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Blue-green algae warnings as temperatures rise
The bacteria causes serious illness and death for dogs.
The bacteria causes serious illness and death for dogs.
BVA welcomes Wales Sustainable Farming Scheme
Vets will be involved with animal health and welfare management.
Vets will be involved with animal health and welfare management.
Turtle study findings could tackle cancer in humans
Cancer was found to be extremely rare in turtles.
Cancer was found to be extremely rare in turtles.
Study reveals new findings into nesting deaths
Chicks dying after becoming entangled in plastic materials.
Chicks dying after becoming entangled in plastic materials.
Canine TV habits vary by personality, study finds
Dogs were most likely to react to on-screen animals.
Dogs were most likely to react to on-screen animals.
Survey launched to investigate EHV
Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).
EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.
The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.
Complete the survey here.
EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.
The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.
Complete the survey here.
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WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet
A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.
The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.
Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.
A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.
The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.
Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.
