August 2017

Research hopes to further understand how preventive health care initiatives are enabling equine veterinary practices to highlight the benefits of a proactive approach. 

2 mins

The RCVS disciplinary committee has ruled a Glamorgan-based veterinarian as unfit to practise after being found in possession of indecent images of children and animal pornography.

6 mins

BVA and Veterinary Public Health Association welcome measures to allow official vets 24/7 access to footage covering areas in England where live animals are.

4 mins

The maximum sentence for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 is six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine, but only 15 convicted animal abusers jailed for longer than four months during 2016.

5 mins

US study finds that when other variables are taken into consideration, there is no link between pet ownership and improved health in children.

6 mins

Royal college approached by an additional unsuccessful 2017 council election candidate, following contact from Australian veterinary surgeon Tom Lonsdale.

5 mins

SPVS/VPMA Congress is set to return to Celtic Manor in Newport, with more than 50 hours of CPD on offer and a new large animal CPD stream.

3 mins

University's vet school comes first in all 27 areas of assessment in the National Student Survey, scoring 100% student satisfaction in five separate categories.

4 mins

“For the first time ever, we have information that gives solid evidence as to why you should choose a boy or a girl – and that’s so basic, yet novel.”

5 mins

Vets are being asked to impart their knowledge of the condition in bitches postoperatively by participating in student research.

4 mins

Tom Lonsdale, who was not elected, has called for the matter to be discussed by a “fully independent and impartial” challenge committee.

5 mins

Charity to reduce the number of pets it treats per household and “continuing to review” Pet Practice scheme, but assurances given the moves are not a forerunner to veterinary job losses.

5 mins

Practitioners looking for advice and tips on running successful senior clinics can access a course designed to help them achieve their objective.

3 mins

New objectives to reduce, refine or replace antibiotic use from RUMA’s targets task force will be announced, and CVO Nigel Gibbens will review progress.

4 mins

A combination of group presentations and practical sessions to provide plenty of discussion and practise for small animal practitioners.

3 mins

One-day event to focus on the relevance of emotional health in companion animals and any links or effects made by domestic abuse.

5 mins

This year's event will take place in September and include insights on musculoskeletal oncology from the world of human health.

2 mins

APHA scientists aim to discover the extent of infection after confirming the pathogen in the low risk-rated county’s badgers for the first time since 1980.

3 mins

"Incredible turnaround" sees Mayhew International retrain Afghan dog poisoners as humane catchers for the country's first neuter and release programme.

5 mins

Stephen May also discusses the college's disciplinary process and ongoing discussions to reduce the number of council members after taking over as president at RCVS Day.

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