April 2022

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

Third annual conference will be held on 2 September and features a range of speakers, including Sarah Heath, Anne McBride, Nathalie Dowgray and Sue Paterson.

2 mins

Premier Vet Alliance has moved the times of three webinars in April, May and June to 7:30pm because of the challenges affecting depleted practice teams.

3 mins

Association brings in leadership advocate Richard Casey to accelerate delivery of the WSAVA’s goals.

6 mins

VMD confirms an increase in “illegal sourcing of veterinary medicines”, while vets have spoken out about clients rejecting their recommended treatments because they can source similar options cheaper online.

15 mins

Interactive, pop-up discussions and debate sessions on the profession’s big talking points will be part of proceedings at BVA Live in June.

8 mins

The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations and The Webinar Vet teamed up for the event, which ran all day on 9 April and featured 19 live sessions.

3 mins

Former BVA president Sean Wensley publishes book that aims to put the veterinary profession at the forefront of the societal discussion about animal welfare.

7 mins

The new checklist-based tool from MSD Animal Health is designed to help users develop an action plan to help shepherds address key areas of flock health and productivity.

6 mins

Virbac is hosting the event, which features Gerry Polton and will take place at 8pm on 17 May. 

3 mins