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VetPartners continues expansion into Spain
VetPartners owns practices across Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.
The UK-based group has acquired Alianza Petsalud.

VetPartners has announced the purchase of one of Spain's most respected veterinary groups as part of its continued expansion into the country.

The UK-based veterinary group has acquired Alianza Petsalud, which has 21 small animal practices and the Vetersalud business, which provides services, including training, to independent clinics.

Alianza Petsalud was established by vets in 2004, including CEO and founding partner Jose Antonio Carillo.

The announcement comes six months after VetPartners acquired Praxia, one of Spain's leading veterinary practices, and the Medican Veterinary Center, Madrid.

Managing director and vet Augusto Macías is overseeing VetPartner's operations and expansion into Spain. Based in York, the group also owns practices in Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk