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Vets respond to Australia trade deal discussions
The government is reportedly preparing to offer Australian producers tariff-free acccess to the UK market. BVA warns cheaper imports could spell...

Survey seeks views on ‘under care’ definition
The ‘Under Care review was recommended to RCVS Council by the College’s Standards Committee in 2019. Feedback will inform changes...

WSAVA establishes new Oncology Working Group
Dr Martin Soberano (pictured) is president of the Latin American Veterinary Oncology Society and chair of the new Working Group....

Animals formally recognised as sentient beings in UK law
Vets and animal welfare organisations have long campaigned to enshrine animal sentience in UK law. New committee will put animal welfare...

RCVS revamps course for overseas professionals
The course is designed to give those who have qualified abroad the insight needed to work in the UK veterinary professions....

Government launches action plan for animal welfare
The action plan includes a ban on live animal exports for slaughter and fattening. Measures include a ban on live...

Vets welcome new animal welfare pledges
The goverment has pledged to introduce an Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, which would embed the principle of animal sentience in law....

Relax with yoga for Mental Health Awareness Week
From yoga to meditation and even a virtual pub quiz – VetLife are hosting a series of fun activities to...

BSAVA announces online abstracts session
The event will give clinical researchers a unique opportunity to showcase their work with colleagues across the globe. Event will...

Animal welfare discussion forum returns for 2021
The AWF Discussion Forum takes place in September. Event will explore how to uphold animal welfare in the face of...