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CBE for Professor
17th June 2011
Professor John (Joe) Brownlie has been acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday Honours and awarded a CBE for his services to science. A prominent figure within veterinary academia, Professor Brownlie has deservedly been recognised for his contributions to veterinary science. Prof. Brownlie is emeritus professor of veterinary pathology at the Royal Veterinary College. He is also chairman of trustees at Institute for Animal Health.
Blogspider
8th June 2011
Scientists believe that spiders evolved spare legs and arachnids missing up to two limbs can still build webs and hunt with ease. Researchers carrying out the study firmly believe that spiders have more legs than they actually need. Read more...
blog_edwards
1st June 2011
It is with genuine sorrow I read of Prof Edwards death. He was an inspiring figure to most of us who passed through Liverpool University Vet School, and was personally a friend both whilst at and after I attended, always happy to share pearls or great big annals of knowledge. It is another great loss to the profession. Simon Vogel BVSc ('96) MRCVS
99Blog
12th May 2011
According to the BBC, Harbour seals can detect the fattest fish using just their whiskers. Research shows that seals detect objects' sizes and shapes by sensing differences in the trail of disturbance they made in the water.
70blog
12th May 2011
The National Geographic have revealed a study that details how carpenter ants in Thailand are being turned into "zombies" by a parasitic fungus. The fungus takes control of the ants' nervous systems, making them perform specific behaviours.
44blog
14th April 2011
The London Evening Standard has run a piece entitled: 'Vets warn of open-window danger for high-rise cats'. Apparently, this time of year always results in a vets in the area having to deal with a number of injuries, as "it is probably the first time the animals have seen an open window" says the paper.
43blog
14th April 2011
An article in the Telegraph looks at some of the weird and wonderful creatures that have been saved from extinction over the last 20 years. Read more here.
36blog
13th April 2011
According to an article on the Telegraph's website: "Wild flowers are to be planted along roadsides, fields and houses to create a network of green corridors or "bee roads" where insects can feed and move around the country more easily."
28blog
11th April 2011
An article on the BBC shows how the recent spate of hot weather has already started to affect animals. According to this article "A vets practice in Devon is warning pet owners not to leave their animals in cars, after a dog died of "heatstroke" in Newton Abbot on Thursday." Read more here.
27blog
11th April 2011
Pictures from the new TV show, A Different Breed, are available to see on the Telegraph's website. The programme, aired on Sky 1, focus on a number of different people who love their dogs and are prepared to do all sorts for them...as the pictures demonstrate! Read more about the show here.
24blog
8th April 2011
A recently published article on the BBC explains how a recent study has found that yawning is not only contagious for us humans, but also for the chimpanzees! Read more here.
21blog
7th April 2011
Sadly, one of the Blue Peter dogs has recently died. Talking to the Sun, presenter Helen Skelton explains why she feels this loss could help children deal with death. Read more here.