September 2023

Move to help farm and equine practices to achieve their sustainability goals follows launch of its Positive Pawprint strategy for companion practices two years ago.

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College leaders say the decision to recognise the City University of Hong Kong programme is a “significant” moment for the whole region.

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Officials have claimed that more than £75,000 of veterinary support has been given to owners in need during the initiative’s first year.

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Event is planned for Solihull in April, and will deliver 7.5 hours of accredited CPD.

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More than 40 bands discovered in a lump removed from eight-year-old Tiger in an emergency operation.

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Vets have teamed with a Portugal-based group in an initiative they hope will improve access to feline blood products in the UK.

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Katie Mantell will take up her new role in December, the organisation has announced.

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British Veterinary Dermatology Study Group autumn meeting is in Birmingham in November.

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Vet Times Jobs is launching a campaign to help practices beat the recruitment crisis – starting with a free webinar on 4 October focused on how to write the perfect job ad. 

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Bosses have welcomed a ‘strong’ set of results, but say a near 50% increase in profits is influenced by last year’s measures taken to address competition concerns following an acquisition deal.

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The pharmaceutical company says it wants to harness expertise and creativity of individuals, start-ups and organisations to address key issues in pet health.

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Senior officials hope the development of new guidance on the role of nurses in practice can ease workforce pressures and improve welfare.

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Officials have highlighted the case of a feline who was returned home after being missing for three weeks in a bid to encourage owners to chip their animals before new laws are brought in next summer.

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SPVS and the RCVS will host a free Zoom session on the issue next month, and are inviting vets to be there and submit questions now.

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The Dog Control Coalition has urged ministers to target bad breeders and owners, claiming moves to ban the XL bully will not prevent future attacks on people.

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Princess Anne addressed delegates and met exhibitors on the opening day of the 2023 gathering.

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Rishi Sunak has pledged to define and outlaw the controversial breed by the end of this year, despite the concerns of veterinary and welfare groups.

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Scientists in Aberystwyth have launched a new study which they hope will yield new ways of tackling a common livestock parasite that risks becoming an even greater problem to producers.

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Amid fears of another tough winter ahead, charity claims the move is necessary so it is better placed to help the rising number of struggling pet owners.

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James Russell succeeds Graham Dick as leader of the veterinary sector charity at its annual meeting.

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