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Concern over use of bits in royal horses’ mouths

Concern over use of bits in royal horses’ mouths

Michael Fox urged the royal horse brigade to put animal welfare ahead of tradition. Horses showed signs of ‘oral discomfort’...

Equine Editor
Vets reminded to agree vaccination programmes in advance

Vets reminded to agree vaccination programmes in advance

The reminder comes in response to complaints received by the VMD concerning vaccinations for leptospirosis. RCVS and VMD issue reminder...

Industry Editor
NSA backs Scottish Natural Heritage raven cull

NSA backs Scottish Natural Heritage raven cull

The licences will allow local estates to cull more than 60 non-breeding ravens per year over five years. CEO Phil...

Badger culling to be allowed in Low Risk Area

Badger culling to be allowed in Low Risk Area

The BVA had called for greater clarity on how and where badger controls would be introduced in the LRA. Government...

Wildlife Editor
Wildlife filmmaker to speak at CQ graduation

Wildlife filmmaker to speak at CQ graduation

James Brickell will deliver the keynote speech at the 2018 CQ Graduation and Awards Ceremony. James Brickell led the digital...

Industry Editor
New cat virus could reveal insights about hepatitis B

New cat virus could reveal insights about hepatitis B

Until now, it was not known that companion animals could contract HBV. Discovery first step in developing vaccine to prevent...