March 2019

“I have finally been brave enough to enter a charity race after having been given a boost by others who are equally as brave or ‘stupid’” – Belinda Rose.

5 mins

What are believed to be the first prostate embolisation procedures to be carried out in Europe have been performed at Fitzpatrick Referrals.

6 mins

Many small animal vets have been approached by increasingly frustrated and angry clients in past three months, according to the association’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey.

4 mins

The kit comprises a simple swab to take a mucus sample from the patient’s nasal passageway and a test strip that changes colour when the influenza virus is detected on its surface.

4 mins

Vet shocked after young cat that presented with large swollen abdomen found to have hydronephrotic organ of “astonishing” size.

4 mins

Two leading specialists have just returned to the UK from Japan, where they delivered a two-day CPD course for Japanese vets.

3 mins

It is hoped survey will find out more about current vet protocols in practice, and help ensure effective prevention strategies are accessible to vets and their clients.

3 mins

James Wood, from the University of Cambridge, gave an update of the Ethiopian Control of Bovine Tuberculosis Strategies project at a zoonosis event at the Royal Society in London.

7 mins

Charity that helps farmers and their families in east Africa has called for veterinary practices in the UK to support its efforts.

5 mins

How to navigate the unpredictable and the unexpected will be central to the big issues stream at the association’s 2019 congress in Birmingham.

3 mins

The proof of concept study – led by Niels Pedersen of the University of California, Davis – “exceeded expectations”, indicating “a safe and effective treatment” to FIP.

3 mins

Veterinarian shares her knowledge at the Worldwide Veterinary Service International Training Centre in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.

5 mins

Vets get behind initiative aiming to increase awareness of the causes of abdominal pain by providing clients with advice, presentations and resources on all issues related to colic.

4 mins

February 2019

Mike Coffey – head of animal breeding and genomics at Scotland’s Rural College, who is heading the project – said: “This is potentially a great step forward in the fight against TB.”

5 mins

The Point of Care Foundation says the veterinary sector could benefit from confidential, voluntary monthly meetings bringing all staff together to reflect on aspects of their jobs.

4 mins

Advantages and disadvantages of radiography and ultrasound for imaging the major abdominal organs will be discussed.

4 mins

Some of the sector’s leading experts can be seen on BBC One (6pm, 3 March) discussing the biggest issues facing vets across the UK.

4 mins

Nine people will fight for three seats available this year on RCVS council, following changes made to its structure last year.

5 mins

The data has been released in the Government Veterinarians Wellbeing Survey Results Summary, which was conducted in 2018 and received 705 responses.

3 mins

Anglesey veterinary surgeon will brave extreme terrain and conditions during the biggest challenge of her life for charity.

5 mins