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The winners of the prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award were announced at the fourth annual Women in Dairy Conference on Wednesday 19 September. This year two winners were chosen to give…

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) landmark innovation initiative ViVet is celebrating its first anniversary with the publication of ViVet Bites – a new regular feature highlighting inno…

The use of veterinary specials is becoming common practice, but there are still a number of vets unknowingly putting the welfare of pets at risk by splitting or crushing medication to get the desired …

The RCVS and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have joined forces to promote improved mental health and well-being across the veterinary team. Building on the RCVS Mind Matters Init…

A comprehensive report into Defra’s Brexit preparations by the National Audit Office (NAO) claims that Defra has been prevented from consulting with the veterinary profession over the shortage of vets…

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Maxwell Knight's death and this unique symposium will be a one-off opportunity for bird-keepers who are interested in contemporary environmental issues such as …

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) will once again be hosting a series of mental health training courses with mental health consultant Trevor Bell throughou…

Despite guinea pigs becoming an increasingly popular pet in the UK, until now, there has been no licensed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or clear guidelines regarding appropriate pain re…

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is leading the drive for reforming the training and revalidation system for Official Veterinarians (OVs) carrying out critical public health work in Great Brit…

The Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) and the Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) are looking for the happiest practices in the UK for this year’s Vet Wellbeing Awards.The Awards are now in …

Anaesthesia must be used, and pain relief should be used, for all disbudding procedures in goat kids to minimise pain and unnecessary suffering, according to a joint position paper launched by the Bri…

Seals increasingly suffering injuries through lost fishing nets and lines, known as ghost gear

A 10-week exercise is seeking views on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

Cruel electronic training collars which are used for dogs and cats are to be banned under new legislation, the government has announced. Remote controlled electronic training collars (e-collars) have …

When a seriously injured horse required emergency surgery following a motorway accident in Sweden, the Vets with Horsepower team were in the right place, at the right time – and sprang into action. It…

Farriers need to work closely with horse owners to spot the subtle signs of the painful condition laminitis, a new study in Equine Veterinary Journal reports.During this unique study researchers from …

The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England

The recent outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China represents a significant development in the progression of the disease. China is home to over half the world’s pig population (around 500 mill…

As the UK prepares to exit the European Union, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the government to extend the waiting time post-rabies vaccination to 12 weeks to minimise the risk…

Innovative Buzz Project founder is keynote speaker at BVA Members' Day 2018