American firm Theradaptive claims its implants can help to repair bones in both humans and animals and plans to launch a new system for veterinary use later this year.
Clinicians are being invited to take part in focus group discussions on the issue following a presentation to BSAVA Congress delegates later this month.
The move by the Cat-Kind group follows a surge in the numbers of cats requiring rescue accommodation and fears that the problem will only worsen in the months ahead.
Newly released Vetlife data showed the service received a total of 4,042 contacts in 2023 – an increase of more than 15% on the 3,503 recorded in 2022.
Officials say agencies are monitoring disease risks linked to the feeding approach after an open letter called for animal and human health agencies to join forces against the diets.
Although revenues and earnings before deductions were both up, latest results show a fall in both pre-tax and operating profits amid ongoing investment and inflationary pressures.
Members of the three main UK parties were challenged to support changes to veterinary and dangerous dog laws during the BVA’s London dinner in Westminster.
A “cross-profession initiative” to reduce perceived risks of feeding raw pet food had been mooted, but proponents said owners enjoyed “healthy relationship” with their raw-fed pets.
More than 2,500 copies of a children’s book about a vet’s work are being distributed to Scottish schools in the hope of inspiring youngsters to seek careers in the sector.
VetSalus has unveiled a new programme exploring the impact of climate change on farm animal health and welfare, which vets and other professionals are being invited to sign up for.
SSPCA’s Ian Futter demands “fundamental change” to dog laws, warning the new rules could also exacerbate existing mental health challenges in veterinary and rescue sectors.
Twenty practices have been involved in a study examining the causes and clinical signs of a common equine disease, and officials hope new recommendations could be offered later this year.
