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Leading scientists to deliver ‘crash course’ in animal breeding
The course is designed to bring attendees up to speed on the application of genomics. Course to give vets and...
UK veterinary antibiotic sales lowest in 25 years
Sales of the highest priority critically important antibiotics fell by 29 per cent between 2016 and 2017. Report shows 18...
Brexit could compromise UK’s biosecurity – report
The report advises that continued cooperation is key to the UK’s ability to manage threats. Government urged to maintain a...
RCVS launches revised Statutory Membership Examination
The written exam will now consist of a clinical multiple choice question paper and an open book examination. Written exam...
IFAW awards recognise outstanding animal heroes
IFAW recognised 10 people for their efforts to protect animals. Ten people receive awards for their work with animals A prestigious...
Dopharma to acquire Boehringer Ingelheim production site
The move follows the presentation of Boehringer’s animal health strategic orientations. Sale of Saint-Herblon site expected to complete in early...
Zoetis sells antibiotics to India to fatten livestock
Zoetis continues to sell antibiotics to India to grow livestock despite the risk of antibiotic resistance. Undercover investigation reveals “double...
Defra confirms commitment to tackling AMR post-Brexit
“The UK is a world leader in tackling antimicrobial resistance and our approach will not change when we have left...
Nobel Prize awarded for enzyme research
Frances H. Arnold, George P. Smith and Sir Gregory Winter, 2018 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry. Three scientists share 2018 Nobel...
RCVS to extend Mind Matters Initiative
Mind Matters will continue to donate £100k per year to mental health support charity VetLife. Funding will allow project to...