Study reveals link between vitamin D and heavier lambs
Researchers explore link between vitamin D and health outcomes in Scottish hill sheep Sheep with higher levels of vitamin D…
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Genetically-modified chickens offer hope for cheaper drugs
New method produces therapeutic proteins as part of the egg white Researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have…
Joint call to end non-stun slaughter
The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association have joined forces to call on the UK Government to repeal a legal…
More UK equine influenza cases reported
Scientists say, for the first time, vaccinated horses are affected, demonstrating evidence of failure of vaccine effectiveness in the UK.…
BVA issues cautious welcome to Government response to dangerous dogs report
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the Government’s response to the recommendations put forward by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…
Researchers find part of link between high insulin and laminitis
Targeting the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor may be an option for developing new drugs to prevent and treat the…
One Health report highlights fall in antibiotic use
Findings show overall drop in resistance to critical antibiotics Efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in both animals and…
Temperature ranges to monitor horse health ‘may be inaccurate’
Study suggests traditional ranges may need reviewing Temperature ranges that are traditionally used to monitor horse health may be inaccurate,…
Scotland launches consultation on animal cruelty sentencing
Battersea welcomes move which could see prison sentences raised The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals to increase…
Vetpol to launch as a trainer and regulator of SQPs
A new regulator of SQPs (suitably qualified persons) is set to launch in 2019. Vetpol has, for many years, been…