January 2018

Members of the University of Nottingham SpiderLab group have plans to turn an old aquarium into a state-of-the-art “arachnarium” to house – and add – to its collection.

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Two-day congress in June will feature sessions on difficult cases and small group, focused workshops, and a commercial exhibition.

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Staff at West Midlands practice, who came to rescue of animal shelter hit by thieves that stole gifts, described as “great professionals with big hearts”.

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Iain Grant, Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue’s lead clinician in medical oncology addition, says landing the job fulfils a “long-term ambition”.

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In the wake of the announcement electronic shock collars are to be banned in Scotland and Wales, Westminister is now being urged to follow suit.

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“Much more needs to be done,” said International Cat Care in light of RSPCA statistics showing that, in 2017, 87% of cats taken into care did not have a microchip.

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Contact with the confidential veterinary crisis support service has increased by 500% during past five years, according to the organisation.

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A dog months away from certain death due to a rare tumour has been saved after tests for an unrelated condition led to the discovery of the cancer.

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Widely used in human medicine, new high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is being used for the first time by vets in Scotland.

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Male cats tend to favour their left paws, while females are “right handed”, according to researchers at Queen's University Belfast.

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A Merseyside vet is training for the challenge of a lifetime that will see her try to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of an animal charity.

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By modifying the Marek’s disease vaccine, scientists at The Pirbright Institute have made a breakthrough that could have broad implications for the future of poultry vaccines.

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Swindon veterinary practice to feature in pet insurer’s advertising initiative in which vets, animals and their owners are stars of the show.

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Work’s ultimate aim is to improve horse welfare through better communication and information sharing between researchers and equine carers, as well as promotion of evidence-based practices.

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Sad-eyed Ronnie – a puppy that was abandoned on 2 January after being bought online as a “Christmas present” – has been rehomed with a loving family.

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CVO decision for country-wide coverage made until further notice following confirmation of dead wild birds in Dorset and Warwickshire.

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Ian Wright, one of the UK's leading parasitologists, to tutor three-week online course comprised of webinars, course notes, case studies and an active forum.

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A cardiology specialist at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is appealing to vets to send cases diagnosed with canine atrial fibrillation to the centre to be included in 12-month study.

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A review takes a look at fine needle aspiration, including how to perform it and various aspiration techniques, as well as specimen preparation.

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Politicians announce intention to back UK bill setting out in law that animals are sentient beings and should be treated as such in terms of welfare needs.

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