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CEVA working with Nottingham vet school to develop pheremone for equine stereotypies
News has emerged that CEVA Animal Health is looking to develop an equine pheromone to assist with the management of equine stereotypies and is asking horse owners to help.…
By: David Watson
Published: 01 Sep 2009
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Danish scientists achieve breakthrough in diagnostic test for foot-and-mouth disease
A group of Danish researchers has found a test that could, in future FMD outbreaks, prevent the unnecessary slaughter of millions of cattle by determining whether antibodies are from the disease or vaccination.…
By: David Watson
Published: 31 Aug 2009
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Idea exchange encourages honest feedback and staff motivation
Convincing veterinary practice employees to contribute feedback and to genuinely consider other people's ideas is not an easy task. Now an online tool is available to help businesses make the most of their employees' collective wisdom.…
By: David Watson
Published: 28 Aug 2009
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Bristol University scientists and RSPCA uncover link between rodenticides and hedgehog population decline
New scientific research has found that rat and mouse poison may be having an effect on the welfare of hedgehogs.…
By: David Watson
Published: 26 Aug 2009
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Janssen says VMD enforcement of legislation will restrict poultry worming options
The VMD has confirmed that certain medicated feed supplements can no longer be supplied to veterinary practices, pharmacists or animal health retailers for them to sell, unless they register as approved distributors.…
By: David Watson
Published: 25 Aug 2009
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Man's dumb friend is not so dumb after all?
Pet owners have always believed that their dogs are as intelligent as young children and that their pets have a small, but recognisable working vocabulary. A recent study has revealed that the average dog has the mental abilities of a 2-year-old child.…
By: Ross Tiffin
Published: 18 Aug 2009
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