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New cattle health scheme launched to tackle bTB

New cattle health scheme launched to tackle bTB

Herd vets and cattle owners will be required to work together. Farming minister welcomes industry-led initiative A new cattle health...

Vets welcome &pound4m funding for NI farmers

Vets welcome &pound4m funding for NI farmers

"The removal of PIs is the key to any successful BVD eradication programme." Support package to aid BVD eradication Northern...

Imaging advances 'leading to better diagnoses'

Imaging advances ‘leading to better diagnoses’

Research collection shows progress in head and spine imaging Cutting-edge imaging is improving the way veterinary surgeons diagnose and treat...

Equine Editor
Chimps recognise behinds like humans recognise faces

Chimps recognise behinds like humans recognise faces

Chimpanzees were faster in clicking on the buttocks when they were upright rather than introverted. Researchers test ‘face inversion effect’ ...

Wildlife Editor
BSL has failed, London Assembly members say

BSL has failed, London Assembly members say

It is understood that the Metropolitan Police alone will destroy around 300 dogs seized by officers this year. Motion calls...

River blindness vaccine set for cattle trials

River blindness vaccine set for cattle trials

The vaccine is being developed by biotechnology company Vaxine Pty. Vaccine uses unique sugar-based adjuvant Scientists in Australia are developing...