The RCVS has released data which reveals that an exceptionally high proportion of veterinary nurses completed their required CPD hours last year.

Because of the pandemic, the College reduced the number of CPD hours required from 15 to 11 in 2020. 

Nevertheless…

Viennese biotech company BlueSky Immunotherapies says it has used its viral vector platform delNS to treat sarcoids in horses successfully, paving the way for a new cancer therapy in humans.

BlueSky says that conventional treatment for equine sarcoids…

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has found that early hydrotherapy may be associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications following surgical treatment for thoracolumbar intervertebral…

The RCVS has published two preliminary reports which bring together the quantitative and qualitative research it has conducted into the current workforce crisis in the profession. 

Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO, said: “It’s clear that there are a number of…

A study conducted by Nestle Purina research and published in the journal PLOS One has concluded that dog owners were significantly less depressed than non-pet owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1,500 volunteers were surveyed for the study, which was led…

Virbac, maker of Stelfonta, has released the result of a quick poll of vets at the London Vet Show who said that on average, they had diagnosed 7.03 mast cell tumours (MCTs) in the last year, when earlier research had showed the figure should be more…

Linnaeus has joined forces with researchers from the Kennel Club Genetics Centre to conduct a study which aims to identify DNA variants that may increase dogs' susceptibility to idiopathic epilepsy.

For the study, Luisa De Risio, clinical research and…

The RCVS has published two reports on the impact of the pandemic on the personal and professional lives of veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons since March 2020.

The reports summarise the results of two surveys that were conducted between July and…

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has found that the most common skin masses in dogs aged between 0 and 12 months are histiocytoma, papilloma, dermoid cyst, follicular cyst and mast cell tumours (MCTs…

The Royal Veterinary College has published new research which has revealed the risk factors for Prolapsed Nictitating Membrane Gland, aka Cherry Eye, in dogs.

Led by the RVC’s VetCompass Programme, researchers say the study¹ was the largest exploration…

The Royal Veterinary College has launched a national online survey to understand the pre-purchase motivations and behaviours of owners of puppies purchased during 2021.

Data from the survey will be used as a comparison to previous years (2019 and 2020…

The RCVS has published a report summarising the latest research presented by mental health and wellbeing researchers at last November's Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium. 

The plenary speaker was Professor Rory O’Connor, Chair of Health Psychology…

The Royal Veterinary College has conducted what it says is the world’s first genome wide association study (GWAS) specifically evaluating renal function and blood pressure traits in domestic cats.

The researchers say that the findings pave the way…

The RVC has published - open access - the results of a study investigating the effects of the pandemic on puppies bought in 2020. 

The study¹ took the form of an online survey of over 5,500 owners, which exploring the the early socialisation, health and…

The organisers of the VET Festival (20-21 May 2022, Loseley Park) have published the results of research they carried out with the Veterinary Management Group which seem to show tentative signs of improvement in the wellbeing of veterinary professionals…

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons has published the results of its latest salary survey.  

The survey, which this year had a record 1605 respondents, covers everything from basic earnings, bonuses and dividends to benefits such as accommodation…

A study published in the April edition of the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that the Border terrier, the Lhasa apso and Staffordshire bull terrier have increased odds of Cushing’s syndrome compared with crossbreed dogs in the UK primary-practice…

VisioCare is calling on veterinary nurses and puppy owners to take part in its Puppy Tooth Census, a dental health initiative that aims to quantify the changing prevalence of dental conditions.

The company says the results of the survey of puppy dental…

Purina Petcare has released the results of some research which suggests that the bond between dogs and their owners helped mitigate against some of the negative psychological impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the research, Purina questioned 1535…

Vets4Pets has released the results of a consumer survey which found that more than a quarter of all cat and dog owners do not know their pet can develop cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Vets4Pets says research has shown that 28% of cats between 11 and 15…

VetX International is appealing to veterinary nurses and students to take part in a new study into career happiness, stress and mental wellbeing amongst the veterinary workforce.

The study, titled The Veterinary Employment, Engagement and Retention Study…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the best toys and housing for ferrets’ health and wellbeing.

It is estimated that there are more than one million pet ferrets in the UK and a further 500,000 in the United States, but until…

Provet Cloud has announced the results of a survey carried out at BSAVA which found that a significant proportion of veterinary practices are missing digital opportunities to improve efficiency. 

177 delegates took part in the survey, which found that…

Veterinary digital services company, VisioCare, has released the preliminary results of some research which appears to show that poodle cross puppies are at greater risk of dental problems 

The company says that of the 249 responses to its Puppy Tooth Census…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has had 88% of its research rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

The impact of the College's research on society was similarly highly-ranked,…