The BVA, which proposed the extension, welcomes assurance from Defra, but warned its concerns about health implications for affected dogs, together with sector’s capacity to deal with the ban, still stand.
More than 250 delegates including senior vets, farmers’ leaders and government officials attended the event in Worcester, which focused on the need for collaboration to eradicate the disease.
StreetVet has released the 60-second video focusing on the importance of the human-animal bond and the need to increase the number of hostels in the UK that can accommodate owners and their pets.
West African Primate Conservation Action and Wildlife Vets International teamed up to offer a learning opportunity for two veterinary officers from Ghana.
Questions have been raised about whether the profession was too slow to respond to the rising threat, even though a new risk assessment is being seen as a major step forward.
The Government insists it has taken “decisive action”, but a long-serving backbencher claimed its measures are the worst legislation of the current Parliament.
Investigations into the source of the virus are continuing as the UK’s chief vet urged animal keepers to report any potential outbreaks to their local clinicians.
The UK CVO has made a fresh plea for vigilance following confirmation of the new cases, which were all recorded within the area covered by restrictions imposed after the initial case was discovered.
US-based vet and academic Henry Yoo insisted technology will not replace vets as he outlined how artificial intelligence is being used at the London Vet Show.
David Martin tells London Vet Show delegates more needs to be done by professionals, politicians and regulators alike to prevent criminals profiting from poor welfare.
“Incorporating Nutrition into Palliative and Hospice Care” will be presented by board-certified nutritionist Julie Churchill and veterinary hospice and palliative care expert Beth Marchitelli.
