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“Risk-adverse” policies restrict progress of GM technology

“Risk-adverse” policies restrict progress of GM technology

Trial releases of GM insects for disease control are already happening in places such as the Caribbean, Malaysia and Brazil....

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Global health risk calls for urgent action

Global health risk calls for urgent action

Professor Piot (left), Professor Reid and Clare Wilson of the New Scientist who led the debate. Key leaders emphasise importance...

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Charity calls on KFC to improve chicken welfare

Campaigners are calling on fast food chain KFC to improve living conditions for the birds it serves up in its...

Shake up of the RCVS senior team announced

Significant changes to the RCVS senior team were agreed at a special meeting of the council last week (29 September)....

RCVS launches second ADR trial

RCVS launches second ADR trial

Each year the college receives around 1,000 concerns about veterinary surgeons and nurses from members of the public. But around...

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British public awareness of veterinary medicines improving

British public awareness of veterinary medicines improving

The survey revealed that 74 per cent of British people know that farm animals are vaccinated to prevent sickness. Sector...

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VMD outlines changes to Special Import Scheme

VMD outlines changes to Special Import Scheme

The changes aim to simplify the application process and reduce administrative burdens. System will be simplified from 1 November 2016...

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RCVS grants 44 new fellowships

RCVS grants 44 new fellowships

The fellowship underwent review and was relaunched with three new methods of entry. New initiative sees greatest number of successful...

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BVA urge post-Brexit standards maintenance

BVA urge post-Brexit standards maintenance

“We will ensure the voice of the veterinary profession is heard during any negotiations and discussions, to secure the best...

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Oxygen levels key to evolution of early skeletal animals

Oxygen levels key to evolution of early skeletal animals

Researcher Fred Bowyer uses geological hammer to collect samples. Study evidences likely cause of mobility and skeleton formation The University...

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