French bulldogs, pugs, English bulldogs and dachshunds should not be used in any advertising, new guidance from the International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs has stated. Read more at ow.ly/EtnY50SFXR2

With the Olympic games well underway showcasing human athletic achievements, we're looking back at a feature focusing on animal athletes. From cheetahs to racehorses, antelopes to kangaroos, which species would fair well against the athletes of today? ow.ly/iR3P50SNXJc

Vet corporate IVC looks set to make some vets and vet nurses redundant as part of a planned restructure. The move has been criticised by some who have accused the company of being more focused on profits than its personnel. Read more at ow.ly/qu5E50SPUXo

Several reps on BVA council have said they do not believe the Competition and Markets Authority has sufficient understanding of the emotional aspects of work in vet practices, including the ‘toll’ of performing euthanasia. Read more at ow.ly/x8TG50SPV0u

Animal welfare isn't a priority for Chinese poultry producers, so using ‘market-based’ arguments may work better to bring about improvements, delegates at a recent UFAW conference heard. Read more at ow.ly/TyjO50SPVbS

To celebrate International Cat Day, some of our team are taking time to celebrate their own cats! Here is Josh with his rescue cat Katja and Emma with her cat Boris. How are you and your practice celebrating today? Let us know! #internationalcatday #cats #catwelfare #vetteam

In this debate article, members of Veterinary Humanities UK explain why they consider contextualised care to be foundational to morally and economically sustainable veterinary practice in today's changing world, and thus very far from a fad: ow.ly/Vt0r50SUwtO

Cheap and simple hatches allowing stabled horses to ‘chat’ with their next-door neighbour have the potential to improve equine wellbeing, research has found. Read the full Big Picture at ow.ly/z2vq50SPVl1

As equine vet Linda Belton takes the reins of the RCVS, becoming its 13th female president, we chat to her about her plans for her presidential year, her views on professional regulation and her overseas work with Brooke. Read the interview for free at ow.ly/Nuwa50SPVpX

The BVA has proposed the creation of a centralised repository of veterinary information for the public, akin to the NHS website, covering health conditions, treatments, clinical signs etc. Read more about its joint response to the CMA investigation at ow.ly/unAT50SZfM3

The government has committed to ending the badger cull in England by 'the end of this parliament'. All current cull licences will be honoured. Read more about the new bovine TB eradication strategy at: bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/do/10.1002/vet…

Alongside working in practice, vet Ceri Stewart runs ultramarathons. Her current challenge is the 380 km-Dragon's Back across Wales: the toughest mountain race in the world! Find out what makes 'veterinary women who run' succeed: #VetRecord #vetcareers. bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10…

'To make a conscious effort to produce an unwell animal should surely be illegal,' writes Suzanne Jarvis as she discusses the rise of extreme breeding in cats. Read her full editorial for free at: ow.ly/9qiL50Thn6Q

How's your veterinary career panning out? Was it as expected when you graduated? Whether starting your first job or 50 years on, why not share your #vetcareer with Vet Record? We'd love to hear your unique career story and publish in the journal. [email protected]

Hundreds of thousands of animals have been preventively culled in Greece and Romania to try to curb the spread of pestes des petits ruminants virus. Read more at ow.ly/GvE750Thqli

What might the growth of artificial intelligence mean for veterinary healthcare? In a recent roundtable, Vet Record brought together a panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities this new technology brings. Read it in full at ow.ly/MO6O50Thrrv

'The challenges UK vet schools face are not all financial, but if their courses are not properly funded, they will struggle to maintain their excellence and support students towards future success', writes Suzanne Jarvis. Read more of the latest issue at: ow.ly/GVKl50TrTOb