Questions have been raised about whether the profession was too slow to respond to the rising threat, even though a new risk assessment is being seen as a major step forward.
The Government insists it has taken “decisive action”, but a long-serving backbencher claimed its measures are the worst legislation of the current Parliament.
Investigations into the source of the virus are continuing as the UK’s chief vet urged animal keepers to report any potential outbreaks to their local clinicians.
The UK CVO has made a fresh plea for vigilance following confirmation of the new cases, which were all recorded within the area covered by restrictions imposed after the initial case was discovered.
US-based vet and academic Henry Yoo insisted technology will not replace vets as he outlined how artificial intelligence is being used at the London Vet Show.
David Martin tells London Vet Show delegates more needs to be done by professionals, politicians and regulators alike to prevent criminals profiting from poor welfare.
“Incorporating Nutrition into Palliative and Hospice Care” will be presented by board-certified nutritionist Julie Churchill and veterinary hospice and palliative care expert Beth Marchitelli.
The Irish-owned global animal health company has set up a sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, to supply China, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Organisers report double the number of delegates at second VetLed Veterinary Patient Safety Summit hosted at Harper and Keele Veterinary School on 8 November.
As part of its efforts for Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November) the association appeals directly to equestrians to not hold on to prescribed antibiotics for a rainy day.
RSPCA chief vet Caroline Allen has defended her charity’s calls for a ban on greyhound racing after a senior vet working in the discipline claimed it is delivering on a strategy organisation had helped draw up.
Its work, as it also prepares to become the UK’s latest veterinary school, has been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
