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Welsh government urged to guard against vet shortfall
One in five vets in Wales is a non-UK EU national. BVA president raises Brexit concerns at annual dinner BVA...
Student selection claims branded “insulting”
The VSCAC are concerned that claims about veterinary school admissions may potentially worsen the recruitment situation. Committee calls for rethink...
RCVS to increase vet fees by three per cent
RCVS Council approved the fee increase for 2019/20 at its June meeting. Fee rise ‘to help prepare for Brexit and...
BVA urges Gove to retract comments on OVs
Around 95 per cent of veterinary surgeons working in UK abattoirs are estimated to be from elsewhere in the EU....
New RCVS committees to aid decision making
Two new committees have been introduced by the RCVS to increase the frequency of Council meetings. Council to increase the...
NOAH launches blueprint for animal health
The blueprint acknowledges that the health and welfare of animals is a collective responsibility. Scheme to encourage responsible animal health...
Animal charity marks 35 years with thought-provoking debates
Chair of trustees Chris Laurence addressed delegates at the AWF Discussion Forum in London. Event brings together experts from across...
Claire Lomas inspires delegates at CX Congress
Claire completed the 2016 Great North Run wearing a bionic suit. Keynote speaker talks about overcoming adversity “Stop thinking about...
Campylobacter levels in fresh chicken remain steady
3.8 per cent of chickens across the major retailers tested positive for the highest level of contamination. Major retailers publish...
Non-compliance in residues remains low
The EU monitors veterinary drug residues to help protect animals and consumers. Chemical contaminants higher than other groups of substances...