August 2018

Davies becomes first in veterinary sector to be accredited by national body for implementing an effective environmental management system.

4 mins

Experienced vet admits she has “never witnessed anything on this scale” after removing a kilo of gravel form a small cocker spaniel.

3 mins

Conflict of interest lands PPE vet before a disciplinary committee for failing to inform potential buyer of horse he was a personal friend of the seller.

5 mins

New figures from leading charity highlight disappointing take-up of canine microchipping laws introduced over two years ago.

6 mins

Despite publication of the Government’s ‘no deal’ Brexit planning notices, concern remains around the uninterrupted supply of vital veterinary medicines to the UK.

4 mins

Electronic training collars to be outlawed in England following public consultation, but “electric fence” systems will still be allowed

3 mins

UK-supported project exposes extent of deliberate mutilation to these working animals and leads to rollout of educational interventions.

3 mins

A team from Chantry Vets in Wakefield is preparing to scale three of the Yorkshire Dales’ highest hills to raise much-needed funds for Blue Cross.

4 mins

Researchers’ complete Culicoides build aims to improve knowledge about genes involved in transmission of livestock viruses such as bluetongue.

5 mins

Founder of Burns Pet Nutrition donates a quarter of his company’s annual profits to improve the lives of people and pets, and become “a force for good”.

4 mins

BVA seeks clarity on whether lamb for export to Saudi Arabia is stunned before slaughter in accordance with the UK’s high animal welfare legislation.

5 mins

Paragon Veterinary Referrals offers four-year-old Pippa intensive physiotherapy after orthopaedic surgeon diagnoses neurological deficits.

6 mins

Admiral Pet Insurance survey quizzed 2,000 UK dog and cat owners about their pet plans and problems they encountered during the summer holidays.

5 mins

Government launches historic consultation with stated intent to ban third-party sales to help stamp out animal welfare scourge.

4 mins

Parents of Christopher Fisher, who went missing with his dog Molly earlier this month, have been informed, but no formal identification has been made.

2 mins

Scarsdale Vets Farm and Equine in Derby invites owners to event dedicated to delivering interactive sessions on dealing with equine crises.

5 mins

Veterinary nurse wins contest linked to canine acute moist dermatitis product from Norbrook, which saw hundreds of veterinary professionals take part.

3 mins

Nurse and animal care assistant from Cave Veterinary Specialists in Somerset battle scorching temperatures to raise £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

2 mins

BVA reminds profession of deadline to nominate one new member for three-year term that involves helping select members for election to officer status.

5 mins

Vet stresses need for pet owners to be “extra vigilant” with everyday household items after dog swallows whole kebab stick.

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