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AVS launches new EMS guide to help vet students
“The launch of our clinical EMS guide, which complements our pre-clinical guide, means that we can now help students optimise...

New whole blood test for toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii can be found in the faeces of infected cats. Test could improve maternal-child health outcomes A new low-cost...

Final call for BVA Electoral College nominations
The BVA Electoral College assesses nominations and formally selects members to officer status. Elected member will help select future president...

Cats Protection names new chief executive
James Yeates has extensive experience in ensuring the welfare of all animals. RSPCA vet James Yeates begins new role in...

BC to acquire VetPartners
The VetPartners group is one of the UK’s leading operators of small animal, mixed and equine veterinary practices. Equity firm...

Vets express concern over animal sentience pledge
Defra has pledged to ensure animal sentience is properly recognised in legislation before Brexit. BVA says time is running out...

Eating crickets ‘could benefit gut health’
Deep-fried insects at a stall in Bangkok, Thailand. Image © Takoradee (CC BY-SA 3.0) Research explores human health effects from...

VMD assures access to medicines after Brexit
The VMD has confirmed that marketing authorisation holders can continue to be based in the UK and access EU markets....

Animal Welfare Foundation seeks new trustees
Veterinary professionals with current or recent experience in production animal practice are invited to apply for the role. Professionals with...

New Ebola virus discovered in Sierra Leone
The latest Ebola outbreak in 2013-2016 killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa. Bombali virus ‘has the potential to...