September 2020

Lords vote for amendment to Agriculture Bill that could help protect British farmers against lower-quality imports produced to lower welfare standards.

4 mins

“The arrival of this Siemens scanner is the latest example of an ongoing investment at Willows...” - Andrew Parry, head of imaging, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service.

3 mins

Edinburgh-based laboratory has seen record number of owners seeking blood tests as UK prepares for no-deal EU exit.

7 mins

“It is a great honour to be appointed to this role and I look forward to supporting the team in continuing this excellent work” – Amanda Boag.

4 mins

“I am truly humbled to be given this opportunity by the company and am looking forward to spearheading some really exciting projects…” – Alistair Cliff.

4 mins

Blue Cross is appealing directly to horse owners about the risks of the condition and has provided tips to them to help prevent it.

3 mins

Good Veterinary Workplace Voluntary Code, based on a new policy position, sets out clear criteria for practices to follow on supportive environments.

5 mins

James Russell takes over chain and states: “We must work together, and draw on our strength in unity to deliver strong animal health and welfare care, through a strong and healthy profession.”

8 mins

Business owners, practice founders, HR directors and association past-presidents among the roster of speakers for afternoon of inspirational talks on 29 September.

5 mins

Researchers at University of East Anglia have been involved in a study that shows how the main impacts of civil wars on wildlife are often indirect, rather than as a result of military action.

5 mins

New committee will handle all registration matters, including in relation to Brexit and on issues around regulating associate members of RCVS.

10 mins

RCVS Knowledge prize of £75,000 goes to William Ivan Morrison to further research into a vaccine for East Coast fever.

5 mins

Study analysed more than 150,000 locations on the genomes from modern Australian labradoodles and individuals from each of the breeds that were part of its ancestry.

6 mins

Almost 2,000 people responded to a Royal Canin survey which has highlighted some of the reasons why cat owners don't take their pets to the vet more often.

6 mins

RCVS Mind Matters Initiative makes four £300 awards to practices for creative projects to raise morale during continuing coronavirus pandemic.

6 mins

Mayhew says COVID-19 lockdown reduced owner access to veterinary practices for neutering, resulting in increase in stray, feral and owned cats giving birth.

6 mins

“We are hoping our cell products will allow us to mimic advances in clinical applications made with human stem cell therapies” – Joe Mee, head of laboratory sciences at Roslin Technologies.

5 mins

Ceva Animal Health is carrying out survey of vets’ opinions on packaging and environment, including perceptions on farmers disposing of empty glass and plastic pharmaceutical vials.

3 mins

Pharmaceutical firm launches social media initiative to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinating dogs against the killer disease.

6 mins

CloserStill Media has confirmed it will be postponing the event due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins