A new scheme will see six vet students offered two-week extra-mural studies placements at the directorate’s Surrey headquarters.

Staff at the multidisciplinary referral centre in Essex have been learning sign language and using transparent face coverings to help members of the D/deaf community.

Lower volume of anthelmintic use could be contributing to an increase in the amount of parasitic disease seen in horses, according to dermatology specialist Sue Paterson.

New wound guidelines published by the association, which has also announced the launch of its first digital CPD course.

Association’s series will take a closer look at some of the papers published in its Journal of Small Animal Practice, with authors answering submitted questions as part of the format.

More than 400 delegates from across Europe – close to double the number of the first – attend second Graduate Academy Conference, which was staged virtually and provided 30 hours of CPD.

A herbalist who admitted to carrying out bitch spays while struck off and trying to infect himself with COVID-19 has had his application to return to the RCVS register refused once again.

Researchers at The Roslin Institute work with scientists in the US to produce the most accurate map of the pig genome.

Veterinary CPD specialist to run limited numbers masterclass in Sheffield wet lab from 27 to 29 January 2021.

Following the news that, despite attempts to salvage its future, the trust has lost its battle for survival, an AHT clinician has claimed more could have been done to save the charity.

Association makes “difficult decision” to cancel October's event, but cites health and well-being of all potential attendees as a clear priority.

Latest weekly event will provide an overview of live fluke in sheep and cattle, but with focus on latter, and cover control strategies.

Three-year-old cat initially thought to have infected cat bite, but needle and thread found in back of its throat.

Third survey of practices shows fewer staff are furloughed or self-isolating because of COVID-19, with increase in number reporting they are back to “near normal”.

RVC principal and one health advocate Stuart Reid says closer cooperation with animal health scientists might have better prepared the UK against the onslaught of coronavirus.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe announces new weekly service to be run by European and RCVS-recognised specialist in veterinary cardiology, Andrew Francis.

Nathalie Dowgray, who has a background in animal welfare and is an RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal medicine – feline, will head International Society of Feline Medicine.

Changes to list of skills and behaviours expected of graduates updated following extensive consultation with the profession.