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)…
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‘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)…
‘Remain vigilant’, vets urged after ASF ‘jumps’ westwards
Vets in the UK are being urged to increase vigilance after it was confirmed virulent African swine fever (ASF) has…
Boehringer Ingelheim to donate 75,000 doses of rabies vaccine through SHOTS FOR GOOD initiative
Boehringer Ingelheim donated 75,000 doses of rabies vaccine to the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) in recognition of World…
Equine stem cell study offers hope for antibiotic alternative
A novel study has found equine mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) naturally produce molecules that can fight bacterial infection and may…
BSAVA appeals for clinical abstracts
The BSAVA is aiming to assemble a record number of clinical abstracts – particularly from GPs – to be presented…
Concern over beluga whale sighting in the Thames
Conservationists have raised concern over a rare beluga whale spotted in the River Thames. The whale, nicknamed Benny, was first…
UK health officials confirm third case of monkeypox
Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed a third case of monkeypox in England. In a statement, PHE said that a…
New report shows improvements in udder health
There have been marked improvements in udder health and mastitis reduction in dairy cows, according to the latest report from…
New study sheds light on seizures in dogs
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College suggests that age, breed, sex and bodyweight are all risk factors for…