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OIE calls on China to act on avian influenza outbreak

OIE calls on China to act on avian influenza outbreak

“Efforts need to target eliminating H7N9 from affected farms and markets” Surveillance and cleaning part of efforts to control the...

Rules on electronic training aids ‘must be robust’

Rules on electronic training aids ‘must be robust’

Dogs Trust said it does not condone the use of equipment or techniques that use pain or fear to train...

Vets asked to help with new project tackling IMHA

Veterinary surgeons are being asked to help with a new, multi-centre project to combat immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA). The Animal...

Novel gene explains fatal ARDS in Dalmatians

Novel gene explains fatal ARDS in Dalmatians

Breeders have learned to avoid the risk lines but it is challenging to eradicate recessive disorders such as ARDS without...

Anthelmintics “best provided by a veterinary surgeon”

The BVA has expressed concern over the reclassification of Zolvix, an anthelmintic for sheep, from POM-V to POM-VPS. The category...

Farmer enlists alpacas to protect sheep flock

Alpacas are good at guarding flocks, especially in lambing season. Camelids will guard against dog attacks With spring just around...