“Off-the-shelf” devices being developed by a University of Liverpool spin-out company will be the first in the veterinary perofession to snugly “fit” not only the size, but also the differing shapes of femurs in different breeds.

College says in the “exceptional circumstances” it accepts vet personnel may have to make clinical and professional judgements to safeguard themselves, their colleagues and public health.

BVA reacts to news and says it is particularly keen not to cause any unnecessary concern that could lead to pet abandonment.

A month at the vets, including two weeks in an intensive care unit and round-the-clock treatment by eight different vet teams, sees spaniel Morgan fully recover from “most severe” case of tetanus they have seen.

Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2020 put RVC top in UK and Europe, but London school loses last year’s world number one crown to University of California, Davis.

The association ensures its programme remains relevant and varied by inviting submissions from cattle vets working in industry, practice and academia, recent graduates and those who have never presented before.

The campaign hopes to suffocate the trade for puppies and kittens being advertised by disreputable sellers, and highlight the“red flags” members of the public should look out for.

WSAVA advisory document confirms no evidence exists that pets or other domestic animals can be infected with 2019 n-CoV or that they may be a source of infection to people.

Cases of prolific vomiting in dogs reported to vet practices across the country are around double the normal amount, new data suggests.

The five-year course will welcome its first cohort in September 2021, and will see studies split between Aberystwyth University and the RVC Hawkshead Campus.

New DNA test launched to help breeders reduce prevalence of blinding condition in breed.

Kim Best recently set a world record for carrying 350kg (771lb) on her back over a measured course.

Vet finds entire cat’s claw embedded inside second cat’s eye during routine flea and worming check-up.

Five breeds had especially high risk of elbow joint disease compared with cross-breed dogs, according to largest study.

System leaves “a big question mark” as to whether the profession can fill workforce gap, says BVA.

£2 million vet hospital that opened last summer submerged under 5ft of floodwater, but staff aim to reopen in six months’ time.

New cases reported across England and Wales as researchers continue to probe the aetiology of the mystery dog disease.

Elevated levels of bacteria found in specified raw frozen dog foods pose potential health risk to pets and owners, says Food Standards Agency.

Tour of large animal clinical facilities included Princess Anne observing a demonstration of a new equine gut model and the postmortem of a horse.

Group to use trained non-vet teams to help its veterinary surgeons build a better picture of what’s happening on farm.