Tougher rules on the keeping of these animals in England were supported at the Manchester event, although questions were raised on whether similar standards could be applied to other species.

The ‘Born To Suffer’ initiative has been launched by the RSPCA to raise public awareness of the health issues faced by several popular breeds.

Alison Hammond named Vet of the Year and Nicole Shorto wins Vet Nurse of the Year at annual awards ceremony.

But a presentation to the BSAVA Congress in Manchester also heard fears that providers could potentially be accused of wrongdoing without even knowing about it.

Practices are also being urged to move quickly if they have “appropriate and eligible” candidates for roles before the process of implementing the new regulations begins next month.

Organisers of the 2023 Antibiotic Amnesty say they are ‘delighted’ with the results of the latest campaign as they hope to encourage even greater participation later this year.

The Edmonton Green PDSA Pet Clinic is housed in a refurbished former RSPCA facility and opened for its first patients on 4 March.

The new proposals, which are intended to follow on from the current intensive culling activity that is due to end in early 2026, were outlined in a 40-page document published on 14 March.

Identi had been urging owners to check their pets’ microchips between 13 March and tomorrow (20 March), the first day of spring, in a drive ahead of cat microchipping regulations.

Officials say new rules coming into force this autumn will identify all bird keepers in areas affected by disease and improve surveillance.

The association has worked with the Brooke charity on the document, which will be unveiled at a webinar on 26 March.

The Government pledged to do “all we can” to enable tougher import measures to be introduced after a House of Commons debate today.

Senior figures in the profession have welcomed Defra’s decision to allow the owners of younger and exempted XL bully dogs more time to have them neutered following the ban.

Practising veterinary surgeon and exotics lecturer Madonna Livingstone to share expertise on challenging “spinning” presentations in event sponsored by Horiba UK.

Defra announces neutering cut-off point for canines aged below seven months on 31 January 2024 has been extended to 30 June 2025 “following engagement with veterinary industry”.

Plans to assess the veterinary sector’s current legislation as part of the investigation of household pet services have been widely supported within the professions.

RVC researchers say their work with Cornell University found significantly higher levels of key indicators in cases of MLPL than in an adult control group.

Almost 27,000 dogs were vaccinated during a week-long project in Mumbai as officials hope to keep up the momentum towards eradicating the disease completely.