Ministers have been urged to prioritise vital welfare and industry legislation as the BVA president addressed MPs and peers in Westminster.

New document sets out how elements such as weaning, grazing, lambing and calving, and parasite control should be managed.

College says its plans will provide a better experience, while reducing the financial burden for students.

Fergus Allerton, European specialist in small animal internal medicine, will lead Linnaeus’ response to the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Nominations have opened for applications to fill the seats of seven regional representatives.

The RCVS president said reform proposals will be published “very soon” after her BVA counterpart warned the COVID crisis had exposed the weaknesses of the present system.

Former RCVS president Lord Trees calls for the development of a regulatory system fit for now and the future during a reception in Westminster.

Those behind first members-only Pickles vet practice in Fulham reveal hopes of growing into a major venture by opening more than 100 sites across the UK. 

Three “inspiring and dedicated finalists” are in the running for the prize, which will be presented during next month’s London Vet Show.

On various days, the group had 15 to 20-plus walkers, as well as a pack of well-behaved dogs to hike the 52-mile route through the Yorkshire Dales.

Having appointed a new environment secretary, Rishi Sunak has been urged to prioritise animal welfare legislation on his first full day in the job.

Practice group says course will equip mentors with additional skills to develop graduate vet students and student nurses into high-flying veterinary professionals.

Officials told delegates at BCVA Congress they aim to have a viable jab for use on cattle by 2025.

Peter Shergold, Cats Protection’s head of field operations, concerned by rapid increase in number of  owners buying cats online and fewer adopting from rescues.

Society of Greyhound Veterinarians' Michael Watts fears thousands of dogs could face being euthanised if a campaign for the abolition of UK greyhound racing succeeds.

Held at Marlow Rowing Club in Buckinghamshire on 14 October, the event provided a forum for learning and ideas exchange with the aim of transforming veterinary patient safety and standards of care.

Vets, VNs and SQPs are able to attend the free CPD webinar being run by Zoetis on 26 October.

The role of the farm vet has “increasing relevance in today’s world”, Colin Mason said in his first comments after taking up the position.