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Birds unite to defend key resources when threatened

Birds unite to defend key resources when threatened

Following a conflict green woodhoopoes also groom each other more, indicating tighter social bonding. Green woodhoopoes unite at nightfall following...

Wildlife Editor

Pioneering project aims to improve pig health

It is hoped the project will be "a catalyst for innovation in the pig farming industry". Multi-million dollar research will...

Farm Animal Editor
Vets call for tougher bTB controls

Vets call for tougher bTB controls

“If we are to control bTB in England, as Wales is showing it is able to do, we consider that...

Farm Animal Editor
Pets and Ebola: what are the risks?

Pets and Ebola: what are the risks?

There have been no reported cases of cats and dogs spreading Ebola to humans or other animals. AVMA issues advice...

The holly and the ivy… and other festive hazards

Christmas brings much joyous hustle and bustle and, for the curious pet, it usualy means the presence of items not...

Jane Ellison

Dangerous dogs – cause and effect

6000 people are injured yearly as a result of dog attacks; with a large percentage occurring on private property…...

VPT Editor