June 2021

Sarah Brown Memorial Fund gives ÂŁ20,000 to research project that hopes to identify workplace stressors that affect autistic veterinary professionals to help create healthier working environments.

6 mins

Progress in eradicating deadly peste des petits ruminants virus includes key findings on antibody prevalence, hosts and its interaction with wildlife.

6 mins

Dr Willson is field veterinary lead at the Food Standards Agency, having previously spent 30 years in practice, and will be working with the Welsh Government on its commitments for the next five years.

6 mins

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Cevac Chlamydia, reveals results from National Enzootic Abortion of Ewes Survey, with three-quarters of respondents experiencing problems in past few years.

8 mins

The new school will be based in Preston; offer foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and become the UK’s 11th veterinary school.

8 mins

A rare two-week-old Suffolk punch foal has bounced back to full heath after bolts and screws were fitted during a three-hour surgery to fix its broken cannon bone.

6 mins

Organisers of BVA Live are offering the first 99 tickets for the event – 23 to 24 June 2022 – for £99.

6 mins

College calls out “inaccuracies and misunderstandings” in a statement released by both associations, and labels part of their criticism “needlessly inflammatory and scaremongering”.

16 mins

Following Prime Minister’s announcement on 14 June, RCVS confirms that temporary guidance on remote prescribing will continue for at least a further month.

3 mins

In a direct appeal to owners, the association is asking them to take precautions when walking their dogs near bodies of water this summer after a dog died in the Scottish Highlands.

6 mins

Webinar will cover research process and progression of a study, which aims to help veterinary professionals and owners provide the best care for senior dogs.

5 mins

Previously, members of British Veterinary LGBT took part in marches across the country to mark Pride Month, but this year are making themselves known through the hashtag #ShowYourVetPride.

7 mins

An increase in demand, coupled with a lack of awareness among new pet owners, has led to a shortage of donated tissues to assist in the repair of dogs and cats.

6 mins

Elderly bird has eyesight saved after veterinary surgeons treat debilitating cataracts and ulcers.

5 mins

Tim Charlesworth of Eastcott Referrals in Swindon will take part in the Race to the Stones challenge on 10 July to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

4 mins

Vets needed to trial updated website that now provides enhanced functionality when applying for certificates and enables accessibility from mobile devices.

2 mins

Members of RCVS council agree to adopt recommendations – first put forward in Legislation Working Party report – that, if implemented, could lead to biggest reforms since 1966 Veterinary Surgeons Act.

6 mins

Queen recognises members of the profession in 2021 birthday honours. 

4 mins

Biggest UK veterinary groups defend cost decisions as calls for an investigation into rising bills and pricing policies snowball.

11 mins

The ProfCon Investigation Support service is a free source of emotional support for vets and vet nurses who find themselves being scrutinised by the college.

7 mins