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RSPCA appoints former Battersea chief as new chair
“We are thrilled to have Claire as chair for our 200th anniversary year which is a crucial turning point for...
BSAVA announces 2024 award winners
Dr Nick Jeffery will present the Bourgelat Lecture at BSAVA Congress 2024. The awards recognise the veterinary profession’s unsung heroes....
Vaccine research network awarded £1.2 million grant
The network has members in 93 countries. The network supports livestock and zoonotic vaccine research. The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network...
Consultation opens on licensing rescue centres in Wales
The Welsh government is considering introducing licences for animal rescue centres and sanctuaries. Pet grooming and and dog walking could...
Penalty notices to be introduced for kept animal offences
Owners who keep their animals in a poor living environment could receive a penalty notice from 1 January 2024. Owners...
BVA launches employment hub
Among the advice pages is information on employment law, addressing grievances and equality in the workplace. The hub provides resources,...
Site of Dick Vet’s first lecture commemorated
(l-r) Dr Sue Murphy, R(D)SVS; Catherine Eastwood, R(D)SVS, Dr Andrew Gardner, R(D)SVS; Prof Lisa Boden, R(D)SVS; Prof Gura Bergkvist, R(D)SVS;...
Demand outstrips supply at pet food banks
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home provided more than 50,000 meals for pets in October. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has...
Nominations for RCVS and VN Councils elections open
The nomination deadline is Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 5.00pm. Elected members will contribute to key industry decisions. The nomination...
MPs try to resurrect animal welfare legislation
Cats Protection have welcomed the moves to tackle kitten smuggling and cat theft. Three new backbench bills could fulfil manifesto...