October 2020

Research bursaries being introduced in poultry, pigs and aquaculture to add to existing ones for companion animal and ruminant research.

3 mins

Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire invests ÂŁ1.5 million in veterinary diagnostic imaging systems.

4 mins

Three-quarters of veterinarians rank well-being concerns top in a new survey out today from the BVA.

9 mins

David Argyle will make a statement to RCVS council at its next scheduled meeting on 5 November 2020, to give council opportunity to consider the matter further.

5 mins

Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Essex appoints Sophie Wyatt to its specialist-led veterinary team.

3 mins

Latest CPD on offer from farm animal association will encourage vets to expand their orthopaedic service provision.

2 mins

Virbac offering three complimentary interactive online CPD modules following launch of Stelfonta, its new solution to treat mast cell tumours in dogs.

3 mins

RCVS updates its guidance in light of new restrictions, including tier 1, 2 and 3 measures in England, and Wales' two-week 'firebreak' lockdown.

9 mins

The RCVS' COVID-19 task force, formed in late March 2020, has taken 30 decisions affecting day-to-day life in the professions.

7 mins

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College to look into system where calves are kept with their mothers for up to five months.

4 mins

A dog rescued from Greece after British couple witnessed it being hit by a car has been given a new lease of life following a knee replacement.

5 mins

Thiamacare is double the concentration of the current liquid option and has been developed to improve compliance when managing feline hyperthyroidism.

5 mins

Defra extends a ÂŁ5.7 million initiative to address bovine viral diarrhoea until June next year.

5 mins

Study supported by MSD Animal Health and led by Rosie Lyle of Bishopton Veterinary Group shows temperature of most either too high or too low for recommended vaccine storage.

6 mins

Registration closes on 1 November for the UK’s biggest emergency and critical care veterinary congress.

8 mins

“Given the uncertainty in the global economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Group has made key operational and financial decisions to minimise the financial impact, and to ensure the medium and long‑term job security of our colleagues" – CVS statement.

7 mins

Protect Our Future Too initiative comes after a survey finds two-thirds of vets believe the number of fleas and ticks is increasing.

7 mins

"The VMG Leadership Standards framework and our new qualifications will make a significant contribution to this and I urge the profession to make as much use of both as they can.” - VMG president, Rich Casey.

7 mins

RCVS’ ViVet innovation project wants examples of how vets, VNs, practices and other organisations have been innovating during COVID-19.

5 mins

Swiss-based animal health company Safoso has launched an e-learning course called “Epidemiology for Non-Epidemiologists”.

3 mins