February 2024

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 sport’s governors claim a ban will only increase the risks.

7 mins

“Pet owners will also be upset to learn that they are accidentally polluting our rivers by using these products” – 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 RVC’s VetCompass programme.

7 mins

Senior vet and academic Dan O’Neill said the findings emphasised the “health and welfare crisis” with several popular breeds and importance of responsible ownership.

9 mins

The BVA has described the move as “an important step”, despite pressure from unionist politicians for even more dramatic steps.

7 mins

Initial restrictions on the controversial type are set to come into force later this month, but an ownership ban is not planned until the end of July.

5 mins

January 2024

Officials say the cattle are being kept at their present locations, with further mitigation measures in place, while reduced midge activity has reduced the risk of further transmission.

8 mins

Number of exemption certificates issued could outnumber euthanasia compensation claims by as many as 300 to one ahead of registration deadline at noon tomorrow (31 January).

11 mins

A range of challenges are being planned by the charity ahead of a major celebration event this autumn.

4 mins