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Partners in annual awareness week announced their plans for the theme “Hopping through the Years” as part of BSAVA Virtual Congress.

RCVS publishes new COVID guidelines for the professions, which will replace current emergency guidance and help return practices to near-normal operations.

BVA and The FOAL Group welcome encouraging written response to petition calling for closure of legal loopholes allowing some ear cropping of dogs to continue.

“This data reveals a significant amount of confusion in the advice veterinary practices give to dog owners in relation to protection against CIRD...” – Michelle Townley, MSD.

Largest UK study into canine heatstroke highlights the live-saving importance of owners being educated to spot the early signs.

ThE BVA, and 18 divisions and affiliate groups, sign letter in The Telegraph today (24 March) calling for Government to deliver on commitments it first made in December 2017.

Cases of deadly disease confirmed in Herefordshire, York and Bridgend in south Wales, taking the total number to 23 in 2021.

Research shows sales have increased by more than 200% in period covering COVID-19 pandemic – beating percentage increase for puppies and kittens.

One of the biggest studies of its kind has shown that 1 in 14 UK dogs is overweight and has also identified which breeds are most prone to weight gain – with pugs topping the list.

Study involving Luca and Heidi Ferasin at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre in Buckinghamshire is yet to be peer-reviewed, but indicates “first cases of infection of domestic cats and dogs by British B117 variant of SARS-CoV-2”.

Review of first field data of therapies targeting nerve growth factor for management of OA pain in cats and dogs presented at pre-congress symposium at WSAVA/FECAVA Virtual Congress.

Increased levels of stress blamed for rise in new and recurring cases of urinary disease in cats and dogs during coronavirus pandemic.

RCVS’ flagship replacement of Professional Development Phase gathering pace, with new guidance document brought out by college and changes to code of conduct agreed ahead of summer launch.

The mentor, business guru and author will present a session on Friday lunchtime before answering questions, joining Jenny Campbell, Dr Ranj and Lucy Cooke at BSAVA Virtual Congress.

The Farm Vet Champions project is spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, largely to empower general practice vets with advice on responsible antibiotic use on farms.

Charity focuses on health and well-being aspects of the recommendations of the royal college’s legislative working party.

RCVS Knowledge collaborates with former staff to rescue nearly 80 years of material at risk following last year’s closure.

“Closer collaboration will improve the chances for the tens of thousands of orphans that we’ll see in the coming months” – Wildlife Aid Foundation.