Team from the Institute of Animal Welfare Science in Vienna examined the effects on the heart rate and behaviour of a group of heifers when interacting with a researcher who spoke to them in a soft voice while stroking their necks.

Association announces dairy certification programme will be part of its broad education offering to farm vets and their clients.

Research by Ceva Animal Health suggests two-thirds of vets suspect some farming clients are disposing of waste in commercial or domestic bins.

Sarah Ramsey, clinical director at Alder Veterinary Practice in Surrey, has vowed to undertake challenges each month for a year in memory of Ariana Jahangir and charity Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Veterinary group is trialling zero-waste boxes for personal protective equipment at 130 of its largest sites in the UK.

“This handbook should be viewed as a ‘second pair of eyes’ throughout a procedure, especially if an anaesthetised patient deteriorates...” Ian Self, University of Cambridge.

BSAVA working with European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology after latter became aware of a permanent change in the antibody used for specific cortisol test.

Molly Varga – RCVS-recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine, and veterinary advisor to Supreme Petfoods – to give online talk tomorrow (11 November).

Katie Preston, who works at Milbourn Equine Vets in Kent and East Sussex, is in line for the Amateur Rider of the Decade award from leading equestrian publication Horse and Hound.

Scotland’s Rural College launches website to aid farm vets in coping with daily challenges after receiving a £20,000 grant from the RCVS’ Mind Matters Initiative.

UK vets are three to four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to Vetlife.

Advice includes vets working near country borders to use the BCVA’s travel certificate to prove they are working for animal health or food supply reasons.

Surgeons at Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon carried out painstaking repairs on puppy after it suffered double fracture.

College consults on wide-ranging plans including regulating paraprofessionals, protecting the VN title and introducing a “Fitness to Practise” regime.

“The bespoke SAVSNET reporting tool has been designed to save time and duplication of effort by clinicians” – Heather Davies of the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network.

With COVID-19 restricting vet visits, Big Flea Project study highlights importance of pet owner education.

Differences highlighted between epilepsy classification in clinical records and those assigned by researchers based on formal guidelines.

Members of the community of independent practices are involved in a two-week online festival inspired by its Thriving in Practice initiative, including sessions on building resilience and confidence.