August 2017

Descendants of abandoned dogs living in the shadow of one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters are receiving veterinary care thanks to an international team of vets.

5 mins

Matt Dawson is supporting MSD’s Big Tick Project after undergoing multiple heart operations when a tick bite led to him developing debilitating Lyme disease.

5 mins

The dedication of staff at a veterinary clinic, and the RSPCA, have transformed the life of a starving staffie that could not get food into its stomach.

3 mins

They may not be suede, but this baby flamingo’s blue shoes are doing a good job of protecting its feet against rough surfaces on its daily walks.

3 mins

With African swine fever sweeping west across the European mainland, pig keepers are warned to take extra precautions, including avoiding feeding swill.

5 mins

CPD course will give equine clinicians the chance to improve their working knowledge of orthopaedic therapies via group discussions and wet lab sessions.

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£411,000 grant from Garfield Weston Foundation to support creation of research facility at The University of Edinburgh where scientists from various disciplines will unite to explore new therapies.

5 mins

Small trap and neuter charity GambiCats, which relies completely on donations, seeks piece of kit ahead of two-week vet clinic in November.

3 mins

Set to leave the RCVS for pastures new at the end of August, Nick Stace has discussed the peaks, troughs, successes and challenges of his tenure at the college.

7 mins

Over-excited Mindy the cockatiel ends up at County Durham practice after crashing into a mirror during an out-of-cage flight opportunity.

3 mins

Springer spaniel rejoins police force after receiving spinal surgery on a condition that could have crippled the four-legged crime fighter.

4 mins

Former RSPCA council trustee Chris Laurence brands BBC TV investigation – on which he appeared to discuss his concerns regarding how the charity was governed – as “excessively negative and biased”.

6 mins

Somerset-based Arturas Zukauskas blames poor English for failure to respond to RCVS communications, an action the disciplinary committee says shows a “disregard” for his obligations.

6 mins

Brand manager for Boehringer raises more than £300 for Send A Cow by completing an aquatic challenge that saw him swim 14km in the River Thames.

4 mins

In the Animal Health Trust's 75th anniversary year, representatives take part in the RideLondon-Surrey 100 cycle challenge to help raise £75,000 towards life-saving kit.

5 mins

With Government CVO Nigel Gibbens CBE planning to retire from his “circa £120,000” per annum role in February, the search is now on for his replacement.

4 mins

European veterinary specialist in large animal surgery Paul René van Weeren believes advanced computer technology should play greater role, as the traditional method is subjective.

4 mins

Supporting Evidence Based Interventions initiative aims to become “go to” organisation for evaluation of novel veterinary technologies and livestock improvement interventions in Africa.

5 mins

Sussex veterinary group Coastway lends support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender charities amid 300,000 people by taking part in the Brighton Pride parade.

4 mins

Ten delegates were given the platinum experience by the Vet Dynamics team during a five-day business accelerator event on the Indonesian island of Bali.

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