Gene study could target superbug within five years
Authors of the study discovered humans were the likely original host for the bacteria that causes mastitis in cattle and…
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Unique CT scanner unveiled
Equine hospital boasts UK’s first large bore sliding gantry computed tomography system for improved large animal patient scanning. The University…
VMD assures market access to medicines after Brexit
Document sets out implementation plans for life sciences Market access to medicines during the Brexit implementation period will not change…
African swine fever reaches China
Source of the outbreak currently unknown An outbreak of African swine fever has been reported in China for the first…
VMD relaxes restrictions on flunixin
Short-term access restored for non-food producing horses The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has temporarily relaxed the restrictions that were recently…
New blood test to help vets spot liver disease in dogs
Test created using insights from human medicine Vets and doctors have teamed up to develop a blood test that could…
What to know about adopting pets in Indonesia
All animals deserve the chance to go on a journey of rescue to recovery. They belong in a family that…
New Ebola virus discovered in Sierra Leone
Bombali virus ‘has the potential to infect human cells’ Scientists have discovered a new Ebola virus in free-tailed bats in…
Thomas Cook to stop selling SeaWorld trips
Born Free cautiously welcomes announcement Thomas Cook has announced that it will no longer be selling tickets to animal attractions…
The UN condemns misuse of antibiotics in animal husbandry
The United Nations has condemned misuse of antibiotics by farmers who practice animal husbandry. This is after a report revealed…