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Vets respond to Labour’s animal welfare plan
The draft policy includes proposals to reintroduce rabies testing for dogs before entry to the UK, in a bid to...
New insights into how naked mole rats resist cancer
The naked mole rat is renowned for its longevity and ability to resist cancer. Rodents exhibit anti-cancer mechanism called cellular...
Review highlights benefits of pets for mental health
The review highlighted the ‘intensiveness of connectivity’ people with pets reported. Researchers identify the positive and negative impacts of pet...
New antibiotic compounds discovered in soil
The new compounds, named malacidins, were found in soil samples collected from across America. Malacidins found to eliminate MRSA in...
Labour launches action plan for animal welfare
The policy document sets out plans to give tenants more rights to keeps pets in their properties. Proposals include expanding...
Northern Ireland urges vigilance following Schmallenberg reports
Signs of SBV in cattle include fever, inappetence and a reduced milk yield. Fourteen cases have been presented for testing...