August 2016

Keepers at London Zoo undertook a heavy challenge – weighing more than 17,000 animals as part of the annual weigh-in.

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Dogs with a talent for modelling are being sought for a fashion show at a family fun day organised by an independent veterinary group.

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Leading veterinary bodies have been urged to issue an ultimatum forcing The Kennel Club to impose tighter breed testing rules, with a particular focus on the cavalier King Charles spaniel.

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Vets are being warned nearly four million dogs and cats are at risk of flea infestations this summer, after research revealed an increase in the number of animals left exposed.

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A veterinary nurse is urging people to contact the police after a group of dogs were stolen from their dog walker's van.

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Electronic health records from 392 volunteer veterinary premises have been used to conclude the UK canine babesiosis outbreak is under control, but needs monitoring.

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The BVA has backed the roll-out of badger cage trapping and culling in the light of a BBC report that the controversial operation is to expand into five new areas of south-west England.

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The RVC has recorded some of its highest rates of student satisfaction for the quality of its courses and standards of teaching in the latest National Student Survey.

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A vet is putting on her walking boots and preparing to trek 100km in 30 hours to raise funds for animals in need.

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The RCVS will be at the BEVA Congress from 8-10 September to offer individual Practice Standards Scheme surgeries and discuss developments at the college.

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A project to enhance understanding of infectious diseases across Latin America has been launched by the WSAVA's vaccination guidelines group.

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Nominations have opened for the RCVS 2017 Honours for colleagues or individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

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A pygmy slow loris can see again after a veterinary ophthalmologist performed double cataract surgery.

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A three-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a dog in Essex.

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Vets, horse owners and riding schools are encouraged to participate in a survey to shed more light on infectious disease control and improve horse health.

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ISFM launches “Cats Deserve Pain Relief Too" campaign after study finds perioperative analgesia following neutering is only given to 33% of cats compared to 75% of dogs.

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A vet presented with a dog that had swallowed a kebab stick got in touch after reading about a similar case in Veterinary Times.

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Former VPMA president Rita Dingwall pedalled all the way from London to Paris to raise funds for four charities.

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Endocrine disrupting chemicals found in some commercially available dog foods may be a factor in declining male fertility.

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Laura Muir admitted she paid the price for "going for gold" as her 1,500m hopes were dashed at the Rio Olympics.

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