April 2022

Association releases statistics for World Veterinary Day today (30 April) and launches a campaign to support vets and veterinary workplaces experiencing abuse from animal owners.

9 mins

Peter Rossdale, who died in November 2021, was a dedicated equine clinician and scientist, and a special additional plenary lecture and award have been created in his memory.

4 mins

The 10-year-old small female cross-breed was rushed to Davies as an emergency when her local vet spotted general stiffness a couple of days after CiCi had cut her paw.

6 mins

Novel treatments GS-441524 and remdesivir are legally available to vets in the UK and Australia to use for the disease, and a study wants to find out how cats have responded.

6 mins

“Unless our concerns are addressed, we will refer this deal for an in-depth investigation to ensure that pet owners don’t lose out” – Competition and Markets Authority.

8 mins

Two-year-old Weimaraner fractured knee cap after careering down Cumbrian hill and into a wooden stake, but was treated at Kentdale Referrals.

5 mins

Sue Paterson is re-elected and joined by newcomers Olivia Cook and Abbie Calow, but those choosing to vote – at 18.6% – was down a quarter on 2021’s figures.

8 mins

Environmental enrichments allowing for tunnelling, digging and human interaction are best, while rubber toys and any items that can trap claws should be avoided, according to RVC study.

8 mins

A six-month-old Labrador retriever born with a lingually displaced mandibular canine tooth has been fitted with a unique bite plane at Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies’ Hospital for Small Animals. 

6 mins

In a letter to RCVS president Kate Richards, Christine Middlemiss says primary aim is not enforcement, but to protect UK biosecurity – and prevent first rabies case in UK in a century.

6 mins

The course, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Primary and Accessible Care and Education internship, aims to help students develop skills in teaching and research in a practical setting.

5 mins

Officers from Police Scotland’s Lanarkshire division have arrested and charged two men, aged 41 and 49, and two women, both 37, for total of 19 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

3 mins

The agenda for the event has a busy, industry-relevant timetable comprised of lectures from speakers, and live Q&A sessions for the delegates.

4 mins

“The BVA will continue to follow and assess all emerging evidence regarding vegan, as well as other, novel diets” – president Justine Shotton.

14 mins

SPVS and VMG event is back face-to-face for the first time since before the pandemic, with four lecture streams planned across two days.

2 mins

Tim Richardson is confirmed as new Linnaeus COO following his successful leadership of several primary care and referral practices.

4 mins

Yorkshire veterinary nurse will scale world-famous, 52-metre-high attraction tomorrow for Vetlife.

4 mins

Cockburn Vets in Coalville, Leicestershire wins a second successive gold award in the national scheme, while Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service also comes out on top again.

7 mins

NOAH, AnimalhealthEurope and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe among those spreading awareness of vaccines’ contribution in animal health and welfare as part of 20 April celebrations.

9 mins

IVC Evidensia division sponsors the University of Bristol vet school’s hockey team, providing cow print hockey shirts for the players.

4 mins