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George Eustice grilled on animal welfare

George Eustice grilled on animal welfare

Going forward, the minister said he would like to strengthen the Pet Animals Act 1951 to make it clear that...

First report of canine ocular thelaziosis

First report of canine ocular thelaziosis

T. callipaeda is a vector-borne parasite spread by the male drosophilid fruit fly, Phortica variegata – which has been recorded...

RSA expands Preferred Referral Network

Another 24 practices have joined RSA’s Preferred Referral Network, bringing the total number of Network practices to 52. RSA say...

VMD issues advice on RHDV-2

VMD issues advice on RHDV-2

A recent analysis found that the RHDV-2 virus has been present in the UK since 2010. Vets urged to use...

Reaction to Nobivac L4 article

Reaction to Nobivac L4 article

The VMD advises vets to make a clinical judgement about the benefits of Nobivac L4 to the individual dog. Veterinary...

Rise in indoor cats fuelling obesity, survey shows

Half of all vets believe that a rise in ‘house cats’ has contributed significantly to the surge in obesity, research...