African swine fever traces found in Northern Ireland
Traces of the virus DNA were found in a sausage illegally imported from Asia – part of a 300kg haul…
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Raw pet food recalled owing to presence of Salmonella
Consumers urged to return products for a full refundThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a product recall alert for…
‘More research’ needed on CBD oil – BVA
Small pilot study suggests it can reduce epileptic seizures The British Veterinary Association has said more research is needed on…
US expert: “treat animals with compassion dignity and respect”
Professor Jim Reynolds has been touring the UK speaking to vets and farmers about the importance of calf and youngstock…
Middle tier dog dominance insight
Most theories predict more aggression higher up the ladder, but researchers say the difficulty of working out the pecking order…
Possible link between ‘grain-free’ diets and DCM
BVA urges caution in choosing these diets for pets The BVA has recommended caution in choosing grain-free diets for pets,…
Alltech appoints new chief scientific officer to lead global innovation efforts
Dr. Karl Dawson retires after two decades with Alltech [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Alltech has appointed a new chief scientific officer…
Drought-hit Namibia to auction 1,000 wild animals
Government announces auction to preserve life and raise funds The Namibian Government has authorised the sale of around 1,000 wild…
Dolphins ‘form friendships based on shared interests’
Study finds similarities in human and dolphin friendships New research suggests dolphins form friendships based on shared interests, in a…
New test identifies cause of blindness in giant schnauzers
An inherited retinal disease that leads to blindness has been identified in giant schnauzers. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) condition, which…