Removing invasive mice from the Farallon Islands would benefit threatened birds
New research shows the significant negative impact that invasive, non-native house mice on the Farallon Islands are having to the…
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Are pets really good for us – or just hairy health hazards?
Many animal-lovers think a cat or dog can help you live a longer, happier, healthier life. But does the science…
Vets’ support required for Lafora DNA test
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is seeking vets’ help to support a research project to develop a reliable DNA test…
BVA joins leading veterinary figures in green initiative
Vet Sustain is an online platform which has been set up in response to a growing interest in sustainability issues…
Cats bond with caregivers just as much as babies and dogs
The first empirical study on the connection between cats and their caregivers refutes felines’ chilly image. New research examines how…
How whales and dolphins evolved for life at sea
A new study shows that the genomes of cetaceans, which include dolphins and whales, have changed in important ways to…
Otherworldly worms with three sexes discovered in Mono Lake
Caltech scientists have discovered a new species of worm thriving in the extreme environment of Mono Lake. This new species,…
CRISPRed fruit flies mimic monarch butterfly, and could make you vomit
Scientists recreate in flies the mutations that let monarch butterfly eat toxic milkweed with impunity Monarch butterflies and a few…
Correct diagnosis key to beating lameness: What farmers need to know
Improving the management of flock lameness problems is one of the top animal health priorities for UK sheep producers. Foot…
Swansea City FC helps fund badger vaccination pilot
Swansea City Football Club is helping to fund a badger vaccination scheme to help eradicate bovine TB in the Gower…