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New medication class for OA pain ‘potentially a game-changer’

Monoclonal antibody therapies – seen in the first new class of medications for OA pain in two decades – could soon have other veterinary applications. 

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Landmark study uncovers lumpy skin disease details

Study by The Pirbright Institute analyses risk of different insect species in transmitting cattle disease, which is spreading into Europe from Africa and Middle East.

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Feline patients give a ‘paws up’ to practice’s cat pillows

The safe, super-soft pillows are all made from recycled materials, and sprayed with a stress-relieving cat pheromone to help reduce stress and anxiety.

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Kate Richards in line for RCVS presidency

RCVS council member Dr Richards elected junior vice-president for remainder of college year following David Argyle’s decision to resign.

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Legislation change call as ear cropping petition tops 100k

The BVA and The FOAL Group want the Government to take urgent action to close a legal loophole that allows ear cropping to continue.

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Work resumes on £1.3m vet hospital project

Work had been halted due to COVID-19 restrictions, but builders are back on site creating Northlands Veterinary Hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

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Live vet events set for autumn comeback as COVID lockdown eases

With BCVA and BEVA confirming their plans for face-to-face congresses, a more-like-normal schedule of events for late 2021 is starting to take shape. 

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Vets amazed at ‘miracle dog’ Daisy’s cancer recovery

The 11-year-old West Highland white terrier was referred to North Downs Specialist Referrals unable to walk and facing leg amputation on top of her cancer treatment.

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PetMedix co-founder named on influential science list

Jolyon Martin has been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe: Science and Healthcare list for 2021.

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