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Research reveals three-legged dogs' movement strategies
The findings could inform rehabilitation strategies for limb loss.
The findings could inform rehabilitation strategies for limb loss.
Feather insights could reduce transmission of Marek's disease
"It's important to have multiple strategies available" - Prof. Andrea Wilson.
"It's important to have multiple strategies available" - Prof. Andrea Wilson.
Scientists find genetic links between feline and human cancer
Genetic mutations matched those in human and canine cancers.
Genetic mutations matched those in human and canine cancers.
Rare antelope species rediscovered in Kenyan forest
Mountain bongo sighting suggests species is reemerging.
Mountain bongo sighting suggests species is reemerging.
Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend
Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues.
Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues.
Nominations open for 2026 BVNA Awards
The awards recognise the skilled care that individual RVNs and SVNs provide.
The awards recognise the skilled care that individual RVNs and SVNs provide.
Kirsty Young elected as RCVS VN Council chair
The educator will take her three-year post at Royal College Day.
The educator will take her three-year post at Royal College Day.
Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance
Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.
The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.
The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress.
The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.
The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress.
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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).
Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.
The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).
Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.
The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.
