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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...
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...
Guinea pigs linked to Strep infection
Lab testing indicates the two human cases of Streptococcal infection were linked to guinea pig exposure. Two patients have developed...
Defra announce new measures to combat bTB
The announcement follows the publication of results from the second year of badger culling, which revealed that 341 badgers were...
Cull may not reduce TB, chief vet admits
Just 274 badgers were culled in Gloucestershire, less than half of the minimum target of 615. Second badger cull falls...
Race to save the white rhino
Only one male white rhino remains in the world. Conservationists running out of time to save the species Experts are...
