First cases of blowfly strike reported
Farmers urged to take preventative action Sheep farmers in the UK have reported the first blowfly strike cases of 2018.…
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‘Escaped’ big cats found in enclosures at German zoo
Bear shot dead after escaping during floods Five big cats that were feared missing after storms hit a zoo in…
YuCALM Cat aims to improve feline wellbeing for the better
Following on from the launch of YuCALM Dog in September 2016, Lintbells is launching YuCALM Cat, which is available to…
Nutriad Presents at Asian Technology and Nutrition Conference
Multinational feed additives producer Nutriad participated in the South-East Asia Feed Technology & Animal Nutrition Conference 2018 that took place…
Bigger is better after £700k hospital development
Larger intensive care unit, new chemotherapy ward, superior cat and dog wards and increased number of cat and dog “hotel”…
APHA protocol ‘promising new approach’ in battle against bTB
Actiphage test has been accepted for “exceptional private use” in APHA protocol, enabling any private vet to request APHA permission…
New framework a welcome tool for optimising fish health and welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Fish Veterinary Society (FVS) have welcomed the Scottish Government’s launch today (Wednesday 23…
Badger culling to be allowed in Low Risk Area
Government to allow culling in ‘exceptional circumstances’ Defra has announced that badger culling will be allowed in the Low Risk…
NSA backs Scottish Natural Heritage raven cull
CEO Phil Stocker said some Scottish flocks had lost 50-100 lambs The National Sheep Association (NSA) has backed a decision…
Vets reminded to agree vaccination programmes in advance
RCVS and VMD issue reminder in response to complaints from owners The RCVS and the VMD are reminding veterinary surgeons…