Has zoo animal behaviour changed with less crowds due to COVID-19? With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing zoos around the world to temporarily close associated with periods of lockdown, researchers have undertaken a longitudinal multi-species analysis to assess the...
Pet accommodation options for owners going into a refuge shelter As pets are part of the family and are much-loved companions, if you’re experiencing domestic or family violence, and you’re concerned about your pet’s welfare, there are several organisations involved...
2020 Veterinary Business Group Virtual Summit The annual Veterinary Business Group (VBG) Summit will this year be a virtual conference from October 21 to 23 focusing on effectively managing a veterinary practice in today’s environment. The VBG Summit will suit all...
British vet nurses could soon be castrating cats A working group from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the UK has recommended proposed reforms to allow veterinary nurses to perform cat castration surgeries, along with taking a greater role in...
Designer bull Scientists in the USA have used the CRISPR gene-editing technology to produce a bull calf that will produce more male offspring. The team from the University of California, Davis, made a targeted cut to the genome of the bovine embryo to insert the...
