February 2024

Minette Batters defends role of badger culling as part of bTB eradication strategy before urging politicians to work with them in tackling the problem.

4 mins

Flexee provides access to a range of adaptable working tools, including a CPD course, free one-to-one consultation and flexible variable scenario planner.

4 mins

The charity is encouraging all companion animal and equine practices to have at least one member of staff to reach its gold standard to help make a positive difference on the issue.

3 mins

ā€œThe BVA remains concerned that, while vets are learning to work with the new guidance, its complexities mean that many in practice are still unclear about how it applies across all clinical scenarios.ā€

9 mins

African Union leaders have agreed to halt the controversial practice, which has been linked to the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of donkeys in recent years.

5 mins

A puppy is now set to begin drug detection training after life-saving emergency surgery at an Essex referral centre.

5 mins

A day aimed to inspire, educate and empower veterinary professionals is set to be hosted by a popular online programme of personal development and coaching for the sector.

4 mins

VetHelpDirect has added price lists for more than 1,600 veterinary practices, with fees for other services, such as prescriptions and out-of-hours, coming soon.

6 mins

A new report has revealed concerns were raised over the potential for criminal prosecutions to be brought because of planned reforms to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

9 mins

CVS Group bosses believe their new training hub for receptionists and other public-facing staff is a first for the veterinary sector.

4 mins

Chris Tufnell said increasing clinical workloads and staffing pressures are behind the decision to give up the role he was elected into two years ago.

4 mins

An MSP who wants the sport banned claims current laws have failed to properly protect racing dogs, though the sportā€™s governors claim a ban will only increase the risks.

7 mins

ā€œPet owners will also be upset to learn that they are accidentally polluting our rivers by using these productsā€ ā€“ research supervisor Dave Goulson.

9 mins

Update issued on the breed type involved in a fatal attack on an elderly woman in the county last weekend, following extensive examinations.

3 mins

Representative of the welfare charity took their call for new laws to the Welsh parliament in Cardiff.

4 mins

It is hoped the method will aid a greater understanding of how horses at the highest risk can be best identified, diagnosed and managed.

7 mins

Findings showing advantages of consistent nutrition back up previous study that showed strip grazing effective in restricting grass intake to manage bodyweight.

5 mins

Incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions found to be significantly higher, based on assessment of cases at two CVS referral hospitals.

6 mins

Police investigating the death of a woman in Essex have warned against speculating about the type of dogs involved in the incident, amid claims they may have been XL bullies.

4 mins

Separate bodies of work unveiled as part of RVCā€™s VetCompass programme.

7 mins