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Bovine TB vaccine field trials given go-aheadĀ 

Bovine TB vaccine field trials given go-aheadĀ 

More than 40,000 cattle are slaughtered as a result of bTB infection annually. Trials follow 20 years of research by...

Study to investigate whether robotic mowers are harmful to hedgehogs

Study to investigate whether robotic mowers are harmful to hedgehogs

"We need to find out if these mowers are in fact harmful to hedgehogs." Threat has yet to be scientifically...

Wildlife Editor
UC Davis names director of One Health Institute

UC Davis names director of One Health Institute

Dr Michael Ziccardi. Dr Michael Ziccardi to lead the OHI into its next phase.  Wildlife vet and epidemiologist Dr Michael...

Industry Editor
RCVS reports record number of vets joining Fellowship

RCVS reports record number of vets joining Fellowship

"The number of new Fellows this year is a real testimony to the depth and breadth of veterinary excellence that...

Industry Editor
Government warned of a possible 'pet crisis'

Government warned of a possible ‘pet crisis’

"We need the government to determine the impact COVID-19 has had on puppy farming, smuggling and unlawful selling of puppies...

Government steps up campaign to tackle African swine fever

Government steps up campaign to tackle African swine fever

The risk of ASF infection in the UK is currently considered to be low. Pet pig keepers urged to complete...