September 2016

RVC cardiologists have developed the world’s first interactive virtual patients, providing students with an interactive and challenging learning experience in a safe environment.

5 mins

The BVA has expressed concern over a survey demonstrating more than half of responding vet practices had below average profitability, while 15% generated "a negative value for net profit".

4 mins

A group of intrepid motorbiking vets have raised funds to vaccinate hundreds of equines against African horse sickness (AHS) in a remote South African region.

3 mins

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has extended the nomination period for its three honours to encourage more entries.

4 mins

A new tool to support vets and pet owners in proactively managing canine arthritis was launched at the 18th European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress in London.

4 mins

Veterinary professionals in the UK are being called on to join an online campaign to stamp out the scourge of puppy farming.

7 mins

The first exhibition of winning photographs from the BVA's inaugural photography competition will take place at BVA Members' Day at the At-Bristol Science Centre on 22 September.

4 mins

Many vets are failing to recognise post-neutering pain in cats, it has been claimed, with a survey showing only 33% of felines receive postoperative analgesia (at home), compared with 75% of dogs.

7 mins

An authoritative equine dentistry collection providing free access to important research in the UK has been published online for vets.

3 mins

One of the UK’s highest profile specialists wants the profession to forge closer links with human medicine in the fight against cancer.

4 mins

The RCVS has contacted 1,415 veterinary surgeons asking them to share their CPD records as part of its annual audit of compliance.

4 mins

The RCVS has appointed Shona McIntyre and Mary de Las Casas as postgraduate deans to help guide recently graduated vets through their first few years in practice.

5 mins

CPD provider Improve International has had two more of its small animal modular veterinary programmes validated by Harper Adams University.

3 mins

August 2016

Scientists believe they have found the first transmission of MCR-1-harbouring Escherichia coli between companion animals and humans.

5 mins

Being bitten on the first day of a Mission Rabies vaccination programme for the second year running hasn't put vet Fiona Thomson off her desire to help a charity's efforts to stamp out the disease.

4 mins

The RSPCA is reminding people about responsible reptile ownership after it found a missing monitor lizard a week after it disappeared.

3 mins

An equine vet had a humpy ride in a charity race that saw him win with an unusual four-legged steed.

4 mins

Vets have the opportunity to explore the topic of canine vaccination via a free CPD course from Zoetis.

2 mins

Vets could be in with the chance of winning the trip of a lifetime, thanks to imaging specialist BCF Technology.

3 mins

Nominations have opened for the RCVS 2017 Honours for colleagues or individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

3 mins