New research indicates bitches of certain breeds including Irish setters, Dalmatians, Hungarian vizslas, Dobermanns and Weimaraners are more prone to early-onset urinary incontinence than other breeds.
The president of the Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland wants legislative support to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea so the profession can focus on tackling diseases such as Johne's and bTB.
"This decision recognises the huge investment in veterinary education made by the university and the quality of the education that we offer." - Chris Proudman, Surrey veterinary school.
The AHT is appealing for practices to provide DNA samples from basset hounds, miniature wire-haired dachshunds and beagles with a confirmed diagnosis of Lafora disease, to help it develop an accurate test.
More than 120 delegates attended Vet Dynamics' seventh annual conference for three days of world class CPD and a gala dinner where more than ÂŁ11,000 was raised for Vetlife.
Head of the RSPCAâs special operations unit says the risk is âhugely seriousâ and it can only be âa matter of timeâ before a rabies-infected dog enters the UK.
âThese awards reflect BEVAâs recognition of and support for significant accomplishments by equine vets, and others involved in horse health and welfare, and it is a privilege to present themâ â Renate Weller, outgoing president.
Technology pairs a cancer medicine delivery system with reactive, short-lived antiseptic compounds and trials have shown the ânanoparticlesâ to be effective in treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Theme for new presidential year is #VetDiversity, which builds on past-presidentsâ themes of "One Veterinary Community" and "Team Vet â Working Together".
âThe quality of this yearâs images was fantastic, and it was great fun â but a tough task â selecting the winning entries,â says former association president Simon Doherty.
