Veterinary Industry News

DEFRA

A new law came into effect on Wednesday 18 March that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks. T...

CVS UK Ltd

When Charlie, a much-loved family dog from Leicestershire suddenly became seriously ill, his owners faced every pet parent’s worst fear. W...

MSD Animal Health

Variable weather patterns and waning maternal immunity could leave lambs exposed to deadly clostridial diseases this spring, prompting exper...

NEF

The necessity of collaboration across the equine sector took centre stage at the National Equine Forum, which brought a packed audienc...

Dozens of independent veterinary practices throughout the UK, that have ‘Pet Health Club’ branded health plans, remain in a state of unc...

Bella+Duke

“I BELIEVE DOGS DESERVE BETTER”James Martin and pooch Cooper join forces with Bella+Duke to launch limited edition meal, championing fre...

VetLed

Veterinary Human Factors training providers, VetLed, have launched their free resource, the Restorative Just Culture Guide for Veterinary Pr...

RCVS

Voting has opened in the 2026 election for RCVS Council, the governing body of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), with veterin...

Pets at Home

As concerns around health and ultra-processed food in our diets rise, expectations of pet nutrition are changing too. New research from Pets...

BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its programme for BVA Live 2026. The line-up includes sessi...

University of Bristol

Researchers from the University of Bristol are carrying out a new study with a view to helping optimise the relationship between vets and cl...

BVA

Vets are calling on pet owners to safely secure all chocolate treats and hot cross buns well out of reach of curious animals to avoid an eme...

IAWPC

Hollywood actor John Cusack has become the latest international star to condemn Morocco’s treatment of street dogs, sharing a hard-hitting...

BSAVA

BSAVA PetSavers has announced the recipient of their master’s degree by research grant, jointly funded with the Animal Welfare Foundation ...

CVS UK Ltd

A much‑loved family dog from Cheshire is lucky to be alive after swallowing a peach stone that stayed inside her stomach for three weeks ..

CVS UK Ltd

A much‑loved Cocker Spaniel from Ashton‑in‑Makerfield is walking, running and living life to the full again after receiving not one, b...

Speranta Shelter

90s music legend cooks for 500 dogs and pledges ongoing support after heartwarming visit He enjoyed UK chart success with the iconic tr...

BEVA

Supporting veterinary decision-making where the horse is insured for mortality The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) h...

NEF

Professor Chris Riggs, FRCVS, Director Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement...

CVS UK Ltd

CVS has announced the opening of a new purpose‑built veterinary training centre in Bristol, significantly expanding its practical educatio...

Vet surgeon Nick Butcher, owner of Animus Surgical and founder of charitable trust The Quadstar Foundation, charts his journey from the fiel...

Brooke

Gender responsive veterinary services improve disease control, animal welfare and rural livelihoods, yet women ...

It’s a warm June morning and locum vet Ibra Hernando is preparing for the first shift of an agreed two months of summer work. With fi...

IAWPC

Emily and Hara's story: "All dogs in Morocco are just like her" A globetrotting vet who rescued a desert stray after she ran 80 kilomet...

RCVS

The annual renewal fee to remain on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) Register of Veterinary Surgeons is now due.The fee is...

DEFRA

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started today (Thursday 5 March) in a major step forward in...

Brooke

Brooke has partnered with The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) on a new award scheme, celebrating the work of farriers globally. &...

Zoetis

Zoetis UK Ltd today announced the renewal of the partnership agreement between its Companion Animal business and the British Veterinary Nurs...

UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

The UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new podcast, The Vetrospective, a science-driven series that breaks down and...

British Divers Marine Life Rescue

British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) has praised the power of quick community reporting and swift volunteer responder action after succ...

RCVS

This June the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is hosting its second VN Educators’ Conference – an event providing a unique opportun...

The College of Animal Welfare

The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is proud to announce significant strides in environmental sustainability, having saved nearly 130 tonnes...

BVA

New BVA and BSAVA policy position recommends a contextualised approach to neutering dogs while advice for cats remains unchangedThe British ...

RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has this week launched its new website, which provides improved access to information and se...

VMD

The VMD has published its first Inspections and Enforcement report, covering October and November 2025, providing animals owner, vet practic...

MSD Animal Health

MSD Animal Health launches new vaccine in Great Britain that will make it easier to protect piglets from four major diseases in just one int...

BSAVA

The BSAVA has announced the winners of its 2026 Awards, honouring the dedicated professionals whose often-unseen work has advanced veterinar...

International Animal Rescue

The dancing bear trade ended in 2009, so this World Wildlife Day, 3rd March, why are we writing about another bear cub rescued in recen...

The College of Animal Welfare

The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for new Senior Pets Congress held on Wednesday ...

RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its response to the consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and R...

RUMA

RUMA Agriculture has appointed James Russell as its new Chair, succeeding Cat McLaughlin, who steps down after six years in the role and mor...

Battersea

‘Kitten season’ once referred to the period between spring and late autumn when warmer temperatures and longer days encou...

MSD Animal Health

MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced that the Veterinary Medicines Director...

ECO Animal Health

ECO Animal Health Group plc (AIM: EAH), a rapidly growing global animal health company with a portfolio of marketed veterinary products and ...

World Horse Welfare

Equine welfare charity World Horse Welfare has launched a new tool to help yard managers and horse owners assess the welfare of the horses i...

Dogs Trust

With around 13 million dogs now living in the UK, dogs are an everyday presence in parks, on pavements and on public transport. But with dog...

BSAVA

Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy have high early mortality, but potential for treatment to improve short-term survival, according to new...

The Pain Vet

Arthritis in dogs is a prevalent condition, more common than in humans, yet too many owners miss the early warning signs, according to leadi...