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Leonberger provided with Estimated Breeding Values

Leonberger provided with Estimated Breeding Values

The new EBVs for the Leonberger will form part of the Kennel Club’s online Mate Select service. Resource to help...

Detection time for omeprazole reduced to 48 hours in racehorses

Detection time for omeprazole reduced to 48 hours in racehorses

Studies have recently become available that show no direct effect of omeprazole on performance. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has...

Neonatal calves at risk of lowered immunity, diet study suggests

Neonatal calves at risk of lowered immunity, diet study suggests

Researchers found that only a third (34 per cent) of calves achieved adequate colostrum status. Small pilot study finds 13...

Temperature ranges to monitor horse health ‘may be inaccurate’

Temperature ranges to monitor horse health ‘may be inaccurate’

The aim is to repeat the study on a number of other equine yards across the UK to review the...

Equine Editor
One Health report highlights fall in antibiotic use

One Health report highlights fall in antibiotic use

Total sales in tonnes of antibiotics in animals and humans fell by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2017. Findings...

Industry Editor
BVA welcomes OV revalidation reforms

BVA welcomes OV revalidation reforms

A separate farm animal course will be introduced for vets who do not cover equine practice. APHA agrees to introduce...

Industry Editor