Extensive Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network fly strike survey revealed 44.7% of rabbits presenting with the disease between 2014 and 2017 died or were euthanised.
Actiphage test has been accepted for “exceptional private use” in APHA protocol, enabling any private vet to request APHA permission for exceptional use of Actiphage and other non-validated tests.
Six modules will be covered over three weeks, with subjects including identification and husbandry, handling and examination, diseases, and anaesthesia and surgery.
Although effective, dialysis is a costly undertaking for pet owners, but there are some cases, such as acute toxicity, where it has the potential to be lifesaving.
Vet Andrew Draper, father of a teenage diabetic son, to set out on a 340km bike ride to raise money for research aimed at finding a cure for type-one diabetes.
After months of gathering evidence, the BVA has set out its comprehensive vision for animal health and disease monitoring in the UK in a report developed by its surveillance working group.
Joint educational institution by Keele University in Staffordshire and Harper Adams University in Shropshire will open its doors to students in two years’ time.
Cancer survivor Kerry Allison braves Moroccan Sahara temperatures reaching 40°C-plus while battling rationed water, sandstorms, scorpions and carrying all her equipment and food needed for self-sufficiency.
Interest in genomics has increased due to a popularity surge in the past three years, leading to more vets wanting to get “up to speed” and enhance their knowledge on the topic.
Emily Richardson, a veterinarian at welfare charity Mayhew, is surprised feline neutering is not a routine activity for most vets, and has been teaching in Portugal.
Researchers said the study shows “quite clearly” horses pick up on negative emotions and vets should take this into account before going into a horse's stable.
Fifteen years after opening with a staff of three people, Dick White Referrals – which currently employs 250 staff – starts work on £7 million expansion.
VMD survey will help establish extent of problem faced by veterinarians getting controlled drugs witnessed for disposal and inform any future policy development.
