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Training more vets alone will not be enough to address workforce issues, says the BVA

It is increasingly important to appreciate the different needs and appropriate handling of cats in veterinary practices

Ceva's Cardio Symposium brings leading experts to Milan to explore new diuretic treatments for heart failure

The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) is continuing to grow its membership and has a new venue for its 2020 congress, with registration opening on 25th September

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 RCVS Honours & Awards, celebrating the achievements of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople who are doing extraordinary work for the benefit of animal health and welfare, the veterinary professions and public health…

The BVA has welcomed the establishment of a refreshed task force by the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) Alliance to start defining new antibiotic reduction goals post-2020

IVC’s Graduate Academy has been running since 2014 and has been incredibly successful, with its inaugural graduate conference taking place earlier this year

Twenty animal and veterinary organisations have come together to create The Kitten Checklist aimed at equipping prospective owners with guidelines on adopting or buying a kitten

On 19 September, Simon Doherty concluded his year as BVA President with his final Presidential Address to over 100 delegates at BVA Members’ Day at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales. In his speech, …

The RCVS has published further details about its plans for a wide-ranging review of its guidance to the veterinary professions on "under care" and out-of-hours emergency cover, including a broad timetable for the review’s three key phases of evidence gathering, policy drafting, and public consultation…

Two companion animal vets have wowed judges and secured first place in their respective categories for the fourth annual BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year competition. The 2019 contest saw over 400 applications from vets from across the profession with an interest in and passion for photography…

Improve International, a global leader in veterinary CPD, is to extend the range of learning formats it offers to veterinary professionals to include congresses and publishing

A conference hosted by the Scottish SPCA and the University of Edinburgh has cast a light on the link between animal cruelty and human violence

A new survey exploring dog owners’ understanding of lungworm has found that there are still significant knowledge gaps around the parasite

The BVA is calling for no-deal Brexit to be taken off the negotiating table following detailed analysis of the potential impact on animal health and welfare

On 19 September, Professor John Innes FRCVS was announced as the new Chair of the RCVS Fellowship Board after he was elected to the position by his peers

BEVA Trust volunteers are continuing to show their passion for horse welfare. They have helped to make a difference to 1196 horses in the UK over the past four years, as well as hundreds of horses aro…

The Government has issued updated guidance for owners of horses, ponies and other equines on the preparations they need to make in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Tim Mair, internal medicine and equine surgery specialist at the Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic and editor of EVE has been appointed as President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) for 2019/20…

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is joining BEVA at Congress for a big 15th birthday party this year. The two organisations are celebrating the longevity and success of their collaboration with Defra to produce the Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Reports…