February 2018

New University of Surrey veterinary students to be paired with old hands to enhance support and create family atmosphere across campus.

5 mins

The number of sheep slaughtered without stunning in Britain in 2017 has doubled since 2011 to more than three million animals.

5 mins

Keepers from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo have finished counting thousands of different animals, including llamas, jellyfish and countless colonies of ants.

3 mins

Grads to Vets is aimed at new graduates entering small animal independent practices, offering the same level of support, mentoring and learning found in similar schemes offered by corporate groups.

7 mins

Nominations sought for election taking place during association’s conference, which will offer delegates the chance to learn more about developments in the charity sector.

4 mins

Government consultation seeks views on a possible ban on third party sales, so anyone looking to buy or adopt a dog will either deal directly with the breeder or an animal rescue organisation.

5 mins

The two seperate challenges to the validity of the RCVS 2017 council election results are understood to be unprecedented in the RCVS's 173-year history.

7 mins

“Exercise Blackthorn” will be a multi-agency exercise to test the contingency plans in place to deal with any future foot-and-mouth outbreaks.

4 mins

Study suggests simple mental tasks on a computer, combined with a reward system, can replace physically demanding training and keep animals mentally fit.

3 mins

Equine Veterinary Journal produces special collection of articles on equine vaccine research, in recognition of their role in the control of equine disease.

4 mins

Four guilty in landmark badger baiting case following surveillance operation by the RSPCA's Special Operations Unit.

5 mins

Veterinary bodies have submitted recommendations to the Government on the future of non-UK citizens studying at UK vet schools.

6 mins

Former BVA president Gudrun Ravetz says “it’s important to understand why...“, in response to 18.5% pay gap shown in the society’s biannual survey.

5 mins

Asked to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny, MP report recommends Clause 1 should be removed from draft and call for novel bill.

7 mins

January 2018

Following open letter from the Home Secretary, BVA senior vice-president says agreement is a “reassuring step”, but clarity is needed regarding EU vets wanting to work in the UK once it has left the EU.

8 mins

Charity to tell a Government review that, in 2017, it received telephone calls alleging use of weapon on 519 wild birds, 341 cats, 125 wild mammals and 111 dogs, among others.

5 mins

Staff from the exotic species department in the Bristol-based practice are celebrating after receiving gold rabbit friendly status by Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund.

3 mins

The BVNA, British Veterinary Dental Association, VN Times and Mars Petcare have once again teamed up to help RVNs across the country lead the way in companion animal dentistry.

11 mins

A first-rate “cat only” centre has earned a veterinary hospital the highest status from the International Society of Feline Medicine.

3 mins

The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund is calling on the profession to help shape its 2018 CPD schedule following a year of successful roadshows and events.

4 mins