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Rising concerns about 'designer dogs'

Rising concerns about ‘designer dogs’

Crossbreeds such as labradoodles will still be vulnerable to the inherited conditions of both breeds. Education needed to tackle irresponsible...

Study to 'significantly improve' pig welfare

Study to ‘significantly improve’ pig welfare

Pig Herd lameness is a serious welfare and economic problem in the UK. Researchers look for markers to help predict...

Farm Animal Editor
Desert lizard found in Surrey park

Desert lizard found in Surrey park

Uromastyx are native to arid desert regions. RSPCA warns of rise in exotic pets A desert lizard has been taken...

Exotics Editor
Always consider hyperthyroidism and CKD together

Always consider hyperthyroidism and CKD together

Dr Rosanne Jepson from the RVC spoke at BSAVA Congress 2015. Management of concurrent CKD and hyperthyroidism is a delicate...

Thousands 'might die' from antibiotic-resistant outbreak

Thousands ‘might die’ from antibiotic-resistant outbreak

The UK Government say that the numbers of infections complicated by antibiotic resistance will ‘increase markedly’ over the next 20...

Industry Editor
Campaign success for Street Cat Bob author

Campaign success for Street Cat Bob author

James Bowen found his cat, Bob, in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since. James Bowen has raised...