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CMA launches investigation into Medivet acquisitions
The CMA has served initial enforcement orders under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002.
Initial enforcement orders commenced in December 2022.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 17 completed acquisitions by Medivet Group Limited of independent veterinary businesses.

In phase one of the investigations, 17 acquisitions are to be to invested:
  • All Creatures Clinic Limited
  • The assets and business of the veterinary practice under the name Hollies Veterinary Surgery
  • Canine Healthcare Limited (t/a Vet Value) 
  • The assets and business of the veterinary practice under the name Iffley Vets
  • The Oxford Cat Clinic Limited
  • The Vet Station Limited
  • Barton Companion Animal Services Limited
  • Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital Limited
  • I T Kalogera Holdings Ltd (including its subsidary I T Kalogera Limited) (t/a Brockwell Vets)
  • Monument Vets Ltd
  • Fitzalan House Veterinary Practice Ltd
  • Ferring Street Vets Limited
  • Caddy Country Practice Limited
  • E Street Limited (t/a Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic)
  • The assets and businesses of the veterinary practices under the name The Vet on Richmond Hill and The Vet in St Margaret's
  • Withy Grove Veterinary Clinic Limited.

The initial enforcement orders were served on 21 December 2022, and the deadline has not yet been set for phase one decisions. For full information on the acquisitions investigation, visit the CMA website

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.