Following more than 20 years of campaigning by animal rights groups, the Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill has passed its third, and final, reading in the House of Lords.
Rabbit Awareness Week 2019 has been described as the most successful campaign ever following a 55% increase in vaccinations for rabbit vital haemorrhagic disease type 2.
Most of the reports received described events that occurred in animals during or after the use of authorised veterinary or human medicines, and many involved the use of multiple medicines.
According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association’s latest obesity report, 51% of dogs, 44% of cats and 29% of small mammals are overweight or obese.
Researchers studied 15 lop-eared and 15 erect-eared rabbits and found breed characteristics of lop-eared rabbits make them typically more prone to health issues, such as narrowed ear canals.
Dr Abou-Zahr, who is on his way to achieving a European Diploma in Zoological Medicine, will be responsible for building up the department at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff.
According to the latest audited financial statements for the RVCS for 2018, the RCVS had a total income of more than £12.1 million, with more than £18.5 million in reserves and other assets.
The British College of Veterinary Specialists has approached the RCVS Practice Standards Group to consider a PSS accreditation strand for multidisciplinary specialist hospitals.
