March 2018

RSPCA special investigations officer tells BBC yesterday’s (22 March) operation was sparked by “information coming in from concerned members of the public”.

4 mins

Companion animal and exotics vet to take on the Virgin London Marathon in April, with training taking her from Hastings to the “Land Down Under”.

7 mins

With plans drawn up for this year’s campaign, vets and pet owners are being urged to back pledge to “move away” from feeding muesli-based diets.

6 mins

Event to feature leading industry experts who will give delegates insights and advice, including selling a practice and succession planning.

4 mins

From a pyometra made of sponge and icing, to a gorily realistic representation of a dog’s heart infected by Dirofilaria immitis, vet students conceive more curious creations in annual baking challenge.

5 mins

The Veterinary Marketing Association’s glittering event in London saw accolades handed out to the cream of the crop in veterinary and animal health marketing.

8 mins

Suitable for both vets and veterinary nurses, “Small animal endocrinology” includes six modules of study and will refresh common endocrine diseases in small animals such as cats and dogs.

4 mins

26th National Equine Forum reaches audience on three continents to inform, educate and stimulate discussion within equestrian industry.

4 mins

Welfare charity the Scottish SPCA reports 44% increase in animals seized as a result of cruelty investigations conducted throughout 2017.

5 mins

The guide covers various areas of canine health, with detailed information and illustrations showing how exaggerated conformation can affect dog health in category two and three breeds.

7 mins

Initiative intends to spread word about how to let dogs interact with others happily and safely, while helping raise awareness regarding reasons for keeping them on leads.

4 mins

Whether camping or glamping, event organisers offer range of pitching options to ensure delegates get their under canvas CPD a stone’s throw from main field.

2 mins

Veterinary Marketing Association to support organisation throughout next 12 months after choosing it to receive its accolade.

4 mins

Royal Canin and British Veterinary Receptionist Association roadshow will begin in May and include visits to Glasgow, Basingstoke, Chatham, Daventry and Barnsley.

3 mins

Document published by the European Food Safety Authority and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control confirms antimicrobial resistance as one of the biggest threats to public health.

4 mins

Discovery could allow scientists to identify animals infected with the disease virus and distinguish them from those that have been vaccinated.

4 mins

Accolades across six categories to be presented to chosen veterinary profession members and organisations at RCVS Day on 6 July.

9 mins

Concern as BBC investigation discovers more than 800 sea creatures died at Sea Life Great Yarmouth within 12-month period.

5 mins

The charity, founded in 1824, did not get its first female inspectors until the 1950s, but today 64% of the 309 UK postholders are women.

4 mins

RSPCA rescues inquisitive mustela that avoided trip to tip after being discovered in Surrey garage camouflaged among teddy bears.

3 mins