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Wales introduces tougher prison sentences for animal cruelty
RSPCA prosecutions for animal abuse in Wales hit a five-year high in 2018. National Assembly vote could see jump from...

Wales praised for collaborative efforts to support animal welfare
The president thanked Welsh chief veterinary officer Christianne Glossop and her team, for working closely with vets and industry on...

Bill to increase jail time for animal abusers
Last year the RSPCA received over 1.1 million calls to its 24-hour cruelty hotline, with a call every 27 seconds...

Recall issued due to product defect
Particulates were found in some batches of Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose 10mg/ml Solution for Injection. Specific batches of Alfaxan and...

Recall issued due to product defect
Particulates were found in some batches of Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose 10mg/ml Solution for Injection. Specific batches of Alfaxan and...

Charities head to No 10 to call for action on animal abusers
Representatives from 11 charities went to meet the Prime Minister’s environment adviser Lord Randall. Government urged to stand by promise...

RCVS clarifies on CPD changes
‘We recognise that some members of the profession will have personal situations where they are unable to meet their CPD...

mcr-3.1 found in US human patient
Salmonella enterica is responsible for a significant percentage of human illnesses in the US. Gene allows Salmonella to become resistant...

RCVS responds to calls for “urgent clarification”
The RCVS Council approved plans to carry out a wide-ranging review of the guidance amid ongoing discussions about telemedicine. Concerns...

RCVS Council approves CPD overhaul
Dr Sue Paterson, incoming chair of the Education Committee, speaking at the recent RCVS Council meeting. Six key changes approved...