Agri-Business
APHA appoints new lead non-executive director
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has today (Monday, February 26) appointed a new lead non-executive director. Elizabeth Buchanan’s...
Veterinary
Agri-Business
Online climate change and livestock course launches for farm vets
VetSalus has launched a new online course for farm vets and paraprofessionals centred on climate change and animal health and...
N.Ireland
BVANI and NI Veterinary Association jointly elect new president
The Northern Ireland branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVANI) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
N.Ireland
NI vets say proposed cut to bovine TB compensation ‘unfair’
An association for vets in Northern Ireland has said that a proposed reduction in the compensation rate for cattle removed...
N.Ireland
Veterinary associations seek to engage with new NI minister
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) are seeking engagement with Northern Ireland’s new...
Agri-Business
Farmers and vets team up to improve animal health in Welsh pilot project
Farmers and vets are set to team up to help improve animal health and farm productivity under a pilot project...
N.Ireland
DAERA recruiting for new NI chief veterinary officer
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently recruiting for a new chief veterinary officer (CVO) for...
Agri-Business
Nearly 90% of vets fear losing the ability to treat infections due to AMR
Almost 90% of UK vets are concerned about losing the ability to treat infections in animals as a result of...
Beef
New farm veterinary resource to be launched at BVCA Congress
Vet Sustain and VetSalus have announced a new veterinary resource for farm vets, which is to be launched at this...
Other
BVA shortlists 3 vets for 2023 Young Vet of the Year Award
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has shortlisted three veterinary professionals for the 2023 BVA Young Vet of the Year Award....
Other
BVA elects Anna Judson as new president
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Dr Anna Judson, a GP vet, as its new president for 2023-2024. Judson...
Government
Veterinary Medicines Directorate seeks higher scientific officer
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking a permanent higher scientific officer for its supply team. An executive agency of...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive payments up to £1,250 to review herd health
Farmers can receive up to £1,250 in payments over two years to support a review of their flock or herd...
N.Ireland
New customs rules show Coleraine vet school is ‘essential’ – MLA
Impending customs rules set to be brought in this October, combined with Northern Ireland’s “serious” vet shortage, mean that a...
Agri-Business
DAERA: New BVD requirements for cattle exports to Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) requirements for cattle exports...
N.Ireland
Coleraine is the best location for NI vet school – Sugden
An east Derry MLA has called for a Northern Ireland vet school to be located at the Ulster University campus...
Other
Calls for Scotland to provide 'adequate' funding for vet education
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for Scotland to provide “adequate long-term funding” for its veterinary education courses. President...
Rural Life
Applications open for Pembrokeshire Student Bursary Award 2023
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s Student Bursary Award 2023 is now open for applications for qualifying students. The £1,000 bursary is open...
