Analysis commissioned by the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock has called for broader communication and co-operation on the virus, and researchers say the vet sector has a critical role.

Malcolm Morley has warned the profession to “get its house in order” after new figures showed several firms have huge discrepancies in median pay.

New requirements will be enforced from start of June, but officials say good work is already being done.

A Zimbabwe-born vet has swapped the Republic of Ireland for the north-west of England as she pursues her passion for neurology.

Survey estimates UK now has 38 million pets, but proportion of households with one has fallen from 62% in 2022 to 57% now – equating to around 1.2 million fewer UK homes with a pet than last year.

Vets were forced to remove both of two-year-old Stan’s eyes, which ruptured after the incident, but he is now recovering at home after multiple operations.

The Government has dismissed fears the bill could be scrapped or watered down, despite a former secretary of state joining veterinary and charity leaders in expressing doubts about its future. 

The scheme, led by Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association, is intended to offer guidance for all members of the practice team following its official launch at BSAVA Congress.

Questions of sport, training and animal importation will be on the agenda at the NEC in May.

Veterinary professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the sector will be recognised at the organisation’s annual congress in Portugal this autumn.

A new video has been released in support of continent-wide efforts to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the veterinary sector.

Former BVA and BCVA leader hailed as one of the “true greats” of the veterinary profession as news of his death is confirmed.

Garston Veterinary Group in Somerset was crowned green veterinary practice of the year at The Webinar Vet’s Virtual Congress 2023.

The first group of vets to take part in a programme that aims to support GP career development have started their training, with more expected to follow soon.

Two young kittens are being treated for cat flu after they were found abandoned in Warwickshire.

The college’s designated new president and treasurer have been named, but the election for another senior role is on hold.

The initiative comes amid growing concern about the environmental impact of parasiticides, although the company says it does advise owners on how to use them safely.

Boehringer Ingelheim held steady with global animal health sales of €4.6 billion (£4 billion) in 2022, but invested €464 million (£408 million) in R&D and says it has 20 new products in the pipeline.