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Clinical intelligence head joins RCVS Council

Clinical intelligence head joins RCVS Council

David said in his manifesto that he would like to address significant staffing changes in practice. David Leicester takes seat...

Industry Editor
Fungal disease could be a ‘global threat to snakes’

Fungal disease could be a ‘global threat to snakes’

The emerging disease has been reported primarily in rat snakes, milk snakes, garter snakes and viperids in the eastern part...

Wildlife Editor
New DNA test for cerebellar ataxia

New DNA test for cerebellar ataxia

CA is a serious neurological disease that causes the cerebellum – the part of the brain responsible for co-ordinating motor...

New study sheds light on antibiotic use

New study sheds light on antibiotic use

Scientists analysed 358 dairy farms, including 81,000 cattle, over a 12-month period.  Nottingham develops online tool for dairy vets and...

Scotland passes law to ban wild animals in circuses

Scotland passes law to ban wild animals in circuses

BVA’s Scottish Branch president Melissa Donald welcomed the “progressive” law following a long campaign by vets. “Progressive” law welcomed by...

Wildlife Editor
New plans for crackdown on backstreet breeding

New plans for crackdown on backstreet breeding

The proposals were welcomed by the RSPCA as the ‘biggest change in pet vending for 66 years’. Defra proposals to...