The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said high veterinary care costs are behind the surge, despite estimates a lack of cover could actually be saving the industry billions more.

Emma King recognised for her work at Poultry Health Services at the National Egg and Poultry Awards.

Linnaeus-owned Veterinary Vision opens larger referral centre close to its previous base.

Registrations have opened for the 2024 congress in Birmingham, where a former rower and diplomat will share her insights with delegates.

Disciplinary committee said it was “firmly of the opinion” that it would not be in the public interest to grant Warwick Seymour-Hamilton’s latest bid for restoration to the RCVS register.

Oscar Sinfield hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Vetlife by cycling to all of Somerset’s veterinary practices in just two days.

A locum vet, who was prevented from carrying out a dental procedure after drinking by the intervention of a veterinary nurse, has apologised for his actions to a disciplinary committee.

Zoetis said one health and sustainability pledges were key to its ongoing work, as was work on health projects in partnership with vet schools and other research bodies.

Idea was put forward by PDSA’s Sean Wensley as several leading figures from the veterinary and welfare sectors gave evidence to a Parliamentary inquiry examining welfare issues.

Three-year-old McCoy was found to have pulmonic stenosis, of which few cases are reported globally.

Emma Laws is now set to lead London Vet Specialists’ planned move into new premises next year as part of her remit to grow its operations.

The RSPCA has warned that cases of animals being beaten or killed in suspicious circumstances are both on the rise, and vets can help by raising concerns with the organisation.

Academics leading the project hope it will lead to the creation of a new global resource of data to help people caring for the threatened species.

Mr Goddard was director of Goddard Veterinary Group in Greater London for 30 years until its acquisition in 2021 and was a former president of SPVS.   

Snap survey of vets by Dechra for Strangles Awareness Week in May revealed only half were recommending vaccination to their equine clients.

The Paragon Veterinary Group has become the first practice to be rated outstanding under the RCVS’ new environmental sustainability award scheme.