Chris Tufnell said increasing clinical workloads and staffing pressures are behind the decision to give up the role he was elected into two years ago.

An MSP who wants the sport banned claims current laws have failed to properly protect racing dogs, though the sport’s governors claim a ban will only increase the risks.

“Pet owners will also be upset to learn that they are accidentally polluting our rivers by using these products” – research supervisor Dave Goulson.

Update issued on the breed type involved in a fatal attack on an elderly woman in the county last weekend, following extensive examinations.

Representative of the welfare charity took their call for new laws to the Welsh parliament in Cardiff.

It is hoped the method will aid a greater understanding of how horses at the highest risk can be best identified, diagnosed and managed.

Findings showing advantages of consistent nutrition back up previous study that showed strip grazing effective in restricting grass intake to manage bodyweight.

Incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions found to be significantly higher, based on assessment of cases at two CVS referral hospitals.

Separate bodies of work unveiled as part of RVC’s VetCompass programme.

The BVA has described the move as “an important step”, despite pressure from unionist politicians for even more dramatic steps.

Initial restrictions on the controversial type are set to come into force later this month, but an ownership ban is not planned until the end of July.

Number of exemption certificates issued could outnumber euthanasia compensation claims by as many as 300 to one ahead of registration deadline at noon tomorrow (31 January).

A range of challenges are being planned by the charity ahead of a major celebration event this autumn.

Veterinary innovator and practice owner Jerry Crick has died at the age of 64.

Vets and owners are being urged to move quickly as a new scheme to offer financial assistance towards neutering costs opens next week.