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Call for stricter regulation of rabbit breeders

Call for stricter regulation of rabbit breeders

More than 50 per cent of rabbit breeders provided smaller than recommended housing. Survey sheds light on elusive industry  Researchers...

Annual report on zoonoses trends released

Annual report on zoonoses trends and sources released

Eggs and meat products caused the highest number of Salmonella outbreaks in 2017. Foodborne outbreaks remain a major cause of...

Industry Editor
PDSA Vet Nurses help dogs lose 25 per cent of bodyweight in Pet Fit Club

RVNs help dogs lose 25 per cent of bodyweight

The competition takes place over six months alongside expert diet and exercise plans. Pet weight loss competition announces this year’s...

Arctic reindeer decline by over 50 per cent

Arctic reindeer decline by over 50 per cent

Five herds in the Alaska-Canada region have declined by more than 90 per cent and show no sign of recovery....

Wildlife Editor
Rift Valley Fever Virus can be transmitted from mother to foetus in rats

Rift Valley Fever Virus can be transmitted from mother to foetus in rats

Foetal death occurred in pups from infected yet asymptomatic dams. First study to discover vertical transmission in species other than...

Industry Editor
BSAVA announces winner of 2019 Bourgelat Award

BSAVA announces winner of 2019 Bourgelat Award

Professor Mike Herrtage, BSAVA Bourgelat Award winner 2019. One of the world’s leading small animal medicine specialists is set to...