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Practice Standards Scheme update

Jacqui Molyneux and Pam Mosedale. Updated PSS Scheme to launch November 2015 The new Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is due...

Veterinary dentistry - the need to educate clients

Veterinary dentistry: the need to educate clients

Having ‘educational evenings’ can be a good way to help improve client understanding of their horse’s dental needs. Getting a...

Equine Editor
Recognising and tackling mental illness

Recognising and tackling mental illness

Work intensity, long working hours and feeling undervalued were highlighted as three main triggers of mental illness in the profession....

Industry Editor

It’s all in the nose

Scientists found the temperature of the cows’ noses fell when they were in a relaxed state. Cow’s nose temperature offers...

Farm Animal Editor

Abattoir approved for non-stun slaughter

The Food Standards Agency approved Cig Menai Cymru, an abattoir in Caernarfon, to carry out slaughter without pre-stunning. FSA approves Welsh...

Farm Animal Editor

How to spot bad science

Not all science is good science but separating the good from the bad isn't always easy. Blogger and UK chemistry...