January 2025

RVC-led research has indicated the use of epicardial pacemakers can offer positive health outcomes with relatively few complications for cats.

5 mins

Due to support from the association’s education team, colleagues from Albania, Armenia and Georgia will be able to access the online session on glaucoma.

3 mins

Shadow Defra minister Neil Hudson drew on his own experiences at the frontline of the 2001 outbreak to demand new funding commitments following confirmation of the disease in Germany.

9 mins

Data is being collected to assess the impact of the measures, while the college president has insisted other controversial plans do not spell an immediate end to council elections.

4 mins

Sites in East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Sussex have now been hit by the virus.

3 mins

Stuart Reid will join IVC Evidensia this summer in a move the firm claims is “an exciting step forward”.

5 mins

UK, Canada, Denmark and US researchers challenge regulators and lawmakers to either “take responsibility” or “step aside” and allow others to address the issue.

9 mins

An animal charity said an owner who beat his dog so badly he had to be euthanised “should never own animals again”.

5 mins

More frequent hypercalcaemia and cases without hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia documented in research of cats from 24 referral hospitals across 14 countries.

5 mins

Animal Welfare Committee, which advises both Defra and devolved administrations, said several breeds should be included in the restriction because of “almost inevitable and frequently severe” issues.

9 mins

Veterinary practices need to ensure details of their fees are “clearly accessible”, an industry group has warned, amid fresh criticism on radio of the charges imposed for euthanasia services.

7 mins

Session on 29 January will cover threat perception and stress response as well as a new product.

3 mins

New-look system due to be unveiled at two training events next month, with places now available.

3 mins

Case in US, which has been linked to a contaminated product, has prompted calls for tighter rules and warnings of a potentially “serious outbreak” here – but others say risk is “very low”.

8 mins

Prominent veterinary groups have also warned that recent redundancies show the sector is not as resistant to economic pressures as it believes.

9 mins

A BBC radio discussion of the costs some pet owners face has raised fresh fears of vet bashing and new calls for clear communication.

5 mins

A dog that wears a special hat and coat because of the impact of the illegal mutilation is now spearheading the RSPCA’s support for tougher laws.

4 mins

Restrictions imposed around affected premises in Angus as officials make fresh plea for vigilance.

3 mins

Animal Law Foundation, a legal research charity, has called for the RCVS to investigate what it alleged is “widespread illegality” within the sector.

9 mins

Vet recommended removal of 12 animals from site in west Wales after uncovering range of health issues.

4 mins