Puppies in Southern Israel Await Adoption Amid Post-October 7 Struggles
Sixty puppies born in southern Israel are awaiting adoption, as veterinary services in the Western Negev Cluster struggle with increased workload since the October 7 massacre.
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Sixty puppies born in southern Israel are awaiting adoption, as veterinary services in the Western Negev Cluster struggle with increased workload since the October 7 massacre.

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) in Malaysia has categorically denied any involvement in alleged fake government order documents and supply schemes.

Veterinarians in Croatia are warning that a tender for 20 million euros has been compromised, potentially leading to several cities and municipalities being left without local veterinary services.

Veterinary services in Kozani, Greece, are on high alert in Vathylakkos Servion due to a new highly suspected case of sheep and goat pox, even before the management of a recent outbreak in the same area has been completed.

A detailed guide outlines the available options for pet aftercare in Croatia, including cremation, burial, and veterinary services, while also informing owners about prohibited actions and potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) has completed the acquisition of VIP Petcare Veterinary Services, expanding its offerings in pet care.

Consultations between veterinary services, livestock farmers, and agricultural organizations in Cyprus failed to achieve a breakthrough, leading farming representatives to reiterate their demand for a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides.

Veterinary services in Cyprus have granted an exemption for fat-tailed sheep in Dromolaxia, sparing them from culling under strict conditions, as part of ongoing containment measures for a foot and mouth disease outbreak.

Over 5,000 unemployed graduates from Ghana's Agricultural Colleges are pressing the government to approve recruitment into long-vacant positions, citing a weakening of the country's extension and veterinary services.

Cyprus is facing difficult decisions concerning rare animal breeds in the wake of a foot and mouth disease outbreak. Veterinary services are responsible for making these crucial choices.
Veterinarians in Singapore provide a range of services including surgical procedures, behavioral therapy for pets, and efforts to safeguard animal welfare.

The Veterinary Services in Cyprus announced that applications for annual state funding for animal protection organizations are now open. Funding will be allocated based on criteria such as the organization's size, financial capacity, and scope of activities.

Cyprus's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has spread to 70 infected units, with four new cases confirmed in goat and sheep farms in Larnaca and Nicosia. The Veterinary Services reported the new infections in Dromolaxia-Meneou and Geri.

Veterinary Services in Cyprus have intensified inspections of slaughterhouses, butcheries, and retail meat outlets in preparation for the Easter holidays, as foot-and-mouth disease cases stabilize.

Veterinary services in Cyprus have closed 11 livestock units in the Pergamos buffer zone due to fears of further spreading the foot-and-mouth disease, as confirmed by the director general of the agriculture ministry.

An animal resembling a wolf was struck and killed by a car on the A1 Westautobahn near St. Pölten, Austria. Veterinary services are now examining the carcass to confirm its species.

Two more incidences of foot and mouth disease were identified at farms in the Larnaca district on Saturday, the veterinary services department said on Saturday.

There are no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease, while culling and sampling are continuing without obstruction, veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said.

Police and Veterinary Services have found 23 cattle being kept illegally inside a licensed pig farm in Geri, in the second serious case of unlicensed cattle housing to emerge since Cyprus launched its foot-and-mouth crackdown. The joint operation followed assessment of specific intelligence. When authorities entered the premises, they found the cattle living in conditions […]

A senior Veterinary Services official warned on Saturday that delays in culling animals at infected units are making the foot-and-mouth outbreak worse and said full compliance with the measures…

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development has opened applications until March 14 for 49 fixed-term private law positions to strengthen central veterinary services and laboratory structures.

Firefighters and veterinary services rescued a wolf that had fallen into a canal in Switzerland. The wolf was able to stay above water thanks to a bridge pillar and is now in a wildlife center.

The Veterinary Services are on alert after a positive case of case of foot-and-mouth disease has been located in a cattle unit in Dromolaxia.

Cyprus has placed every livestock farm on the island under an emergency lockdown to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as authorities confirmed 110 cases across 11 infected units holding nearly 14,000 animals. The Veterinary Services of the Agriculture Ministry published the lockdown order in the Official Gazette on Thursday, invoking the Animal Health Laws […]

Veterinary services and the Agriculture Ministry are mobilising to halt a disease outbreak affecting Cyprus’s livestock, with a team of EU experts due on the island tomorrow. The Veterinary Services a

The movement of animals and animal feed was banned nationwide by the veterinary services department on Sunday as it attempts to battle an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. “Within the framework of m

A group of livestock breeders in Nicosia blocked the entrance to veterinary services headquarters, demanding immediate payment of outstanding compensation following this year's foot and mouth disease outbreak.

The Food and Veterinary Authority in Iceland has expressed regret over the lack of manned on-call shifts for veterinarians in two regions, highlighting a potential shortage in veterinary services.

The investment fund SMERemediumCap (SMERC) has invested €22 million in the Plakentia Group. This investment comes as discussions continue regarding the 'exorbitant' 24% VAT on veterinary services.

Police and veterinary services in Aargau, Switzerland, removed numerous animals from a farmer due to deplorable conditions, including moldy feed, carcasses, and dirt, leading to the euthanasia of dozens of chickens.
Animal lovers in Gaza are facing immense challenges in keeping their pets healthy due to a severe crisis in veterinary services, forcing them to resort to desperate measures.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced that veterinary services have deemed a second round of tests for foot and mouth disease (FMD) unnecessary, urging cooperation to combat the disease. This follows previous statements where he emphasized the role of theatre in cultural identity.

Veterinary services and livestock farmers in Cyprus are continuing consultations regarding an ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

New cases of foot and mouth disease have been identified at farms in Kokkinotrimithia and Paliometocho, according to the Veterinary Services in Cyprus.

Veterinary Services in Cyprus have rejected claims of improper disposal of animals culled due to foot and mouth disease in Athienou, following concerns raised in a recent report.

The General Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued clarifications, stating that strict adherence to biosecurity measures is a prerequisite for the circulation of mature cheeses from Lesbos.

Cypriot veterinary services have issued eight fines totaling €45,000 to livestock farmers for breaching restrictions related to foot and mouth disease, following extensive and targeted inspections.

The Veterinary Services in Cyprus have declared that the total culling of animals on farms affected by foot and mouth disease is a legal obligation. They are urging all farmers to strictly adhere to biosafety measures.

Cypriot veterinary services have confirmed seven additional livestock units tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, bringing the total number of infected farms to 66 as containment efforts continue.

A man has been detained by the Selangor Department of Veterinary Services in Malaysia following a viral video that depicted him flinging a kitten against a wall at a Kajang laundry.

Sources from the trade sector in Montenegro have unofficially informed "Vijesti" that producers and suppliers are announcing up to 10% higher food prices in April due to rising costs for fuel, animal feed, artificial fertilizers, and veterinary services.

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating four cases of illegal animal movements involving 283 goats, sheep, and cattle across various locations, as announced by the Veterinary Services due to disease concerns.

Two new foot-and-mouth disease infections have been confirmed, bringing the total number of affected farms in Cyprus to 44, the Veterinary Services said.

Sotiria Georgiadou, spokeswoman for the Veterinary Services, clarified the regulated process for handling animal carcasses following recent culling measures, aiming to reassure farmers and protect public health and the environment.

Two cases of foot and mouth disease have been reported outside the Larnaca containment zone, this time in Dhali and Yeri in the Nicosia district. The Veterinary Services were said to be on alert, following the unconfirmed reports on Monday. Dhali and Yeri are surrounded by hoofed animal farms. It was not immediately clear if […]

Livestock farmers in the Larnaca district on Wednesday staged a protest against the ongoing culling of animals in the aftermath of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the area in recent weeks.

A total of 38 incidences of foot and mouth disease have been detected since the start of the outbreak of the disease in Larnaca last month, veterinary services department spokeswoman Sotiria…

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been identified in Livadia and one in Dromolaxia, with more than 7,000 animals culled since the outbreak began, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said the new cases involve eight sheep and goat units in Livadia and […]

A woman was severely injured after being attacked by two dogs in the backyard of a family home in Trošarina, Belgrade, and has been hospitalized. Veterinary services have taken custody of the animals.

Vaccinations of livestock against foot and mouth disease have begun, with Cyprus continuing to battle an outbreak of the disease. The veterinary services department said that the first animals, cattle

Official data has revealed a significant gap in dog registrations in Cyprus, with only 187,425 animals recorded in the Veterinary Services registry. The figure, provided by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou in response to a parliamentary question from AKEL MP Marina Nikolaou, stands in stark contrast to data from the Cyprus Voice for Animals, which estimates […]

The Selangor Department of Veterinary Services has launched a criminal investigation into a viral incident of alleged dog abuse in Port Klang, Malaysia.

Croatia's Ministry of Agriculture has dismissed accusations of a conflict of interest regarding a tender for veterinary services, specifically concerning an association whose head manages a large pig farm.

The Portuguese Veterinary Medical Association has launched a public awareness campaign and a petition to reduce the VAT on veterinary services from 23% to 6%, arguing that public health would benefit from this measure.

A new digital system for managing movement permits related to foot and mouth disease restrictions has been introduced by the veterinary services, aimed at replacing paper-based procedures with…

The Veterinary Services in Cyprus have announced that applications are open until June 26 for local authorities, animal welfare groups, and vets to participate in the 2026 islandwide stray cat sterilisation scheme.

Veterinary services in Cyprus announced that no culling had been planned at an infected small farm in Pachna, citing local conditions and the need to ensure personnel safety.

Ghana's Veterinary Services Department has issued a warning against the proliferation of unauthorised temporary livestock markets ahead of the upcoming Islamic festival of Eid, citing potential health and safety risks.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus have canceled their planned protest following an initiative by the Presidential Palace, Veterinary Services, and Agriculture Ministry to start consultations.

Leena Tuuri, environmental director for the Oulu region, was awarded Veterinarian of the Year for her efforts in reforming veterinary care legislation, ensuring public veterinary services remain accessible in Finland.

Decisions regarding rare breeds affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD), specifically fat-tailed sheep and red cattle, will be taken by the end of the week, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria…

The Perak Department of Veterinary Services in Malaysia foiled an attempt to illegally transport 37 sheep, seizing livestock worth RM110,000.

Veterinary Services in Cyprus announced that four thousand pigs will be culled following the first confirmed case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) at a pig unit in the Palaiometocho area, raising fresh concerns.

An intense dispute has erupted in Cyprus between the head of Veterinary Services and the chief of the Special Advisory Committee regarding how to compensate farmers whose livestock were slaughtered during a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
The Terengganu Department of Veterinary Services has launched an investigation into a viral video depicting cat abuse.

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed, bringing the total to 13, prompting veterinary services to immediately cull animals in infected farms.

Veterinary Services and police in Tseri, Cyprus, are investigating a large number of sheep and goats found at a livestock unit, suspecting an illegal transfer aimed at avoiding the animals' destruction.

Cyprus’s Veterinary Services are moving to force sampling at farms that refused testing in recent days, as authorities press ahead with foot-and-mouth disease controls despite resistance from some…

Livestock farmers in Yeri, Cyprus, protested outside a livestock unit against the veterinary services' plan to collect animal samples, as tensions rise over containment measures for the spreading foot-and-mouth disease.

Veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Gregoriadou urged livestock farmers on Saturday to comply with protocol against foot-and-mouth disease and focus on the broader effort to eliminate the virus…

Applications are being submitted to fill 49 positions for fixed-term private law personnel (IDOCH), with the aim of strengthening central veterinary services and laboratories...

Cattle breeders in Aradippou, Cyprus, gathered to block the culling of animals by Veterinary Services, with police present at the scene.

Foot-and-mouth disease has spread in Dromolaxia, Cyprus, extending beyond the initial 10km containment zone, a development that veterinary services had anticipated.

The continuing spread of foot and mouth disease seen over the weekend was “normal and expected within the infected zone,” veterinary services department spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said on…

Cyprus’s halloumi exports will continue without disruption after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed on Tuesday that they will not impose restrictions on the flagship national cheese, despite an ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock. The assurances followed direct consultations between the veterinary services director, Christodoulos Pipis, and his counterparts in the three countries. […]

Malaysia's Veterinary Services Department confirms the country remains free of the Nipah virus, with continuous monitoring of pigs and farms to maintain the situation.