Chocolate labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the…
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No-deal Brexit could spark rise in demand for horse health checks
BVA issues warning amid concerns over veterinary shortages. A ‘no-deal’ Brexit could spark a rise in demand for vets to…
Zoetis sells antibiotics to India to fatten livestock
Undercover investigation reveals “double standard” in response to AMR. Leading animal health firm Zoetis has been selling antibiotics to India…
Disease-predicting blood test for cattle a ‘positive prospect’
A “simple” blood test could aid cattle health and productivity by predicting the likelihood of diseases developing, a study has…
Evidence for amphibian CRGV link gathers pace
A fish vet believes she may have taken a step towards solving the mystery cause of cutaneous and renal glomerular…
No-deal impact on horse movement could see demand for vets and laboratory services skyrocketing
BVA has warned that a no-deal Brexit could lead to a surge in demand for vets and laboratories to carry…
BVA welcomes plans for additional TB testing and increased veterinary support for farmers in North Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the announcement that additional contiguous testing and increased veterinary support for farmers will…
Significance in canine leishmaniosis highlighted at leading dermatology congress
Bayer is a leading sponsor of the 30th European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD) Congress Cutaneous lesions are the most…
Call for public to avoid buying ‘novelty’ felines
Cats have become the latest victims of the public’s “thirst for endless novelty”, the BVA and International Cat Care (ICC)…
‘Trojan’ rescue dogs pose major UK pet welfare risk
A total of 40% of companion animal vets responding to the BVA’s Spring 2018 Voice of the Veterinary Profession (VVP)…