Hen charity leads the way in facilitating first research into pet chickens 28 Jul 2021 The British Hen Welfare Trust is launching an online forum, The Coop, in order to facilitate and encourage research into frontline hen-keeping, husbandry and welfare, etc
Vets report steep increase in levels of intimidation as owners vent frustrations during Covid-19 28 Jul 2021 The BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey highlights an increase of ten percentage points in levels of aggressive and intimidating behaviour from clients since the 2019 survey
RCVS publishes updated set of standards for how veterinary nurses are trained and educated 27 Jul 2021 After feedback from stakeholders, the RCVS has updated their Standards Framework for Veterinary Nurse Education and Training
Wednesday Welfare Webinar: How to restrain horses appropriately 27 Jul 2021 Join World Horse Welfare on Wednesday 28 July at 7pm for the third in their popular series of webinars that focuses on equine mental wellbeing
MMI and SPVS look for nominations for “Practice Stars” who have kept up staff morale during difficult times 27 Jul 2021 Nominations for the Practice Stars Award from the Mind Matters Initiative and the Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons go live for 2021
Save the date: Canine Cruciate Registry launch event by RCVS Knowledge 27 Jul 2021 A first of its kind in veterinary medicine, the Canine Cruciate Registry is to be launched by RCVS Knowledge at a free virtual event on Wednesday, 28 July 2021
BSAVA hits 100 drug client information leaflet milestone 27 Jul 2021 BSAVA hits the milestone of 100 drug information leaflets with the addition of eight new leaflets in June 2021
BVA calls for action – BBC’s shocking exposé on canine fertility clinics 27 Jul 2021 BVA Senior Vice President calls for action in a comment on BBC Three's exposé on canine fertility clinics in the wake of the pandemic puppy boom
The Webinar Vet launch new practice management tool 26 Jul 2021 The Webinar Vet has launched a new practice management tool that allows employers to manage its practice’s CPD all in one place
TVM UK launches Vetbromide, the newest product in its epilepsy range 26 Jul 2021 TVM UK is pleased to announce the launch of Vetbromide, the latest addition to its Epilepsy Range which already includes Soliphen and Ziapam
RCVS initiative announces new innovation workshop for testing and validating ideas 26 Jul 2021 The RCVS ViVet innovation initiative has announced a series of free-to-attend 90-minute innovation training sessions.
Linnaeus pilot initiatives further bolster internship programme 26 Jul 2021 Linnaeus has launched a number of pilot initiatives within seven of its UK-wide internship programmes in a bid to provide a major boost to the next generation of veterinary specialists
MMI launches a new programme of webinars examining mental and physical health issues affecting veterinary professionals 23 Jul 2021 The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is launching a new series of webinars, which examine some of the mental and physical health and wellbeing issues that can affect veterinary professionals
Leading the race? BVA Congress to explore what role vets should play in tackling climate change 23 Jul 2021 Climate change will top the agenda at this year’s BVA Congress at the London Vet Show as the profession comes together to consider how we should be engaging in the race to zero
Suffolk-based vet to be removed from Register for dishonesty 23 Jul 2021 The RCVS has directed on 9 July 2021 that a Suffolk-based vet be removed from the Register of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS Knowledge seeks volunteers for two new trustee roles 23 Jul 2021 Applications open until Monday 9 August for new RCVS Knowledge trustee toles in finance, digital and communications
Vet practices urged to take feline blood pressure to avoid a 'cat’astrophe 22 Jul 2021 Veterinary professionals are being urged to highlight the benefits of feline blood pressure checks amongst cat owners whose pets are seven years of age and older
World Horse Welfare's response to BBC Panorama programme on treatment of retired racehorses 22 Jul 2021 “The programme reminds us that it is the duty of everyone involved, be it an owner, trainer or racing industry professional to take proper, considered responsibility for the horses with which they are entrusted”…
Overseas vets and VNs encouraged to register for “Introduction to the UK” training course 22 Jul 2021 Participants will hear from people working across all areas of the veterinary professions
RCVS launches survey for the professions to gauge individual impact of coronavirus crisis 22 Jul 2021 RCVS launches survey to retrospectively examine the impact of coronavirus on the personal and professional lives of their members with the hope results will help responses to any future waves
