April 2017

A research breakthrough at a laboratory in New Mexico has allowed the first direct, empirical, blood-based, cow-side test for diagnosing bovine TB.

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Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College have identified how certain cancer cells resist chemotherapy by creating a protection mechanism.

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A course designed to help those in management roles support colleagues with mental health issue has been launched by the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) and VPMA.

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The chief executive of the Animal Health Trust has vowed to raise its profile during its 75th year.

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The UK cat population has increased by 500,000 to 8 million in the past year, driven largely by an increasing number of male owners, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association.

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Horse and donkey charity Brooke has has thrown down the gauntlet to keen riders across the profession and the UK via a new fund-raising event, tasking participants to saddle up and ride 100 miles in 100 days to raise £100 for its work.

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Fourth-year University of Cambridge student Rachel Hartley Young has spoken of the “invaluable” experience she gained during an EMS placement at The Mayhew Animal Home in London.

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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have officially opened the new Centre for Elephant Care at Whipsnade Zoo, unveiling a plaque, speaking to zookeepers and feeding bananas to some of its inhabitants.

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A vet passionate about the plight of the rhino has commissioned a painting to raise awareness and inspire action.

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Woodcroft Veterinary Group runs regular dog donor sessions organised through Pet Blood Bank, a charity that provides the service for all veterinary practices across the UK.

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Veterinary Times is celebrating after scooping the Delegate Choice Stand Award for the second year running at BSAVA Congress 2017.

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26 of the company's 54 out-of-hours clinics have been rated as “outstanding” by the RCVS in the latest of its Practice Standards Scheme awards.

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Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists has been awarded gold standard cat friendly status by the International Society of Feline Medicine.

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PetSavers has received a financial boost of £1,500 from Agria Pet Insurance to help fund a study into treatment for illness in companion pets.

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Professionals from across the animal care sector who went the extra mile to support patients and clients were celebrated at the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2017.

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Profession members owning golden retrievers or Labrador retrievers are being urged to take part in a study to increase understanding of canine atopic dermatitis.

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The achievements of people from the veterinary, farming and charity industries who go beyond the call of duty to enhance animals' lives have been celebrated at the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017.

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Latest figures from Defra have revealed 95% of UK dogs are fitted with a microchip.

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A charity established 89 years ago has given its greatest gift to the RVC by enabling it to quadruple its capacity to perform canine heart surgery.

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The Pets’n’Vets Family network of veterinary practices has added CPD elements to its graduate recruitment programme.

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