Vets in Gloucester performed a laparotomy on a German shepherd puppy after an x-ray showed it had eaten three cat collars.

Vet Times contacted 14 canine fertility clinics and 6 told us they were prepared to take blood from a dog for progesterone testing, despite it being illegal under UK law to do so unless under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon.

New approach strengthens vet position on microchip scanning in dogs ahead of euthanasia and follows public campaign known as ‘Tuk’s Law’.

Stuart Brown performed a hemilaminectomy on six year-old dachshund to remove extruded disc material and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. 

After a COVID-19-enforced 14-month break in practice sessions, association is bringing back in-person CPD with “Fundamentals of lameness, laminitis and farriery” on 20 May.

Open to cats that have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past six months, the study hopes to use the information gained to optimise future treatments.

The How To: Collected Articles from BSAVA Companion series has seen its third volume sent out to subscribers, comprising of articles written between 2016-20.

Europe’s largest non-clinical veterinary conference went online for the first time, with more than 600 delegates, exhibitors and speakers attending from 13 to 14 May.

Views sought on the provision of 24/7 cover, the interpretation and application of an animal being under the care of a vet, as well as issues around remote consulting in the form of vet-to-client telemedicine.

Simon Lyddon spent 42 days with 11 crew mates on marathon voyage from Tenerife to Antigua, and raised £15,000 for MacMillan Cancer Support.

The Kennel Club has urged the Government to continue pursuing the nationwide ban on shock collars after a legal challenge from electric shock collar manufacturers.

Tracker uses historic test results, along with other herd data, to provide a visual representation that gives a clear picture of disease progression in the herd.

European and RCVS specialist in oncology Aaron Harper launches only full-time oncology service in region after appointment at Wear Referrals, County Durham.

The awards are the result of a collaboration between VET Festival, MWI Animal Health and Vet Times, and have been created to honour practice staff for their heroic efforts during the pandemic.

Association’s Equine Veterinary Journal provides free reading access to collection of articles on horses staying safe in hot and humid conditions ahead of summer games.

Research aims to use data gathered by veterinary practices to better predict which dogs are at risk of Cushing’s and start on early treatment.

All staff at VetPartners practices to be provided hard hats when working with horses as part of a company-wide Hat Hair – Don’t Care campaign (17 to 21 May).

Podcast will now include real life features, as well as special guests and informal discussions on the latest equine clinical topics.

RCVS Knowledge, which is leading the VMD-backed scheme, launches online practical training programme to get members of network of vets ready to tackle antimicrobial resistance on farms.