Pig gene editing development possible PRRS ‘game changer’
Scientists have been able to edit pigs’ genes to make them resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, which is…
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BVA: resistance to reclassified drug ‘worrying’
The drug, monepantel – sold under the trade name Zolvix – was reclassified from POM-V to POM-VPS in 2017, despite…
Researchers develop new viral vectored poultry vaccine
Development could lead to vaccines that target multiple avian diseases A new recombinant vaccine that is effective against Marek’s disease…
Outrage over possible export of wild-caught animals to China
Letter appears to request endangered species from Africa Wildlife groups are urging the Chinese authorities not to allow imports of…
NUTRIAD HOST TRADITIONAL HERRING PARTY
At the VIV in Utrecht (Netherlands) multinational feed additives producer Nutriad once more hosted a traditional herring party. A large…
Product defect recall
Three batches of Crovect ectoparaciticide for sheep are being recalled due to a possible pack defect, which may cause caps…
Study detects dogs’ understanding of emotions behind human expression
Results show the right side of the brain plays a more important part in regulating the sympathetic outflow to the…
Vets raise concerns over poultry welfare due to CO2 shortages
The majority of media coverage on the current carbon dioxide (CO2) shortages has focused on the impact on supplies of…
BVA welcomes Cabinet Secretary’s statement on improving pet welfare in Wales
Measures outlined in the statement from Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, included a commitment to…
George Eustice announces funding for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea
Farming minister George Eustice has announced a £5.7million funding package to help farmers tackle Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD). The funding…