Goats ‘can detect emotions’ in calls from other goats
Study sheds light on social communication of emotions Goats may be able to distinguish between positive and negative calls from…
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NI vets applaud swift action as African Swine Fever DNA detected in animal products brought back in luggage
BVA has welcomed the quick response from government vets and inspectors who detected traces of African Swine Fever DNA in…
Proof inbreeding reduces litter size of golden retrievers
Study finds, on average, a dam that is 10% more inbred than another will produce one fewer puppy per litter.…
Initiative aims to educate owners of brachy breeds
A guide, supplied by vets within the IVC group, aims to help clients gain a better understanding of the health…
New sheep vaccination campaign launched
Farmers encouraged to interact with vets to fight infection responsible for more than 35% of all lamb abortion diagnoses. Ceva…
African swine fever traces found in Northern Ireland
Traces of the virus DNA were found in a sausage illegally imported from Asia – part of a 300kg haul…
Raw pet food recalled owing to presence of Salmonella
Consumers urged to return products for a full refundThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a product recall alert for…
‘More research’ needed on CBD oil – BVA
Small pilot study suggests it can reduce epileptic seizures The British Veterinary Association has said more research is needed on…
US expert: “treat animals with compassion dignity and respect”
Professor Jim Reynolds has been touring the UK speaking to vets and farmers about the importance of calf and youngstock…
Middle tier dog dominance insight
Most theories predict more aggression higher up the ladder, but researchers say the difficulty of working out the pecking order…