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Former RCVS president to chair new Horse Welfare Board
Barry Johnson has been appointed as the independent chair of a new Horse Welfare Board. Former RCVS president Barry Johnson...
Weight gain in horses more than doubles laminitis risk – study
A high risk of laminitis was present in horses shod or trimmed at intervals of more than eight weeks. Findings...
Leishmaniasis confirmed in untravelled UK dog
Increased importation of infected dogs into the UK makes incidental socialising with infected dogs more likely. (stock photo) Case serves...
Call to upgrade koala’s conservation status
At least 9.6 million hectares of koala habitat was destroyed in Queensland and New South Wales between 1990 and 2016....
Widespread decline in pollinators across Britain, study finds
Researchers said wildlife-friendly farming and gardening can have a lasting positive impact on wild pollinators. Scientists say conservation actions can...
WSAVA names winner of 2019 Award for Companion Animal Welfare
Dr Melissa Bain has been named winner of the 2019 WSAVA Award for Companion Animal Welfare. American veterinary surgeon Dr...
