Latest news

The nine-point plan outlines recommended government measures across all aspects of dog welfare

The manifesto reminds candidates that the the horse world is the second largest rural employer (after agriculture), being worth £8bn to the UK economy

The application process for joining the Fellowship of the RCVS in 2020 has been launched, with vets of all backgrounds being urged to consider applying

The BVA is calling on vets to report any suspicions about illegally imported pets to relevant local authorities

BVA welcomes applications from veterinary surgeons with a range of professional backgrounds and experience

Veterinary professionals are being encouraged to look at the evidence that supports the use of the probiotics they recommend

Regulations are aimed at modernising protections against animal diseases and plant pests as well as improving food safety

Global experts from all areas of veterinary medicine are on the programme for VET Festival 2020, the two-day learning event for the veterinary team, that uniquely combines world-class continuing professional development (CPD) with an inspiring, outdoor, "festival" environment…

Vet-AI’s app enables owners to check their pets symptoms, get advice on treatment or find out if they need to visit a vet clinic

In the run up to Christmas, TVM UK, the innovative animal health company, is offering veterinary nurses and receptionists the opportunity to win £500 in restaurant vouchers for their practice and help pet owners understand the dangers hiding in plain sight over the festive period…

In a move designed to combat inherited eye disease in the Standard Poodle, the Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes for progressive retinal atrophy in the breed, prcd-PRA and PRA (rcd4), following consultation with the Poodle Breed Council…

The baseline figures for spays and castrations in dogs and cats are remarkably similar to last year’s benchmarks, indicating neither improvement nor deterioration in treatment quality across the practices included in the audit.…

A new technique that can determine joint behaviour in health and in conditions such as osteoarthritis with more accuracy than ever before has been created by researchers.

Bravecto now indicated for treating dogs infested with Demodex canis and Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis mites

Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses are being encouraged to help shape the future of their professions by standing as candidates for the RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, respectively, in their 2020 elections…

Survey reveals that nine in ten Britons feel the death of a pet is just as difficult to handle as the passing of a loved one

VetsDeliver from MSD Animal Health delivers 12 weeks of parasite protection directly from vet to pet owner

In a first for the profession, 15 of the major UK member organisations, vet schools and policy-making bodies – including the RVC – have come together to affirm their commitment to veterinary medicine based on sound scientific principles, in a new landmark publication produced by RCVS Knowledge and the charity Sense about Science…

National pet charity, Blue Cross has launched a report examining the devastating impact poverty, mental health problems and loneliness has on society and how pet ownership is the beneficial link in the chain for so many people. Live streaming available here…

BVA President Daniella Dos Santos championed the vital work of vets in Northern Ireland and praised the profession for getting as prepared as possible for the challenges and opportunities presented by Brexit…