April 2022

Sue Paterson is re-elected and joined by newcomers Olivia Cook and Abbie Calow, but those choosing to vote ā€“ at 18.6% ā€“ was down a quarter on 2021ā€™s figures.

8 mins

Environmental enrichments allowing for tunnelling, digging and human interaction are best, while rubber toys and any items that can trap claws should be avoided, according to RVC study.

8 mins

A six-month-old Labrador retriever born with a lingually displaced mandibular canine tooth has been fitted with a unique bite plane at Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studiesā€™ Hospital for Small Animals.Ā 

6 mins

In a letter to RCVS president Kate Richards, Christine Middlemiss says primary aim is not enforcement, but to protect UK biosecurity ā€“ and prevent first rabies case in UK in a century.

6 mins

The course, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Primary and Accessible Care and Education internship, aims to help students develop skills in teaching and research in a practical setting.

5 mins

Officers from Police Scotlandā€™s Lanarkshire division have arrested and charged two men, aged 41 and 49, and two women, both 37, for total of 19 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

3 mins

The agenda for the event has a busy, industry-relevant timetable comprised of lectures from speakers, and live Q&A sessions for the delegates.

4 mins

ā€œThe BVA will continue to follow and assess all emerging evidence regarding vegan, as well as other, novel dietsā€ ā€“ president Justine Shotton.

14 mins

SPVS and VMG event is back face-to-face for the first time since before the pandemic, with four lecture streams planned across two days.

2 mins

Tim Richardson is confirmed as new Linnaeus COO following his successful leadership of several primary care and referral practices.

4 mins

Yorkshire veterinary nurse will scale world-famous, 52-metre-high attraction tomorrow for Vetlife.

4 mins

Cockburn Vets in Coalville, Leicestershire wins a second successive gold award in the national scheme, while Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service also comes out on top again.

7 mins

NOAH, AnimalhealthEurope and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe among those spreading awareness of vaccinesā€™ contribution in animal health and welfare as part of 20 April celebrations.

9 mins

IVC Evidensia division sponsors the University of Bristol vet schoolā€™s hockey team, providing cow print hockey shirts for the players.

4 mins

Third annual conference will be held on 2 September and features a range of speakers, including Sarah Heath, Anne McBride, Nathalie Dowgray and Sue Paterson.

2 mins

Premier Vet Alliance has moved the times of three webinars in April, May and June to 7:30pm because of the challenges affecting depleted practice teams.

3 mins

Association brings in leadership advocate Richard Casey to accelerate delivery of the WSAVAā€™s goals.

6 mins

VMD confirms an increase in ā€œillegal sourcing of veterinary medicinesā€, while vets have spoken out about clients rejecting their recommended treatments because they can source similar options cheaper online.

15 mins

Interactive, pop-up discussions and debate sessions on the professionā€™s big talking points will be part of proceedings at BVA Live in June.

8 mins

The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations and The Webinar Vet teamed up for the event, which ran all day on 9 April and featured 19 live sessions.

3 mins