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App will be used to map tick hotspots
Researchers hope to extend the app to help map other zoonotic diseases. Innovative Scottish project hopes to tackle Lyme disease...
Disease names should not cause offence – WHO
Examples of the types of names to avoid are: Spanish flu, Lyme disease, swine flu, bird flu and equine encephalitis....
Smartphone detects parasites in blood
The device works by filming a pinprick of blood and analysing movement to predict the number of L. loa parasites...
Genoscoper partners with Mars Veterinary
Genoscoper Laboratories and Mars Veterinary are joining forces to combine proprietary genome technologies and DNA-based product solutions. The partnership is...
Study offers ‘real hope’ for <em>C.diff</em> sufferers
sufferers In the US alone, almost 500,000 C.diff infections occurred in 2011, resulting in 29,000 deaths. Harmless spores of C.diff...
Professionals gather for “One-Health” conference
"The care of animal health and welfare has been identified as a significant response capacity gap." Advocated need for a...
VMD updates export certificate guidance
VMD made changes to the guidance to help remove admin burdens. New guidance reflects changes in procedure Guidance on how...
Runners caught in animal snares
Around 100 snares were found in a small area frequented by runners, ramblers and dog walkers. Calls for a snare...
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‘Broccoli drug’ may treat osteoarthritis
The beneficial effects of broccoli are due to sulforaphane, a compound released during digestion. Positive results for new drug tested...
RCVS announce election results
Voter numbers rose slightly this year. Highest turnout ever for both elections Results of the 2015 RCVS Council and Veterinary...