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Recent research by Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products, Adaptil and Feliway, has revealed that Bonfire Night tops the poll of the five most stressful nights of the year for pets, causing anxiety in over 80 percent of cats and dogs…

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is inviting applications for this year’s AWF Student Grant Scheme for innovative research projects designed to impact animal welfare

New vaccine promises to protect calves earlier and faster

​The RCVS and the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) joint Statement on Mental Health and Well-being now has the support of three additional international veterinary groups

Following concerns raised by veterinary professionals regarding the RCVS’ upcoming transition to an annual continuing professional development (CPD) requirement, the College has made two key additions to their CPD policy to address feedback and support veterinary surgeons and VNs through this transition…

Changes made to the Red Tractor assurance scheme standards for cattle and sheep last summer are driving further significant reductions in use of highest-priority critically important antibiotics (HP-CIAs) across the UK, suggests a new study released at the British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress from 17-19 October…

The bill means that animal abusers could face up to five years in prison, a significant increase from the current maximum sentence of six months

The new PetBiome Test Kit is helping dog owners to manage the health of their pets and make informed decisions on diet using the latest cutting-edge technology

The RCVS and the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) have agreed a historic mutual recognition agreement to facilitate the recognitions of each others’ accredited veterinary degrees

The BVA has welcomed proposals set out in today’s 14 October Queen’s Speech that would see animal sentience finally being embedded in UK legislation

The RCVS held their biennial ViVet Innovation Symposium, bringing together veterinary professionals and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to discuss the evolving role of the veterinary professional and the advancements in both companion and production animal care in the UK and across the world…

A new study published today by scientists at the Moredun Research Institute, the University of Edinburgh, Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland and international partners, has shown that a specific toxin produced by naturally-occurring E coli bacteria helps these bacteria colonise the intestinal tract of cattle and increases transmission of the bacteria to other animals in the herd…

Academics from the RVC have identified the most common medical issues and causes of death in pet rabbits, research which has never been done before

Vaccination of the UK's calves and sheep against key livestock diseases has risen to one of the highest levels in seven years

Veterinary Insights - the specialist provider of veterinary analysis and insight - will be attending London Vet Show for the first time since being acquired by Carus Animal Health. The Veterinary Insi…

BSAVA has announced Colonel Alison McCourt OBE ARRC QHN L/QARANC as the keynote speaker on the second day of BSAVA Summit

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