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Stem cell study could reduce animals used in research
The stem cell study could curb the need for tissue obtained from animals. Researchers aim to generate a continuous supply...
Technology to reduce number of chickens used in research
"Discovering a way to easily freeze avian reproductive cells and subsequently bring back a genetically diverse flock will help the...
Government funding for bovine TB research
"Bovine TB leads to the slaughter of over 30,000 cattle every year" – UK deputy chief veterinary officer, Richard Irvine....
Vets launch study into <i>Mycoplasma Bovis</i> in dairy herds
in dairy herds Farmers will be asked to submit bulk milk tank samples over a year. Study aims to find...
BVA calls for change on animal welfare at slaughter
The updated policy spans a wide variety of species. Updated policy includes recommendations for farmed and wild-caught fish. The BVA...
‘Breakthrough’ vaccine vehicle for sheep and goats
"Our major advance is that we will be able to immunise sheep against a wide range of pathogens using a...