October 2019

Advances in understanding this type of disease in sheep may lead to new diagnostic tests.

6 mins

Primates have complex welfare and social needs, which those in favour of banning people from keeping them as pets say cannot be met in a domestic environment.

4 mins

Over the past four years, customers at Medivet’s 300 practices have made one million donations to its "Saving the Rhino" campaign – raising £500,000 for the cause.

3 mins

Anyone planning to attend SPVS-VMG Congress 2020 will benefit from reduced, members-only ticket fee reduction if they sign up before 31 October.

4 mins

Puppy Pilot is a scheme established by Dogs Trust to aid the interception of dogs seized by the APHA at the ports and provide care and rehabilitation for them prior to finding them new homes.

7 mins

Students from University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies reveal naked truth in variety of Scottish locations in aid of city charity.

2 mins

RVC’s VetCompass study, the largest of its type, revealed bull-type breeds are at increased risk of juvenile-onset demodicosis.

5 mins

Annual awards are a way to celebrate many great things happening in the profession – and the unsung heroes who make a difference in small animal practice.

4 mins

The new position statement, initiated by the WSAVA, is the latest step in its campaign to ensure more equal access to vital veterinary medicines.

3 mins

An official statement from the RCVS describes the scheme, which has been using the organisation's logo without its permission, as “a scam”.

18 mins

New report calls for restriction on dates fireworks can be used and a restriction on the maximum level of decibels they can legally reach.

3 mins

Learn how medical detection dogs can sniff out cancer, Parkinson’s disease, malaria and drug-resistant bacterial infections.

3 mins

Stuart Reid “delighted and flattered” to be one of a handful of global scientists asked to join National Academy of Medicine.

4 mins

Regulatory convergence is key to improving access, say global veterinary associations in new position statement.

5 mins

To address supply issue concerns, the VMD has enhanced its emergency response plan to support the continued supply of veterinary medicines.

4 mins

The RVC’s VetCompass programme studied data from 6,349 rabbits, and identified the most common medical issues and causes of death in pet rabbits.

4 mins

Bristol vet Elisa Best has been recognised for her work to help orphaned and sick African rhinos.

5 mins

New body is appealing for DNA samples from any dog with a confirmed diagnosis from a veterinary ophthalmologist of any inherited eye disease.

5 mins

Association reports a 4% increase in numbers, with almost 1,700 delegates attending the three-day equine event where more than 90 hours of CPD lectures, workshops and practicals were on offer.

4 mins

Four free regional seminars from NOAH are being held across the UK to help animal health professionals prepare for 31 October.

2 mins