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Norfolk vet practice completes £1.5 million expansion doubling in size
Taverham Veterinary Hospital has recently completed an extensive £1.5 million expansion, which has s...
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted
The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive b...
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BSAVA President Julian Hoad takes to the skies for BSAVA PetSavers
To mark the end of his presidential year at BSAVA, Julian will be strapped to the top of a vintage b...
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Independent vets collaborate for Vetsure’s new guide to practice success
A new interactive eBook, titled: “How to Thrive as an Independent Vet Practice – A Vet’s Guide to Su...
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Fluorescent light energy shown to decrease reliance on prolonged antibiotic treatment in cases of canine interdigital furunculosis
Canine interdigital furunculosis (CIF) is a challenging, chronic and complex condition of skin on th...
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Veterinary nurse among profession's elite with new qualification
Bethany Pope has worked at Linnaeus-owned Paragon Veterinary Referrals since 2019 and has been expan...
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New tool launched to tackle suicide rates in healthcare
Agilio Software has partnered with R;pple Online Safety, a technology organisation specialised in cl...
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British Veterinary Association responds to CMA’s potential "remedies" as UK veterinary services investigation continues
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (C...
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Humanimal Trust announces £10,000 award for research furthering the One Medicine mission
To mark One Medicine Month this May, the charity Humanimal Trust has announced a new round of resear...
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BSAVA Clinical Abstract winners for 2025 unveiled
The BSAVA has announced the winners of the Clinical Abstract awards for 2025. The Clinical Abstracts...
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Ninety-two percent of new veterinary leaders rate their skills as "basic"
As the UK veterinary profession continues to face economic pressures and increasing regulatory scrut...
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Chair of BSAVA PetSavers embarks on 42km Thames Challenge to raise vital research funds
Rosie Godfrey, chair of the BSAVA PetSavers Management Committee is taking on the Thames Challenge, ...
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Programme submissions now open for SPVS Congress 2026
SPVS have announced an open call for submissions to their 2026 Congress programme. The event will ta...
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Purina Institute announces the Purina Institute Global Summit 2025
The Purina Institute is excited to announce the Purina Institute Global Summit 2025, that will featu...
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New research finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems
Rather than ear type or head shape, the study concluded that instead, diet, environment and regular ...
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Bristol-based RVN removed from register after being convicted of stealing controlled drugs from practice
The RCVS Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee has directed that a Bristol-based veterinary nurse ...
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New treatment for canine chronic kidney disease suggested
The new study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, highlights the potential be...
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SPVS 2025 salary survey questionnaire is now open
The 2025 survey is now closed - you can see selected results here. The Society of Practising Veterin...
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BVA says CMA is listening but raises concerns about unintended consequences
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published its full joint response to five "working pape...
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Medically managing mast cell Tumours – updated indications for the use of Stelfonta
Stelfonta has been successfully used in thousands of cases since its launch in September 2020; the u...
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RSPCA launches wildlife toolkit for vets
The RSPCA’s veterinary team and partners have brought together essential information and evidence in...
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Pioneering RCVS EMS booking database now open for student registrations
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened its new extra-mural studies (EMS) booking...
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Oral rehydration therapy training for veterinary receptionists and nurses launched
Animalcare, the distributor of Oralade Advanced GI+, is proud to announce the launch of a specialise...
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West Sussex-based vet nurse removed from Register following fraud conviction
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee (VN DC) has ...
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Veterinary associations partner with The Links Group and Hestia to launch support of new Safe Spaces initiative for No More Week
Veterinary associations across the UK have joined a ground-breaking initiative with The Links Group ...
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BVA outlines proposals for EU-UK vet agreement and solutions to secure vet medicines access in Northern Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published two policy positions, one outlining what shou...
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BVA welcomes Government commitment to reform of the "Veterinary Surgeons Act"
Speaking at the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) annual Westminster Dinner, addressing members...
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Researchers outline new approach for better assessing animal consciousness
A team of researchers has outlined a new approach for better understanding the depths of animal cons...
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Improve Veterinary Education is celebrating healthy smiles with free veterinary dentistry CPD
Improve Veterinary Education has been celebrating Pet Dental Health Month this February, shining a s...
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Mars launches global study program on pets’ contribution to human wellbeing
Mars, Incorporated has announced the launch of the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) program. PAWS is ...
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