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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...

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

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

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....