April 2018

The six-week call for evidence seeks views on how the Government might raise standards of animal welfare during transport after the UK leaves the EU.

7 mins

Following on from the success of the Big Tick Project, MSD Animal Health is urging practices to get involved in its new Big Flea Project.

5 mins

Research into the development of a “potentially groundbreaking” vaccine against equine herpesvirus-1 – set to take five years to complete – has been started by the AHT.

5 mins

Research from VetCompass shedding new light on joint disease aims to expedite diagnosis and treatment to ease patient suffering.

5 mins

Most vets surveyed by Ceva Animal Health agreed senior cats would benefit from routine test – but many cited time constraints as chief barrier to it happening.

9 mins

Team members from three veterinary practices and PDSA will be among those taking part in this year’s London Marathon on 22 April.

6 mins

The funding acknowledges the RVC’s position as a leading institution for pioneering research and knowledge exchange.

4 mins

Veterinary Management Group announces dates for second series of half-day “Performance in Practice” seminars, delivered in association with veterinary performance and well-being company VetLed.

3 mins

TV vet highlights the importance of acknowledging the stressful nature of the job and its impact on individuals, and believes the key to better well-being may lie in how professionals treat each other.

7 mins

Airdrie practitioner Ruth Elliot opted to take on challenges to mark a decade since her youngest son was diagnosed with type-one form of the disease.

6 mins

Compiled by HealthforAnimals, the report's findings include illegal veterinary medicines present in both developed and developing countries, and a growing black market of drugs for pets.

6 mins

Final-year student from the University of Bristol wins £500 prize for paper about FIV and FeLV testing in rescue and rehoming organisations.

4 mins

A springer spaniel with a taste for needlework was spared the knife after having a needle and thread removed from its rectum.

5 mins

Research could increase vaccine yields between fivefold and tenfold, which can make vast differences to manufacturing costs and, in turn, enable vaccine prices to be reduced.

7 mins

Scheme will determine how many stray cats are in selected cities, ensure identified strays are in good health and undertake a neutering programme to reduce future numbers.

5 mins

The textbook, The Clinical Companion of the Donkey, produced by The Donkey Sanctuary, will be officially launched at the World Equine Veterinary Association Congress in Beijing, China on 21 April.

7 mins

Industry and Government work together to implement procedures to safeguard equine population from future outbreaks.

3 mins

New programme aimed at veterinary clinics and cat owners, with resources providing information on cat life stages and best practice for recommended health checks.

6 mins

Practice extended the hand of friendship to clients and supporters during a day of fun and feasting in Newton Abbot.

3 mins

UK’s most outstanding veterinary surgeons, VNs, practice managers, support staff and practices rewarded at annual awards night, held during BSAVA Congress.

8 mins