Officials say they are on “high alert” against the virus amid growing reports of seabirds contracting the virus and a new case among kept birds in the north of the country.

Registrations have opened for the 2024 congress in Birmingham, where a former rower and diplomat will share her insights with delegates.

Disciplinary committee said it was “firmly of the opinion” that it would not be in the public interest to grant Warwick Seymour-Hamilton’s latest bid for restoration to the RCVS register.

A newly published white paper from VetCT says there is a growing “chasm” between understanding and regulation of the technology and its development.

Oscar Sinfield hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Vetlife by cycling to all of Somerset’s veterinary practices in just two days.

Site from Greenside Veterinary Practice follows clinical study on autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs, led by its clinical director.

Fewer members voted than last year, but five new representatives have been chosen to serve on the body for three years.

Bruce Fogle received the college’s highest honour as professionals recognised in its annual awards.

Idea was put forward by PDSA’s Sean Wensley as several leading figures from the veterinary and welfare sectors gave evidence to a Parliamentary inquiry examining welfare issues.

The RSPCA has warned that cases of animals being beaten or killed in suspicious circumstances are both on the rise, and vets can help by raising concerns with the organisation.

Nine new diplomates make the grade across specialisms in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and France.

British Hen Welfare Trust and PoultryDVM have joined forces to create the Poultry Vet Guide, which aims to enable vets to check symptoms of poorly hens, diagnose them and provide treatment options.

Swindon animal hospital welcomes European and RCVS specialist Tom Shaw to post.

Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock report shows current technology and practices could deliver 24% carbon dioxide equivalent emission reduction – well below current 64% goal.

Academics leading the project hope it will lead to the creation of a new global resource of data to help people caring for the threatened species.

Linda Joyce-Jones said she was “proud” that Wales had led the way on the issue after plans for an investigation were approved.

The Action for Animal Health Coalition has hosted an event in Parliament to urge the Government to commit more resources to animal health protection to prevent another human pandemic.

Members of the association’s vaccination guidelines group have visited South Africa at the start of the project, which is expected to see new advice published in 2026.