March 2020

Video-assisted thoracoscopy and removal of part of the lung reveals the cause of patient’s abscess – a tiny, inhaled grass seed.

5 mins

£1.4 billion funding boost to the APHA Weybridge facility will help fight emerging animal and plant diseases.

3 mins

“Development of this particular vaccine has just been started and it is expected to be in animal studies before the end of the year...” – The Vaccine Group chief scientific officer Michael Jarvis.

4 mins

“The health and safety of students and staff are paramount” – RCVS president Niall Connell.

7 mins

Rural affairs minister says a new system is being introduced that will allow owners to go online and amend their own records free of charge.

7 mins

“…the organisation now feels that public concern and personal safety is too great for the event to go ahead" – BSAVA.

5 mins

Charity plans to vaccinate 100,000 dogs in 10 days in Cambodia and needs “awesome Vet Times readers” to volunteer.

5 mins

Purpose-built mobile clinic vehicle will allow veterinary students in Nottingham to reach out to more animals in need.

4 mins

Miniature parasitic wasps actively seek out the pupae of nuisance, biting flies that spread the bacteria responsible for summer mastitis and New Forest eye on farms.

4 mins

“This technology is one of the most advanced in medicine and helps surgically remove tumours while also reducing the tissue damage to vital structures” – neurologist Rodolfo Cappello.

4 mins

Coronavirus claims another major event in the UK veterinary calendar as cases of COVID-19 escalate globally.

4 mins

Burgess Excel Vet Awards aim to celebrate rabbit-friendly vets, veterinary nurses and practices.

7 mins

Annual event, due to be held on 1 April, called off due to coronavirus outbreak. Ceva says it will let people know when it plans to hold rearranged event.

3 mins

“What once seemed like a pipe dream can now happen during most of our members’ working lifetime” – association president Nikki Hopkins.

4 mins

“The illegal smuggling of puppies is a cruel and unscrupulous industry – and we need to make sure the Government takes tough measures to stamp it out.” - EFRACom chairman Neil Parish. 

6 mins

Association says it welcomes the move to increase badger vaccination, but will continue to support targeted and managed badger culling as an option where appropriate.

7 mins

“Off-the-shelf” devices being developed by a University of Liverpool spin-out company will be the first in the veterinary perofession to snugly “fit” not only the size, but also the differing shapes of femurs in different breeds.

2 mins

Latest advice for COVID-19 from the Government and devolved administrations, as well as veterinary associations.

1 mins

Field trials of a cattle vaccine and increased vaccination of badgers are also included in the next stage of the Government’s plan.

8 mins

BVA reacts to news and says it is particularly keen not to cause any unnecessary concern that could lead to pet abandonment.

4 mins