May 2021

New approach strengthens vet position on microchip scanning in dogs ahead of euthanasia and follows public campaign known as ‘Tuk’s Law’.

8 mins

After a COVID-19-enforced 14-month break in practice sessions, association is bringing back in-person CPD with “Fundamentals of lameness, laminitis and farriery” on 20 May.

4 mins

Association advised Government to keep animal welfare rights at the forefront when negotiating post-Brexit deals with Australia and New Zealand.

6 mins

Open to cats that have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past six months, the study hopes to use the information gained to optimise future treatments.

5 mins

Vets voice disappointment at being shut out of a live debate on Good Morning Britain during which guests criticised their charges for fees and services.

8 mins

The Kennel Club has urged the Government to continue pursuing the nationwide ban on shock collars after a legal challenge from electric shock collar manufacturers.

5 mins

APHA has awarded a contract to run veterinary field trials of CattleBCG vaccine and a differentiating infected from vaccinated animals skin test.

4 mins

Free online event on 25 May will update vet professionals on the online puppy trade and discuss importance of legislation.

3 mins

“Video consultations and responsible remote prescribing by experienced vets can offer pet owners a safe and quality alternative to visiting a veterinary practice” – Robert Dawson, vet and co-founder of Vet-AI.

14 mins

Event will be hosted virtually by the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine from 7 to 9 July.

3 mins

Action Plan for Animal Welfare to focus on five key areas – animal sentience and cruelty; international advocacy; farm animal welfare; welfare of pets; and kept wild animals. 

6 mins

Project also involved Galvani Bioelectronics, Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge, and shows significant finding with potential to improve future therapies.

6 mins

Vets remove 30 rubber gloves from the stomach of a Rottweiler during three-hour operation.

5 mins

Association is adding to its content in the BSAVA Library to complement BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology, published in 2019.

3 mins

RVC student Collette Taylor’s PhD research is into development of novel diagnostic targets to find specific leptospira in canine clinical cases.

6 mins

New series of popular podcast will focus on the relationships between specialists and the first opinion practices they serve.

4 mins

After success of online presentations in 2020, association has announced a return on 24 to 26 May via a free event.

4 mins

Two projects tackling three livestock viruses secure £3 million funding they need to move forwards.

6 mins

Dogs Trust worried that only 5% of prospective owners look for a dog aged eight or above and wants older pooches to get their chance.

5 mins

Corgi-crossbreed treated for rare transmissible venereal tumour just one week after arriving in UK home from Romania.

5 mins