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The animal welfare enforcement system in England and Wales is failing due to inconsistent, under-resourced systems, despite strong laws, a new report has found.
Published by the All-Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW), the report proposes a four-stage plan to fix what it calls a "broken enforcement system". Read More 
Animal Welfare Strategy welcomed by charities
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shared the government's Animal Welfare Strategy, which it says will protect and support the lives of pets, farmed animals and wild animals. Read More
Nominations open for VN Educator of the Year Awards 2026
Central Qualifications (CQ) has officially opened nominations for its Veterinary Nurse Educator of the Year Awards 2026. Read More
Puppy on road to recovery after life-saving surgery
Five-month-old Gizzy broke two legs in a road...
RSPCA issues pet care advice amid cold weather
The guidance follows Met Office warnings for snow and ice. Read More
Kittens rescued from Great Ormond Street Hospital
The family were found sheltering in a storeroom. Read More
Major rescue operation saves mules in rural Wales
The complex mission was coordinated by The Donkey...
Charity backs plan to tackle live horse exports
World Horse Welfare welcomes Government's animal welfare strategy. Read More
RCVS makes £4,000 donation to World Horse Welfare
The donation will support vital research into equine welfare. 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
Study highlights importance of diversity to Scottish wildlife
It follows an analysis of Scotland's native wild species' genetic health.
Stem cell study to tackle African Swine Fever
Researchers will seek to define factors relating to susceptibility and resistance.
Tributes paid to Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE
The elephant expert and conservationist has died aged 83.
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.
VMD introduces new packaging surveillance scheme
New 'streamlined' regulation will launch on 2 February 2026.
Webinar to reveal results of MMI-funded alcohol study
A panel discussion will explore alcohol use behaviours in the vet profession.
Feline medicine FRCVS recognised in New Year Honours
RCVS president Tim Parkin has congratulated three vets which made the list.
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.
FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters 
