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Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets

Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets Poor nutrition is leading to obesity, digestive problems and severe dental disease in the nation's rabbits, the RSPCA has warned. As the 20th Rabbit Awareness Week gets underway (22-26 June), the charity is encouraging rabbit owners to feed their animals a diet rich in fibre and to forgo the muesli-style rabbit food. Read More
New feline blood service announced

New feline blood service announced
Pet Blood Bank UK has announced it will soon be launching a feline blood service. The news follows authorisation from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), marking a significant new chapter in veterinary transfusion medicine for cats across the country. It... Read More

Cat the Vet receives BVA Outstanding Service Award

Cat the Vet receives BVA Outstanding Service Award
Cat Henstridge, a small animal veterinary surgeon and social media influencer, was awarded the BVA Outstanding Service Award at this year's BVA Live. Read More


Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice

Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice
Record high temperatures spark illness concerns.

Study reveals insights on faecal microbiota transplantation

Study reveals insights on faecal microbiota transplantation
Randomised trial concludes no clear clinical benefit over dietary change alone. Read More

New feline blood service announced

New feline blood service announced
The change has 'been a long time in the making'. Read More


Severely underweight dam survives against the odds

Severely underweight dam survives against the odds
Rescued mare Thelma joined her foal at welfare...

Horse wellbeing a priority over performance, survey finds

Horse wellbeing a priority over performance, survey finds
Sixty-five per cent consider horses to be like pets. Read More

Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend

Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend
Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues. Read More


RUMA CA&E launch condition-specific toolkits

RUMA CA&E launch condition-specific toolkits
The digital kits will support practices to meet...

Vets call for over-the-counter flea treatment ban

Vets call for over-the-counter flea treatment ban
Committee hears treatments are 'polluting' and 'ineffective'. Read More

Scientists find genetic links between feline and human cancer

Scientists find genetic links between feline and human cancer
Genetic mutations matched those in human and canine cancers. Read More


Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets

Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets
RSPCA highlights concerns during the 20th Rabbit Awareness Week campaign.

Dental disease prevalent in wild hedgehogs, study suggests
Researchers use a new scoring system for assessing dental health.

Britain's favourite butterfly revealed
Thousands of people vote in landmark poll

BVNA announces incoming officer team

BVNA announces incoming officer team
Steph Worsley 'immensely proud' to take on presidential role.

Nominations open for 2026 BVNA Awards
The awards recognise the skilled care that individual RVNs and SVNs provide.

Kirsty Young elected as RCVS VN Council chair
The educator will take her three-year post at Royal College Day.



Cat the Vet receives BVA Outstanding Service Award
The social media influencer was recognised for her animal welfare advocacy.

RCVS Council approves specialty training proposals
Future programmes will benefit primary care vets.

Goats can follow the direction of human voice, study finds

Goats can follow the direction of human voice, study finds
Researchers highlight the role of domestication in the emergence of this ability.

City birds collect human items to impress females, study finds
Bowerbirds are using glass and plastic to decorate their nests.

Raccoons solve puzzles for fun, study finds
They completed challenges even without a food reward.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidanceDefra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress.