and Agriculture Commission report on liberalising trade while safeguarding UK animal welfare and environmental standards.

4 mins

Money from RCVS Mind Matters Initiative pledged specifically for Vetlife Health Support service, on top of ÂŁ100,000 annual contribution, to help deal with impact of COVID-19.

6 mins