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New Mental Health Training Announced

New mental health training announced

Veterinary professionals are more likely to suffer from anxiety and burnout than the general population. Workshops will tackle psychological problems...

BCVA "disappointed" over 'under care' reforms

BCVA “disappointed” over ‘under care’ reforms

The BCVA has responded to the RCVS reforms to ‘under care’ guidance for veterinary professionals. The Association is calling on the Royal...

Pugs at highest risk of obesity

Pugs at highest risk of obesity, research finds

The risks of obesity are greater for brachycephalic dogs such as pugs. Vets urge owners to keep their pet healthy....

Funding boost for dairy cattle health research

Funding boost for dairy cattle health research

The Hannah Dairy Research Foundation has awarded more than £59,000 in funding to studies focusing on dairy cattle health and...

New insights into whether cats are playing or fighting

New insights into whether cats are playing or fighting

The findings could help cat owners distinguise between social play and aggression. Researchers have identified signs of when a scrap...

Sustainable Farming Incentive 'must do more for animals'

Calls for clear strategy on intensive farming

Grants allocated under Animal Health and Welfare Pathway should be used for genuine improvement of animal welfare, Compassion says. Compassion...