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Euthanasia leaflet gives guidance to pet owners
Chairman of the AWF Tiffany Hemming. Sympathetic leaflet aims to demystify euthanasia It is undoubtedly one of the most difficult...

BVA says new RCVS Royal charter is too broad
Robin Hargreaves, president of the BVA. But it welcomes move to regulate veterinary nurses A charter to regulate the role of...

RCVS responds to union criticism
RCVS chief executive Nick Stace. Union concerns over new Royal Charter The RCVS has defended its plans for a new...

Deadline today for views on RCVS’ new Royal Charter
The new RCVS Royal Charter would see the college formally recognised as a regulator of the veterinary nursing profession. College...

New research app launched by BSAVA
BSAVA has launched a new app. App is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod devices BSAVA has launched a new research...

Science panel of RCVS holds its first meeting
RCVS’ scientific advisory panel has held its first meeting. Panel will offer advice and guidance to the profession A scientific...

European veterinary surgeons issue antibiotics advice
Veterinary surgeons at The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, have contributed to a leaflet advising on antibiotic use. Aim is...

Emergency workshop prepares for flu pandemic
UK Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens. UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer involved in Europe wide event An emergency planning workshop looking...

New transport rules for animals in Jersey
New rules aim to ensure animal welfare is safeguarded. Authorisation now required for commercial transport New rules coming into force...

New president for SPVS and second term for VPMA head
Colin Thomson has become the new president of SPVS. Appointments announced at joint SPVS/VPMA Congress in South Wales The presidents of SPVS and...