Articles

Veterinary student funding to increase

EMS is an essential and mandatory part of the veterinary degree, but it can be expensive and time-consuming. EMS now...

Industry Editor
Cattle test positive for BTV in northern France

Cattle test positive for BTV in northern France

BTV is transmitted by midges and can infect all ruminants, though sheep and cattle are most affected. UK farmers urged...

Study identifies genetic risk factor for equine eye cancer

Study identifies genetic risk factor for equine eye cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common cancer of equine eyes. Discovery will help to inform breeding decisions Scientists...

Equine Editor
Scotland and NI achieve lowest risk level for BSE

Scotland and NI achieve lowest risk level for BSE

The new risk status was described as a ‘significant achievement’ for both countries. Negligible risk status ‘a significant achievement’ Scotland...

OIE members adopt first global strategy on animal welfare

OIE members adopt first global strategy on animal welfare

The slaughter and killing of farmed reptiles for their skins and meat is one of the topics currently under review....

Wildlife Editor
Quarantine units to come into force in Wales

Quarantine units to come into force in Wales

“The alternative arrangements to the Six Day Standstill were developed at the request of, and in close collaboration with the...