Since 27th October no new cases have been reported in Europe

Four New BHA Detection Times Announced

Defra have finally agreed to support the use of the new form

The Equine Disease Coalition is proposing a 'Voluntary Equine Animals Trading Scheme' (VEATS)

A one day antimicrobial resistance (AMR) symposium is announced for March 2012

  The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is calling for comment on a draft Performance Protocol, which aims to manage proportionately any justified concerns about the professional performance of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses (RVNs).   The RCVS's Preliminary Investigation and Advisory Committees have been working together to develop a new protocol setting out the way in which the College will respond to ongoing performance-related concerns. There is an expectation that veterinary surgeons and RVNs are already regularly reviewing their clinical work in the workplace. This will be reinforced by the new principles-based Code of Professional Conduct, currently being finalised, which is likely to require clinical governance to be part of professional practice for veterinary surgeons and RVNs.   The draft protocol is intended to formalise and build on the way the RCVS already manages ongoing serious performance-related concerns. It introduces new measures, including supervision and un ...

Dr Peter Clegg, associate editor of EVJ wins the inaugural LitoVet Scientific Achievement Award at the AHT Equestrian awards

Congratulations to Chris Pearce

Help in Suffering (HIS) champions the welfare of animals in Jaipur

BHA review of safety in the Grand National