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VPMA welcomes new president
Renay Rickard aims to encourage VNs to choose management The VPMA has welcomed new president Renay Rickard, who has pledged...

What can we learn from the NHS?
Vets and NHS workers share ideas at congress NHS worker Jeanine Roberts joined vets at this year's VPMA/SPVS Congress for...

Salmonella in seals raises environmental concerns
"Finding these Salmonella isolates in large marine mammals along our coastlines raises concerns of land-sea transfer of both human and...

British vets call for complete ban on electric collars
Research shows that electric pulse collars are no more effective than methods of positive reinforcement. Consultation raises a number of...

Lack of commitment to welfare at slaughter, report finds
A new report shows that nearly two-thirds of food companies have no policy on stunning animals before slaughter and only...

New scheme aims to improve rider safety
Old hats will be collected and used in research to improve riding hat standards. Voucher will be given to help...