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• Newcastle University researchers receive Ig Nobel Award for work on contented cows

  

  Researchers Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson, from the agriculture, food and rural development department of Newcastle University, have discovered that cows given names are more prolific milk-producers than those without.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 03 Oct 2009
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• Leading Italian virologist at One Health conference calls for more enlightened approach to influenza viruses

  

  Speaking at the ‘Animals + Humans = One Health' conference in Brussels on 28 September, leading European virologist, Ilaria Capua, challenged the 400 delegates to adopt a more enlightened approach to influenza viruses and their control.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 02 Oct 2009
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• Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 004

  

  This post was written by guest contributor John Sheridan, who provides a range of management consultancy services to the global veterinary profession.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 01 Oct 2009
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• BVA's dilemma over BVU highlighted at annual congress in Cardiff

  

  To be at the BVA annual congress in Cardiff is to witness tension and frustration. Tension between a programme of lectures that boldly seek to grasp the nettles of the day, and frustration that the very members of the profession most affected by the issue…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 26 Sep 2009
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• Human fatalities in Italy as equine death toll from West Nile virus outbreak increases

  

  Nine cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in humans in Italy have been reported since early September and the disease has now claimed the lives of two men aged 71 and 82, according to the Italian Public Health Authorities.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 24 Sep 2009
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• Mars Veterinary launches DIY DNA kit for dog owners

  

  Mars Veterinary has launched a new do-it-yourself DNA test kit for dogs. Called Wisdom Panel Insights, the test makes it possible for dog owners to access breed detection technology inexpensively and conveniently.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 22 Sep 2009
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