Regulator has claimed overwhelming support for its plan to look further at companion animal veterinary services, despite resistance from some larger care providers.
Anna Judson tells associationâs Scottish dinner it had been âpainfulâ to see how the profession was âmisrepresentedâ after the Competition and Markets Authority published its report in March.
Vet sector professionals urged to go further in recognising non-human rights during the Animal Welfare Foundationâs annual discussion forum in London.
Kentdale Referrals in Cumbria is among the first practices in the world to be accredited by Zero Pain Philosophy, joining a handful of others in the UK.
Ministers called on to work with sector organisations to reach âappropriateâ thresholds, amid fears the current rules will prevent all but the most experienced from practising here.
Recipients include former college president and current RVC principal Stuart Reid, who will be awarded the collegeâs highest accolade, the Queenâs Medal, at Royal College Day.
A disciplinary panel heard an OV was held from his role following an investigation into the testing of conflicting blood samples, which it was claimed had been taken from the same animals.
Stark message delivered to VMG Congress delegates following the release of a new report that highlighted several major areas for potential improvement.
Research by the RVC and the National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan identifies being above or below ideal bodyweight, entire and purebred as factors linked to shorter lifespans.
Southern and eastern-facing coastal counties are at greatest potential risk, but Christine Middlemiss said everyone in the sector needs to be vigilant.
Moves to modernise the veterinary profession are being undermined by the lack of action to update its laws, the BVA president told its annual Scottish dinner.
