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New study launched into spread of M bovis

“This project will be of huge benefit to the industry as we currently don’t know how many farms have ongoing M bovis-associated disease and which farms are more or less at risk” – Jessica Ireland-Hughes, SRUC.

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Top-up degree for VNs launches

Applications to study the degree, which will be delivered predominantly via distance learning, will start in September 2020 or January 2021.

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Consider all options before castrating young rams, say vets

Where castration and/or tail docking are considered to be necessary, this should be in consultation with the farm’s veterinary practice as part of the farm health and welfare plan – BVA.

4 mins
Breakthrough for Shetland sheepdogs

New DNA test launched to help breeders reduce prevalence of blinding condition in breed.

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Vet lab scientist aims for strong woman title

Kim Best recently set a world record for carrying 350kg (771lb) on her back over a measured course.

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Equine flu campaign launches

Resources available to support practices in promoting the campaign, which aims to encourage horse owners to speak to their vets about vaccination and preventive health care.

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The Ralph turns one year old

Staff and clients enjoy marking the first anniversary of the Buckinghamshire referral centre opening.

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Single-dose otitis externa solution launches

Bayer Animal Health hopes Neptra will innovate treatment of the ear condition and replicate the product’s success in the US.

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Dublin launch for triple combination parasiticide

European event sees leading parasitologists highlight the need to provide new tools against established parasites and emergent threats arising in an era of significant climate change.

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