January 2025

More than 90 animals euthanised during inspections carried out over nearly four years, a court has heard.

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New facilities will also help mark a major milestone for DS McGregor and Partners in Highland region.

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The National Police Chiefs Council says the bill for veterinary and kennelling fees could reach £25 million by the end of April.

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The CMA review, disease threats and regulatory reforms will lead the agenda during the March event.

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Six animals were rescued from ‘putrid’ conditions in a South Yorkshire flat following a flood last summer, magistrates heard.

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European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) and Boehringer Ingelheim looking to reward outstanding work by promising young professionals working in feline infectious diseases or immunology.

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The department says it is working with industry to ‘improve compliance’ following allegations of widespread illegal docking of pigs’ tails.

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Some rules brought in to limit the spread of the disease in England have been lifted following the declaration of the seasonally low vector period.

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Defra officials say restrictions are being kept under review, but have refused to be drawn on whether current requirements might be extended.

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MPs have been told the case had sent “shockwaves” through both the UK and Europe as ministers were warned tougher restrictions should be imposed.

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Westport Veterinary Clinic is initial business to reach the standard in growing global initiative promoting low-stress environments for pets.

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An import ban has been introduced by Defra following what is thought to be the first of its kind in the country since the late 1980s.

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More than £325,000 has been collected for good causes by the company’s staff during 2024.

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Dogs Trust has called for the Government to extend the provisions of its Renters’ Rights Bill to social housing residents ahead of a major Parliamentary debate later.

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A leading veterinary charity is making a property in Dorset available for a current or former veterinary professional in need.

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Two surveys are currently seeking veterinary sector insights into the treatment of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease and how recent events may have shaped the sector’s perceptions of pigeons.

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Tickets have gone on sale today for the one-day conference which will take place in London in May.

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Project leaders say using IVF techniques will allow them to collect more data more quickly to breed methane-efficient animals.

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Cats Protection says cases soared in 2024, after highlighting the case of three kittens were found dumped in Hampshire over the festive period.

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December 2024

Defra’s most senior official and figures from two prominent welfare organisations are among those who have been recognised.

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