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Less extreme body shapes becoming more popular in flat-faced dogs
RVC calls findings a 'positive step' for animal welfare.
RVC calls findings a 'positive step' for animal welfare.
Electronic ID for cattle to be made mandatory
Defra announces changes to cattle identification, registration, and reporting.
Defra announces changes to cattle identification, registration, and reporting.
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.
'Booming' cassowary call could inform conservation
The call is inaudible to humans, but could reveal how they breed.
The call is inaudible to humans, but could reveal how they breed.
Device could 'capture' exhaled anaesthetic from surgeries
The technology aims to tackle the gas' impact on global warming.
The technology aims to tackle the gas' impact on global warming.
RSPCA calls for rabbit breeding regulations
The charity expressed concern during Rabbit Awareness Week.
The charity expressed concern during Rabbit Awareness Week.
Study reveals how rats show 'boredom' during repetitive tasks
The rats were given engaging or repetitive foraging tasks.
The rats were given engaging or repetitive foraging tasks.
Veterinary Dispensary Manager Online Course relaunched
The VMD has announced dates for its next Veterinary Dispensary Manager Online Course.
The event will relaunch on Thursday, 23 October 2025 from 9am to 5pm and will be delivered through an interactive online session.
It is open for anyone involved in a veterinary dispensary role, whether they are new to the topic or looking for a refresh. Attendees will receive vital insights into the safe and compliant handling of veterinary medicines.
The course can be booked online for £495.
The event will relaunch on Thursday, 23 October 2025 from 9am to 5pm and will be delivered through an interactive online session.
It is open for anyone involved in a veterinary dispensary role, whether they are new to the topic or looking for a refresh. Attendees will receive vital insights into the safe and compliant handling of veterinary medicines.
The course can be booked online for £495.
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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits
New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).
The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.
For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.
New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).
The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.
For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.
