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MEPs call for stricter measures to stop illegal pet trade
The resolution called for a common EU definition of puppy and kitten farms. EU-wide action plan encourages universal crackdown The...
Contacts to Vetlife Helpline rise 416 per cent
An additional 10 volunteers were recruited to the VetLife Helpline in 2019. Charity seeks additional volunteers to meet increasing demand...
Study finds TB bacteria can survive in amoebae found in soil
England currently has the highest incidence of bovine TB infection in Europe. Bacterium’s survivability could explain high transmission rates In...
Endoscopy study shows promising results
Endoscopic foreign body retrieval in cats is associated with good overall outcomes. Research demonstrates a high success rate with few...
New group to tackle diseases in UK livestock
The RHWG will be an independent industry group, set up under the AHDB umbrella to minimise operating costs. Industry-wide group...
Call for compulsory CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses
Only 10 slaughterhouses in Wales currently have CCTV installed. Report makes recommendations ‘to ensure standards are not left to chance’...