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Fish appear to recognise themselves in the mirror

Fish appear to recognise themselves in the mirror

Alex Jordan administered the mirror test on cleaner wrasse in order to test the cognitive capacity of social fish. Study...

Exotics Editor
Four new cases of equine influenza confirmed

Four new cases of equine influenza confirmed

The BHA is expected to make a decision this evening (11 February) about whether racing can recommence on Wednesday. Vets...

Equine Editor

The inevitable is happening

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home recently revealed that it took in more than 400 dogs that were bought online last...

Making the most of your locum nurseĀ 

Locum nurses can be an invaluable resource to a veterinary practice. The ‘recruit4vets’ locum pay rate survey in 2017 showed...

Samantha Flavell
New tool to monitor wellbeing of captive elephants

New tool to monitor wellbeing of captive elephants

The tool is helping zookeepers to monitor the impact of changes in animal husbandry. Method already in use at captive...

Wildlife Editor
Study reveals link between vitamin D and heavier lambs

Study reveals link between vitamin D and heavier lambs

Vitamin D3 concentrations were higher in sheep with lighter faces. Researchers explore link between vitamin D and health outcomes in...