Warm weather conditions spark vet warning about deadly blue-green algae in water bodies
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs near water bodies this summer, as hot weather […]
Month: June 2021
A series of webinars on Anthelmintic Resistance in Ruminants: Challenges and Solutions
Anthelmintic resistance is a growing concern in the control of helminth infections in ruminant livestock worldwide. This is the first of a series of three […]
MMI awards funding to research project which will identify and address workplace stressors for autistic veterinary professionals
The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has awarded £20,000 to a research project that will investigate the various workplace stressors that affect autistic veterinary professionals […]
RCVS news: Committee members sought to help steer the future course of RCVS graduate development programme
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is looking for veterinary surgeons to join its newly formed Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) Subcommittee, which will […]
PetMedix announces completion of the Ky9™ canine antibody discovery platform
Scientists working in the labs of PetMedix Ltd have recently achieved the successful transfer of more than 4 Mbp of canine antibody DNA into the […]
BVA and BVNA push back on powers of entry and public shaming in RCVS legislative reform plans
In response to the RCVS Council vote to move forward with legislative reform proposals, the leading bodies for vets and vet nurses have raised concerns […]
BVA News: Animal welfare specialist to lead BVA Welsh Branch
Food Standards Agency Vet Collin Willson has been elected as President for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Welsh Branch, at its annual general meeting, which […]
Vet Nurse raising £2,500 to help fund a Medical Assistance Dog in Max’s name and in his memory
A fellow RVN and her husband and dog, will be running 17 miles, covering the 6 peaks of our village in North Somerset. Read why […]
New law to crackdown on puppy smuggling a massive win for animal welfare, say vets
New legislation to crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling and pave the way for a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears has been […]
Purina Institute to share new cardiology nutrition research in free CPD symposium
The Purina Institute will share the latest updates on the diagnosis and management of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in a free symposium on Wednesday […]