March 2019

Convicted fraudster Peter Keniry, who is just out of jail, uses a legitimate registered veterinary surgeon’s details to obtain illegal employment – RCVS releases his photograph.

4 mins

Small and mixed animal vets urged to take part in an online survey to evaluate confidence levels when it comes to treating exotic pets.

3 mins

Inventor Alastair Mair developed the application out of frustration with handwritten anaesthetic records, which can frequently be incomplete, illegible and easily lost.

4 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health was the headline act with nine category wins at the Veterinary Marketing Association’s annual awards ceremony in London.

9 mins

“In the past, research has looked into areas such as glaucoma and the genetics that make some dogs overweight” – Paula Boyden, Dogs Trust.

4 mins

Association officers concerned animal welfare not being met “in the interests of sensationalism and lowbrow entertainment” in I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

5 mins

SRUC Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory brings together new technology, robotics and human expertise to create a centre for animal disease surveillance and testing.

4 mins

A vet team used the skin of a tilapia fish species as a “biological bandage” to help a dog with an infected wound heal and regenerate skin.

4 mins

Raw meat-based diet storage warnings come after study reveals 60 samples of raw, frozen dog foods all contained high levels of harmful bacteria.

6 mins

Student vets were assessed in three different scenarios to test their communication and team working skills in emergency situations.

5 mins

More than 40,000 nominations received to honour the exceptional work carried out by some of the best veterinary professionals in the country.

5 mins

“It’s absolutely amazing to win. Everyone at my practice is a joy to work with, so they’ve played a part in this too” – Veterinary Receptionist of the Year, Kendall Clee.

5 mins

Those who own amphibians privately are being asked to enforce strict biosecurity measures to protect the UK’s wild newt population from the catastrophic devastation Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans can cause.

4 mins

Scientists are capturing 3D and 2D facial images of the breeding sow population in a bid to automatically identify different emotions conveyed by particular facial expressions.

6 mins

Answer one question for the chance to win a day of intensive CPD with Chris Seymour from Hamilton Specialist Referrals in Buckinghamshire.

2 mins

Latest work conducted by AHT scientists may pave the way for new treatment options for horses with such tissue injuries.

6 mins

Nottingham-based vet Nat Scroggie completes half-marathon in London dressed as a guide dog to raise charity cash – and is now preparing for the big one.

6 mins

The team at Medivet Ramsbottom develop a host of resources to reduce stress and reactions for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities.

5 mins

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies involved in helping to safeguard health and welfare of world’s most trafficked mammal.

4 mins

Locum Vet Finder will put the latest smart technology in the hands of practices to allow them to match candidates in minutes.

5 mins