August 2017

Groundbreaking research developed at UC Davis could provide hope to dogs with genetic disorder – and inform human clinical trials for babies.

7 mins

Treacle the puppy was treated with naloxone to reverse the effects of opiates after she accidentally ingested a potentially lethal dose of owners’ morphine.

5 mins

Vets from nine countries pass college's examination to practise in the UK.

6 mins

Study looks at the impact humans are having on the endangered and highly isolated primate species.

6 mins

July 2017

Vets thanked for working with telephone triage poisons service to direct “only those cases requiring treatment” to practices.

5 mins

Leading cancer centre gets a new name and expanded clinical remit as Linnaeus Group invests ÂŁ1.5 million on a six-month building programme.

4 mins

Members of the profession urged to adopt “careful and accurate approach” to self-certification after hearing into vet who failed to declare conviction.

6 mins

Are you a bright spark at your practice? The RCVS is looking for vet and VN innovators to share their ideas on social media, with prizes up for grabs.

5 mins

Two universities specialising in life sciences and agriculture are in talks to create a joint school for vets in the west midlands.

6 mins

Vet Times CPD uses powerful search capabilities to help make finding and booking courses easier, with hundreds of courses by specialist CPD providers.

5 mins

“Challenging chickens” CPD will offer the opportunity to discuss real cases and delegates are urged to bring case material on the day.

4 mins

New service will take a wide range of dental cases, including fractured teeth, root canals, prosthetic crowns, fractured jaws, oral tumours and orthodontics.

4 mins

The implications and practicalities of euthanasia and end of life care will be explored by experts in an afternoon of discussion as part of BEVA's scientific programme.

5 mins

Marie Bouvet started the challenge for her own personal achievement, but is now using the feat to raise money for the People for Animal Care Trust animal

3 mins

Vets urged to join surveillance network as fly strike project demonstrates how big data can be used to identify at-risk animals and help prevent disease.

4 mins

Practices have been advised against employing a "repeat offender" who seeks to obtain work as a veterinary surgeon under stolen identities.

4 mins

Two inspired personnel from Pro-Vets walked over a weekend to complete the 100k Cotswold Way Challenge and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

3 mins

Often held up as a poster boy for the veterinary profession, Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick claims he is an example of how not to achieve a good work-life balance.

5 mins

A health plan initiative by Simplyhealth Professionals has led to it presenting the charity Guide Dogs with a cheque for ÂŁ10,000 to help continue its work.

2 mins

Vets at UC Davis have saved Stormie the Siamese from losing a leg by undertaking an "extremely rare" procedure to remove a heartworm from her femoral artery.

4 mins