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Record attendance for SPVS Congress 2026
SPVS were joined by a record 850 delegates, speakers and exhibitors at their annual Congress in Birm...
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BSAVA PetSavers award master’s degree by research funding for exotic pet teaching
BSAVA PetSavers has announced the recipient of their master’s degree by research grant, jointly fund...
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CPD on Brucella canis in the UK: Practical guidance for teams
With Brucella canis continuing to present difficult conversations and clinical dilemmas in UK practi...
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BSAVA recognise 'outstanding work' with 2026 award winners announcement
The BSAVA has today announced the winners of its 2026 Awards, honouring the dedicated professionals ...
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CT-first approach may be most cost-effective for suspected IVDE in dogs
Advanced imaging is central to confirming thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE), but mo...
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Free CPD: VET.CT hosts webinar on radiation safety and image improvement
Global teleradiology company VET.CT is hosting a free webinar to support veterinary teams with impro...
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CoVet team to demonstrate real-time AI scribing at SPVS Congress 2026
At SPVS Congress 2026, CoVet will be hosting a live demonstration during the Supplier Showcase, offe...
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RCVS to host Leeds event on strengthening veterinary nursing roles
The RCVS is inviting practice teams to a free in-person veterinary CPD event in Leeds exploring the ...
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Free CPD from the RCVS about mental health in the workplace
The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is inviting veterinary professionals to attend a free evening...
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Study suggests urinary microbiome shifts in cats with feline idiopathic cystitis
FIC is typically considered non-infectious, yet interest in the “urobiome” has grown as clinicians l...
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Feline tumour malignancy odds increase 8% per year, study suggests
As more cats live into older age and owners pursue advanced diagnostics, understanding tumour patter...
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IVC Evidensia introduces new unified UK brand: inspiring vet care
IVC Evidensia has announced the launch of a new unified brand for its UK business, bringing a refres...
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Nutravet adds “licki” purée format to its Nutraplaque oral care range
Nutravet has announced the launch of Nutraplaque purée, a new “licki” purée format designed to suppo...
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Owners of canine amputees report similar caregiver burden to other dog owners
Talking through limb amputation often raises owner concerns about day-to-day demands as much as the ...
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29% of raw pet foods on sale in the UK fail to comply with legislation
Raw dog and cat food continues to be a common client talking point — but new UK surveillance data su...
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'The neuroscience of team leadership' at SPVS Congress 26th Feb 2026
Leadership and people management continue to be among the biggest challenges facing veterinary pract...
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Free equine CPD series announced to tackle sustainable parasite control
Zoetis has launched a new equine parasitology webinar masterclass series designed to support vets an...
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The Royal Veterinary College appoints new Clinical Director for Small Animal Referrals Service
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Steven De Decker as the Clini...
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Deadline for national neutering outcomes audit 27th Feb
RCVS Knowledge is reminding practices that the submission window for the next National Audit for Sma...
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Cranial cruciate ligament disease risk is highest in dogs that undergo early gonadectomy, study shows
Gonadectomy before 2.9 years of age in female dogs and 2.2 years in males is associated with a subst...
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Speakers confirmed for National Equine Forum in March
A stellar line up of speakers has been confirmed for the 34th National Equine Forum, which will take...
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IVC Evidensia invests £500,000 to drive adoption of sustainable anaesthesia across UK practices
IVC Evidensia has announced a major £500,000 investment to advance sustainable anaesthesia in its UK...
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Cytology is essential for new antibiotic-free otitis externa treatment 'DuOtic'
Dechra’s antibiotic-free, long-acting ear gel DuOtic is expected to launch in the UK in March — so i...
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Keynote speaker announced for Veterinary Human Factors Live 2026
This summer, VetLed and Vet Empowered will come together to host Veterinary Human Factors Live 2026 ...
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New BSAVA Manual of Guinea Pigs – out now!
The BSAVA is proud to launch the BSAVA Manual of Guinea Pigs, a comprehensive and practical guide to...
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Three days of feline CPD in Wales in June (World Feline Congress 2026)
International Cat Care (iCatCare) has published further details of the learning programme for World ...
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Defra announces consultation on Veterinary Surgeons Act reform
Defra has opened an eight-week UK-wide consultation on proposals to reform the Veterinary Surgeons A...
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New research helps to reduce feeding tube complications in dogs and cats
Feeding tubes are commonly used in veterinary medicine, with nasoesophageal (a tube passed through t...
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New study suggests how to cut contamination in veterinary practices
A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that environmental contamination...
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2025 SPVS veterinary fees survey results are now available
SPVS have announced that their vet's fees survey results are now available. Vet’s fees have been ver...
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