July 2020

PhD student has already gathered some responses and is hoping findings could inform laminitis management in the future.

3 mins

Vet nurse handed 12-month community order after being described in court as “every passenger’s worst nightmare” following incident on flight to Turkey.

8 mins

Mandisa Greene will become the RCVS’ first black president at the college’s annual meeting on 10 July.

7 mins

Dogs Trust says it has been business as usual for puppy smugglers, despite the coronavirus lockdown, and has rescued 43 dogs with a street value of £80,000.

7 mins

“This new wave of research will look at the whole picture more closely and help us develop models for change” – Kerrie Hedley, XLVets.

4 mins

College has been rated in fifth place in list of top medium-sized organisations in the UK for women to work in.

4 mins

Trade secretary Liz Truss announces creation of Trade and Agriculture Commission, but organisations including BVA say it is vital veterinary voice is heard in new body.

9 mins

A former veterinarian convicted of possessing indecent images of children has had his application to be returned to the register blocked by disciplinary committee.

8 mins

Process of winding-up the charity to begin next week after efforts to secure the funding required to safeguard its future prove unsuccessful.

2 mins

With Pride events across the word cancelled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, 2020 saw the BVLGBT+ community turn to the internet to spread the word of acceptance and fight prejudice.

7 mins

Association’s vaccination guidelines group completes four-year project to enhance understanding of infectious diseases in Central America and South America.

5 mins

Pair treated after taking liquid isoflurane that had previously been stolen from a veterinary practice in Basingstoke.

3 mins

Pirbright hopeful the first doses of a human vaccine will be available by the end of the year as research finds two doses of vaccine boosted antibody response in pigs.

7 mins

Tree of Life For Animals asking for donations from anyone joining virtual class on Sunday 5 July.

2 mins

June 2020

Irene Camerlink has been awarded the UFAW Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award for exceptional work improving pig welfare.

6 mins

College, which is raising funds for a £45 million development at its Hawkshead campus, has received cash today (30 June) from The Wolfson Foundation.

4 mins

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

Veterinary team at charity stressing need for owners to safety proof their gardens and consult their vet if dogs show any signs of having ingested garden plants.

5 mins

The British Veterinary LGBT+ group is hosting an event on 28 June to raise awareness of gender issues and show support to the Black Lives Matter movement.

6 mins

Authors of a case study on acute kidney injury in dogs following general anaesthesia are calling for help from the profession that will aid in them identifying risk factors.

6 mins