The RCVS is calling for more volunteers to be part of an extended pilot for proposed changes to the way it measures continuing professional development.

This pilot was originally launched in February 2017 to trial proposed changes to CPD, which would…

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the bird flu prevention zone declared in Dorset last week to cover the whole of England, requiring all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures.

The decision comes after…

The government has today launched a call for evidence which seeks views on the banning of third party sales of puppies, which would mean anyone wanting to buy or adopt a dog would have to deal directly with a breeder or one of the country's rehoming centres…

Two candidates for the 2017 RCVS Council elections have had their challenge of the results dismissed by a committee tasked with assessing their claims.

John Davies and Tom Lonsdale MsRCVS both objected to edits made by the College to their candidate…

The race to become the cuddliest, fluffiest, puppy-friendly political party got a little bit closer yesterday as Labour launched a 50 point draft policy document outlining its plans for action on animal welfare.

Titled 'Animal Welfare For The Many, Not…

Legislation to make CCTV cameras mandatory in slaughterhouses in England has been laid before Parliament by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

The legislation will come into effect from May 2018, at which point businesses will have six months to comply…

Christine Middlemiss has taken up her post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 years in the role.

Before joining Defra, Christine served as the CVO for New South Wales, Australia, a position…

The Government has announced plans to ban the use of electric shock training collars in England.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove said: "We are a nation of animal lovers, and the use of these punitive devices can cause harm and suffering, whether intentionally…

The RCVS has published a summary of the consultation phase of its review of telemedicine within veterinary practice, revealing a profession divided over the risks associated with remote consultations and whether it would be appropriate to prescribe medicines…

The RCVS has announced the results of this year’s RCVS Council election which saw a turnout of 22.7%, compared to 22.8% last year and 15.6% the year before.

The results, in order of number of votes, are: 

• Elected: Susan Paterson – 3,976 vo…

A Legislative Reform Order which amends the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to allow changes to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons's governance arrangements has received Ministerial assent.

There will now be significant changes to the RCVS Council…

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by the British Homeopathic Association over a decision by NHS England to stop funding the discredited treatment.

The case came after the NHS issued new guidelines for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG)

The BVA has raised serious concerns over the lack of information on UK exports of meat from animals that have not been stunned before slaughter.

Latest figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) indicate that 22% of sheep and goats (3 million) are…

Defra has announced that the law which requires horses born since July 2009 to be microchipped is being extended to include all horses, ponies and donkeys, regardless of their age.

From October 2020 it will be mandatory for all owners to microchip their…

The RCVS has announced that next month, it will be asking veterinary surgeons and nurses for their view on a proposed new framework for post-registration veterinary nursing qualifications which aim to enhance the structure of the veterinary nursing career…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has suspended ten drugs for food-producing animals which contain the excipient diethanolamine (DEA), after advice from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (the scientific advisory committee to the…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed its recently imposed restrictions on the sale of the equine pain killer, flunixin by allowing the release of stock from manufacturers, thereby restoring access to this medicine for use in non-food…

The National Office of Animal Health has welcomed the publication of the first of government’s 'no-deal' Brexit planning notices, but highlights the risk of interruption to the supply of vital veterinary medicines.

NOAH Chair Gaynor Hillier…

The Government has announced that remote controlled electric shock collars for pets will be banned in England, following a consultation which attracted over 7000 responses.

Whilst the decision has been welcomed by the BVA and leading animal charities…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has announced that treatments for animals which contain cannabidiol are classed as veterinary medicines and will be regulated as such.

Veterinary medicines are defined in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations…

A group of 16 independent veterinary surgeons and biologists, including some of the world's leading experts on snake science and welfare, has written to Defra to demand it reinstates a rule requiring that snakes kept captive for sale are given at least…

A motion to conduct a trial of remote prescribing without performing a physical examination (ie. via telemedicine), thereby redefining what it means for an animal to be "under the care" of a veterinary surgeon, was put before RCVS Council last week. I…

The RCVS has announced that it is putting its Westminster headquarters on the market and looking for new premises.

RCVS Council agreed, in principle, to the sale of Belgravia House and for the College and its London-based staff to move to different premises…

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has taken a number of steps to help address the problems resulting from a shortage of isoflurane caused by mechanical problems at a manufacturing facility contracted to Zoetis, the country's biggest supplier…

The BEVA, the BSAVA and The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) say that working with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, they've found a solution to the isoflurane shortage.

Having investigated alternative sources of isoflurane, and…