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The RCVS popular online leadership programme is now accepting sign-ups for the next round of the course which begins in November

With tick-borne encephalitis confirmed for the first time in ticks in the UK earlier this week, the BSAVA has put together a Q&A to give vets an easy reference point to answer any questions from concerned clients…

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals have reduced by 53 percent in just four years between 2014 – 2018, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) confirmed

This year, TVM UK, the innovative animal health company, is introducing an Emedog bumper pack to help vets prepare for the busy Christmas season

The new vaccine to help protect against Bordetella bronchiseptica will be available across Europe and will benefit pets, vets and owners

Pets are invariably petrified of the loud bangs, whizzing, popping and bright lights generated by fireworks but owners can take some steps to mitigate the distress they may cause

One of this year’s recipients of the RCVS Impact Award will be talking to her peers and colleagues about her pioneering public awareness project on equine colic at an upcoming Regional Question Time in Nottingham on 25 November 2019…

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced the first recipients of its new Awards for research into veterinary management

BEVA has developed a one-stop shop for horse vets to help them navigate welfare cases with confidence. Launched this month the practical Welfare Case Toolkit has been developed in conjunction with the RSPCA and includes a welfare workflow and quick download guides and welfare case forms…

MSD Animal Health is putting additional resources behind its LetiFend vaccine in response to the rising number of leishmaniasis cases

A new smaller veterinary test kit for the diagnosis of viral and bacterial infections in dogs has been unveiled by global diagnostics company Randox Laboratories

Building is well under way at the site of the new veterinary education centre at Harper Adams University

Students, academics and university support staff gathered in September for the first ever Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) event focused exclusively on identifying issues and finding solutions regarding the mental health of veterinary students…

The BVA has responded following the RCVS announcement that it has prepared time-limited supplementary guidance on export health certification in case of a no-deal Brexit

The RCVS Council has agreed to an urgent request from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to prepare supplementary guidance on certification for veterinary surgeons in face of the "extraordinary" circumstances that might be seen if the UK leaves the EU without a deal…

If you know someone who has made a real difference in small animal practice, don’t forget to nominate them for a prestigious BSAVA Award

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has unveiled a new website offering a comprehensive Resource Hub to support veterinary professionals working in leadership and management roles

The BVA is encouraging vets to familiarise themselves with the work of allied professionals and make sure they are properly regulated before signing consent forms for the treatment of animals under their care…

Two new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), have been confirmed by veterinary specialist referral centre, Anderson Moores

A new on-farm audit tool from MSD Animal Health will help vets in practice engage more proactively with beef suckler producers