German shepherd dog-Siberian husky cross that played key role during Sicily beach landings in 1943 recognised 75 years on with posthumous PDSA Dickin Medal.

Event will explore why the brain disorder occurs, the diagnostic processes involved in finding its underlying cause and the practicalities of clinical management.

The compendium – updated every year – remains an essential information source for vets in practice and other prescribers and users of animal medicines.

Delegates attending this year’s College of Animal Welfare Training Practice Congress have until the end of January to secure discounts.

In light of yesterday’s date, the UK’s largest veterinary charity is reminding the nation that animals, as well as people, suffer joyless lives of loneliness and stress.

Veterinary team from ZSL London Zoo removes 8in of infected bowel from critically endangered western lowland gorilla called Effie.

Tests show the pathogen, which poses low risk to public health and the food chain, is closely related to the H5N6 strain circulating in wild birds across Europe in the past few months.

President John Fishwick said association will focus on delivering “strong voice for vets that BVA members want and need from us” in packed 2018.

Vets and veterinary nurses can take advantage of online learning delivered by profession members on hand to answer questions, courtesy of VetCPD.

Sport fan Rod Heffer treated to surprise tea party by colleagues after 34 years working for RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital.

RSPCA welfare officers called in to assist when uninvited guest found at Greater Manchester beer warehouse after night on the rep-tiles.

Number taken off on 1 January is up on last year, but less than half of what it was in 2016 due to RCVS sending text and email reminders.

Anna Meredith, professor and associate dean international at The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, will start her new University of Melbourne position in July.