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Central Qualifications (CQ) has officially opened nominations for its Veterinary Nurse Educator of the Year Awards 2026. Read More 
BSAVA PetSavers launches Christmas appeal
Every donation before 31 December will be doubled. Read More
Animal Welfare Bill becomes UK law
Vets have welcomed a major new law that will introduce crucial measures to clamp down on puppy smuggling.
The new Animal Welfare Bill received Royal Assent on 2 December, and will increase the minimum age that puppies can enter the UK to protect the public from... Read More
RSPCA launches charity appeal as neglect cases rise
It has reported a 30 per cent increase in pet...
Cats Protection shares 'urgent' welfare concerns for extreme cats
Extreme conformations may contravene Animal Welfare Act. Read More
RVC introduces new treatment for canine heart condition
The new procedure helps treat degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD). Read More
Appeal launched after horse found dangerously underweight
Two-year-old Bourbon weighed 120kg less than...
Study reveals insights into tendon injury risk
Researchers identify link to reduced blood supply. Read More
Microplastics found in all Kenyan donkey faecal samples
A clinic in Kenya has seen 91 donkeys with colic so far this year. Read More
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
It reports a significant rise in avian flu among...
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals
PB1 gene helps infection to persist under high temperatures. Read More
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors
The Targets Task Force has set commitments for 2025-2029. Read More
Many South African penguins 'starved to death', study finds
Populations reduced by 95 per cent in eight years.
Lop-eared rabbits at risk of hidden ear disease, study shows
RVC suggests more routine otoscopic ear checks for pet rabbits.
Rat tickling study reveals male-female differences in play
The research has important implications for refining animal welfare practices.
Nominations open for VN Educator of the Year Awards 2026
The awards celebrate inspiring teachers of vet nursing students.
BVNA celebrates inspiring individuals at awards ceremony
BVNA celebrates inspiring individuals at awards ceremony.
Sarah Holliday becomes new BVNA president
Ms Holliday has announced her presidential theme as 'Compassion and Empathy'.
Annual RCVS Fellowship Day focuses on disease control
52 veterinary surgeons have been welcomed to the Fellowship.
BSAVA PetSavers launches Christmas appeal
Every donation before 31 December will be doubled.
BVA pushes for NI clarity as deadline looms
The grace period for vet medicine supplies ends 31 December 2025.
London Zoo opens spa-inspired capybara home
Gizmo and Kiwi have explored their new luxury enclosure.
London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat
Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
Female gorilla study challenges male power narrative
Females were able to overpower male gorillas.
RCVS announces 1CPD app update
