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Vetlife Helpline reports ‘busiest year yet’
Vetlife provides round-the-clock confidential support to everyone in the veterinary family. Charity received record number of contacts in 2018 The...

Dog food made from insects to be launched in UK
20 per cent of global meat is used for pet food. Brighton start-up produces “sustainable” dog food This week sees...

New CPD event launches in Wales
The CPD event will take place in Aberystwyth, Wales. Vets Cymru will offer vets and nurses CPD by the sea A...

Report shows significant increase in veterinary students
Growth in these subjects may be attributable to more non-UK students undertaking them. Number of students grew 47 per cent...

Isoflurane shortage: Webinar launched to help vets
The webinar covers the use of low flow anaesthesia and monitoring techniques. Professor discusses alternative solutions The nationwide shortage of...

Empathy for animals linked to oxytocin gene
The research has linked genetics to relationships between humans and animals. Research identifies genetic difference in animal lovers Researchers...

Vet made an OBE in New Year’s Honours
“I am surprised and deeply honoured to be appointed as an OBE." Prof Meredith’s appointment recognises services to animal welfare ...

Two-thirds call for ban on foie gras imports
Foie gras has never been produced in the UK but around 180 to 200 tonnes are imported from mainland Europe...

RSA launches new online claims system
The new system is being introduced to MORE TH>N, John Lewis, Tesco and Argos pet insurance customers. Vets will no...

IVC Group acquires Vets Now
Vets Now will operate as an independent part of the IVC Group. Emergency clinics to complement referral strategy Independent Vet...