December 2019

“My motivation to apply for this position was born out of a recognition of the hugely valuable role the BVA plays in the lives of all members throughout their professional lives” – current junior vice-president James Russell.

6 mins

“This was a truly exceptional case where, while she had been dishonest, which the committee in no way condoned, she had felt compelled to act in this way” – DC chair Ian Green.

10 mins

The BVA has released a compliance flow chart to help vets in England report illegal pet imports to the relevant authorities.

8 mins

November 2019

Association’s document includes calls on prospective MPs to pledge support to safeguard pet and farm animal health and welfare, and highlights importance of UK animal health industry.

5 mins

Fellowship is learned society of the RCVS, aimed at vets whose activities demonstrate excellence in veterinary endeavour – and who have distinguished themselves in helping to enhance the profession.

8 mins

BVA past-president and chairman of The Kennel Club Dog Health Group Nick Blayney dropped what he described as a “hand grenade” to the profession at the BVA Congress stream at London Vet Show.

5 mins

Independent research presented at World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress recognises fluralaner product’s effectiveness at reducing poultry red mite in production houses.

5 mins

Company behind ProPlan FortiFlora range is urging veterinary professionals to assess the evidence supporting the probiotics they recommend.

9 mins

“These benchmarks are of importance to all small animal practices and offer invaluable insight into the current levels of patient safety associated with routine neutering procedures” – Pam Mosedale, RCVS.

6 mins

Veterinary surgeons and RVNs urged to help shape future of their professions by putting themselves forward for election in 2020.

6 mins

Five-year agreement will give institute scientists enhanced access to UK’s national synchrotron light source to allow them to better study viral diseases.

7 mins

Memorandum of understanding sees collaboration on joint action plan to eliminate dog bite-transmitted rabies through a research-driven one health approach.

4 mins

The study found while it was clear spaying dogs greatly minimised the risk of them developing mammary cancer, the findings suggest the practice may increase the risk of more aggressive cancers.

6 mins

RVC principal Stuart Reid has vowed to learn lessons after a social media storm was sparked by an image that appeared in the college’s annual naked calendar.

13 mins

Some of the most influential organisations in the UK veterinary profession have come together for a landmark collaboration on evidence-based veterinary medicine.

5 mins

Paper describes changes in production of two bacterial metabolic products, lactate and secondary bile acids in the faeces of dogs with either chronic enteropathy or exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

7 mins

Opportunities have opened up on BVA council for the north-east, Yorkshire and the Humber, east midlands, west midlands, London, Wales and Northern Ireland regions.

3 mins

In total, the UK has now seen 192 confirmed cases of Alabama rot, across 39 counties, since 2012.

4 mins

Harper and Keele Veterinary School hopes to attract a diverse intake, not just “the traditional vet who tends to come from a fairly narrow socio-economic pool”.

6 mins

Leading UK veterinary business consultant Alison Lambert “really chuffed” after receiving one of the Australian Veterinary Association’s top honours.

5 mins