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Diagnostic test for feline TB now available
The new method cultures feline peripheral blood mononuclear cells in five separate reactions with control materials. Categorises cats which present...
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Vets asked to share concerns about RSA network
When the proposals were first announced earlier this year, significant concerns were raised by veterinary organisations and members of the...
Cancer mostly caused by external factors, study suggests
The risk of cancer is now thought to be heavily influenced by external factors such as smoking. Risk heavily influenced...
Twenty seven practices join RSA referral network
The network includes teaching hospitals, independent practices, and corporate managed practices. Insurer expects more practices to join ‘in due course’...
“Difficult to envisage” homeopathy ban – RCVS
The RCVS has said it is "difficult to envisage any justification" for banning the practice of veterinary homeopathy. The statement...
Innovative DNA technology speeds up TB diagnosis
Whole Genome Sequencing is a faster, cheaper and more effective way of diagnosing TB. Whole Genome Sequencing found to be...
CVS acquires The Albavet Group
Albavet is expected to benefit substantially from better purchasing power. Acquisition a "major step forward" for vet group Major veterinary...
Radio series to explore animal sentience
Christine Nicol, professor of animal welfare at the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences. Comedy questions whether animals have...
A closer look at RCVS governance changes
RCVS Council at the June meeting in Edinburgh. Do smaller groups make better decisions, or just quicker ones? The veterinary profession...
DNA study sheds light on lifespan mystery
Until now, biologists have been unable to explain why the larger animals in a species tend to have shorter lives....