June 2022

A leading global expert in the study of infectious diseases in cattle has been awarded the prestigious Plowright Prize for his work.

5 mins

Scotland’s Rural College takes next step towards becoming the UK’s 12th vet school with the appointment of former associate head of school at Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

6 mins

Former RCVS council member Colin Whiting said his decision to resign over a new policy was the “only proper step” he could take.

7 mins

Using sensor technologies, researchers found calves reared on farms vary in their movement and space patterns, and use more predictable behaviour compared to others.

6 mins

But Phoenix rises again after avian specialist performs rare surgery to repair ruptured tendon in her foot.

4 mins

Gary Lewin and Chris Dixon of Veterinary Vision have published a paper on their successes fitting a rhexis-fixated prosthetic intraocular lens in dogs undergoing lens removal.

5 mins

Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons announces details of its two-day November event under the banner of “Advances in head and neck surgery”.

2 mins

Bookings open for November event in Leeds, which will include speakers such as SĂžren Boysen from the University of Calgary and Sophie Adamantos from Paragon Referrals in Wakefield.

6 mins

Trials have started in Wales as part of a wider project to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals and the environment.

5 mins

European Platform for the Responsible Using of Medicines in Animals critical of European Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee for its “rejection of science”.

7 mins

Charity founded in 2013 by UK vet Luke Gamble has reached the milestone of delivering important rabies prevention messages to children aged 5 to 16.

8 mins

Colin Whiting has resigned from RCVS council after announcing that he “cannot accept” a new requirement  to “support externally” all decisions taken by its members.

5 mins

Delegate workshops with speakers and a programme covering youngstock, TB, fertility, endemic diseases, sustainability and beef promised for Birmingham showcase.

3 mins

New study from the RVC demands urgent action to reduce serious health issues associated with the popular breed’s exaggerated features.

13 mins

Veterinary professionals who want to help shape profession’s future by joining BVA council, panels or committees are encouraged to throw their hats in the ring.

5 mins

Event is being held online on 5 July at 12pm, and will give delegates the chance to learn more about the UK Government’s new Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. 

6 mins

Infection did not show in 36.1% of apparently healthy dogs, while a second study shows Angiostrongylus vasorum larvae can survive in the environment for up to 8 weeks.

8 mins

Event organised by student online support service VetWings brought together young and old for an outdoor festival at Killaworgey Farm near Newquay, Cornwall.

7 mins

John Gibson, whose 24-year-old son Cameron took his own life in October 2019, will walk from Land’s End to John o’ Groats to raise awareness and £250,000 for a charity set up in the young vet’s memory.

14 mins

James Oliver, head of the ophthalmology team at Dick White Referrals in Cambridgeshire, called for better education on the need to urgently refer dogs with cataracts caused by diabetes.

7 mins