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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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Virbac launches Canixin L, a two-serovar canine leptospirosis vaccine
Just months after MSD discontinued Lepto2, Virbac have released an alternative leptospirosis vaccine...
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At-home testing may be suitable for Cushing’s diagnosis, new study suggests
Diagnosing Cushing’s syndrome in dogs is a familiar challenge in practice. The process can be expens...
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1-day exotics CPD in Birmingham at the Rabbit Health & Welfare Forum 2026
The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has announced the return of the Rabbit Health & Welfare...
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Online event: explore diarrhoea management in puppies and kittens with the Purina Institute
Puppies and kittens with diarrhoea are common presentations in practice. However, growing evidence s...
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Next generation skin cancer screening tool for dogs launched by HT VET
HT VET, previously referred to as HT Vista, has officially launched the Vista iQ, the next generatio...
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'Public attitudes towards crossbreeding remain divided' in new research from the RVC
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that the UK public has divided att...
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Harrison's Bird Foods awards $10,000 grant to support macaw conservation research
Harrison's Bird Foods, a global leader in certified organic avian nutrition, has awarded a $10,000 g...
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Vets needed to help test equine quality of life (HRQL) assessment tool
Zoetis are inviting veterinarians to contribute to the research and development of an innovative sol...
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VetsNow awards Alice Cheney RVN with the Louise O'Dwyer CPD Bursary
The announcement of Alice's win was made at the recent Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Co...
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Study confirms most dogs exposed to e-cigarette liquid have only mild signs
Exposure to electronic cigarettes and e-liquids is a growing concern in small animal practice, parti...
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Vet startup Petscribers announces partnership with insurance company Petgevity
Petgevity, part of the Staysure Group, has become the first pet insurer to partner with Petscribers,...
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All welcome at BVDA Congress 27th-28th February 2026
Registration is open for the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) annual congress, which wil...
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New UK study estimates the real-world impact of parasite prevention
A new study published in Parasites & Vectors has attempted to put numbers on a familiar question in ...
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What’s changed at Improve Veterinary Education? An interview with Pablo Gómez Ochoa
Leading veterinary postgraduate education provider Improve Veterinary Education is launching two “re...
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New evidence review challenges common fresh pet food claims
A recent systematic review published in Animals examined the scientific evidence behind several comm...
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BVNA announces online behaviour webinars in February
The BVNA has announced a series of three webinars about stress in practice running online throughout...
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