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Global coalition launched to protect against epidemics
CEPI aims to lessen the amount of time it takes to develop new vaccines. Project aims to reduce time it...
RCVS publishes three-year strategic plan
The strategic plan is available to download on the RCVS website. College’s focus to be ‘leadership, innovation and culture change’ ...
NOAH clarifies critically important antibiotics
"All classes of antibiotics, whether critically important or not, should be used responsibly" – Donal Murphy, NOAH. Document divides antimicrobials...
Patient dies from infection resistant to all antibiotics
‘Isolates that are resistant to all antimicrobials are very uncommon’. Klebsiella pneumoniae was resistant to 26 drugs A US patient...
TV vet triggers debate on working hours
Julian Norton claimed fewer young vets want to work in mixed practice due to the longer hours and lone working....
Veterinary student awarded Associate Fellowship
Lauren (right) leading a veterinary science outreach workshop at a school in Edinburgh. Undergraduate recognised for outstanding contribution A final...
Mars, Incorporated to acquire VCA Inc.
The transaction is expected to complete later in 2017. Transaction price set at around $9.1 billion Mars, Incorporated has entered...
Vets develop new approach to map animal genomes
Mapping the genomes of bird species like poultry will enable a deeper understanding of genetic characteristics. Will allow for poultry...
OBEs honour education and conservation efforts
"Professor Rhind was the UK’s first professor of veterinary education and she has achieved so much in her tenure." Veterinary...
Loxicom misprint prompts product recall
Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has issued a product recall for its anti-inflammatory product, Loxicom 1.5mg/ml oral suspension for dogs. Error could...