Low-level herd diseases in pigs to be identified at slaughter
New scheme will allow pig farmers access to post-mortem data. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) are inviting pig…
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Animal Welfare issues debated by MPs in Westminster Hall
Animal Welfare issues debated by MPs in Westminster Hall DEFRA expressed their support for tackling puppy smuggling. Key issues including…
Leishmaniosis vaccine study hailed potential ‘game changer’
Canine leishmaniosis is a major zoonotic disease in more than 70 countries and is posing an escalating problem in the…
Certain canine raw food diets ‘massive’ human health risk
The president of the Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) has branded the feeding of certain types of raw dog…
Honeybee protein keeps stem cells young
Researchers investigate the benefits of royal jelly. A mammalian protein similar to the active component of honeybee royal jelly can…
Study shows potential of avian influenza to infect humans
Finding could lead to reduced vaccine efficiency. Avian influenza viruses isolated from Pakistan are able to escape vaccine immunity and…
Boehringer Ingelheim launches ‘LastMile’ initiative to address major barriers in animal healthcare sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
The initiative is established by Boehringer Ingelheim and supported by GALVmed Nairobi, Kenya, 4 December 2018 – Boehringer Ingelheim, one of…
Boehringer Ingelheim and Global Stem Cell Technology are prepared to bring groundbreaking innovation to equine market
First-ever veterinary stem cell medicine recommended for EU marketing authorisation Arti-Cell Forte provides a unique ready-to-use solution for the treatment…
Bayer helps farmers keep sows healthy with new BCS SowDition smartphone application
BCS SowDition enables accurate and standardized body condition scoring of sows in four simple steps, contributing to better health and…
New hope for fish-allergy sufferers
Allergenic protein less active in cartilaginous fish (Vienna, 30 November 2018) Fish allergy is one of the most dangerous food…