July 2020

The agritechnology venture builder, which works closely with world-renowned The Roslin Institute at The University of Edinburgh, invests in Singapore firm making animal feed and fertiliser from soldier flies.

5 mins

VMG president Rich Casey said encouraging results from RCVS' latest survey backed anecdotal evidence he had gleaned of improving fortunes for practices.

9 mins

Linnaeus - one of the UK veterinary sector's 'big six' - now has 44 primary care practices and 12 referral centres across UK after latest acquisitions.

4 mins

Third survey of practices shows fewer staff are furloughed or self-isolating because of COVID-19, with increase in number reporting they are back to “near normal”.

5 mins

"Having a referral consultation remotely via VVS is like having a specialist in your pocket that you can quiz on cases whenever you need help” – Adele Williams.

3 mins

Exports By Vets is a dedicated veterinary service providing export health certification for the global distribution of food and products of animal origin.

4 mins

“We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for best UK conference and it’s lovely to see the pride in all of our team for the recognition of their hard work” – Vet Dynamics co-director Vicky Robinson.

4 mins

June 2020

JHP Recruitment named at number 41 in Startups 100 annual index, which lists privately owned UK companies launched in past five years that demonstrate innovation, solid financials and ability to scale.

4 mins

Virtual Recall has launched an SMS-integrated online shop and delivery service to help veterinary practices serve clients in lockdown.

3 mins

Using virtual event app and digital platform, associations deliver 11 lectures in two streams with speakers covering topics including teleconsultation and client communications.

Association calls for contact tracing rules to be amended for veterinary professionals to protect both animal welfare and practices that have taken a financial battering during COVID-19 lockdown.

7 mins

“Complaints are an opportunity to learn and develop how we work and communicate with one another” – Jennie Jones, Veterinary Client Mediation Service.

4 mins

Alan Robinson will lead a webinar to help practices identify the key areas they need to focus on to drive recovery.

2 mins

Veterinary group is distributing £75,000 to charities that have seen funding streams dry up in the wake of restrictions imposed to tackle the impact COVID-19.

3 mins

Elanco closes in on its acquisition of Bayer’s animal health business after European Commission gives the green light.

3 mins

Company’s new offerings are designed to help practices overcome some of the challenges caused by coronavirus restrictions.

4 mins

Association of Dogs and Cats Homes grateful to pet food manufacturers and animal care product suppliers that have donated £110,000 in products to coronavirus emergency fund.

5 mins

Blaze in an adjoining building to the charity’s base in Wiltshire causes considerable destruction to property and its offices.

6 mins

May 2020

Growing number of vets planning to leave the profession due to the impact of COVID-19, according to CM Research’s latest Veterinary Industry Tracker.

7 mins

“It was great to see so many veterinary colleagues and pet owners coming together online to honour the exceptional work carried out by some of the best veterinary professionals in the country” – James Barnes, Petplan.

3 mins