Late March, the French veterinary practitioner’s union (SNVEL) called for an administrative strike in response to significant delays in payments linked to
Is continuing education mandatory to maintain a veterinary license? Do veterinary nurses need to be registered? What documents do vets from other countries
Across Europe, veterinary pricing and transparency are under increasing scrutiny. Recent investigations by the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK,
During the joint FVE/FECAVA webinar on 2 April, PhD researcher Luna Vanden Buijs (Ghent University) presented a prevention strategy of feline infectious pe
Key challenges regarding the use of veterinary medicines in EU aquaculture were highlighted at the recent Stakeholders Meeting of the CMDv on 19 March. And
Dear UEVP members, dear readers,On behalf of the Board, I would like to wish you all a very happy Easter!We are all aware that we are going through difficu
Extreme conformation remains one of the most significant welfare concerns in dogs. Evidence from UK datasets, including VetCompass and Dogs Trust studies,
Like many other minor species, sheep and goats often lack essential veterinary medicines as these are either not authorised, not marketed or have not yet b
Following a two-year investigation, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its final package of reforms aimed at improving transparen
Antimicrobial resistance: farmers & vets (AMRFV) is a interactive training session aimed at farmers and vets working with food producing animals. It is
Vets across Europe are experiencing high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and may affect the care they provide to animals. Supporting the well-b
In 2025, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) maintained a high level of activity and influence at European level. Engagement with EU institutio
The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), the Federation of Veterinarians in Europe (FVE), and AnimalhealthEurope have
The European Commission has published the factual summary report of its public consultation on the revision of EU on-farm animal welfare legislation. Condu
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a growing concern for Europe – recent outbreaks raise concerns, but what do they teach us about preparedness and early
On 15 March, nine cattle were diagnosed with food-and-mouth disease on a cattle farm on the island of Lesvos (Lesbos), in the northeastern Aegean archipela
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease caused by feline coronavirus and is deadly if left untreated. Treatment is increasingly available in
The Dutch Veterinary overarching initiative for communication and unity (Voice) has launched an inspiring new booklet: “TROTS!” (Proud!). Its aim is simple
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has adopted a statement calling for a ‘pragmatic, risk-based approach’ to the prescription and use of veter
In Austria, vets are raising concerns about the growing number of non-veterinary providers offering ‘professional’ dental cleaning for dogs and cats. These
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced that CEO Amanda Stranack (pictured) will be leaving after 14 years with the Associati
Like many European countries, Croatia is facing a shortage of farm animal vets. Currently, around 80 students qualify each year from Zagreb veterinary facu
The position paper on chronic medication use in sport horses was discussed by the Federation of European equine veterinary associations (FEEVA) Ethics &
In December 2025, the European Commission approved Croatia’s request to declare its entire territory free from bovine tuberculosis, ovine and caprine bruce
On 13 February, the European Commission sent 500,000 doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) serotype SAT1 vaccine to the Republic of Cyprus to support vacci
Germany authorities have just confirmed a case of rabies in a dog from Hochdorf-Assenheim, near Mannheim. The dog, which died on 25 January, had been broug
Veterinary leadership in biosecurity is the focus of an upcoming FAO webinar hosted together with the World Animal Biosecurity Association (WABA) on 19 Feb
What is the current state of mental wellbeing of the veterinary profession? What are the biggest challenges for veterinary businesses today? And what about
