Science
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Jul- 2018 -11 July
Scientists discover first transmission of NDM between dog and human
The first reported transference of the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM) Escherichia coli bacteria between a dog and a human has been…
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3 July
Global animal feed phytogenics market to reach £59m by 2021
New research has found that the global market for animal feed phytogenics will be valued at £59m by 2021, with…
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Jun- 2018 -26 June
Pet rabbit brains have shrunk due to domestication, says new research
New research has found that the brains of pet rabbits have shrunk due to domestication, and that they no longer…
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12 June
University of Liverpool’s Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic reaches milestone
The recently launched Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic has just welcomed its 100th ‘senior’ patient through the door, as part of…
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7 June
New micro-algae pet food startup receives £500k investment
A ‘micro-algae’ pet food startup has a received £500,000 investment from the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) to enable the company…
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6 June
Overweight dogs have ‘similar personality traits’ to overweight humans
Overweight dogs may have similar personality traits to overweight humans when it comes to behaviour, a new study published in…
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May- 2018 -9 May
Handling rabbits could affect their welfare according to new research
New research from the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science shows the way rabbits are handled is likely to have…
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4 May
BVA urges government to modernise disease surveillance
Leading vets have urged the government to work “collaboratively” with them to bring current disease surveillance networks up to date.…
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3 May
Male French Bulldogs unhealthier than females, RVC study shows
The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the…
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Apr- 2018 -27 April
RVC finds more signs of ‘canine dementia’ in dogs with epilepsy
Studies by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that dogs with epilepsy were less trainable than the control dogs…
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