CVS in the doghouse with investors after profit warning
Veterinary chain CVS saw nearly a third wiped off its stock market value after warning over profits amid a shortage of vets and trading troubles in the Netherlands.
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Vets warn pet owners over compost mould threat
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from food compost bins due to the danger of potentially fatal toxins.
MPs raise concerns about vet capacity in no-deal Brexit
Senior MPs have accused the UK Government of a “cavalier” attitude to veterinary capacity in the event of a no-deal Brexit and warned animal exporters’ costs must not increase.
Concerns raised about vet capacity in absence of Brexit deal
A no-deal Brexit could increase the demand for export health certificates by an estimated 150-300%, Michael Gove has said.
Vet leader calls for contribution of profession to be recognised by politicians
The leader of Britain's vets has called on politicians and policymakers to recognise the contribution of the profession in achieving Scotland's £2billion agri-food output.
Vet organisation backs calls to reduce antibiotic use in cattle
The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has backed calls to reduce the amount of antibiotics used in cattle.
Vets call for mandatory method of production labels on all meat and dairy products
Veterinary leaders have put their weight behind a campaign calling for all meat and dairy products to carry information about the animal's method of production and slaughter on the label.
Bluetongue vaccines get backing for use in the UK
Bluetongue vaccines for both cattle and sheep have been given official approval for use in vet practices across the UK.
Cute 10-month-old pup left “twitching” and unable to stand after swallowing legal high on north-east beach
A 10-month-old puppy was rushed to an Aberdeenshire vets "twitching and unable to stand" after swallowing a legal high on a nearby beach.
Highland vets slam plans to shut Inverness disease surveillance centre
Twenty vets from the Highlands have hit out at plans to close the Inverness veterinary disease surveillance centre (DSC).
Scottish Independence: Vets body questions regulation
Questions were asked this week about future regulation of the veterinary profession should Scotland become an independent country.