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Kennel Club approves new DNA testing schemes

Kennel Club approves new DNA testing schemes

The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Degenerative Myelopthy (DM) in the French bulldog. Breeders...

Calls for replacement of animals in antibody production

Calls for replacement of animals in antibody production

The latest UK stats on animal use in scientific experiments show 9,500 animals were used for antibody production in 2013....

Industry Editor

Sow vaccine to be brought to European market

Oedema disease occurs naturally in post-weaning piglets and is seen after infection with certain strains of E. coli. Entericolix ‘unique’...

Scientists explore heart disease in great apes

Scientists explore heart disease in great apes

Western lowland gorillas Lope and Ozala at Twycross Zoo. Age-related degeneration could play a part A Europe-wide study is hoping...

Wildlife Editor
EMA issues call to suspend Velactis

EMA issues call to suspend Velactis

Users of Velactis are advised to stop using the medicine in dairy cows and find an alternative method. VMD suspends...

Industry Editor
Milk processors 'recruiting new suppliers'

Milk processors ‘recruiting new suppliers’

Monthly milk production for May was down by 4.8 per cent compared to the same month last year. Supply worries...