BVA encourages vets to discuss electric containment fences with clients to improve animal welfare
We are encouraging vets to speak to their livestock and equine clients about containment fences, helping them to ensure they’re…
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Bio detection dogs sniff out bacterial pathogens in human lung
World-first study reveals dogs are able to detect lung infections at ultra-low concentrations. A new study by Imperial College London…
New understanding of bacterial infections found in noses of healthy cattle
Findings could help to prevent and control respiratory infections Scientists at the University of Bristol have gained a fresh understanding…
Myanmar reports first ASF outbreak
Sixty-five animals have been culled in Shan State Myanmar’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed the country’s first outbreaks of African…
Stem cell medicine ‘absolute breakthrough’ for lameness
The stem cell product, from Boehringer Ingelheim, is “the first that has been licensed that is available as an ‘off…
Rescue dogs warning after rise in UK heartworm cases
The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland is being alerted to increasing numbers of heartworm-positive dogs being…
Rising ivory prices could lead to more elephant poaching – study
Analysis of ivory market values reveals major threat to elephant populations The global price of ivory has increased tenfold since…
Body condition score tips issued following reports of more caesareans
Strong grass growth has led to more overly fit cows and difficult calvings Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has issued…
ASF: Nearly 130,000 pigs culled in Bulgaria
Authorities order culling of home-raised pigs in ‘sanitary zones’ Nearly 130,000 pigs have died or been culled in Bulgaria due…
Major step forward in thermally-stable TB vaccines
Promising vaccine can be protected from heat damage – study A promising TB vaccine for cattle and humans can be…