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Telemedicine: RCVS to review Code of Conduct
Discussions on telemedicine, including remote prescribing, have prompted a review of the supporting guidance. ‘Anomalies’ found in supporting guidance, RCVS...

World experts to discuss WSAVA study into wellness
Dr Nienke Endenburg will present the results of the study. Discussion follows global survey of veterinary professionals Veterinary wellness is...

Pet owners urged to seek advice on travel after Brexit
Those preparing to travel from November onwards must contact their veterinary surgeon at least four months ahead of their scheduled...

Invictus Games medallist rehomes 100 hens to help injured veterans
AJ Pingram will use the chickens to provide therapy to ex-servicemen at his farm. Chickens will help people living with...

Scientists set to develop animal-free model of human airways
It is hoped the project will prevent experiements on or with animals. Model could prevent animal tests for toxicity of...

Researchers set to develop African Swine Fever antivirals
"Having a tool which could lower the risk of further transmission once pigs have been infected would go a long...

Call to add vets to shortage list welcomed
The RCVS and BVA Submission reiterated the importance of veterinary surgeons in areas such as disease surveillance, public health and...

Survey seeks views on graduate employment
In the 2017 survey, employers praised the communications skills and empathy of graduates while rating them lower on financial and...

Survey reveals rising public concern about animal research
Three-quarters (75%) of respondents said there should be more research into humane alternatives for animal experiments. Results highlight public’s desire...

Pets at Home sees pre-tax profits fall by nearly 40 per cent
The firm said it is ‘confident’ about the year ahead and expects to see revenue growth ahead of both the...