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Big dogs face longer adoption wait, RSPCA says
Some breeds wait up to seven times longer for a home.
Some breeds wait up to seven times longer for a home.
Solid dose vaccine protects pigs against PRRSV
It is the first time the approach has shown to be effective.
It is the first time the approach has shown to be effective.
RVC collaboration could develop new heart disease treatments
Research into organ platforms could reduce usage of animal testing.
Research into organ platforms could reduce usage of animal testing.
Tributes paid to conservationist Jane Goodall
The animal rights campaigner has died at the age of 91.
The animal rights campaigner has died at the age of 91.
Over 450 animals rescued in major operation
Charities collaborated to save donkeys, dogs, guinea pigs and more.
Charities collaborated to save donkeys, dogs, guinea pigs and more.
VMD launches flea and tick treatment survey
The research aims to address potential environmental impacts.
The research aims to address potential environmental impacts.
BVNA sessions to explore Veterinary Surgeons Act reform
The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.
The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.
Guinea Pig Awareness Week to return in October
This year's theme is 'Comfort, Care and Companionship'.
This year's theme is 'Comfort, Care and Companionship'.
Orangutans learn bed-making from watching their mothers
Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry
The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.
On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.
The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.
The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Attendees can register here.
On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.
The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.
The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Attendees can register here.
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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability
Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.
Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.
The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com
Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.
Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.
The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com
