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Industry-wide action urged for brachycephalic dogs
Working group outlines commitments to redress serious welfare issues
Working group outlines commitments to redress serious welfare issues
SCOPs to investigate tools to identify worm species
Veterinary teams and farmers are invited to complete a short survey.
Veterinary teams and farmers are invited to complete a short survey.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in place across England
All bird keepers must conduct enhanced biosecurity.
All bird keepers must conduct enhanced biosecurity.
London Zoo celebrates birth of endangered froglets
The 33 Darwin's frogs are the result of an urgent rescue mission.
The 33 Darwin's frogs are the result of an urgent rescue mission.
AMTRA launches survey into SQP role
It aims to raise more awareness of an SQP's roles and responsibilities.
It aims to raise more awareness of an SQP's roles and responsibilities.
BVNA launches new guidance on delegating to RVNs
The resource sets out how to maximise the role of vet nurses.
The resource sets out how to maximise the role of vet nurses.
Peeing contagious for chimpanzees, study finds
When one chimp urinates, others are likely to follow.
When one chimp urinates, others are likely to follow.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced across Wales
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced across Wales.
From 30 January, all bird keepers in Wales must implement strict biosecurity measures to protect poultry and captive birds. This includes a mandatory self-assessment checklist.
The Animal & Plant Health Agency has already introduced AIPZs in Scotland and England, with mandatory housing in some parts of England.
The avian influenza interactive map reveals where restrictions are in place, with further information about Wales' AIPZ here.
From 30 January, all bird keepers in Wales must implement strict biosecurity measures to protect poultry and captive birds. This includes a mandatory self-assessment checklist.
The Animal & Plant Health Agency has already introduced AIPZs in Scotland and England, with mandatory housing in some parts of England.
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Applications open for RCVS Fellowship
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.
The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.
Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.
The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.
Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.
Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.
The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.
Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.
The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.
Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.
Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.
