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Pet Blood Bank UK is pleased to announce that they are now offering free* canine blood products to veterinary charities across the UK

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is seeking vets’ help to support a research project to develop a reliable DNA test for Lafora disease, a life-limiting condition that affects some breeds of dogs

Vets say that putting high welfare, UK veal and goat’s meat back onto the table could help reduce the regular killing of unwanted male animals on farms

Delegates to OV Conference warned of growing threat from Rhipicephalus tick

ZSL study shows survivors of culls cover 61 percent greater areas potentially increasing risk of transmission to cattle

The University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine’s degree received approval by the RCVS Council, meaning that, pending final approval from the Privy Council, those completing its veterinary degree will be able to register with the RCVS as veterinary surgeons in the UK…

VetPartners has become the first UK veterinary group to set up a school of equine nursing

A new urine test, U-Treat, has been developed by British scientist Ron Turner and could change how vets approach cases of suspected urinary infections in dogs and cats

The RCVS will be attending the 2019 BVNA Congress next week where it will be promoting a number of its activities and initiatives including upcoming CPD changes and its planned "under care" review

The BSAVA has launched a new app for members to give them easy access to the information they need for daily practice

The Farm Animal Welfare Committee’s (FAWC) remit has been expanded to provide expert and detailed research and advice to Ministers on pets, wild animals kept by people as well as farmed animals

University of Liverpool professor Alex German and veterinary nurse Josephine Oakden will be debating ways to understand and tackle the pet obesity crisis in a BVNA Congress Fringe session chaired by the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) on 12 October, the day after World Obesity Day…

The Veterinary Deer Society is holding a conference on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2019 at the Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh

Leading veterinary figures from across the UK have joined forces to launch a new online veterinary platform, Vet Sustain, to inform and inspire those working in the profession to integrate positive ethical and environmental principles and practices into their working lives…

At the fourth annual Fellowship Day on Friday, 20 September, the RCVS Fellowship welcomed some 30 new veterinary surgeons who were joined by many existing RCVS Fellows for a day of scientific excellence which showcased the breadth and depth of veterinary knowledge…

The Veterinary Marketing Association is now accepting entries for their Annual Awards, the industry’s showcase awards event

Delegates from across the international veterinary profession attended the Second Mind Matters Research Symposium at Church House in Westminster on Tuesday 24 September, where the focus was on the evidence-base for mental health problems in the veterinary profession, and how to best prevent and treat mental ill-health and poor well-being…

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020

Veterinary experts at BEVA congress stressed that weight loss, diet and management changes to thwart obesity, are the best weapons in the battle to prevent laminitis

Lyndsay Hughes RVN MBVNA, Operations & Nursing Manager at Drove Veterinary Hospital in Swindon, is putting in place a programme of support for veterinary nurses in leadership roles