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RCVS and VN Council candidates announced
Eligible voters will receive their ballot papers by post during the week commencing 14 March. Voting commences 14 March ...
Cancer cells kill off surrounding tissue
The cancer cells encourage a process known as apoptosis, or cell death,’ in the surrounding cells. Finding may explain why...
MPs launch animal welfare inquiry
The inquiry will look into whether current legislation is fit for purpose in a time when the sale of domestic...
‘Landmark’ animal welfare strategy launches
"Brambell’s report set in motion the now thriving field of animal welfare science – determining how animals perceive the world,...
Zika virus confirmed in Ireland
Growing evidence suggests the virus, which usually causes only mild symptoms in adults, could be linked to microcephaly. Officials declare...
‘The man behind the image’
An interview with Noel Fitzpatrick Irish vet Noel Fitzpatrick is widely recognised and revered for his innovative surgeries, seen by...
What can we learn from the NHS?
Vets and NHS workers share ideas at congress NHS worker Jeanine Roberts joined vets at this year's VPMA/SPVS Congress for...
Smartphone app could help to eradicate rabies
Rabies remains a global problem that leads to the suffering and premature deaths of over 50,000 people and many times...
WHO convene Emergency Committee on Zika
Zika has been linked to neurological disorders and birth defects in Latin America. Organisation says level of alarm is “extremely...
Zika virus has pandemic potential, scientists say
"PAHO anticipates that Zika virus will continue to spread and will likely reach all countries and territories of the region...