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Trusted vets key to animal welfare
(from left) BVA Welsh branch president Rob Davies, Welsh shadow minister Llyr Gruffyd and BVA president Robin Hargreaves. BVA president focuses...

Nominations invited for 2015 RCVS Honours
RCVS Honours recognise outstanding achievement in the veterinary world. Honours now consist of three categories Nominations are being invited for the...

First hard-bodied creatures named Cloudina
The ancient reef is now located on dry land in Namibia. Research dates ancient reef to 550 million years ago...

Vets committed to tackling AMR, says BVA
BVA says it is "not complacent" about the role of veterinary medicine in AMR. BVA updates MPs on plans to tackle...

Education experts quizzed on Scottish independence
An independent Scotland will not be able to charge tuition fees from students elsewhere in the UK. Fears of an...

RCVS issues guidance after reclassification of drugs
The RCVS has issued advice for practitioners about the use of ketamine and tramadol. Regulatory changes mean new prescription requirements...

Better regulation of veterinary medicines needed
A single marketing authorisation is key to boosting innovation in animal health, says IFAH. IFAH-Europe calls for a single EU...

Animals conceal sickness in social situations
Research has found that primate species are capable of concealing sickness in social situations. New research may have implications in...

Terminally ill vet begins ambitious fundraising campaign
One of Lisa Milella’s bucket list tasks was to climb Macchu-Picchu. A vet diagnosed with motor neurone disease aims to...
Council members conflicted over registrable degrees
The education committee recommended it be made responsible for registrable degrees. Delegation to the education committee to be discussed in...