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Record attendance at BEVA Congress

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has reported the highest attendance in the past seven years at its annual Congress last month. With almost...

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5bn export market

The UK has secured approval to continue exporting animals and animal products to the EU if we leave without a deal on 31 October – providing certainty...

Monday, October 14, 2019

The VMD will launch an updated online special import application form on 7 October 2019

From 7 October there will be only one type of certificate, the new Special Import Certificate (SIC), issued to veterinary surgeons wishing to import a...

Friday, October 11, 2019

RCVS news: RCVS makes changes to new CPD policy following feedback from professions

Following concerns raised by veterinary professionals regarding the RCVS’ upcoming transition to an annual continuing professional development (CPD) requirement...

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Animal medicine seizure notice: Border Force, Stansted Airport

Details of seizure of veterinary medicines at Border Force, Stansted Airport, following a routine search of freight.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Joint RCVS and VCI news: UK and Ireland veterinary regulators sign historic mutual recognition agreement

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the veterinary regulators for the United Kingdom and the ...

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Something in the way you move: EVJ publishes gait analysis virtual collection

Current research shows that equine gait analysis has many practical applications beyond lameness assessment, to help support and improve equine health...

Monday, October 7, 2019

Joint RCVS and University of Surrey news: University of Surrey’s veterinary degree receives formal approval from veterinary regulator

The University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine’s degree yesterday (Thursday 3 October) received approval by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...

Monday, October 7, 2019

MMI news: Second Mind Matters Research Symposium focuses on the international evidence-base

Delegates from across the international veterinary profession attended the Second Mind Matters Research Symposium at Church House in Westminster on Tuesday...

Monday, September 30, 2019

Weight management key to laminitis control say vets at BEVA Congress

Veterinary experts at BEVA congress stressed that weight loss, diet and management changes to thwart obesity, are the best weapons in the battle to prevent...

Wednesday, September 25, 2019