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Government details B. canis risk to Great Britain
Assessment reveals 'high' likelihood infected dogs will enter country.
Assessment reveals 'high' likelihood infected dogs will enter country.
Disbudding under sedation stunts calf growth, study finds
'Knockdown disbudding' has increased in popularity.
'Knockdown disbudding' has increased in popularity.
New resource tackles 'carbon pawprints'
The guide supports clients to reduce their pets' environmental impact.
The guide supports clients to reduce their pets' environmental impact.
Silverback gorilla receives health check at London Zoo
Kiburi had a CT scan and full cardiology exam.
Kiburi had a CT scan and full cardiology exam.
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.
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
