March 2020

The WSAVA has updated its detailed advice and its response to reports from Hong Kong of a dog testing weakly positive for COVID-19.

5 mins

College says in the “exceptional circumstances” it accepts vet personnel may have to make clinical and professional judgements to safeguard themselves, their colleagues and public health.

6 mins

A month at the vets, including two weeks in an intensive care unit and round-the-clock treatment by eight different vet teams, sees spaniel Morgan fully recover from “most severe” case of tetanus they have seen.

5 mins

First specialist-led congenital heart disease clinic in the country will assess cats and dogs less than six months where a heart murmur has been detected.

4 mins

Around 850 delegates, including vets, vet nurses and practice managers, are expected to attend critical care event featuring lecture streams for people at every stage of their veterinary careers.

3 mins

WSAVA advisory document confirms no evidence exists that pets or other domestic animals can be infected with 2019 n-CoV or that they may be a source of infection to people.

4 mins

February 2020

Cases of prolific vomiting in dogs reported to vet practices across the country are around double the normal amount, new data suggests.

4 mins

The five-year course will welcome its first cohort in September 2021, and will see studies split between Aberystwyth University and the RVC Hawkshead Campus.

3 mins

“It is fantastic to see that this year’s results demonstrate a significant increase in CPD compliance rates after a number of years in decline for vets and a largely static rate for veterinary nurses” - RCVS director of education Linda Prescott-Clements.

5 mins

Trials of the combination drug on human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro and in a laboratory rodent model of the human disease have produced promising results.

6 mins

Where castration and/or tail docking are considered to be necessary, this should be in consultation with the farm’s veterinary practice as part of the farm health and welfare plan – BVA.

4 mins

BVA/AVS survey highlights growing financial concerns that may be impacting on well-being and mental health among veterinary students.

7 mins

Vet finds entire cat’s claw embedded inside second cat’s eye during routine flea and worming check-up.

4 mins

Some 35 officials of vet and vet nursing governing bodies sign an open letter to colleagues urging them to stop vicious, personal online attacks on them.

8 mins

Use 29 February to make a partnership proposal says author of new research into factors affecting female leadership within the profession.

7 mins

GPs with an interest in mentoring and/or workplace training are needed to help shape the future of support for veterinary graduates.

5 mins

Course is aimed at vets and VNs who wish to build their confidence and take the lead in finding the condition in cats in their practice.

2 mins

Fearless charity runners do it their own way after planned London 10km run is cancelled by Storm Ciara.

5 mins

Association hopes the new scheme will provide a broader base of students with an insight into the world of equine veterinary medicine.

3 mins

Researchers are calling for UK vets to urgently supply samples from suspected victims of the often fatal disease, to help them pinpoint an infectious cause.

5 mins