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�Bat manicures� help to save rare species

ZSL uses unusual method to mark threatened bats in Cuba

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Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has confirmed a further five cases of Cutaneous Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy, also known as Alabama rot.

The cases have been confirmed in Wallingford (Oxfordshire), Horsham (West Sussex), Hungerford (Berkshire - two dogs) and Malmesbury (Wiltshire). It brings the total number of confirmed cases to 198 since 2012. There have been 23 cases so far this year.

Signs that a dog has been affected by the disease include skin lesions on the lower limbs or mouth/tongue, leading to kidney failure. While investigations into the cause of the condition are ongoing, owners are being urged to wash their dog after wet or muddy walks.

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Female fish can breed new species if males are attractive enough

Forty new species found in single lake

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Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation

The practical application of detection dogs and DNA analysis

Exotics vets treat 61-year-old tortoise for bladder stones

Team removed stones without having to cut through the shell

Labour announces plans to ban pet primates

Measure forms part of party�s new Animal Welfare Manifesto

Microchip reminder after giant tortoise found wandering through field�

Finder hauled the enormous animal home in a wheelbarrow

Odours �can evoke positive emotions� in rats

Research finds rats can learn to link smells with positive experiences

Study sheds light on ground-nesting bee habitats
2019-12-13

Study reveals replication sites of emerging pig disease
2019-12-12

Grandmother killer whales improve survival of calves
2019-12-12

Vets confirm further five cases of Alabama rot
2019-12-12

Mystery surrounding starling deaths in Anglesey
2019-12-12

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WSAVA launches certificate programme focusing on companion animals in One Health

The first certificate programme focusing specifically on the role of companion animals in One Health has been launched by the One Health Committee (OHC) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).

The online programme, which is free of charge for WSAVA members, has been developed in recognition of the growing impact of companion animals in human society. Pet ownership is becoming more popular globally, and this has increased the implications for One Health, regarding the human-companion animal bond. The WSAVA OHC hopes that this course will bridge the knowledge gap between veterinary surgeons and human physicians. New modules are being added weekly, with a total of 20 modules expected to be available by early 2020.