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Fruit bats may spread Ebola epidemic, FAO warns
Fruit bats are thought to be the most likely reservoir species for the Ebola virus. Organisation working to prevent transmission...

Spate of animals suffering in the heat
The RSPCA has received nearly 400 calls about animals affected by the heat. RSPCA issues warning after influx of calls The...

New annual breed averages for inbreeding released
New annual breed averages for inbreeding released...

Defra to launch badger vaccination scheme
Defra will launch the vaccination scheme later this year. Wildlife charities welcome scheme in TB hotspots Defra has announced that...

Bob Young honoured with posthumous fellowship
Bob is credited as a major force enabling the VBF to become the organisation it is today. VBF pays tribute to...
Reducing antibiotic treatments for lameness
FAI Farms managed to significantly cut the number of antibiotic treatments for lameness. New study finds sheep farmers could cut antibiotic...