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One in three vets suspect illegal imports

One in three vets suspect illegal imports

Half of vets raised concerns about illegal imports of French bulldog puppies. Suspicions raised by foreign microchips A third of...

Pets 'could save NHS &pound2.45b a year'

Pets ‘could save NHS £2.45b a year’

"Vets are well aware how important companion animals are to their owners." Report explores the economic impact of UK pets...

New measures to protect poultry from H5N8

New measures to protect poultry from H5N8

"Even when birds are housed a risk of infection remains so this must be coupled with good biosecurity." Thirty-day prevention...

European vets speak out against dog trade

European vets speak out against dog trade

The paper recommends a ‘harmonised approach’, taking into account the animal’s welfare, the health of the public, and the protection...

Lion trophy hunting 'could aid conservation'

Lion trophy hunting ‘could aid conservation’

Lions have disappeared from over 90 per cent of their range and are now fewer in number than rhinos. Report...

Wildlife Editor
Experts identify pandemic threat infections

Experts identify pandemic threat infections

The diseases include MERS coronovirus, several mosquito-borne viruses and relatives of the Ebola virus. Study pinpoints 37 viruses that can...

Industry Editor