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Farmers urged to be on their guard for blowfly strike
"Good preparation for strike control and continuous vigilance are important" – Richard Wall, compiler of the Blowfly Risk Alerts. Latest...

Government urged to review pet travel legislation
Imports of dogs to Britain reached 307,357 dogs in 2018, compared to 287,016 the previous year. Dog imports to Britain...

Vets and VNs invited to complete 2019 Surveys of the Professions
RCVS CEO Lizzie Lockett. Vets and veterinary nurses are being encouraged to have their say in the 2019 RCVS Surveys...

Charity urges people to rehome rabbits
The Society said it looked after 373 rabbits in its centres during the first half of 2019. Scottish SPCA reports...

Sodium carbonate ‘not recommended’ as oral emetic
Sodium carbonate crystals, commonly known as washing soda crystals or Lectric soda, only recently became available in powdered form. Scientists...

Dental disease ‘most common issue facing pet greyhounds’
Researchers also found that traumatic injuries, overgrown nails and osteoarthritis are major concerns for pet greyhounds. Researchers study more than...