September 2020

Slower-growing broiler chickens also have more fun, according to evidence from an independent commercial‑scale farm trial involving the University of Bristol Veterinary School.

10 mins

“We are delighted to have branched out our services with the opening of this new ‘horse GP’ practice…” – Nicholas Graham, University of Glasgow.

4 mins

Sebastien Behr, head of neurology and neurosurgery at West Midlands centre, appointed to board of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery at international journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

3 mins

Business owners, practice founders, HR directors and association past-presidents among the roster of speakers for afternoon of inspirational talks on 29 September.

5 mins

Grant will help Moredun researchers establish a laboratory colony of red mites to help reduce the need for infested hens in further studies.

6 mins

Royal Canin is hosting a two-part webinar series to help practitioners working with obese pets in veterinary practice.

3 mins

Group representing independent practices says RCVS opting to give permanent green light to remote prescribing of medicines would be “the thin end of the wedge”.

10 mins

Kitten, thought to be only eight weeks old, shot four times with an air rifle and now living with vet who saved his life.

7 mins

New committee will handle all registration matters, including in relation to Brexit and on issues around regulating associate members of RCVS.

10 mins

Study is being conducted on vet and VN experiences of using video, telephone or email consults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

Study analysed more than 150,000 locations on the genomes from modern Australian labradoodles and individuals from each of the breeds that were part of its ancestry.

6 mins

IVC Evidensia aims to help improve diversity within the veterinary industry by funding up to 12 undergraduates from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds for next applicable vet school intake.

5 mins

Association reveals who has won in two prestigious awards and Lucy Grieve of Rossdales is unveiled as new president.

6 mins

“If new ways of working are to be considered, now is the time to do it." BVA president, Daniella Dos Santos.

12 mins

“We take our responsibilities to the veterinary profession very seriously and this is an opportunity for CVS Equine to contribute meaningfully to the future of the veterinary profession” – CVS.

5 mins

A-level regrading may have prompted a late surge for places, but schools were already busy preparing for a safe return to studies.

12 mins

Group of high-profile veterinarians has written to the prime minister urging him to halt the expansion of the Government’s controversial badger cull.

5 mins

CloserStill Media has confirmed it will be postponing the event due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins

Free online event will feature speakers on a number of small animal internal medicine topics.

2 mins

A 12-week-old kitten with a rare pectus excavatum defect has been given a new lease of life following surgery at Wear Referrals.

8 mins