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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
Scottish SPCA celebrates new Dog Theft Bill
The charity calls it an 'incredible milestone'...
Military police dog scoops national award
Springer spaniel Paul honoured for six explosives finds.
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Parasite prevention protects over five million infections annually - study
Landmark study quantifies the economic impact of routine treatment. Read More
New guidance for treating horses of unknown ownership
The resource has been launched to address...
Appeal launched after horse found dangerously underweight
Two-year-old Bourbon weighed 120kg less than expected. Read More
Study reveals insights into tendon injury risk
Researchers identify link to reduced blood supply. Read More
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for...
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds
Findings suggest it is being prescribed beyond its antimicrobial properties. Read More
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
It reports a significant rise in avian flu among waterfowl. Read More
Tributes paid to Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE
The elephant expert and conservationist has died aged 83.
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.
MMI awards more funding for VN mental health
The £40,000 research grant will integrate mental health into VN education.
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.
Record number of overseas vets join Register
Eighty candidates passed the RCVS Statutory Membership Exam.
RCVS discontinues EMS National Booking Database
The majority of vet schools were unable to commit to the project.
Annual RCVS Fellowship Day focuses on disease control
52 veterinary surgeons have been welcomed to the Fellowship.
London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings
The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.
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.
Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026
