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New antibiotic compounds discovered in soil
The new compounds, named malacidins, were found in soil samples collected from across America. Malacidins found to eliminate MRSA in...
Tributes paid to veterinary receptionist killed in helicopter crash
Tributes have been paid to Becky Dobson, who worked at Vets4Pets in Worthing. Vets4Pets Worthing ‘devastated’ by Becky Dobson’s loss...
RCVS names 2018 election candidates
Ballot papers and candidate details are being posted to all veterinary surgeons that are eligible to vote this week. Ten...
Challenges to RCVS council election dismissed
The challenges came from Tom Lonsdale and John Davies, who both stood for election last year. Two candidates in the...
‘Exempt vet students from immigration targets’
In 2017, nearly 22 per cent of vet students studying in the UK were not British citizens. BVA, RCVS and...
Report calls for separate law on animal sentience
EFRA has called for a separate piece of legislation on animal sentience. EFRA committee scrutinises Draft Animal Welfare Bill British...
BVA president warns of vet crisis after Brexit
BVA president John Fishwick addressed 70 guests at the BVA’s annual London dinner. John Fishwick says shortage of vets could...
‘Diverse range’ of ticks entered the UK in the past 10 years
The majority of records (46.2 per cent) were Rhipicephalus sanguineus, which is a vector for canine babesiosis and ehrlichiosis. Continued...
WSAVA appoints first CEO
Ms Bhose’s appointment follows a 20-year career in association management. Arpita Bhose to help advance animal health and welfare The...
Vet students go head-to-head in fundraising challenge
"Any funds raised go towards our mission of continuing to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and...