£7m rural veterinary hub to be created
New, data-driven innovation centre for veterinary science has been approved for funding. Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Highlands and Islands…
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Sensing technology set to detect disease in livestock
Sensor systems have the potential to provide more definitive results New sensing technology set to detect disease and reduce the…
Rise in toxic blue green algae cases prompts vet warning
With an increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer, the BVA is urging…
Raw pet food company issues further recalls
Nine batches recalled due to presence of Salmonella Pet food company Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling nine batches…
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…
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…