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Vets welcome Scottish animal welfare inquiry
BVA Scottish Branch has welcomed an inquiry into the environmental and animal welfare implications of Scotland leaving the EU. Inquiry...
IVC to merge with Evidensia
The chief executive of IVC, David Hillier, will become CEO of the combined group. Combined group will have 500 clinics...
Single blood test accurately detects tick-borne diseases
The TBD Serochip can also identify whether an individual is infected with more than one tick-borne pathogen. TBD Serochip can...
Investigation reveals violations in US meat production
The investigation revealed thousands of hygiene violations at plants operated by Pilgrim’s Pride. Findings spark fresh concerns over safety of...
AgResults launches second phase of Brucellosis competition
Brucellosis remains endemic across much of the developing world. Veterinary organisations urged to collaborate on vaccine innovation Organisers of an...
Scientists find potential toxoplasmosis drug target
Toxoplasmosis can be transmitted through soil, undercooked meat or from contact with cat faeces. Study reveals enzyme that is crucial...
New animal welfare module for students in China
The module teaches students about the relationship between humans and other animals. Model teaches concepts such as sentience and ethics...
Product recall due to packaging damage
Versele-Laga has issued a recall for Ornicure 150mg/g doxycycline powder for oral solution. Versele-Laga recalls batches of Ornicure The Veterinary...
Alan Gordon elected president of BVA NI Branch
Mr Gordon graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and worked in mixed practice in North Antrim before...
Vets respond to Labour’s animal welfare plan
The draft policy includes proposals to reintroduce rabies testing for dogs before entry to the UK, in a bid to...