Study shows potential of avian influenza to infect humans
Finding could lead to reduced vaccine efficiency. Avian influenza viruses isolated from Pakistan are able to escape vaccine immunity and…
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Boehringer Ingelheim launches ‘LastMile’ initiative to address major barriers in animal healthcare sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
The initiative is established by Boehringer Ingelheim and supported by GALVmed Nairobi, Kenya, 4 December 2018 – Boehringer Ingelheim, one of…
Boehringer Ingelheim and Global Stem Cell Technology are prepared to bring groundbreaking innovation to equine market
First-ever veterinary stem cell medicine recommended for EU marketing authorisation Arti-Cell Forte provides a unique ready-to-use solution for the treatment…
Bayer helps farmers keep sows healthy with new BCS SowDition smartphone application
BCS SowDition enables accurate and standardized body condition scoring of sows in four simple steps, contributing to better health and…
New hope for fish-allergy sufferers
Allergenic protein less active in cartilaginous fish (Vienna, 30 November 2018) Fish allergy is one of the most dangerous food…
Godfray bTB review findings welcomed by organisations
The review, by Sir Charles Godfray, urges farmers to “take more ownership of the disease” and notes the role of…
Escaped snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo
Human error led to a snow leopard escaping the enclosure. Dudley Zoo in the West Midlands has confirmed that an…
BVA response to BBC Watchdog discussion on costs of veterinary medicines
On Wednesday 28 November BBC Watchdog explored the topic of veterinary medicines, comparing the costs of buying directly from a…
Gene research aims to protect British bees
Entire genetic profile of bees is analysed to interpret disease threat in colonies. The Roslin Institute at the University of…
Defra updates contingency plan for notifiable diseases
Plan outlines how Defra will manage an incident or outbreak in the UK The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs…