Vets from the University of California, Davis have been awarded almost £6 million to lead research in Peru and Uganda in a bid to reduce the risk of a another viral pandemic.

In her latest COVID Diary, Nat Scroggie ponders whether the pandemic gave many the chance to assess their work.

ReCoVa-19 created with programme and app that allows practices to “bring veterinary professionals back to the workplace with confidence”.

Co-founder of remote veterinary app Joii says reinstating restrictions on remote prescriptions “will significantly impact animal welfare in a post‑COVID world”.

Set of free interactive online CPD modules to aid communication with clients about lungworm is launched by Advocate.

Wildlife Disease Surveillance Focus Group says wildlife must be tested closer to areas of risk – and the wildlife trade needs greater oversight – to avoid repeat of COVID-19.

Puppies of some of the most popular breeds - some of which are being illegally smuggled into the country - are selling for as much as £9,000 as prices soar post-lockdown.

“We intend for September 2021 to mark an exciting, fresh start for the profession following the harrowing experiences of 2020" - BEVA president Tim Mair.

More than £700,000 donated to a wide range of animal charities that are struggling to survive the impact of COVID-19.

RVC researchers looking at whether it may be possible to use companion animal coronaviruses as models to alter the expression of the genes that cause severe disease in humans infected with COVID-19.

“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%.