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12th October 2018
The Global Coalition for Animal Welfare (GCAW) is the world’s first food industry-led initiative aimed at advancing animal welfare globally. Launched in October 2018, the global platform unites major companies and animal welfare experts in improving...
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GCAW
12th October 2018
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £7 million grant by Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to support the creation of a state-of-the-art Veterinary Vaccinology & Cell Therapy Hub on its Hawkshead campus.
The Hub will...
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RVC
12th October 2018
Successful 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade conference comes to a close in London.
Over 50 countries have adopted the London 2018 declaration committing to action to protect endangered species around the globe, with more expected to sign today and in...
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Gov.UK
10th October 2018
The results of this ground-breaking study will be used to help vets to identify which dogs are most at risk, assist with future breed health reforms, and prepare owners of predisposed breeds for dealing with this alarming condition.
These results...
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RVC
8th October 2018
The year in review – Annual Report 2017-18 now published
HSA’s Annual Report has now been published and highlights what has been an exhilarating year for the charity.
Due to an exceptionally generous grant, the HSA has been able to commence two...
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HSA
7th October 2018
The Department for International Development today (Sunday 7th October) launches a major push to find new ways of tackling the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) – providing an additional £6 million to protect some of the world’s most iconic and...
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Gov.UK
5th October 2018
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is now inviting nominations for two of its prestigious awards to be made in 2019.
The UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Animal Welfare Science recognises the exceptional...
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UFAW
3rd October 2018
The University’s Institute of Veterinary Science has celebrated the official unveiling of its new equine CT scanner.
Approximately 70 guests joined the President of University Council, Lord Derby on Monday for an exclusive event at the Leahurst...
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University of Liverpool
Puppy power: new-look resource empowers pet owners to buy a healthy puppy from a responsible breeder
1st October 2018
A puppy should never be bought on an impulse or without proper research, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) are reminding prospective dog owners, as stronger animal licensing and breeding regulations...
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BVA
1st October 2018
Horse owners in the UK are being invited to take part in a new project to help improve the management of the skin and flesh wounds that are a common type of emergency in horses.
Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science,...
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University of Nottingham