December 2022

The Kennel Club is funding the research, which is being carried out by the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Research Group at the University of Cambridge.

8 mins

Anaesthesia and analgesia specialist Matt Gurney takes on role in key Linneaus referral hospital from David Walker. 

7 mins

The winners of the annual Burgess Excel Vet Awards 2022 have been announced.

7 mins

Campaign led by the UK Brachycephalic Working Group aims to reduce the popularity and negative impacts of brachycephaly in dogs.

12 mins

Senior college officials will be facing questions from professionals next month.

4 mins

CVS invests nearly £100,000 from its Clinical Research Awards programme for an ectoparasite project led by Richard Wall and a team at the University of Bristol. 

11 mins

Ross Allan, clinical director at Pets’n’Vets’ Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital in Pollokshaws, carried out the delicate operation to stabilise the 11-year-old pet’s right shoulder, which was repeatedly dislocating.

6 mins

The RSPCA, BVA and MPs have leaned on the Government to finally proceed with the proposed legislation, which looks at key animal welfare issues.

13 mins

Nine-year-old boxer-cross given 2% chance of survival enjoys second lease of life after successful surgery.

4 mins

Applications are now open for the vet who will take over as BVA president in 2024.

4 mins

Applications have opened for the latest round of the programme, which is offering £70,000 of funding for early years veterinary researchers.

3 mins

Nine-month-old Parsnip needed emergency surgery for severe urethral damage, but close working by primary practice Boundary Vets and referral practice Davies Veterinary Specialists led to good outcome.

5 mins

Vets at a Glasgow hospital have used a cutting-edge treatment to save a one-year-old dog that had previously undergone nine separate blood transfusions.

6 mins

Amir Saduala’s visit coincided with a festive fund-raiser that Wildlife Vets International hopes will enable help for other veterinary professionals.

5 mins

Department heads and specialist vets have joined the teams at North Downs Specialist Referrals, Paragon Veterinary Referrals and Southfields Veterinary Specialists.

8 mins

With nominations now open for the elections next spring, senior officials will be sharing their insights into the role at a pre-Christmas event.

4 mins

Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund raises alarm for nation’s third most popular pet, as rescue centres and charities report surge in abandoned and mistreated animals.

13 mins

Two part-time roles have been created at the head of the association’s Continuing Education programme in what it says is a response to the ongoing recruitment challenge.

5 mins

British Veterinary Poultry Association is holding a 60-minute webinar for all BVA divisions on 14 December at 1pm, with a 15-minute presentation and 45-minute Q&A.

2 mins

The plea comes after Cats Protection and Dogs Trust reported a surge in the number of animals being referred to their fostering services.

13 mins