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Vets urged to be vigilant of caterpillar pest

Vets urged to be vigilant of caterpillar pest

The hairs of the caterpillar contain an irritating substance called thaumetopein. Oak processionary moth caterpillar hairs can cause skin irritations...

Wildlife Editor
Poultry sector cuts antibiotics by 44 per cent

Poultry sector cuts antibiotics by 44 per cent

The sector has focused on restricting the use of antibiotics classed as critical for human medicine. Scheme focuses on reducing...

Animal rescuers banned from Forest of Dean

Animal rescuers banned from Forest of Dean

The Forestry Commission has warned Mr Passmore against going onto land it manages. Forestry Commission rejects charity’s offer to run...

Wildlife Editor

Government halts plans to introduce ‘anti-lobbying clause’

Plans to introduce a new 'anti-lobbying clause' in government grant agreements have been stalled following concerns that it could prevent...

Robot used to conduct soft tissue surgery

Robot used to conduct soft tissue surgery

Although robot-assisted surgery is becoming increasingly common, the execution of surgical tasks on soft tissue remains entirely manual. Autonomous surgery...

Industry Editor
Call for new rules on nosebands

Call for new rules on nosebands

Crank nosebands are common in dressage at elite levels. They have a leveraged buckle that allows for a tighter fit....

Equine Editor