An online fund-raising push has been launched to support the initiative, which officials say has already provided more than 42,000 pet meals this year alone.
Tougher rules on the keeping of these animals in England were supported at the Manchester event, although questions were raised on whether similar standards could be applied to other species.
But a presentation to the BSAVA Congress in Manchester also heard fears that providers could potentially be accused of wrongdoing without even knowing about it.
Practices are also being urged to move quickly if they have âappropriate and eligibleâ candidates for roles before the process of implementing the new regulations begins next month.
Organisers of the 2023 Antibiotic Amnesty say they are âdelightedâ with the results of the latest campaign as they hope to encourage even greater participation later this year.
The new proposals, which are intended to follow on from the current intensive culling activity that is due to end in early 2026, were outlined in a 40-page document published on 14 March.
Identi had been urging owners to check their petsâ microchips between 13 March and tomorrow (20 March), the first day of spring, in a drive ahead of cat microchipping regulations.
Senior figures in the profession have welcomed Defraâs decision to allow the owners of younger and exempted XL bully dogs more time to have them neutered following the ban.
Practising veterinary surgeon and exotics lecturer Madonna Livingstone to share expertise on challenging âspinningâ presentations in event sponsored by Horiba UK.
Defra announces neutering cut-off point for canines aged below seven months on 31 January 2024 has been extended to 30 June 2025 âfollowing engagement with veterinary industryâ.
Plans to assess the veterinary sectorâs current legislation as part of the investigation of household pet services have been widely supported within the professions.
RVC study highlights cliniciansâ concerns about their ability to persuade prospective owners away from the breeds â and urges sectorâs largest bodies to take the lead.
RVC researchers say their work with Cornell University found significantly higher levels of key indicators in cases of MLPL than in an adult control group.
Almost 27,000 dogs were vaccinated during a week-long project in Mumbai as officials hope to keep up the momentum towards eradicating the disease completely.