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Dog photographer wins prestigious award

Sophia Hutchinson's Dalmatian picture swept the top spot at the TOG Awards.

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Today (20 May) marks the fifth annual World Bee Day, which raises awareness of the importance of bees and pollinators to people and the planet. Observed on the anniversary of pioneering Slovenian beekeeper Anton Jana's birthday, this year's celebration is themed: 'Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems'.

Organisations and people celebrating the day will raise awareness of the accelerated decline in pollinator diversity, and highlight the importance of sustainable beekeeping systems and a wide variety of bees. Slovenia, the initiator of World Bee Day, will be focusing on teaching young people about the significance of pollinators.

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Cape Town clinic launches programme for more pet sterilisations

The clinic hopes to curb unsustainable pet population growth.

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New record of pet insurance claims in 2021

ABI reveals 2.4 million pounds processed per day last year.

BVA president addresses annual Scottish dinner

Justine Shotton spoke on future-proofing the veterinary workforce.

BVA Live event adds clinical nursing CPD

"It's more important than ever to give vet nurses a platform" - Rob Chapman.

VMG president steps down

Georgina Hills RVN is leaving the industry to persue a career in mental health

New initiative to support employees' mental health announced

MMI and VMG create online tool for veterinary managers

Search for BVA's Young Vet of the Year underway

Award recognises and celebrates vets in the early stages of their careers.

Report sets out options for student EMS

Action plans will be presented later this month.

RVC professor awarded AMS fellowship

Professor Joanne P. Webster honoured for biomedical and health research.

Cape Town clinic launches programme for more pet sterilisations
25th May 2022

Dogs may protect children against Crohn's disease - study
25th May 2022

Cats Protection announces 2022 behaviour conference
25th May 2022

Webinar to explore bridle fit
25th May 2022

Half of British butterfly species threatened with extinction
25th May 2022

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Further avian flu cases confirmed

Three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed in recent days, bringing the total number of cases in England to 98.

On Thursday, the APHA confirmed two cases of HPAI H5N1 near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk and Market Weston, West Suffolk. A case H5N1 was also confirmed in poultry at a premises near Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire.

Protection and surveillance zones are in place around the affected premises. Further details are available at gov.uk