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FSA investigate brutal abattoir footage

FSA investigate brutal abattoir footage

Secret footage filmed by Animal Aid shows sheep being beaten, kicked and punched. Secret footage reveals shocking mistreatment of sheep...

Farm Animal Editor
VN Council rejects proposals to add post-nominals to the register

VN Council rejects proposals to add post-nominals to the register

VN Council members raised concerns that adding post-nominals could be confusing to the public. Calls for the profession to focus on...

Vet in court over employee X-ray

A director of a Maidstone veterinary practice has been given a conditional discharge for allowing an employee to X-ray her...

Ebola virus mutating, scientists warn

Ebola virus mutating, scientists warn

Scientists are warning that the Ebola virus is mutating. Scientists investigating whether disease could have become more contagious Scientists tracking...

Industry Editor
Exotic disease risk on the rise

Exotic disease risk on the rise

Bluetongue causes fatal infections in sheep. Rising temperatures could affect spread of mosquitos Scientists are predicting that UK farmers and...

VPMA launch Member Assistance Programme

VPMA launch Member Assistance Programme

Julie Beacham, VPMA Honorary Secretary. Programme provides a 24-hour confidential helpline for VPMA members A new Member Assistance Programme was...