News
23rd July 2019
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is proud to announce the successful graduation of all 12 students from its new Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research.
Launched in January 2017, the course is primarily intended for farriers, and equips them...
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RVC
22nd July 2019
The largest study to date on the owners of short-muzzled dogs reveals close bonds between them and their pets, particularly between pugs and their owners, female owners and their dogs or owners without children in the home.
The research, which was...
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Veterinary Practice
19th July 2019
Five years since first opening its doors, the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey yesterday (18th July) celebrated the inaugural graduation of students from its prestigious Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci course.
The...
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University of Surrey
17th July 2019
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is looking for three new trustees to help drive the charity’s mission to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.
The charity is inviting applications from veterinary and...
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BVA
12th July 2019
An exciting range of veterinary scientists and experts will take to the stage at this year’s BVA Congress at the London Vet Show to go behind the headlines on some of the veterinary profession’s biggest challenges and most talked about issues.
From...
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BVA
12th July 2019
Following our petition calling on KFC to give chickens a better life, today KFC UK, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden has become the first major fast food outlet to sign the Better Chicken Commitment, a set of standards that will...
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World Animal Protection
11th July 2019
Do you have relevant expertise and experience or a special interest in the Animal Welfare Bill, which is currently passing through Parliament?
If so, you can submit your views in writing to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee which is going...
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Parliament.uk
9th July 2019
The new PHWC biennial report was unveiled by Dr Jane Downes MRCVS, chair of the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC).
At the event, Dr Downes also set out the strategy for developing the new 20:30 vision for pig health and welfare.
The biennial...
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The Pig Site
8th July 2019
The UK Centre for Animal Law (A-law) and Liverpool John Moores University are proud to host their second Animal Law, Ethics and Policy Conference 2019.
The conference will take place over two days at Liverpool John Moores University in Liverpool on...
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A-LAW
8th July 2019
Prevention: the most important word in our name
We work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day rescuing all animals from all types from abuse, neglect, and injury. But we never forget the most important word in our name: prevention.
Our vision is a...
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RSPCA