August 2020

Co-founder of remote veterinary app Joii says reinstating restrictions on remote prescriptions “will significantly impact animal welfare in a post‑COVID world”.

6 mins

Scottish Government updates its information on personal protective equipment use and contact tracing following intervention from BVA’s Scottish branch about impact on veterinary practices.

8 mins

The Jack Russell terrier-Chihuahua cross had suffered multiple fractures and soft tissue injuries in a collision with a car, but was helped back to health by team at Davies Veterinary Specialists.

5 mins

A comprehensive programme of CPD is promised in the Regions Now series, with 12 events scheduled to run from September to March 2021.

4 mins

James Elliott is set to join the oncology team at Southfields Veterinary Specialists after completing a two-year American College of Veterinary Radiology residency in North Carolina.

6 mins

Set of free interactive online CPD modules to aid communication with clients about lungworm is launched by Advocate.

6 mins

“The purpose of our clinical and customer service audit is to review our progress, and consider what else we can do to continue to advance the TPLO+ clinical and customer service” – Ross Allan, Roundhouse Referrals.

5 mins

Study suggests compounds used in the manufacture of plastics may have contributed to the deaths of dolphins washed up on beaches in the US.

6 mins

“I feel humbled by the efforts of all speakers, facilitators and organisers made over these two days to make this conference truly remarkable and inspiring” – Issa Robson, British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society co-founder.

6 mins

The RCVS has announced it will be offering an online-only version of its Introduction to the UK Veterinary Professions course to overseas vets and vet nurses.

4 mins

New Cattle Health Certification Standards survey has shown vets and farmers consider lameness to be the top health and welfare issue.

6 mins

The TV star and animal lover is already doing her bit for the charity by taking part in the World Big Dog Walk to raise funds.

6 mins

“We’re excited to offer vets and nurses the opportunity to learn more about this groundbreaking advancement in veterinary oncology” – Virbac.

4 mins

“The webinar series has been a great way to provide vets with advice and guidance on all parts of the process of seeing pet chickens in practice" - Steve Smith.

4 mins

Association’s latest webinar covers the key points that must be considered when discussing a nutritional recommendation with a client.

4 mins

Study led by Harper Adams and Hartpury universities has found that sheep producers are not using all the proven measures to control lameness in their flocks.

7 mins

The south-west’s largest equine hospital will close on 31 August following a consultation process by the management team.

4 mins

The Envair CytoFAST Elite will allow the oncology team at Paragon Veterinary Referrals to be better protected from exposure to toxic cancer drugs.

5 mins

“It’s hard to find all this information in one place, which is why we wanted to hold an affordable and accessible event” – behaviour officer Daniel Cummings.

4 mins

The Webinar Vet will partner with the British Veterinary Dental Association to deliver two live streams for the 23 September event.

5 mins