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Ebola confirmed in Scotland
Public Health England will contact and monitor all those who were on the same flights as the patient. Risk to...
Reptiles linked to 27 per cent of Salmonella cases
Patients with reptile-associated Salmonella were more likely to be hospitalised. New research finds severity of disease is higher in reptile-associated...
Scrapie ‘could be zoonotic’
Scientists say the zoonotic potential of scrapie should be reassessed. Disease may be able to cross the species barrier, new...
Elderly dog finds new home after losing 24 teeth
"He’s such a happy little dog now we’ve got him home and we’re totally in love with him". Newlyweds adopt...
Equine veterinary regulations tightened
Sanctions will be introduced for treating horses outside of designated treatment boxes and failing to report fatal illnesses or injuries...
Rat owners warned of infection risk
Rat bite fever (RBF) can be fatal in humans and is mainly caused by S. moniliformis. Ten-year-old boy dies after...