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  • BEVA president champions plans to improve European horse welfare during transport

    BEVA president, Madeleine Campbell.

    Madeleine Campbell, BEVA president, is expected to announce plans for a veterinary-led European Transport Forum to discuss how the welfare of horses during transport can be improved through better enforcement of legislation.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 24 Aug 2010
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  • Obesity in dogs - the domino effect

    Terrier on scales.

    Research suggests that one in three cancer deaths in humans and dogs could be prevented by reducing omega-6 fatty acids and cutting calories. Meanwhile, the PDSA says the percentage of overweight UK dogs has risen from 21% to 35% in 4 years.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 28 Jul 2010
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  • Researchers believe dogs have a role to play in human prostate cancer detection

    Urine sample

    New research suggests that dogs can sniff out signs of prostate cancer in human urine, adding to the ongoing debate over the disease-detecting powers of Man's best friend.…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 02 Jun 2010
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  • Focus on practical tips at ESFM Birmingham symposium

    Sharing practical tips.

    Aimed at the practitioner, the one-day European Society of Feline Medicine (ESFM) symposium has recruited world renowned speakers to share their expertise on essential techniques and provide practical tips for the ‘in and outs' of treating feline patients…

    By: David Watson
    Published: 08 Feb 2010
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  • Leading Italian virologist at One Health conference calls for more enlightened approach to influenza viruses

    One Health logo

    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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  • BVA's dilemma over BVU highlighted at annual congress in Cardiff

    Professor Sandy Trees and Nicky Paull in conversation.

    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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