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Bluetongue restrictions eased

Bluetongue restrictions eased

There have been more than 80 cases of BTV-3 since November. Farmers are asked to remain vigilant. The Animal and...

Probiotics could reduce weight of obese dogs, study finds

Probiotics could reduce weight of obese dogs, study finds

Enterococcus faecium IDCC 2102 and Bifidobacterium lactis IDCC 4301 supported dogs in reducing their body fat. Study reveals older dogs...

National Cat Awards to include Vet of the Year category

National Cat Awards to include Vet of the Year category

Last year’s winner Zebby with his owner Genevieve Moss. Nominations open on 13 February. This year’s National Cat Awards, organised...

Group campaigns as proposed shock collar ban date passes

Group campaigns as proposed shock collar ban date passes

The group is urging Defra not to U-turn on its promise of a ban. Defra had announced the ban would...

NatureScot updates gull control licensing guidance

NatureScot updates gull control licensing guidance

Lesser black-backed gulls are among the species which have declined in number. The agency has responded to a decline in...

Wildlife Editor
Dogs’ surgery blood pressure risks linked to size, study finds

Dogs’ surgery blood pressure risks linked to size, study finds

Dog that are brachycephalic, have poor health or slower heart rates are also at higher risk. Smaller dogs are more...

Small Animal Editor