June 2017

Research into the genetic modification of insect vectors could have a game-changing impact on the control of mosquitoes and other pathogen-carrying pest insects.

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Two British vets have raised more than £6,600 to help endangered rhinos by completing a gruelling 900km mountain bike race across four provinces of South Africa.

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The UK’s first veterinary cooperative is looking to expand its unique business model that allows self-employed vets to choose how much work they want to do, and when.

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The BVA and Dogs Trust have appealed for members of the Scottish Parliament to use their last chance to reject the proposal to reintroduce tail docking for certain types of dogs.

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Study suggests bacteriophages could accompany or replace antibiotics used to treat bacterial disease across all types of livestock, helping safeguard the future of some drugs in human medicine.

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The head of a leading charity has claimed the lives of a million creatures could be saved every year by enhancing the profession’s knowledge of wild animal medicine.

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Practices are being encouraged to check the list of 339 removed for non-payment of renewal fee, to ensure no employees are named.

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Agria Pet Insurance has joined forces with Burgess Pet Care in supporting Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2017.

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A British vet is preparing to start the greatest endurance cycle race in the world – a 3,000 mile coast-to-coast time trial across the US, which has to be completed in 12 days, virtually without sleep.

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Evidence indicates lungworm continues to spread across the UK, with more than 80 instances reported by vets to Bayer’s “Act Against Lungworm” campaign since February.

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Veterinary educators have been warned to prepare for a “technological revolution” where students will be trained through virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI).

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A tiger that killed a keeper at a Cambridgeshire zoo will not be euthanised, bosses have said.

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Members of a family-run veterinary group have voted to donate £5,500 they accrued as part of the company’s monthly reward scheme to help support victims of the Manchester terrorist attack.

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The UK’s deputy CVO has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, south Norfolk.

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A riding centre that provides a range of equine experiences for people with additional needs has received a boost in funds thanks to a Cheshire veterinary practice.

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BEVA issues heartfelt thank you to vet and VN members who have volunteered their time and expertise in the past 12 months, in support of the BEVA Trust’s new focus.

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Boehringer Ingelheim is hosting a three-part webinar series focusing on feline chronic kidney disease, with sessions from recognised specialist Sarah Caney and IDEXX Laboratories' Susan Randell.

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A proposed RVN two-year qualification process would reduce students’ workload while allowing them to study for the SQP title simultaneously.

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Staff at Maven Vets in Greater London have found themselves with more than 200 stick insects to rehome after they were left on the practice doorstep.

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The University of Edinburgh has confirmed final-year veterinary students were among those who received an email falsely informing them they would not graduate this summer.

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