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Emerging AMR threats “alarming”, EU report says

Emerging AMR threats “alarming”, EU report says

“We are concerned to see that Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria in humans show high levels of antimicrobial resistance." Humans and...

BVA responds to new farming proposals

BVA responds to new farming proposals

"Vets play a crucial role in UK agriculture, from the farm-gate through to trade certification and border checks" Farmers given...

Water vole distribution falls by 30 per cent

Water vole distribution falls by 30 per cent

Water voles are the UK’s fastest declining mammal, having been lost from 94 per cent of places where they were...

Wildlife Editor
Vets welcome pledge to ban wild animals in English circuses

Vets welcome pledge to ban wild animals from travelling circuses

The government has pledged to ban wild animals from travelling circuses in England by 2020. Move follows legislation passed in...

Wildlife Editor
Anti-fox hunting protests held at National Trust properties

Anti-fox hunting protests held at National Trust properties

Fox hunting was banned in England and Wales in 2004 but trail hunting remains legal. Lobbyists urge trust to end...

Wildlife Editor
Promising advance in fight against African swine fever

Promising advance in fight against African swine fever

African swine fever virus is a devastating and economically important disease of pigs. Researchers identify novel proteins to test as...