Study sheds light on mutilation of working donkeys
Urgent outreach work is needed to tackle the deliberate mutilation of working donkeys in India, scientists have said. A new…
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Working closely together ‘could help prevent laminitis’
Study explores relationships between farriers and horse owners. Farriers who work closely with horse owners and take a holistic approach…
One in three stray dogs accurately microchipped
New figures from leading charity highlight disappointing take-up of canine microchipping laws introduced over two years ago. Research released by…
VMD to review guidance over misuse of cascade
A Veterinary Times investigation has found evidence of widespread violations of the cascade – suggesting a huge number of practices across the UK…
Pia-neering product aims to aid horse health monitoring
A wireless health monitoring system that allows equine vets to remotely access vital patient signs in real time and with…
New veterinary paper calls for anaesthesia and analgesia use for pain management during goat disbudding
British Veterinary Association and Goat Veterinary Society consider the use of appropriate anaesthesia and analgesia as vital to the welfare…
Livestock anti-inflammatory drug suspended following health safety concerns
A veterinary product for food-producing animals that contains the excipient diethanolamine (DEA) has been suspended due to health safety concerns.…
Avian influenza confirmed on Russian poultry farm
A farm in Russia which holds nearly half a million birds has been tested positive for bird flu. The…
BVA calls for post-rabies vaccination waiting times to be extended post-Brexit
As the UK prepares to exit the European Union, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the government to…
Vets call for clarity on welfare in Saudi lamb deal
BVA believes that all exported meat should come from animals that have been stunned before slaughter The British Veterinary Association…