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Vessel strikes on whales 'underestimated'

Vessel strikes on whales ‘underestimated’

Almost 15 per cent of the humpbacks had injuries of scarring consistent with one or more vessel strikes. Findings will...

Wildlife Editor
Timing of insecticide use ‘crucial’ for disease control

Timing of insecticide use ‘crucial’ for disease control

Adult female midges are responsible for infecting livestock with a number of diseases. Scientific model reveals optimum time for treatments...

Website offers ‘go-to’ resource for equine research

Website offers ‘go-to’ resource for equine research

“The VetReact website presents the results of the most recent research as resources for vets." VetReact is a source of...

Equine Editor
Activists outraged over Japan whale killings

Activists outraged over Japan whale killings

Japan factory ship Nisshin Maru, which was part of the four-vessel fleet – whaling a mother and her calf. More...

Wildlife Editor

Chocolate, dark, milk and white – when enough is too much

Each year, the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) receives over 600 enquiries regarding chocolate ingestion and approximately two per cent...

Jane Ellison

Social media policies for modern practices

Social media can be a double-edged sword for employers. This is particularly so for veterinary practices – one of the...