Culicoides genome to boost knowledge of livestock viruses
Scientists have sequenced the biting midge genome, paving the way for better control of these insects, which transmit a range…
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New test for ‘equine equivalent of HIV’ now available
A diagnostic test to identify new equine virus, thought to be present in up to 10% of horses, is available…
Majority of top rabbit health issues ‘down to diet’
BVA issues top tips to pet owners Rabbit diet is in the spotlight this week as the BVA reveals five…
Concern over ‘US-style’ farming in the UK
Footage and images reveal industrial-scale beef units New research suggests the UK is now home to nearly a dozen industrial-scale…
New ‘key essentials’ on managing diabetes in pets published by Companion Animal
A new set of notes on “key essentials” of diabetes mellitus in pets has been produced to assist vets in…
Take These Steps for Better Livestock Grazing in 2018
Droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods – these are just a few of the challenges livestock producers across the country faced…
Riding styles can affect movement and lameness
Researchers assess how different riding styles influence movement symmetry Researchers at the University of Uppsala, Sweden, and the RVC have…
Slaughterhouse CCTV law laid before parliament
Legislation to come into force in May 2018 New legislation making CCTV cameras mandatory in slaughterhouses has been laid before…
Alpaca blood donation event brings BBC Countryfile to Derby
A veterinary company has held its first ever alpaca blood donation event for local farmers, bringing BBC Countryfile TV crews…
Help to run a pet health plan is as important as fee collection, according to practice owners and managers
Simplyhealth Professionals, the leading provider of preventive health plans for cats, dogs, rabbits and horses, has reported the results of…