Scientists believe the cross-border project could help policymakers in Belfast and Dublin in their efforts to eradicate the disease.

Louise Newman has taken charge of the charity’s flagship animal hospital in London.

Officials believe the seven-year-old caught the virus in Spain, but say there is no wider risk despite the possibility of more cases being discovered.

Officials say they need more time to consider the findings of consultations with professionals, owners and industry stakeholders.

The newly-formed VVCA-EA – an affiliate of the US-based Virtual Veterinary Care Association – will host a mastermind session at London Vet Show on 17 November from 9am to 10am.

Bosses say the plan will give them the space to provide better services locally and deliver future growth.

Vet students presented case studies to delegates as Vets Now ECC Congress returned to its live format, with 1,000 people attending the two-day event in Leeds from 3 to 4 November.

The advice, unveiled during the association’s annual congress, includes assessment of new drug treatments, plus advice for supporting owners dealing with chronic pain issues.

North Star Vets has opened two new practices in the north-west following an investment of £1 million.

Campaigners say the total number of badgers killed in the effort to combat bTB is likely to exceed 200,000 this year, but Defra is not backing down.

Team at Beech House Veterinary Centre perform four-hour operation on Jack Russell brought into the practice with its bottom jaw completely snapped off after being attacked by another dog. 

The pet charity has launched an urgent appeal for new fosterers amid fears the current animal welfare crisis will only get worse.

Ekygard+ is described as a complete and concentrated formula that integrates all European College of Equine Internal Medicine recommendations.

The fastest-growing practice in the Vets4Pets group is keeping up with demand for services by moving into a new 24-hour hospital four times the size of its old site.

A veterinary nurse given a suspended jail term for making indecent images of children has been removed from the profession’s register, but was allowed to remain anonymous at a disciplinary hearing.

Bosses of Bella and Duke have urged veterinary industry leaders to take a closer look at their work, which they estimate is now serving more than 200,000 pets across the UK.

Research carried out for Dogs Trust also found a third of owners would have to borrow money to pay an unexpected vet bill and it fears things will only get worse.

A client who says his dog saved his life will share his story of how a veterinary charity helped him during a special session at this month’s London Vet Show from 17 to 18 November.

Cocker spaniel gets new lease of life thanks to oncology team at The Ralph and joins 2% of dogs that are cured of canine lymphoma.