October 2020

Colleagues from East Lothian practice Dunedin Vets are preparing to walk, run, cycle and swim the equivalent distance from John O’Groats to Land’s End on behalf of Pets As Therapy charity.

5 mins

The not-for-profit group has added more advisors to its panel and its new VOA affiliation scheme.

5 mins

“The new facilities will enhance the exciting environment provided by Keele’s expertise in life sciences and our highly regarded medical school…” – Jonathan Wastling, Keele University.

4 mins

Edward Knowles from Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic has been awarded £4,000 from MSD Animal Health for his research into whether honey dressing reduces bacterial colonisation or surgical incisions.

4 mins

Nat Whitley, a European veterinary specialist in small animal internal medicine, had his application to join the WSVA Vaccination Guidelines Group accepted.

3 mins

Associations react after college announces vets could continue to prescribe POM-V products remotely until 31 October without first having physically examined the animal.

7 mins

WSAVA’s 2020 World Congress, rescheduled for March 2021, will go ahead for face-to-face delegates, but also run online for those facing travel restrictions or difficulties getting to Poland.

5 mins

September 2020

Researchers will study gene mutations to discover how they influence the progresson of neurodegeneration in the disease.

5 mins

Charity will use World Animal Day to highlight its work to improve access to veterinary care for thousands of working horses and donkeys around the world.

6 mins

Insurance provider is encouraging the profession to recognise the “dedication and talent of the UK’s veterinary professionals, teams and practices” by nominating colleagues for its 2021 awards.

3 mins

Ceva Animal Health launches range of materials for vets to use when explaining risks, causes, prevention, treatment and economic implications of disease.

6 mins

Team behind MSD’s Bravecto hosting live webinar based on The Big Flea Project’s latest data and insights on Tuesday 6 October.

2 mins

Veterinary Woman website is bringing challenging topics to the fore to coincide with national awareness campaigns.

7 mins

Prime minister Boris Johnson has introduced new measures to combat a rise in the rate of COVID-19 infections, but the BVA is not currently planning guidance changes.

10 mins

Celia Marr of Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons rewarded for her outstanding contribution to equine veterinary profession.

5 mins

BSAVA announcement on its popular course coincides with the RCVS’ announcement practice standards scheme assessments are restarting remotely.

4 mins

Association is running webinars on 28 September, bringing together number of stakeholders, to coincide with World Rabies Day.

6 mins

“The arrival of this Siemens scanner is the latest example of an ongoing investment at Willows...” - Andrew Parry, head of imaging, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service.

3 mins

New fellows to be welcomed, and their achievements celebrated, at an online fellowship evening set for 1 October.

7 mins

“I am truly humbled to be given this opportunity by the company and am looking forward to spearheading some really exciting projects…” – Alistair Cliff.

4 mins