Defra warned in a legal letter on behalf of two wildlife organisations, which alleged the department failed to properly set out its case for the proposals.
Two leading vets and researchers clashed on the issue during a packed, and at times heated, discussion at BSAVA Congress, while the BVA defended use of anthelmintic products.
Members of the Justice for Pets Action Group believe current disciplinary procedures do not properly challenge poor behaviour and misconduct by clinicians when it occurs.
Medivet, which employs around 4,000 staff at 400-plus UK sites, has revealed a plan it says will put it at the forefront of efforts to improve conditions for staff and increase retention rates.
VSC chairperson Stuart Reid laid out the scale of the challenge faced by universities when he gave evidence to the Commons EFRA select committee on 12 March.
New CVS study demonstrates that cats with a bilirubin concentration â„66ÎŒmol/L are more likely to have biliary obstruction which may require emergency surgery.
A disciplinary committee found âno evidenceâ that a Hampshire-based vet who admitted offences relating to indecent images of children and animals had any insight into the seriousness of his crimes.
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.
New survey shows that 79% of veterinary graduates go straight into full-time employment following their degree programme â well ahead of medicine, dentistry and teaching. Â
Competition and Markets Authority finds that, out of 2,831 postcode districts across the UK, 1,134 â or 40.06% of the total â could have competition issues.
Several organisations and companies have raised concerns about the potential impact of the proposed investigation, though one senior figure argued it could eventually help to stem the tide of departures.Â
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.
