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Feline tumours share genetic similarities with human cancers
The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent and treat the disease.
The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent and treat the disease.
Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour
Chicks were more likely to use their shelter, which reduces stress.
Chicks were more likely to use their shelter, which reduces stress.
Study shows avian flu risks for Vietnamese chicken supply
Chickens mix at various stages in the production process.
Chickens mix at various stages in the production process.
Brooke launches free app for training equine vets
The Academy for Working Equids will train vets internationally.
The Academy for Working Equids will train vets internationally.
New calculator to track carbon cost of vet surgery
Careful use of anaesthetics and other drugs could help reduce footprint.
Careful use of anaesthetics and other drugs could help reduce footprint.
Updated framework for VN postgraduate qualifications
The new standard recognises the need for wellbeing, inclusion and flexibility.
The new standard recognises the need for wellbeing, inclusion and flexibility.
BSAVA announces new Manual of Guinea Pigs
It comes in response to the growing popularity of the species.
It comes in response to the growing popularity of the species.
Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans
Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025
The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.
The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.
Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.
This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK.
The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.
Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.
This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK.
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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates
RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.
With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.
It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.
With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.
RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.
With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.
It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.
With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.
