October 2018

Legislation coming into force today (1 October) in England will have a particular focus around puppy sales and crack down on unscrupulous breeders.

4 mins

New sanctuary in South Africa receives welcome funding boost thanks to significant donation from British pet insurance firm.

4 mins

RCVS council’s investment increased to £250k per year, while initiative will continue to donate £100k per year to independent charity Vetlife.

2 mins

September 2018

Vets pay tribute to the “remarkable career” of Brian Singleton, who was instrumental in setting up the BSAVA and became RCVS president.

3 mins

Pharmaceutical company’s achievements include more than a combined two million doses of vaccines donated to help eliminate disease in world’s most at-risk regions.

6 mins

Respondents love their jobs, but high dissatisfaction with wages, with 1 in 10 on minimum, or less than minimum wage.

4 mins

Association hopes to beat the 122 abstracts presented at its last congress when it gathers for its 2019 event next spring – can you help?

4 mins

Association updates BSAVA Manual on Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders to keep up with the evolution in the diagnosis, understanding and treatment options for many orthopaedic disorders.

2 mins

Fourth Cattle Health and Welfare Group report paints positive picture of health for UK’s 4.6 million beef and dairy population.

5 mins

Preliminary study suggests family of highly fluorinated chemicals present in many homes could be linked with higher levels of hyperthyroidism in older cats.

3 mins

“It is very uncommon such an incredible leap in the care of animals can be achieved with a single innovation” – Dan Chan, medical director of the RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.

4 mins

Jade Statt and Sam Joseph are the latest recipients of the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in their community.

4 mins

Sebastian Batchelor was first Briton home in a world-class field competing in the punishing “Skyrunning Championships” in Scotland.

3 mins

Following on from its launch last year, the second event for vets and nurses – held in Bath on 20 and 21 September – proved popular with delegates and exhibitors.

5 mins

Sparsholt College and University Centre, along with the University of Winchester, are to test Lenton Method’s effectiveness.

5 mins

More than 500 entries from vets across the UK were made to the BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year competition.

6 mins

Staff from the Goddard Veterinary Group walked a collective 230 miles around Hampstead Heath in aid of StreetVet and Vetlife.

3 mins

VetPartners raises £400 for its charity of the year by hosting five-mile fun run, face painting, bake sale and outdoor games at a York cricket club.

3 mins

Insurer received more than 20,000 nominations for five award categories in 2018, reflecting “impressive calibre of the veterinary community in the UK”.

3 mins

Tenth show includes expanded party night capacity, an afternoon tea celebration and increased delegate participation opportunities.

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