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Study highlights scale of field trials for bTB vaccine
As many as 100,000 cattle would be needed to show the effect of a vaccine on bTB transmission. Researchers propose...

Sell up of veterinary practices continues
The transaction is Sovereign’s largest sale to date. Sovereign sells Linnaeus Group to Mars Mars Petcare’s Veterinary Health Group has...

New welfare codes for laying hens welcomed
The code encourages owners and keepers to use local and national sources of disease surveillance. Codes highlight benefit of veterinary...

Discovery offers hope for anti-cancer therapy
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies are created when the immune system overreacts to an allergen. Immunoglobulin E antibodies could fight cancer...

BVA seeks views on OV training and revalidation system
The BVA is concerned that its members are finding the OV revalidation system frustrating and resource-intensive. Survey follows concerns about...

Dog flu strains a ‘potential risk’ to humans
A study in Chinese pet dogs identified a new influenza strain. Study identifies influenza viruses jumping from pigs to dogs...