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RAW veterinary resource pack released
RAW is taking place from 26-30 June 2023. Vets urged to get involved to educate owners about welfare needs of...
RSPCA sees surge in pet rabbit cases
Last month, the RSPCA rescued seven rabbits abandoned in Manchester. The charity took in more than 3,000 rabbits last year....
RAW 2023 to highlight benefits of neutering rabbits
Neutering prevents unplanned litters, and helps to prevent uterine cancer in female rabbits. Vets urged to support the campaign. ...
Free access to runs lowers rabbit stress, study finds
Stress hormone levels were higher in rabbits with limited run access. Research confirms negative impact of small hutches and restricted...
Pet parrots may benefit from inter-species video calls, study finds
Parrots were taught how to call each other with the help of their human caretakers. Parrots that took part engaged...
BVA launches policy position on aquaculture
The UK is the eighth largest producer of finfish from aquaculture. The position calls for vets to consider roles in...
BVA Live session planned on reptile emergencies
The session will be held on 11 May. The session will look at common reptile emergency presentations. The British Veterinary...
Captive breeding alters wing shapes, study finds
There is a large captive breeding programme for orange-bellied parrots. Changes impact ability of orange-bellied parrots to survive in the...
Calls to ban planned octopus farm
In the wild, octopuses prefer to live in sheltered and solitary conditions. Major concerns have been raised about potential welfare...
Study reveals more about snakes’ response to sound
In the trials, woma pythons tended to move towards the sound. Researchers find reactions depend on the genus of the...