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New guidance for animal-related businesses in Wales
Guidance includes tips on the safe transportation of animals
Guidance includes tips on the safe transportation of animals
Vets call on House of Lords to safeguard British food
BCVA, SVS and GVS push for 'once-in-a-generation opportunity'
BCVA, SVS and GVS push for 'once-in-a-generation opportunity'
RVC study reveals insights on tendon disease
Scientists examined protein turnover rates in the tendons of rats.
Scientists examined protein turnover rates in the tendons of rats.
Weight gain in horses a major concern for owners, survey finds
Researchers assess the impact of lockdown on horses' routines.
Researchers assess the impact of lockdown on horses' routines.
Collaboration to enhance global veterinary wellness
WSAVA's PWG and Hill's Pet Nutrition to develop tools that will combat anxiety.
WSAVA's PWG and Hill's Pet Nutrition to develop tools that will combat anxiety.
Scholarship announced in memory of Louise O'Dwyer
RVNs urged to apply to Improve International's (Programme) in Emergency and Critical Care.
RVNs urged to apply to Improve International's (Programme) in Emergency and Critical Care.
Japanese aquarium hosts 'face-showing festival' for eels
Eels have started to forget about humans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eels have started to forget about humans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you know a practice wellbeing star?
Has someone in your practice team gone above and beyond to make your workplace a positive one during the coronavirus pandemic? Then why not nominate them for a 2020 Practice Wellbeing Star!
The joint RCVS Mind Matters Initiative/SPVS Practice Wellbeing Star nominations recognise individuals who have held up morale during a time when practices are facing unprecedented staffing and financial issues.
Nominees receive a certificate in recognition of their colleagues' appreciation of their achievements and will be entered into the prize draw for a pair of tickets to attend the joint SPVS and Veterinary Management Group Congress in January 2021.
The joint RCVS Mind Matters Initiative/SPVS Practice Wellbeing Star nominations recognise individuals who have held up morale during a time when practices are facing unprecedented staffing and financial issues.
Nominees receive a certificate in recognition of their colleagues' appreciation of their achievements and will be entered into the prize draw for a pair of tickets to attend the joint SPVS and Veterinary Management Group Congress in January 2021.
Tributes paid to Professor Michael Day
Professor Day Professor Day was recently awarded the WSAVA Award for Global Meritorious Service.
Professor Day Professor Day was recently awarded the WSAVA Award for Global Meritorious Service.
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New hardship fund for dairy farmers in England
The UK government has announced a 10,000 hardship fund for dairy farmers in England to ensure continued operation and sustained productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes after dairy farmers saw a huge decrease in demand for their products with the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants.
Eligible dairy farmers will be entitled to 10,000 each to cover 70 per cent of lost earnings during April and May. It aims to ensure farmers can sustain production and continue to operate without impacting animal welfare.
The UK government has announced a 10,000 hardship fund for dairy farmers in England to ensure continued operation and sustained productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes after dairy farmers saw a huge decrease in demand for their products with the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants.
Eligible dairy farmers will be entitled to 10,000 each to cover 70 per cent of lost earnings during April and May. It aims to ensure farmers can sustain production and continue to operate without impacting animal welfare.
