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Ban on formaldehyde in feed comes into effect

Ban on formaldehyde in feed comes into effect

A majority 26 countries voted in favour of the ban. Compound prohibited over health and safety concerns A European ban...

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...

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...

Calves given coats to curb antibiotic use

Calves given coats to curb antibiotic use

“One of the ways we’re reducing [antibiotic] use is to identify particular times when animals are at risk." Devon vet...

Alpaca blood donation event held in Derby

Alpaca blood donation event held in Derby

Plasma can be a lifeline for baby alpacas if they are unable to get enough colostrum in the first few...

Slaughterhouse CCTV law laid before parliament

Slaughterhouse CCTV law laid before parliament

“We commend the Government’s commitment to provide Official Veterinarians with unrestricted access to the footage." Legislation to come into force...