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Vets working to reform OV training and revalidation
“The unprecedented response rate to this survey really hits home the strength of feeling on this issue." BVA survey highlights...
New report sheds light on AMR bacteria in meat
The FSA says the risk of acquiring AMR-related infections is very low, assuming meat is cooked and handled correctly. FSA...
Fifth of samples ‘contain unspecified meat’
Some samples contained DNA from as many as four different animals. (Stock photo) Levels consistent with ‘deliberate inclusion’, FSA says ...
ASF risk level raised to medium in the UK
The risk of exposure to the UK’s pig population is still considered to be ‘low’. Bulgaria reports first outbreak in...
‘Use anaesthesia and pain relief during goat disbudding’, paper says
The paper points out that disbudding is a skilled, high-risk procedure that can be stressful for goat kids. BVA and...
Goats prefer happy faces, study finds
"Our results open new paths to understanding the emotional lives of all domestic animals.” First evidence that goats can read...