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Avian flu report recommends long-term help for wild birds

Avian flu report recommends long-term help for wild birds

“This is an important and timely piece of work to help protect Scotland’s vital seabird populations" – Prof Dan Haydon....

Wildlife Editor
BVA Live session planned on reptile emergencies

BVA Live session planned on reptile emergencies

The session will be held on 11 May. The session will look at common reptile emergency presentations. The British Veterinary...

Exotics Editor
Risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats

Risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats

The average age of a female cat diagnosed with a mammary tumour was 12 years. New study reveals older cats...

Avian flu housing measures to be lifted

Avian flu housing measures to be lifted

Mandatory housing measures have been in place in England since November 2022. Keepers are urged to maintain high biosecurity standards....

New figures show rise in popularity of pedigree cats

New figures show rise in popularity of pedigree cats

Cats Protection research shows that 38 per cent of cats acquired in 2022 were pedigrees. Cats Protection warns of health...

Dog show cancelled again over cropped ears concerns

Dog show cancelled again over cropped ears concerns

Ear cropping is illegal in the UK. The event had previously been cancelled in February after BBC investigation. A dog...