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2blog
28th July 2011
2blog
Korean scientists have developed a glow-in-the-dark dog, which they can switch on and off! The research team from Seoul National University said that by adding a doxycycline antibiotic to the food of two-year-old beagle, Tegon, she glows fluorescent green under ultraviolet light. The research team hopes to use the technique to help develop cures for human diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Summerhill
23rd June 2011
Summerhill
There are many veterinary professionals I am sure, that will have fond memories of the Summerhall building at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Sadly, it is no longer suitable for the teaching of veterinary students and has been sold to a private company and will become a world-class Arts-based centre.
CBE for Professor
17th June 2011
CBE for Professor
Professor John (Joe) Brownlie has been acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday Honours and awarded a CBE for his services to science. A prominent figure within veterinary academia, Professor Brownlie has deservedly been recognised for his contributions to veterinary science. Prof. Brownlie is emeritus professor of veterinary pathology at the Royal Veterinary College. He is also chairman of trustees at Institute for Animal Health.
Blogspider
8th June 2011
Blogspider
Scientists believe that spiders evolved spare legs and arachnids missing up to two limbs can still build webs and hunt with ease. Researchers carrying out the study firmly believe that spiders have more legs than they actually need. Read more...
blog_edwards
1st June 2011
blog_edwards
It is with genuine sorrow I read of Prof Edwards death. He was an inspiring figure to most of us who passed through Liverpool University Vet School, and was personally a friend both whilst at and after I attended, always happy to share pearls or great big annals of knowledge. It is another great loss to the profession. Simon Vogel BVSc ('96) MRCVS
99Blog
12th May 2011
99Blog
According to the BBC, Harbour seals can detect the fattest fish using just their whiskers. Research shows that seals detect objects' sizes and shapes by sensing differences in the trail of disturbance they made in the water.
70blog
12th May 2011
70blog
The National Geographic have revealed a study that details how carpenter ants in Thailand are being turned into "zombies" by a parasitic fungus. The fungus takes control of the ants' nervous systems, making them perform specific behaviours.
44blog
14th April 2011
44blog
The London Evening Standard has run a piece entitled: 'Vets warn of open-window danger for high-rise cats'. Apparently, this time of year always results in a vets in the area having to deal with a number of injuries, as "it is probably the first time the animals have seen an open window" says the paper.
43blog
14th April 2011
43blog
An article in the Telegraph looks at some of the weird and wonderful creatures that have been saved from extinction over the last 20 years. Read more here.
36blog
13th April 2011
36blog
According to an article on the Telegraph's website: "Wild flowers are to be planted along roadsides, fields and houses to create a network of green corridors or "bee roads" where insects can feed and move around the country more easily."
28blog
11th April 2011
28blog
An article on the BBC shows how the recent spate of hot weather has already started to affect animals. According to this article "A vets practice in Devon is warning pet owners not to leave their animals in cars, after a dog died of "heatstroke" in Newton Abbot on Thursday." Read more here.
27blog
11th April 2011
27blog
Pictures from the new TV show, A Different Breed, are available to see on the Telegraph's website. The programme, aired on Sky 1, focus on a number of different people who love their dogs and are prepared to do all sorts for them...as the pictures demonstrate! Read more about the show here.
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