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Urgent action needed to tackle antibiotic disposal
Once consumed, most antibiotic drugs are excreted un-metabolised, along with resistant bacteria, through urine and faeces. Study finds release of...

Nominations open for RCVS Council elections 2018
The RCVS Council election period will start around mid-March. Three places available under new governance arrangement Nominations for veterinary surgeons...

RUMA names new secretary general
Mr Lloyd has been immersed in the livestock sector throughout his career. AHDB’s Chris Lloyd will succeed John Fitzgerald The...

Christmas bags appeal to help homeless people and their pets
The bags are being dropped off at soup kitchens across Edinburgh. Vet students and charities band together to distribute vital...

Insurance premium tax pushing up cost of pet insurance
The standard rate of IPT in the UK is now the sixth highest in Europe. Figures show the average policy...

Dolly osteoarthritis concerns ‘unfounded’
The researchers performed a radiographic assessment on the skeletons of Dolly and her contemporaries. Scans reveal Dolly and her contemporaries...

BVA seeks nominations for regional representatives
The BVA is looking for motivated individuals with an engaged interest in current issues affecting the profession. Positions available across...

Scientists develop cancer-fighting robots
Magnified algae with magnetic coating. Devices pave way for the development of new treatments Scientists have developed tiny, remote-controlled robots...

HRH The Princess Royal visits Moredun
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Moredun Research Institute to celebrate its unique partnership with the farming industry. Event showcased...

NOAH congratulates EMA on move to Amsterdam
The EMA is moving to Amsterdam following the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. Organisation calls for continued...