With six months to go until new legal requirements come into force in England, pet owners are being encouraged to book appointments.

From 1 January 2024, fines of up to £5,000 will be added to existing enforcement measures.

Canadian non-profit Veterinarians Without Borders, which provides an emergency response and offers on-the-ground support following disasters, has rebranded to expand its reach into the US.

Association of animal medicine companies said measures to ban use of several pesticide substances would severely reduce treatment options.

Many common festive foods and decorations can be dangerous to pets, and the association hopes its members won’t be called to deal with emergencies during this festive season.

Dogs Trust said calls to its Together Through Homelessness scheme rocketed by 82% in a three-month period compared with last year.

Two cattle in Norfolk have been confirmed to have the disease, although officials insist there is still no sign the virus is circulating.

New RVC research has indicated significant variation in how owners provide additional vitamin D to their alpacas and called for further study to establish “gold standard” practices in the area.

World Horse Welfare has urged EU member states to back measures to cut the maximum journey time for animals being taken to slaughter.

Nine animals have now been found to have the disease since the first infection was discovered in Kent last month.

Scheme across 105 of its first opinion small animal practices led to number of blood pressure checks conducted in patients more than doubling.

Inspectors believe the animal tied to a fence with a belt near a Cheltenham primary school was deliberately targeted.

Sandhole Veterinary Centre has been awarded silver level accreditation by the RWAF.

Three charities that estimate they have campaigned for more than 200 years between them have hailed the launch of a new Government bill to boycott them.

The BVA and BSAVA have joined together to release a new policy paper calling for tighter rules, harsher sentences and increased enforcement.

Developers of the VetCycle programme say it enables veterinary businesses to reuse a wider range of products that can’t be recycled through regular methods.

Although the latest was recorded outside the original restriction zone, officials say there is no evidence of the virus circulating among the midge population.

Analysis by Wildlife and Countryside Link and Wales Environment Link found too many offences are going unpunished after prosecutions fell by more than 40% last year.