January 2019

The survey, conducted by comparethemarket.com in November 2018, surveyed 1,000 UK pet owners and showed more than half do not insure their pets.

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“This result suggests a no deal Brexit is increasingly likely, which would have a profound impact on the veterinary profession – particularly in the short to medium term” – president Simon Doherty.

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New AVSPNI president calls for “fresh energy” and “drive” in fight to eradicate bTB from the province.

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BVA “extremely concerned” that unscrupulous breeders are cashing in on the high demand for “trendy” brachycephalic breeds.

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Submission to the Government’s Migration Advisory Committee wants immigration for vets prioritised, dropping of proposed minimum pay cap and scrapping of Immigration Skills Charge for employers.

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Members of the BVA can now benefit from 30% discount on BEVA-organised courses across the UK under a new collaboration announced on 14 January.

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Vaccinated horses need to be observed – especially in areas where recent diagnoses have been confirmed, and among animals that may have travelled and mixed with other horses.

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Building’s two-year transformation – with an emphasis on learning – was revealed with an opening address by Lord Sandy Trees.

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Mixed practice event in Aberystwyth in June will include four streams for small and large animal vets and VNs, and feature a distinctly Welsh theme.

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Ethical UK start-up company wants to “wean the world’s pets off meat and to insects to make a huge positive change for our planet’s future”.

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Two online learning courses unveiled by the International Society of Feline Medicine – one for vets and nurses, and one for receptionists.

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University of Nottingham is one of a number of veterinary schools in the past few years to strip for a good cause, and students hope to raise a lot of money for Mind.

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Move represents “a huge win for animal welfare”, says BVA Scottish branch president Melissa Donald.

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As the UK's withdrawal from the EU draws closer, BVA president Simon Doherty calls on the veterinary profession to “stick together”.

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Guides have been released by the Association of Veterinary Students to complement small animal guides launched at London Vet Show.

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A veterinary dentist earned his stripes after performing complicated root canal surgery on a Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo.

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“BVA would like to see all animals stunned before slaughter and this call has received widespread support from the veterinary profession and general public…” – senior vice-president John Fishwick.

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Report from Universities UK shows 47% increase in vet student numbers during the past 10 years is the highest percentage leap of all subjects taught in the UK.

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Vetpol will join the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority and Vetskill as the third regulator of SQPs, once accreditation is received for its training course.

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The funding follows an industry proposal to eradicate the disease from Wales and is available to deliver an industry-led project to tackle it.

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