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Scottish SPCA celebrates new Dog Theft Bill
The charity calls it an 'incredible milestone' for Scotland.
The charity calls it an 'incredible milestone' for Scotland.
Law introduces unlimited fines for livestock attacks
Police will be able to impose the maximum fine and detain dogs that pose a threat.
Police will be able to impose the maximum fine and detain dogs that pose a threat.
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for antibiotic resistance surveillance.
Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for antibiotic resistance surveillance.
Tributes paid to Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE
The elephant expert and conservationist has died aged 83.
The elephant expert and conservationist has died aged 83.
RCVS makes £4,000 donation to World Horse Welfare
The donation will support vital research into equine welfare.
The donation will support vital research into equine welfare.
Record number of overseas vets join Register
Eighty candidates passed the RCVS Statutory Membership Exam.
Eighty candidates passed the RCVS Statutory Membership Exam.
MMI awards more funding for VN mental health
The £40,000 research grant will integrate mental health into VN education.
The £40,000 research grant will integrate mental health into VN education.
Lop-eared rabbits at risk of hidden ear disease, study shows
RVC suggests more routine otoscopic ear checks for pet rabbits.
RVC suggests more routine otoscopic ear checks for pet rabbits.
London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings
The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.
The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.
Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026
The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.
It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.
They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.
Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.
Submissions are open until 6 March 2026.
It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.
They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.
Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.
Submissions are open until 6 March 2026.
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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship
A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.
Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.
Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.
Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.
Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
