December 2024

Charity leaders say they are encouraged by proposals to reform local government in England, but warned appropriate funding was still essential.

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NOAH officials claim changes to system may even increase costs for pet owners as they warned against what they called ā€œsimplisticā€ changes to present framework.

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Officials have indicated details from the findings of a public consultation that examined the sportā€™s future are likely to be released before Christmas.

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A prevention zone covering several counties of eastern England has been set up following recent cases.

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Clare Rusbridge said she was ā€œdeeply honouredā€ to become patron and research advisor to the newly formed Cure4DM charity.

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Modelling prepared for RCVS predicts 50% rise in registered practising vets and 78% increase in the number of RVNs by 2035 ā€“Ā more of the latter than required to meet demand.

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Professor the Lord Kakkar will succeed Baroness Young in the new year, the college announced today.

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The British Veterinary Union has urged the profession to take the chance to ā€œre-evaluateā€ veterinary training following the findings of a recent accreditation report.

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Veterinary and welfare organisations are working with police and government departments to target unlawful operators.

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RCVS officials say the reforms will improve access to the exam following feedback from former candidates and other stakeholders.

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Researchers are being invited to submit proposals now ahead of a major conference next autumn.

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Proportion of vets highlighting cost as one of the three biggest issues facing the professions jumped from 30% in the last such survey in 2019 to 46% now.

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UK Legal Advisory Group on Extreme Conformation in Dogs believesĀ major welfare benefits will come from the message, which veterinary professionals can also help to secure.

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Six instances detected since early November, with the latest affecting premises in Norfolk and Yorkshire.

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Life-saving treatment for animals and dedicated support line thanks to veterinary care fund project.

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The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has criticised new plans to ban the sport in New Zealand and urged supporters to lobby MPs in their fight for a statutory betting levy.

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Fresh cases have prompted a further expansion of disease limitations in England.

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The charity has pleaded for struggling owners to seek support after two rabbits were found abandoned in a wheelie bin in separate incidents.

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The Kennel Club says vet MP Danny Chambersā€™ private membersā€™ bill is ā€œpositive stepā€, but fears ban on puppies below six months will have consequences for some vulnerable UK dog breeds.

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The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance now has 450 members as it announces details of 2025 congress.

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