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AMTRA announces 2020 industry award winners
"SQPs support industry-wide efforts to keep animal medicines effective into the future." – Stephen Dawson. UK’s leading SQPs awarded for...
Pets at Home Group appoints new chairman
Ian Burke will assume his new position at the start of the new financial year. Directorate change for UK retailer...
Welsh circus ban passes second reading
"A ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses is one big step closer" – Chris O’Brien. Wild...
Princess Royal opens new facility at Surrey Vet School
HRH The Princess Royal toured the School of Veterinary Medicine. Large animal clinic gives students a chance to hone their...
Study highlights veterinary practice cleaning shortfalls
The research highlights the importance of veterinary cleaning surveillance. Researchers use fluorescent dye to inform cleaning practices A study by...
MPs back animal cruelty sentencing reforms
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill will receive its second reading in June. ‘Loder’s Law’ will increase maximum jail term from...
New tool aims to help potential owners avoid pet regrets
The Pawfect Match tool lets potential pet owners input information about their lifestyle and pet preferences. Database provides ‘top tips’...
Government urged to help ‘future-proof’ workforce
From L-R: BVA president, Daniella Dos Santos, Lord Gardiner and CVO Christine Middlemiss. BVA warns of post-Brexit ‘surge in demand’...
University of Surrey vet degree receives official accreditation
Dr Susan Paterson, Prof Chris Proudman and Dr Niall Connell, RCVS president. Becomes UK’s eighth recognised veterinary degree The privy...
BSAVA names winner of 2020 Bourgelat Award
Professor Edward Hall. Professor Edward Hall recognised for international contributions to small animal medicine Edward Hall, professor emeritus of small...