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AHT announces its closure

Process of winding-up the charity to begin next week after efforts to secure the funding required to safeguard its future prove unsuccessful.

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Prof: one health could have helped limit COVID damage

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.

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Call for profession to ‘pause and consider’ discrimination

With Pride events across the word cancelled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, 2020 saw the BVLGBT+ community turn to the internet to spread the word of acceptance and fight prejudice.

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Referral practice launches new cardiology service

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

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WSAVA produces vaccine guidance for Latin America

Association’s vaccination guidelines group completes four-year project to enhance understanding of infectious diseases in Central America and South America.

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SYNLAB offers new cytology tool

SYNLAB has signed an exclusive deal with ScopioVet to provide faster in-practice cytology processing and give access to a global network of pathologists.

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iCatCare appoints new head of veterinary division

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.

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RCVS updates day one competences

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

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Two men hospitalised by stolen vet drugs

Pair treated after taking liquid isoflurane that had previously been stolen from a veterinary practice in Basingstoke.

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