March 2021

Research showed 740 investigations have been carried out into illegally imported pets since 2017 – the majority of these (93%) for dogs, with 7% for cats.

13 mins

Jo Thorne organises weekly yoga sessions to support health and well-being of colleagues during latest COVID-19 lockdown.

Cumbrian small animal hospital earns Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status from International Society of Feline Medicine.

3 mins

Organisers urge veterinary practices to get behind the inaugural campaign as its website goes online.

5 mins

February 2021

Online audience of vets, dog breeders and welfarists believes urgent action is required to curb the activities of canine fertility clinics that have sprung up to satisfy the public demand for puppies from flat-faced dog breeds.

14 mins

New cases confirmed takes the total number of dogs hit by the lethal disease to 17 in less than two months.

5 mins

Ageing sprocker spaniel has corrective surgery on both eyes to fix sight blighted by swollen and ulcerated eyes, and degenerating corneas.

5 mins

Veterinary Marketing Association’s 2021 awards celebration will reward best of 2020 campaigns and innovation in the pandemic.

2 mins

Crowshall Veterinary Services becomes first UK commercial poultry and game bird practice to achieve silver sustainability status in Investors in the Environment scheme.

3 mins

The Society for Companion Animal Studies opens second round of three-year funding scheme to support studies on human-animal bond.

3 mins

Minster Veterinary Practice in York has begun a range of environmental initiatives designed to reduce its carbon footprint and cut waste.

7 mins

Few minutes per day with cats will be rewarded with fewer birds and rodents brought home, according to University of Exeter study.

14 mins

Julian Allen, director of Friars Moor Livestock Health in Dorset, is winner of the Farmers Weekly Livestock Advisor of the Year Award.

2 mins

Association represented on group pushing forward plans for more inclusion and diversity across professions.

5 mins

Developed to raise awareness of the negative effects of feeding pets too many treats, the campaign offers a suite of tools and resources to aid owners and veterinary teams.

6 mins

The BCVA, which took on delivery of the training to farmers, has redeveloped the scheme to reduce admin burden on farms.

3 mins

Simon Lyddon, who runs IVC Evidensia practice Vine Tree Vets in Herefordshire, will be part of a 12-strong team setting off from the Canary Islands in March on a 40-day adventure.

The pan-European fund will help pets suffering from serious conditions by offering assistance to owners who are facing financial challenges.

4 mins

VetCompass collected 12 months’ data from more than 22,000 dogs to identify dental disease as the species’ most common health problem.

7 mins

Latest edition of NOAH Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines has larger range of products and all practices will receive it free.

4 mins