June 2016

Vets can find out more about the first national scheme to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea in England via a BCVA webinar.

2 mins

David Cameron has praised a pioneering vet for “undoubtedly changing the fate of scores of vulnerable animals”.

6 mins

A range of online clinical training courses for veterinary professionals has been launched by Improve International.

3 mins

May 2016

Pet owner ignorance is fuelling the illegal online sale of POM-V products and vets hold the key to help solving the problem, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

3 mins

A programme to help veterinary professionals understand how evidence-based veterinary medicine can be achieved in practice is to launch in June.

2 mins

The RCVS disciplinary committee has directed the name of a Dorset veterinary surgeon be removed from the register after she admitted to animal welfare offences.

10 mins

Vets and farmers have been warned against complacency about blowfly strike after two cases were reported in West Sussex.

4 mins

Two veterinary associations have reiterated their call for mandatory CCTV cameras in slaughterhouses and legislation to ensure vets have unrestricted access to the footage.

4 mins

Vets can get a solid grounding in contemporary animal welfare issues via two WSAVA online training modules.

2 mins

The RCVS has today announced the results of its 2016 RCVS council and VN council elections.

4 mins

The BSAVA has created a flexible online resource for vets to develop their practices’ professional and business skills, including integration of new graduates.

3 mins

A new state-of-the-art skills facility and a programme of world class CPD was launched on World Veterinary Day (April 30).

3 mins

April 2016

The BVA's 15,000 members are being urged to take part in the latest Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, being launched to mark World Veterinary Day (30 April).

3 mins

UK veterinary practices are being urged to sign up for a free equine flu testing scheme in the knowledge they will also be furthering valuable research into the condition.

5 mins

The Vet Futures and VN Futures action plans will be launched at a summit on 4 July at the RVC in London.

2 mins

The management and treatment of canine otitis externa will be the focus of a free CPD roadshow visiting eight venues across the UK throughout May and June.

4 mins

The RCVS will be holding Regional Question Time meetings Nottingham and Cardiff during May.

4 mins

Would you like to gain all the skills required for a PgC and a GPCert in Small Animal Surgery in just four months?

5 mins

The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) is set to host its first online congress in May 2016.

3 mins

Vets and VNs contributing data to a new study aimed at improving the early detection of pain in cats can win themselves a host of prizes.

4 mins