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.

Mandisa Greene will become the first black president of the RCVS at the annual meeting, which will be held online on 10 July from 10am.

Association calls for contact tracing rules to be amended for veterinary professionals to protect both animal welfare and practices that have taken a financial battering during COVID-19 lockdown.

Veterinary schools in England will now be able to apply for a share of 5,000 extra student places following lobbying by veterinary associations.

Vet and keen runner Mandy Hood has been using her training runs to deliver medication for the pets of vulnerable clients.

Cats Protection marks Loneliness Awareness Week 2020 by promoting how owning a feline pet can help with feeling lonely.

SPVS-VMG are offering six free tickets to a CPD day on 23 June offering fresh insights into teleconsults.

The BVA encourages members to sign a petition calling on the Government to give more support to human and animal health care providers.

Veterinary group is distributing £75,000 to charities that have seen funding streams dry up in the wake of restrictions imposed to tackle the impact COVID-19.

World Congress in Poland postponed and new dates have been announced for the event in March next year.

Three days of lectures and interactive events are planned for the world’s first free virtual feline congress for vets, VNs and technicians.

Organisers are planning an online event for the veterinary nurse profession, but exact details and dates are yet to be confirmed.

Association of Dogs and Cats Homes grateful to pet food manufacturers and animal care product suppliers that have donated £110,000 in products to coronavirus emergency fund.

College to run free sessions for vets and VNs to help them address challenges created during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leading vet-led animal welfare charity announces grants of up to £30,000 for research projects during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continuing social distancing.