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Signs of Alzheimer’s found in wild dolphins

Signs of Alzheimer’s found in wild dolphins

Researchers believe humans and dolphins are almost uniquely susceptible to the disease because of alterations in the way insulin works...

Industry Editor
Orphaned elephants have less access to mature adults

Orphaned elephants have less access to mature adults

Orphans in the study primarily spent time with younger individuals. Researchers assess impact of poaching on social behaviour A study...

Wildlife Editor
Recruitment problems at ‘crisis’ level - survey

Recruitment problems at ‘crisis’ level – survey

There were concerns that Brexit would reduce the supply of vets from the EU, compounding the issues with recruitment. SPVS...

BVNA appoints new strategic director

BVNA appoints new strategic director

“I have been impressed for many years with the vital role veterinary nurses play within the care team." Robin Millar...

Climate change ‘pushing rare lemur to extinction’

Climate change ‘pushing rare lemur to extinction’

Greater bamboo lemurs spend 95 per cent of their feeding time eating a single species of woody bamboo. Longer dry...

Wildlife Editor
Researchers develop oral gel form of dexmedetomidine

Researchers develop oral gel form of dexmedetomidine

Dogs given the dexmedetomidine gel displayed fewer signs of fear and anxiety than dogs in the placebo group. Treatment reduces...