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MPs vote against badger cull roll-out

MPs vote against badger cull roll-out

A cross-party group of MPs said the pilot culls "decisively failed" to meet criteria. Debate in Parliament sees 219 MPs...

“Vote no to the Royal charter”

Candidate Chris Pearson says the RCVS should get back to concentrating on animal welfare. Candidate also shares his views for education...

Founder of veterinary firm killed in helicopter crash

Veterinary world pays tribute to Lord Ballyedmond

Lord Ballyedmond who founded Norbrook Laboratories, and who has died in a helicopter crash. "His contribution to vet medicine and...

Artificial light on bats has  implications for rainforests

Artificial light on bats has implications for rainforests

A Carollia brevicauda, similar to the fruit bats studied by researchers in Costa Rica. Bats less likely to feed and...

Obesity message not getting through, says PFMA

Obesity message not getting through, says PFMA

More than 70 per cent of owners said they do not follow professional guidelines on portion size. Latest report suggests...

Why do penguins need jumpers?

Why do penguins need jumpers?

The Phillip Island Penguin Foundation recently ran a best jumper competition as part of its Knit for Nature initiative. How...