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Red deer study reveals impact of inbreeding

Red deer study reveals impact of inbreeding

To gather a rare example of the effects of inbreeding in wild animals, researchers used a DNA screening tool. Long-term...

Wildlife Editor

Retirement

The R word. It comes to us all. Some fear it, some relish the prospect, some ignore it. Ian Botham...

Ken Burley

BSAVA publishes Compulsory Microchipping Guide

Further championing permanent identification and registration of dogs, the BSAVA has published the Compulsory Microchipping Guide to inform practices about...

Former head vet suspended as FEI Official

Former head vet suspended as FEI Official

The UAE Equestrian Federation’s former head vet has been suspended as an FEI official. Dr Hallvard Sommerseth found “grossly negligent”...

Equine Editor

RCVS Council approves governance reforms

Plans to overhaul the governance of the RCVS were approved by the council at its March meeting. The changes would...

Canine experts launch ‘revolutionary’ DNA test

Canine experts launch ‘revolutionary’ DNA test

“This holds great promise for taking science outside the lab, to make discoveries that impact animal, and likely human, health.”...