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Promising work on ape vaccine under threat

Promising work on ape vaccine under threat

Diseases such as Ebola and anthrax have devastated wild ape populations. Trials stopped in tracks due to changes in US...

Wildlife Editor
Dogs not fooled by plate size, study suggests

Dogs not fooled by plate size, study suggests

The best-known version of the Delboeuf illusion – the two black circles are the same size, but the one on...

Trial shows promise for facial tumour cure

Trial shows promise for facial tumour cure

Lead author Dr Cesar Tovar said the findings confirm it is possible to trigger the devil’s immune system to recognise...

Wildlife Editor

Vets advised to use ‘clinical judgement’ on L4 vaccine

Veterinary surgeons are being advised to use their clinical judgement to decide whether dogs should be vaccinated against two or...

How to investigate sudden death

The investigation of sudden death in farm animals is a relatively common request for large animal vets. If multiple deaths...

Jane Anscombe

Guinea pigs – a basic guide

Guinea pigs can make wonderful pets – they are ‘cheeky’ and inquisitive and will happily chat to anyone who may...