ViVet launches a new series of innovation evening events20 Jul 2019Registration is now open for the inaugural RCVS ViVet Innovation Evening, an evening of discussion about the latest technological and innovation trends in the veterinary sphere and networking in Edinb…
Questions invited for OV Conference speakers19 Jul 2019Free and discounted tickets offered for the submission of interesting questions
Groundbreaking Welsh conference hailed a success19 Jul 2019The University of Aberystwyth proved to be the ideal setting for the BSAVA’s Vets Cymru conference held on the 28-29 June 2019.
Majority of farm animal vets report being injured at work, BVA survey finds18 Jul 2019The BVA is urging farmers and vets to develop robust on-farm health and safety procedures as survey findings released during Farm Safety Week (15-19 July) reveal that more than 6 in 10 (61 percent) ve…
Call for top pics as BVA launches 2019 Veterinary photographer of the year competition18 Jul 2019Budding snappers from across the veterinary community are being invited to send in their best pictures as the BVA launches its fourth annual photography competition.
RVC Council announces new Chairman17 Jul 2019The RVC has today announced that Baroness Young of Old Scone has been appointed as its new Chairman of Council, taking over from Lord Curry of Kirkharle, who stands down at the end of July 2019
New RCVS President stresses importance of role models to inspire young vets and improve diversity in the profession17 Jul 2019During his inaugural speech as President of the RCVS for 2019-20, Dr Niall Connell quoted US children’s rights activist Marian Wright Edelman on the importance of role models for diversity saying, “It…
New vaccine to help tackle Mycoplasma Bovis17 Jul 2019New vaccine from Kernfarm can reduce M. Bovis rates in UK cattle.
Avian malaria behind drastic decline of London’s iconic sparrow?17 Jul 2019Study finds that 74 percent of London’s house sparrows carry avian malaria – more than any other bird population in Northern Europe – and links the intensity of individuals’ infections to sparrow decl…
Expert speakers to go "behind the headlines" at BVA Congress16 Jul 2019An exciting range of veterinary scientists and experts will take to the stage at this year’s BVA Congress at the London Vet Show to go behind the headlines on some of the veterinary profession’s bigge…
Expert judging panel announced for BVA’s Young Vet of the Year Award15 Jul 2019The BVA has announced an expert panel of judges for its BVA Young Vet of the Year Award – a new accolade aimed at vets at an early stage in their careers who are making a big difference in their field…
Are "pet foxes" aiding the rise of lungworm in dogs?13 Jul 2019New research shows that some pet owners encourage foxes to visit their homes despite the risk of lungworm infections in domestic pets.
African swine fever caught at Northern Ireland airports12 Jul 2019The BVA has welcomed the quick response from government vets and inspectors who detected traces of African swine fever in animal products brought into Northern Ireland airports in passenger luggage. A…
RCVS showcases 12 inspiring veterinary leaders at Royal College Day 201912 Jul 2019A showcase of 12 inspiring veterinary leaders from a variety of backgrounds, roles, disciplines, and career stages was launched at Royal College Day 2019
Mental health research grant recipient announced12 Jul 2019The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is pleased to announce that Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is the successful recipient of the inaugural Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant.
#Timeforchange: BVA launches "Big Conversation" as report shows a quarter of vets have experienced or witnessed discrimination this year11 Jul 2019Ground-breaking data gathered by the BVA have revealed that 24 percent of working vets and vet students have experienced or witnessed discrimination in the past year. Yet responses to the same survey …
RVC receives translational research funding to help safeguard human and animal health11 Jul 2019Researchers at The RVC will receive three new grants for Knowledge Exchange from Research England’s Connecting Capability Fund. These three grants, which total nearly £1 million, will be used to fund …
RCVS Knowledge launches roadshows programme10 Jul 2019RCVS Knowledge is to expand its CPD offering with the introduction of quality improvement roadshows, launching in October.
University of Lincoln seeks puppies for pheromone collar study10 Jul 2019The University of Lincoln, in conjunction with Ceva Animal Health, is recruiting puppies and their owners for a study into puppy behaviour and the effect of a pheromone collar on puppy development.
Thermo Fisher Scientific advances genotyping to better understand the genetic makeup of pets9 Jul 2019SponsoredInnovative panels accelerate canine and feline genotyping research
