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BVA "will not support" badger cull challenge

BVA “will not support” badger cull challenge

The Badger Trust called on the BVA to support its legal challenge of the culls. Badger Trust’s legal challenge of the...

Evidence based veterinary regulation

Evidence based veterinary regulation

Recent criticism of RCVS decisions highlights the lack of communication between the profession and the college. MRCVSonline calls for regulation to...

AstraZeneca rejects £69bn bid from Pfizer

AstraZeneca rejects £69bn bid from Pfizer

"Final" offer from US drug company turned down UK drug company AstraZeneca has turned down the "final" takeover bid of...

Domesticated animals provide clues to disease emergence

Domesticated animals provide clues to disease emergence

Domesticated animals share pathogens and parasites with their human companions. A link has been found between the domestication of animals...

London Pet Show to take place this weekend

London Pet Show to take place this weekend

Ben Fogle will be leading the panel of judges for SuperDogs Live. The annual pet show will host an exciting...

Impact of Scottish independence questioned

Impact of Scottish independence questioned

BVA president Robin Hargreaves questioned the impact of independence on veterinary regulation. BVA president poses questions on potential effects on the...

Mobile phone camera could be used to detect bacteria

Mobile phone camera could be used to detect bacteria

Researchers say they can now locate potential sources of infection. Scientists develop a new technique for locating infection source Scientists...

RCVS president defends the college

RCVS president defends the college

RCVS president Neil Smith says the college has been open about its past mistakes and will continue on a path of...

Home Office to review transparency in animal experiments

Home Office to review transparency in animal experiments

Current legislation prevents the Home Office from disclosing information on animal experiments. Proposals to review restrictions on the disclosure of...

Institute fined for foot-and-mouth failings

Institute fined for foot-and-mouth failings

Foot-and-mouth virus was not released into the environment on this occasion, a court heard. Pirbright has been prosecuted for licence...