Cat cocktail parties to improve feline welfare
Attendees to enjoy ‘Mogitos’ and ‘Moscow Mews’ A unique fundraising initiative has been launched by International Cat Care (iCatCare) to…
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Dogs create a ‘mental representation’ of objects they smell
Scientists say dogs have concrete expectations when tracking scents A new study suggests that dogs create a ‘mental representation’ of…
Horse Trust joins Animal Behaviour and Training Council
Charity to advise on safe and effective methods of equine training The world’s oldest equine charity has become the first…
Research shows horse anthelmintic reduction
Study finds increasing use of tapeworm saliva testing can reduce number of anthelmintic treatments prescribed to equine patients. A targeted…
Hundreds sink teeth into oral care course
Registrations are already flying in for the 2018 Oral Care Nurse training course; however, for those interested, but undecided, RVN…
Bristol launches four-year degree
Applicants with a relevant science qualification will be able to study to become a vet at the University of Bristol’s…
Vet reprimanded for ‘poor communication’
Skilled, caring and passionate vet with a high standing in his community and an otherwise unblemished 30-year career sanctioned over…
DNA study could boost meat and milk production
Scientists find 913 diverse microbes in cows’ rumen New analysis of the microbes in cows’ stomachs could help…
Grass-fed dairy cows produce milk with higher levels of omega-3
Researchers have found that cows fed a 100 percent organic grass and legume-based diet produce milk with elevated levels of…
Christine Middlemiss takes up role as UK’s new Chief Veterinary Officer
Christine Middlemiss has today taken up the post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), taking over from Nigel Gibbens who…