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Fruit bats may spread Ebola epidemic, FAO warns

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

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

New annual breed averages for inbreeding released...

Defra to launch badger vaccination scheme

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 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...