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Vigilance urged following reports of Seoul virus
Researchers identified infected rats on or near pig farms in Yorkshire and Cheshire. Disease identified at pig farms in northern...
ITV show prompts animal welfare complaints from vets
In an open letter to the producers, BVA asked if a vet is present on set and if the production...
A practical guide to rabbit and rodent ‘dentals’
Rabbits and rodents are enjoying a resurgence in ownership, particularly amongst adults, as Siuna Reid explains. ...
Decision-making in the rabbit gut stasis case
Vet John Chitty discusses the numerous decision-making stages and how a logical approach to these can imporve results and patient...
Exotics vet performs intricate surgery on goldfish
Eric (not pictured) is a long oranda goldfish, a breed that has a bubble-type hood on its head called a...
Fish appear to recognise themselves in the mirror
Alex Jordan administered the mirror test on cleaner wrasse in order to test the cognitive capacity of social fish. Study...
Ear-based swellings in rabbits
Common in lop-eared, brachycephalic rabbits, ear-based swellings result from a build-up of cerumen in the soft-walled part of the canal....
Common conditions in captive aquatic chelonians
A significant proportion of the common conditions seen in captive aquatic chelonians are a consequence of inadequate care, Sonya Miles...
Snakes need space to fully stretch their bodies – study
"For decades, caged snakes have literally had almost no room to move – now there should be no room for...
Study reveals extent of chelonian extinction crisis
Researchers created species richness lists for turtles in several regions of the world. Researchers call for greater conservation efforts More...