Telemedicine firm Vet AI has urged the RCVS to lift its blanket ban on remote prescribing after publishing a new report it claims shows the efficacy and safety of its use through the COVID-19 pandemic.

A leading global expert in the study of infectious diseases in cattle has been awarded the prestigious Plowright Prize for his work.

A leading distribution body has backed the Government’s plans to reform the Northern Ireland Protocol, despite EU threats of legal action.

A parliamentary reception was held at Holyrood to discuss the charity’s actions in Scotland to improve feline welfare, as well as some of its campaigning work.

Latest research from Dogs Trust’s Generation Pup study looked at hundreds of dogs in UK and Ireland.

But Phoenix rises again after avian specialist performs rare surgery to repair ruptured tendon in her foot.

Former BVA president Daniella Dos Santos has been appointed to a new role as UK director of professional culture at the veterinary group.

Consortium receives £1.5 million from Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council and Defra to develop new strategies to tackle future avian influenza outbreaks.

RSPCA and NOAH among organisations to welcome Government plans to introduce new laws preventing landlords imposing blanket bans on keeping pets in private rented accommodation.

Association of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons announces details of its two-day November event under the banner of “Advances in head and neck surgery”.

Bookings open for November event in Leeds, which will include speakers such as Søren Boysen from the University of Calgary and Sophie Adamantos from Paragon Referrals in Wakefield.

Trials have started in Wales as part of a wider project to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals and the environment.

European Platform for the Responsible Using of Medicines in Animals critical of European Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee for its “rejection of science”.

Charity founded in 2013 by UK vet Luke Gamble has reached the milestone of delivering important rabies prevention messages to children aged 5 to 16.

Research carried out by Queen’s University Belfast and Cornell University says reintroduction of the lynx and wolf in parts of the world could manage problematic invaders.

Vets Wille Miller and wife Beth Sweeney led their respective practice teams for a bonding and well-being exercise that looks like becoming an annual tradition for the Scottish practices.

New study from the RVC demands urgent action to reduce serious health issues associated with the popular breed’s exaggerated features.

Veterinary professionals who want to help shape profession’s future by joining BVA council, panels or committees are encouraged to throw their hats in the ring.