Latest news

Kennel Club and BVA announce changes to CHS Eye scheme

31 Dec 2019

Changes to the scheme will be effective from 1 January 2020

Broadcaster and author Clare Balding to host RCVS Mind Matters event stream at SPVS-VMG Congress

30 Dec 2019

The event takes place at the Celtic Manor Resort on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 January 2020

Rominervin joins Dechra‘s equine anaesthesia and analgesia range

27 Dec 2019

The new fast-acting injectable solution for equine sedation and premedication has been launched in the UK

Standing on her shoulders: BVA celebrates centenary of women entering the veterinary profession

26 Dec 2019

RCVS Register was opened to women on 23 December 1919

East of England CPD day success

24 Dec 2019

The referral team at IVC Evidensia hosted a special “Improving Clinical Practice” CPD event in the East of England last week

National Equine Forum to explore why human behaviour change is so important for the equine sector

23 Dec 2019

This annual event will cover important global and national topics related to the equine sector

RCVS President donates money to charities helping vulnerable animals

23 Dec 2019

StreetVet and The American Fondouk were the charities chosen for the College’s annual Christmas donation

Queen’s Speech: Government must keep animal health and welfare on the agenda, say vets

20 Dec 2019

UK’s high animal health and welfare standards to be maintained and strengthened after Brexit

Early-age neutering identified as a major risk factor for early-onset urinary incontinence in UK bitches

20 Dec 2019

The study utilised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass Programme, including 72,971 bitches

Bayer receives marketing authorisation for Neptra in Europe

19 Dec 2019

Bayer‘s Neptra treats susceptible strains of common pathogens found in canine otitis externa with just one vet-administered dose

New DNA test for genetic mutation which causes a blinding condition in Cocker Spaniels

18 Dec 2019

A DNA test has been developed by vets and scientists, after a genetic mutation that causes retinal dysplasia has been discovered for the first time in this breed

“Walk in the Park” winner to celebrate new year in New York

17 Dec 2019

An exciting new “Walk in the Park” competition will be coming in 2020

New EMODE Pet Score

17 Dec 2019

A new simple system is available online to quickly check how easy or difficult an animal may be to keep

Vets warn pet owners to keep edible festive hazards out of paws’ reach

17 Dec 2019

Eight in ten companion animal vets across the UK saw at least one case of toxic ingestion over the Christmas break last year

Five new cases of Alabama Rot confirmed

16 Dec 2019

The total number of cases this year is 23

Veterinary professionals estimate that less than 40 percent of rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed correctly

16 Dec 2019

Lack of owner knowledge on how to feed has been judged to be the major cause

CVS Group announces that it has joined the Time to Change Pledge

13 Dec 2019

The initiative includes the submission and approval of a plan which supports best practice evidence-based interventions and policy, to help our colleagues work in ways that promote positive mental wellbeing…

BSAVA adds Behaviour course to Vet Nurse Merit Awards

13 Dec 2019

The new course equates to 50 CPD hours and is delivered entirely online to give busy vet nurses the flexibility to fit their studies around their job

Last call to submit nominations for 2020 RCVS Awards & Honours

12 Dec 2019

There are six awards for which nominations can be made

British Hen Welfare Trust and ChickenGuard flock together to boost fundraising appeal for dedicated hen hospital

12 Dec 2019

The building of UK’s first dedicated hen welfare, education and visitor centre is in the finishing stages