A vet leading multi-million-pound plans for a new clinic and referral centre in Glenrothes says he is “delighted and excited” after construction work got underway.
An initial hearing is now set to take place later this year, with the potential for a more detailed investigation to follow, after the plea was backed by senior Welsh politicians.
Welfare groups says fatalities are still unacceptably high, despite a sharp fall in recorded deaths last year, as the sport’s governing body accused its critics of failing to offer “credible” evidence for abolition.
A total of £70,000 will be used to fund projects examining how human behaviours can lead to better lives for animals, and researchers should act now to secure some of the money.
The Pet Advertising Advisory Group, which has members including the BVA and BVNA, said it wants to do more to “clean up” the online market for pet sales.
Bosses plan to use Peter R Beaumont’s gift to support the development of a new business skills unit and training programme, which will be named in his honour.
The call from MP and vet Neil Hudson follows the release of a new report, which argued the UK should not agree new international trade deals without marine mammal protection commitments.
Researchers hope the latest findings from the RVC VetCompass programme will help vets recognise common clinical signs, as well as potentially offering clues for human treatments.
Brian, a three-year-old rescue from Brittany, was adopted and brought to UK, and referred to Northwest Veterinary Specialists after a year for abscess on his leg caused by multiple pellets.
Fresh attempt to pass the widely supported bill into law has been blocked by MPs amid accusations, both inside and outside Parliament, of political game-playing.
Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week have released the findings of new research that indicates a “lack of understanding” of the issue, even among owners.
