Moredun Research Institute announces partnership with University of Glasgow, University of New England in Australia and The James Hutton Institute to develop new on-farm worm control product.
Cats Protection officials said the analysis, which has been published in the PLOS One journal, marks a major step forward in understanding of how different population sub-groups connect with each other.
Analysis from the University of Bristol Veterinary School has found a mutually beneficial relationship exists between unhoused pet owners and their dogs, but suggests service providers do more to accommodate it.
The RCVS is set to extend the circumstances in which vets can prescribe antibiotics, but the BVA says many professionals feel “inadequately prepared” for implementation of the new rules.
The charity says reports of dumped animals rose by 14% in the first half of this year and it is now spending thousands of pounds a week on private boarding because its facilities are full.
New figures show contacts to the veterinary charity’s helpline are up around 11% so far this year, though the rate of increase has slowed in recent months.
More than 16,000 people have already signed a new online petition, after measures intended to tackle the problem were dropped with the demise of the Kept Animals Bill last month.
Officials have said “incredible progress” has been made since the two charities joined forces last year, with the support of private practices critical to maintaining care access for low-income pet owners.
