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First case of tick-borne babesiosis confirmed in England
Ticks are most active between spring and autumn. PHE calls on people to take precautions to avoid being bitten by...

Zoo Animals Fund now open for applications
Funding can be used to cover animal welfare related costs, as well as staffing and maintenance. Zoos and aquariums affected...
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Elanco closes Bayer Animal Health deal
"Increased time at home has changed the long-term relationship between pets and their owners" – Elanco. Acquisition triples Elanco’s international...
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Study highlights potential of avian influenza to infect commercial flocks
Migrating birds harbouring weaker viruses are more likely to pass avian flu to domestic flocks. Migrating birds with weaker virus...
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VMD to phase out COVID-19 medicines facilitations
The relaxation will last until 31 August 2020 and then cease. Temporary retail supply measures to cease on 31 August. ...

BSAVA reminds small animal vets to practise safe bat handling
The most recent case of rabies in a bat in Britain was in July 2020 in Wimbourne, Dorset. New statistics...