BVA research has revealed more than half of UK vets saw tortoises with weight loss or anorexia following their last hibernation, possibly down to owners using shoeboxes to house their resting pets.
A joint letter has been sent to the Prime Minister by the RCVS and the BVA highlighting concerns about how Brexit is impacting the veterinary profession.
Liz Harwood of Hook Norton Veterinary Practice in Oxon has won the Virbac 3D Worming Equine SQP of the Year Award for her dedication to the responsible prescribing of equine POM-VPS medicines.
The successful candidate will receive a £2,000 bursary for their ongoing marketing training and development, as well as a personal prize of £500 in cash.
A Glasgow vet will be recognised with a special award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare at the House of Lords, honouring her work to help homeless people and their dogs.
The research institute says it hopes the events will provide farmers, vets and SQPs with information to maximise the health, productivity and profitability of Britain’s livestock.
The forthcoming episode will feature interviews with hospital staff, patient journeys and tips for viewers to help look for signs of cancer in their pets.
A reagent is under investigation that negates the need for antibodies raised in small animals and instead uses the protein integrin αvβ6 to bind the FMD virus in samples.
