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Equine forum sparks discussion across the globe
The National Equine Forum saw vets, politicians and business leaders share knowledge and encourage debate. Event live-streamed to hundreds via...

Scotland sees huge rise in animal cruelty seizures
A record 302 animals were taken into the SSPCA’s care in 2017. Illegal puppy trade ‘remains a major concern’ The...

‘Dog-speak’ important for human-canine relationship
The finding could help owners form close ties with their pets. Study shows high-pitched emotional speech improves attention ‘Dog-speak’ is...

Electronic collars – a benefit to animals?
‘Containment fences which also use electronic collars are a very safe and effective way of confining both cats and dogs...

Nursing the pregnant mare
Registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) are sometimes required to monitor a foaling at the practice – for example, if a mare...

Advising clients on how to deal with behavioural problems in the elderly cat
Owners often attribute behavioural changes in their ageing cats as just being “down to old age”; yet by doing so...