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Emerging pathogen found in salamanders in the EU

Emerging pathogen found in salamanders in the EU

Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) was first identified in 2013 and causes a fatal skin disease in non-resistant species. Efsa recommendations to...

Exotics Editor
Promising new live vaccine for equine influenza

Promising new live vaccine for equine influenza

The vaccine was created using reverse genetics, which means it can be updated to protect against emerging strains. Scientists say...

Equine Editor
Mixed breed dogs less disease-prone than purebreds

Mixed breed dogs less disease-prone than purebreds

“There has been a long-standing perception that mixed breed dogs are less disease-prone than purebred dogs.”  Study reveals genetic conditions...

RCVS Council election results announced

RCVS Council election results announced

Susan Paterson, Mandisa Greene and Neil Smith will take up their posts at RCVS Day. Top three candidates will take...

Industry Editor
Young vets leading the way in wearing helmets

Young vets leading the way in wearing helmets

BARTA runs a vet awareness and educational programme for new and practising vets. Culture changed welcomed by animal rescue officers...

Industry Editor

When did you last see a hedgehog?

According to an annual survey carried out by Gardners' World magazine sightings of hedgehogs one of the best loved creatures...