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…
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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…
Singapore Food Agency to begin food safety oversight in 2019
A new agency has been created in Singapore to oversee food safety beginning in April next year. The Singapore Food…
Spanish for Animal Healthcare
Colorado State University has launched a new undergraduate certificate in “Spanish for Animal Health and Care.” The aim is to…
Top Animal Companies Form Coalition to Pass Domestic Violence Law
It’s well documented that there is a link between animal abuse and domestic violence, with as many as 85% of…