Rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths confirms issue will be part of a public consultation process on the licensing of activities involving animals later this year.
University of Bristol researchers said they have found a potential bacterial candidate organism that could be the disease's cause – and are now appealing for veterinary professionals to help confirm this.
The company has been given five working days to respond to the authority’s concerns, which relate to the acquisition of practices in both England and Wales.
The BVA’s Scottish branch president has paid tribute to the “significant” welfare advances during Nicola Sturgeon’s time in government, but warned her successor needs to go further.
“We are wanting to focus a spotlight on the abhorrent practices (...) such as ear cropping in dogs, transport of heavily pregnant dogs and puppy smuggling” – vet and MP Neil Hudson.
A conservation group that alerted officials to the cases says one of the affected mammals is likely to have died from the virus, as concerns grow about its potential to spread to other species.
Report finds fewer than 10% of workers received a rise above current inflation levels and warns more pay demands may follow, amid ongoing industrial action in other sectors.
Ablation surgery performed on Labrador by surgeons at Davies Veterinary Specialists – one of only four centres in the world able to carry out procedure – following diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia.
Developers believe the platform can help vets tackle the subject with their clients and say professionals need to take the initiative before clients look for answers elsewhere.