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Vets welcome Scottish animal welfare actions
“It’s great to see such a robust and comprehensive list of commitments to animal welfare from the Scottish Government" –...

New emotional resilience courses launched
“Emotional resilience is mainly a learned behaviour, however our level of resilience is not static…" One-day courses are the result...

Consumers should have choice to buy chlorinated chicken, says Defra scientist
Sir Ian said that, in terms of health, “there really isn’t a problem with chlorinated chicken”. Sir Ian Boyd believes...

Eye drops recalled owing to out of specification result
The VMD has issued a product recall alert for Isathan 10mg/g eye drops suspension for dogs, cats and rabbits. Manufacturer...

Labour launches Animal Welfare Manifesto
The BVA particularly welcomed Labour’s commitment to enshrine animal sentience in law. 50-point plan welcomed by vets and welfare charities ...

Bayer issues warning over fake Seresto collars
Bayer says the Seresto collar has become a prime target for fraudsters. Vets urged to help identify and report counterfeits ...

Pet bereavement leave petition gains more than 9,000 signatures
Emma told her manager that she could not go into work because she was “physically sick” with grief. Worker dismissed...

The future of veterinary healthcare?
The global telemedicine market is expected to reach $62 billion by 2025. Telemedicine and the debate surrounding ‘under his/her care’...

Dogs sniff-out lung damage bacteria in cystic fibrosis research
Lizzie, one of the three Medical Detection Dogs that worked on the trial. Researchers assess dogs’ ability to detect bacteria...

RCVS seeks volunteers to test new CPD recording platform
The new CPD recording platform will be optimised for both mobile and web. ‘One CPD’ will replace the current Professional...