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Learning academy launches in Surrey
The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy incorporates a custom built skills laboratory comprising the latest equipment and materials. Offers bespoke courses and...

Dick White partners with Pets at Home
Professor Dick White is set to play a leading role in the new division, having been appointed its clinical director....

Vetflurane liquid bottles recalled over cap defect
Re-sealed bottles may not be airtight because of a defect with the metal cap thread. Manufacturer concerned bottles may not...

Pet owners snub new RSA policy changes
Almost 90 per cent of owners would not take out pet insurance with a company that dictates where their pet...

Tackling mental health problems in US vets
US research carried out over the past year indicates worryingly high rates of mental health problems in veterinary professionals and...

Animal Welfare Act ‘can be difficult to enforce’, vets say
While the Animal Welfare Act has been described as an "excellent piece of umbrella legislation", vets from the BVA and...

“If we don’t do it, who will?”
Panel debates graduate training and whether there is a lack of experienced vets. Do we have a lack of experienced...

New hope for malaria treatment
Some malaria parasites did develop a genetic mutation that made them resistant to the drug in early life, but this...

Study reveals ‘superhero DNA’
The findings could be a starting point from which to investigate other changes or anomalies in developing therapies. Research reveals...

Pet passport errors on the rise, says VDS claims consultant
The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) has seen a rise in the number of vets facing problems with completing pet passports...