Science

Scientists discover first transmission of NDM between dog and human

The first reported transference of the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM) Escherichia coli bacteria between a dog and a human has been…

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Global animal feed phytogenics market to reach £59m by 2021

New research has found that the global market for animal feed phytogenics will be valued at £59m by 2021, with…

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Pet rabbit brains have shrunk due to domestication, says new research

New research has found that the brains of pet rabbits have shrunk due to domestication, and that they no longer…

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University of Liverpool’s Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic reaches milestone

The recently launched Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic has just welcomed its 100th ‘senior’ patient through the door, as part of…

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New micro-algae pet food startup receives £500k investment

A ‘micro-algae’ pet food startup has a received £500,000 investment from the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) to enable the company…

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Overweight dogs have ‘similar personality traits’ to overweight humans

Overweight dogs may have similar personality traits to overweight humans when it comes to behaviour, a new study published in…

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Handling rabbits could affect their welfare according to new research

New research from the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science shows the way rabbits are handled is likely to have…

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BVA urges government to modernise disease surveillance

Leading vets have urged the government to work “collaboratively” with them to bring current disease surveillance networks up to date.…

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Male French Bulldogs unhealthier than females, RVC study shows

The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the…

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RVC finds more signs of ‘canine dementia’ in dogs with epilepsy

Studies by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that dogs with epilepsy were less trainable than the control dogs…

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