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DNA test developed for English shepherd disease
Testing could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in breed.
Testing could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in breed.
Livestock attack DNA project moves to next stage
DNA collection kits are being distributed as part of trial.
DNA collection kits are being distributed as part of trial.
Rabies education project reaches 10 million people
WVS plans to continue expanding its education programme.
WVS plans to continue expanding its education programme.
Badger Trust calls for government to end badger cull
The Labour party's manifesto pledged to end 'ineffective' cull.
The Labour party's manifesto pledged to end 'ineffective' cull.
BEVA Congress offers social licence stream
The stream will include a talk by Olympian Sally Gunnell.
The stream will include a talk by Olympian Sally Gunnell.
Lab-grown pet food authorised to be sold in UK
Producer hopes to launch first samples later this year.
Producer hopes to launch first samples later this year.
BVNA calls for greater vet nurse role in RCVS governance
The association has published its response to the RCVS governance consultation.
The association has published its response to the RCVS governance consultation.
RVC links unnatural body shapes with rabbit health issues
The research also addresses the impacts of diet and exercise.
The research also addresses the impacts of diet and exercise.
London Zoo animals receive summer treats
Blood lollies, mealworm beach balls and seafood buckets were on the menu.
Blood lollies, mealworm beach balls and seafood buckets were on the menu.
NOAH board elected
NOAH has elected its board team, as part of its annual general meeting.
Ned Flaxman, general manager at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, retains his position as chair, which he has held since June 2023.
Caitrina Oakes (Vetoquinol) remains past chair, and Matthew Frost (Elanco) remains treasurer.
Andrew Buglass (Eco Animal Health Ltd), Oya Canbas (Zoetis) and Charlotte Covell (Virbac) are newly elected vice-chairs. Meanwhile Roy Geary (Ceva) and John Toole (Beaphar) join the NOAH Board of Management.
Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said: "I congratulate all the officers and board members who have been elected or re-elected today.
"I look forward to working together to ensure that NOAH continues to deliver at the highest standard for its members."
Ned Flaxman, general manager at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, retains his position as chair, which he has held since June 2023.
Caitrina Oakes (Vetoquinol) remains past chair, and Matthew Frost (Elanco) remains treasurer.
Andrew Buglass (Eco Animal Health Ltd), Oya Canbas (Zoetis) and Charlotte Covell (Virbac) are newly elected vice-chairs. Meanwhile Roy Geary (Ceva) and John Toole (Beaphar) join the NOAH Board of Management.
Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said: "I congratulate all the officers and board members who have been elected or re-elected today.
"I look forward to working together to ensure that NOAH continues to deliver at the highest standard for its members."
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Series two of SCOPS podcast launched
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group has launched the second series of its podcast.
The series will comprise four episodes, with topics including the sustainable use of parasite treatments, effective quarantining, administrating a mid/late season dose, and tackling resistance to multiple groups of anthelmintic.
Kevin Harrison, Gloucestershire sheep farmer and SCOPS chair, said: "The podcast is suitable for sheep farmers, vets and advisers, so please subscribe and spread the word if you enjoy the content.
"All episodes from series one are still available online, as well as the new episodes being added."
The podcast is available on the SCOPS website and other podcast platforms.
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group has launched the second series of its podcast.
The series will comprise four episodes, with topics including the sustainable use of parasite treatments, effective quarantining, administrating a mid/late season dose, and tackling resistance to multiple groups of anthelmintic.
Kevin Harrison, Gloucestershire sheep farmer and SCOPS chair, said: "The podcast is suitable for sheep farmers, vets and advisers, so please subscribe and spread the word if you enjoy the content.
"All episodes from series one are still available online, as well as the new episodes being added."
The podcast is available on the SCOPS website and other podcast platforms.
