Godfray bTB review findings welcomed by organisations
The review, by Sir Charles Godfray, urges farmers to “take more ownership of the disease” and notes the role of…
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Escaped snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo
Human error led to a snow leopard escaping the enclosure. Dudley Zoo in the West Midlands has confirmed that an…
BVA response to BBC Watchdog discussion on costs of veterinary medicines
On Wednesday 28 November BBC Watchdog explored the topic of veterinary medicines, comparing the costs of buying directly from a…
Gene research aims to protect British bees
Entire genetic profile of bees is analysed to interpret disease threat in colonies. The Roslin Institute at the University of…
Defra updates contingency plan for notifiable diseases
Plan outlines how Defra will manage an incident or outbreak in the UK The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs…
Boehringer Ingelheim announces two new claims for Nexgard® and Nexgard Spectra® in the EU and Australia
Boehringer Ingelheim expands the label claims of its NexGard® brands for the treatment of two severe skin diseases in dogs in…
WSAVA Calls for ‘Health-conscious’ Breeding and Greater Use of Genetic Testing
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has called on veterinarians and breeders to reduce the suffering caused by hereditary disease…
Pet ownership linked to decreased need for medications in humans
Pet ownership linked to decreased need for medications in humans 96 per cent of dog owners state that their dog…
Vets urged to apply professional judgement to make responsible antibiotic prescribing decisions under the cascade
For World Antibiotic Awareness Week (12-18 November) and ahead of European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November), the British Veterinary Association…
New insights into endoparasite prevalence
Higher level of parasites found in rural regions of Vienna. Viennese dogs have relatively few endoparasites in their faeces compared…