October 2016

Fans flocked from around the globe to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alf Wight, the vet and author known by his pseudonym James Herriot.

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Four people are to be sentenced for conspiracy to commit fraud after the RSPCA received dozens of calls from members of the public about being sold sick and dying puppies.

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Vets should harden protocols to help dog owners maintain up-to-date microchip details following the release of figures suggesting thousands of family pets are being “needlessly” euthanised.

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A team of veterinary professionals raised more than £9,000 by cycling 800 miles to support a colleague with cancer.

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A major breakthrough in the management of myxomatous mitral valve disease, a common condition in cavalier King Charles spaniels, has the potential to extend the lives of dogs throughout the world.

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The Scottish Government's move to enact legislation banning the use of wild animals in circuses has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association.

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Dechra Veterinary Products has launched an interactive website for owners of dogs with hypoadrenocortism.

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A service that puts sheep farmers in touch with veterinary students looking for lambing placements as part of their studies is now open for applications of interest for 2016/17.

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The British Veterinary Zoological Society has issued guidelines for veterinary surgeons and wildlife professionals working in British native wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

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CPD and training provider LagoLearn aims to help veterinary professionals raise the standard of rabbit care in line with that of pet dogs and cats.

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A team of veterinary professionals proved their mettle by taking on a muddy challenge to raise money for charity.

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A vet who captured the changing landscape of the Pennines and the evolution of the veterinary profession in a series of photographs has had his project turned into a book.

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September 2016

Changes include the formal appointment of Eleanor Ferguson as the college's registrar following her predecessor Gordon Hockey's resignation in March.

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Nine-month alternative dispute resolution trial is being launched by the college on Monday.

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As autumn continues to march forward, BEVA reminds owners and vets of the risk of the highly fatal muscle disease, otherwise known as atypical myopathy.

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A Jack Russell terrier has cheated death for a second time after its leg became impaled on an iron gatepost.

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Highcroft Veterinary Group colleagues visit 12 branches in 7 hours to raise charity funds.

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An abandoned dog found wandering the streets of Crete is set to start a new life in the UK thanks to a quick-thinking veterinary PR.

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A free webinar to help potential veterinary students decide whether they want to enter the profession – and what to do if they choose to – will take place in October.

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To mark the 10th annual World Rabies Day today, Mission Rabies is putting into practice this year's theme of "Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate".

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