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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

Dr Nalinika Obeyesekere, a veterinarian from Sri Lanka, is the first recipient of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s new Award for Companion Animal Welfare. The Award, developed by the WS…

Osteosynthesis plaques are widely used in veterinary medicine in the correction of fractures, corrective osteotomies, oncological surgeries of limb salvage, the resolution of joint pathologies (arthro…

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best workplaces for women by the Great Place to Work Institute.The RCVS was ranked the 7th in the medium-sized company…

Following recent outbreaks of Newcastle Disease (ND) in Belgium and other European countries the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has advised that the risk of disease has increased from low to me…

Poultry keepers across the United Kingdom have been urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease following reported cases in flocks across Europe.  Recent cases in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg has…

New simple techniques created by scientists at The Pirbright Institute can detect the presence of foot-and-mouth disease virus from samples in the farm environment, even when susceptible animals are n…

UK sheep producers are being encouraged to join the march towards stamping out lameness in the national flock when the industry highlights how to take the first step towards better control during July…

Vets fear that parents may soon be fielding more requests for pet Pugs as Disney’s latest film, featuring flat-faced “hero” Patrick, hits screens. The BVA is urging parents to resist any pester power …