Financial analysts say move from basic pet food arm into higher margin veterinary business is responsible for uplift.

The Prince of Wales was given a tour of Pool House Equine Clinic, based in Staffordshire, and “had a go at scanning a horse’s tendon – getting a very good image”.

Eli Lilly has announced plans to spin off Elanco Animal Health as a separate business following completion of a strategic review.

Staff well-being will be a key focus for Michael Hamilton’s new multimillion pound referral centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Short-term acquisition slowdown ends as Derbyshire small animal clinic joins group and “active discussions with a number of practices” ongoing.

College announces it will buy veterinary hospital to expand both its teaching opportunities and first opinion clinical services.

CVS seeks change of use permission to convert pub a few yards from author Alf Wight’s former home and clinic in North Yorkshire.

World’s “largest vet health group” announces plans to acquire AniCura days after announcing deal to buy UK business Linnaeus.

Delegates at this year’s event are invited to book a place at a supplementary “pre-congress” day (15 June), featuring a wide range of communication workshops.

Glasgow-based Roundhouse Referrals cost initiative for canine tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy procedure said to be a first for Scotland.

New facilities’ technologies include robotic milking machines, which allow cows to decide when they are ready to be milked, and robot “scrapers” that automatically dispose of waste.

Brexit vote cited as major factor influencing pace of growth of group’s new veterinary practices as fall reported, despite rise in revenue.

Biggest investment in York veterinary hospital sees creation of upgraded facilities for animals, owners and staff.

Surrey-based animal hospital awarded top status in all four categories entered in royal college’s Practice Standards Scheme assessment.