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…
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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…
Equine viral arteritis confirmed
Investigations are ongoing, but at present this appears to be unrelated to the cases in Devon and Dorset earlier in…
Diplomatic row over African swine fever
Picnicking Romanian tourists have been blamed for spreading the deadly haemorrhagic disease by the Bulgarian prime minister. As the UK…
Study highlights benefits of oregano oil for pig production
Researchers analyse effect of oil in 62 productive sows and piglets The benefits of oregano essential oil for lactating sows…
Osteosarcoma genetically similar in dogs and human children – study
Findings could lead to better treatments The bone cancer osteosarcoma is genetically similar in dogs and human children, according to…
High-intensity TNR ‘most effective way’ to stabilise feral cat populations
Study shares new insights into humane method of trapping free-roaming cats Stray cat populations managed by a high-intensity Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)…
NSA calls for urgent action to protect UK sheep industry
Lamb exports account for 96 per cent of the total export market The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on…