New study calls for greater understanding of the needs of captive snakes 22 Oct 2020 Findings highlight that the behavioural and cognitive needs of snakes, and their impact on welfare, are poorly understood
Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter avian flu 22 Oct 2020 Iceni Diagnostics’ 15-minute avian flu test would provide frontline alert of infection
VMG launches veterinary Leadership Standards Framework 21 Oct 2020 Framework aims to support and promote great leadership and management across the veterinary sector
£5 million funding awarded to transform the UK Food System to address the country’s needs for health and sustainability 21 Oct 2020 The RVC is among the world-leading research bodies which will drive the UK’s Food Systems Partnership for Sustainable Food Future – Centre for Doctoral Training
Welfare Wednesday Webinar tackles difficult topic: equine end of life 21 Oct 2020 Webinar welcomes Bronwen Williams, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, to share her experience on grief associated with the loss of an animal
Confidence boost for attendees of Veterinary Women in Leadership virtual event 21 Oct 2020 The content which inspired the boost in confidence included sessions on assertive communication, and how HR strategy can support leadership development
Study reveals differing electrolyte measurements between point-of-care and reference analysers in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism 20 Oct 2020 Comparing numerical results from different analytical methods can be dangerous for patients
RCVS project requests stories of effective innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic 20 Oct 2020 RCVS aims to share these stories to help disseminate knowledge and ideas, and inspire others
New research by the RVC identifies markers for key health and productivity traits in sub-Saharan African chicken populations 20 Oct 2020 Findings will help support development of healthier, more resilient and more productive poultry
New study reveals that weight loss in obese dogs is associated with improvement of several health markers 19 Oct 2020 This new evidence comes as pet obesity risks are being exacerbated by global lockdowns
RVC awarded funding to contribute to the global effort on COVID-19 health research 19 Oct 2020 Through a collaborative project, researchers will co-design bespoke plans to reduce transmission of the virus in Sacaba, Bolivia and Huancayo, Peru
Disciplinary Committee accepts voluntary undertakings from former County Down-based vet 19 Oct 2020 The hearing for Banbridge-based Stephen Cargill Wilson took place at the end of September with two charges raised against him
VDS Student Club seeks representatives from each UK and Irish veterinary school 16 Oct 2020 VDS Student Club provides access to lots of useful veterinary information to help students in their journey and in their future career
Social science-led projects awarded £170,000 to combat infectious disease through a cross-disciplinary approach 16 Oct 2020 The RVC and its partners in The Bloomsbury SET programme will bring new perspectives to global human and animal health challenges
Hundreds of vets and nurses from all over the world to assemble virtually for ECC Congress 16 Oct 2020 Holding the conference online has resulted in a surge in interest from international delegates
New soft tissue service for High Wycombe’s Hamilton Specialist Referrals 16 Oct 2020 The service will be run by European and RCVS recognised specialist in soft tissue surgery, Jane Ladlow
RCVS Council votes to extend temporary remote prescribing guidance with additional safeguards 15 Oct 2020 Amended temporary guidance to be communicated to the profession as soon as possible
Virbac launches new Equipred - the first licensed steroid tablet for horses 15 Oct 2020 Novel 50mg tablet presentation will enable accurate dosing of horses that require orally administered steroid treatment
October RCVS Council meeting sees decisions made on the COVID-19 Taskforce, Council culture and Legislation Review 15 Oct 2020 Council meeting was held remotely on 8 October and chaired by RCVS President Dr Mandisa Greene
EVJ gets to the heart of the matter with new virtual collection on cardiac arrythmia and performance horses 15 Oct 2020 Equine Veterinary Journal is giving equine vets free access to the latest science on equine cardiac arrhythmias
