Defra unveils three new general licences to control wild birds
Three new general licences to control wild birds in England have been issued today to help farmers prevent serious damage…
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Marine mammal vet receives prestigious award
James Barnett significantly increased knowledge of seals, whales and dolphins through his examination of animals found stranded dead on the…
US professor urges UK not to dilute animal welfare standards in post-Brexit trade deals
An eminent American professor of large animal medicine has warned the UK not to dilute its high animal welfare standards…
Telemedicine debate prompts Code of Conduct review
‘Anomalies’ found in supporting guidance, RCVS says Discussions on the development of telemedicine services have prompted a wide-ranging review of…
Gene-edited chicken cells prevent spread of avian flu
Findings increase likelihood of producing gene-edited chickens Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have used gene editing techniques to prevent…
BTV-8 re-emerging in northern Europe, APHA warns
Weaker pathogenicity means clinical signs may be fewer Vets are being reminded of the risk of bluetongue virus, as serotype…
Farmers urged to be on their guard for blowfly strike
Latest update shows threat is on the rise Farmers and animal health professionals are being warned to be on their…
Equine flu cases rise in May
All outbreaks confirmed to be Florida Clade 1 Equine influenza continues to be reported in the UK and Europe, according…
Bayer launches Baycox Iron injection combination in Europe
The first and patented toltrazuril plus gleptoferron injectable combination available in Europe helps protect suckling piglets from coccidiosis and iron…
Raw diet pros and cons reviewed
The review looks at the practice, rationale and motivation for raw feeding before evaluating existing evidence on both benefits and…