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MCR-1 thought to be 'circulating' in the US

MCR-1 thought to be ‘circulating’ in the US

MCR-1 was first discovered in multiple samples from pigs, pork and humans in China late last year.(stock photo) Second pig...

Parrot and songbird brains 'contain more neurons than primates'

Parrot and songbird brains ‘contain more neurons than primates’

In parrots, brain mass varied from 1.15-20.73g, while the numbers of brain neurons ranged from 227 million to 3.14 billion....

Exotics Editor
Stakeholders meet to discuss lynx project

Stakeholders meet to discuss lynx project

Consultations with stakeholders are set to continue into summer and local consultations are expected to start in July. Lynx UK...

Wildlife Editor
Zambian hippo cull suspended

Zambian hippo cull suspended

Born Free last week urged Zambian authorities to abandon the exercise. Officials say they are ‘evaluating the matter’ A five-year...

Wildlife Editor

Have your say on the wellbeing of UK pets

Veterinary professionals are being asked to share their views on the key issues affecting pet health and welfare, to help...

Industry Editor
Some horses 'genetically vulnerable' to sarcoids

Some horses ‘genetically vulnerable’ to sarcoids

"By studying this phenomenon in horses you can learn about human cancer and vice versa." New research mirrors findings in...

Equine Editor