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APHA awarded $100,000 to develop brucellosis vaccine

APHA awarded $100,000 to develop brucellosis vaccine

Wholesale vaccination of livestock can be a cost-effective way of controlling brucellosis. Vaccine to deliver lasting benefits to human and...

Pirbright backs eradication of livestock disease

Pirbright backs eradication of livestock disease

PPR is a devastating and neglected livestock disease that is common throughout Africa. Paper calls for action on peste des...

Report find ‘major issue’ with raptor persecution

Report finds ‘major issue’ with raptor persecution

Victims include hen harriers, peregrine falcons, red kites and buzzards. No prosecutions last year despite over 80 confirmed cases  There...

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Scientists developing bolus sensor for calves

Scientists developing bolus sensor for calves

Bolus sensors are currently only available for adult cows. System could improve animal health and welfare Scientists are working on...

Support for extended VN role under Schedule 3

Support for extended VN role under Schedule 3

“There was a clear consensus that veterinary nurses could do more in their role and under Schedule 3."   Consultation...

Governments vote to save world’s migratory wildlife

Governments vote to save world’s migratory wildlife

World governments have voted to give chimpanzees additional protection. Decision highlights critical role animals play in planet’s ecosystem  Chimpanzees, leopards...

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