“The task force recognises the need for more flexibility in our temporary guidance, so that veterinary surgeons can use their professional judgement to decide what is the most suitable approach in each individual case” – RCVS president Mandisa Greene.

Research finds eight scent detection dogs were able to correctly identify 94% of more than 1,000 saliva or tracheobronchial secretion samples after one week of training.

Government announces changes that will reduce the risk of practices in England being forced to shut down by its test and trace scheme.

Joint survey run by National Equine Welfare Council and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes shows more than half have seen income reduce by more than 50%.

“As a result of this evaluation process, a management proposal has been made to permanently close the facility...” – management of Langford Vets, Bristol.

“Tests conducted by the APHA have confirmed that the virus responsible for COVID-19 has been detected in a pet cat in England” – CVO Christine Middlemiss.

Veterinary students at University of Nottingham have become some of the first in the country to get back to face-to-face study.

RVN given top job after 35 years with the same West Yorkshire practice wins her spurs after stepping up as head nurse one week before lockdown.

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.

“We are asking the Government to let the veterinary profession know as soon as possible what we need to do” – BVA president Daniella Dos Santos.

Elanco Animal Health’s grapiprant offering has been awarded New Product of the Year 2019 by the Veterinary Marketing Association.

Pirbright hopeful the first doses of a human vaccine will be available by the end of the year as research finds two doses of vaccine boosted antibody response in pigs.

Vets and vet nurses can now register for this year’s event, which will take place online from 4 to 7 November.

RCVS VN council has approved a patient-based assessment for SVNs who are unable to take OSCE exams under coronavirus restrictions.