September 2022

The BVA, BSAVA and BVZS have launched a new resource to help veterinary professionals practise responsible use of parasiticide products for dogs and cats.

9 mins

Huw Griffiths told delegates that the veterinary industry must listen to the next generation at BEVA Congress in Liverpool.

5 mins

Mathematicians at the University of Bristol say a new study indicating diffusive movement can now be modelled exactly in permeable materials is a “fundamental” step forward.

6 mins

Lucy Grieve, who was president of the association in 2020-21 and previously worked at Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons, has been appointed the association’s veterinary projects officer.

6 mins

A disciplinary panel said an equine vet who admitted falsifying a letter from a fictional official while insisting she had no memory of planning to do it had failed to show adequate insight into her misconduct.

11 mins

New research has suggested that only 14 dogs in every 10,000 died within two weeks of undergoing a sedative or anaesthetic procedure, though the risks are higher for older animals.

7 mins

Senior industry figures have laid out their priorities for the new Liz Truss premiership.

8 mins

The BVA has questioned the legal justification for the RCVS’ proposals as it publishes its formal consultation response.

7 mins

Scientists have warned the diet risks spreading harmful and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but one accredited company boss says they are addressing the risks.

14 mins

Veterinary professionals can register now for the Feline Fine event, which replaces the planned congress in Hong Kong.

3 mins

A veterinary industry charity is gearing up for a major fund-raising drive this October and needs professionals to get active.

3 mins

Students from the University of Nottingham helped out with the British Hen Welfare Trust’s work in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and Newark, Nottinghamshire, and have more volunteering planned.

3 mins

August 2022

New restrictions preventing non-commercial imports of more than two kilogrammes are necessary to reduce the risk of the disease entering Britain, officials say.

6 mins

The event, formerly known as the BSAVA’s Scottish Congress, will feature 28 lectures, 4 practicals and 10 hours of CPD across streams for vets, VNs and the banner of “open to all”.

3 mins

Two-year-old flat-coated retriever thought to have licked material close to or on a dead fish at a lakeside showed signs of distress in 10 minutes and, despite CPR, died 45 minutes later.

6 mins

The public is being urged to sign an online petition demanding a bill that could lead to a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears becomes law, following a post by the reality TV star.

6 mins

Twelve farms are taking part in the latest phase of the Arwain DGC project, which aims to highlight ways of preventing antimicrobial resistance.

13 mins

The VMG says ‘urgent work’ is needed to encourage young people to consider a veterinary career, after initial data showed a sharp fall in the number of places being taken up compared to last year.

14 mins

Noel Fitzpatrick said the time was right for the switch, which will see Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue site at Guildford renamed AURA Veterinary.

6 mins

Early bird tickets are still available for the event in October, but those interested will need to snap them up soon.

5 mins