Referring Vet News

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Critically endangered animal has multiple species

11 October, 2024

Genetic insights into Chinese giant salamander prompts calls for legislation to define and…

Trio of fellowships from Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

08 October, 2024

Fellowships awarded to three leading vets from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Drug trial studies plant-based oral cancer therapy for dogs

07 October, 2024

Vets to investigate effectiveness of treatment derived from berries on canine oral melanoma.

School celebrates eight new professors

27 August, 2024

Eight members of staff at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies have been promoted to…

Healthier animals could help combat climate crisis, study finds

19 August, 2024

New research suggests that by focusing on animal health, farmers and governments can reduce…

Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice

14 August, 2024

A distant cousin of Atlantic salmon could hold the key to improving their resistance to sea lice, a…

Science Insights 2024: Inspiring future scientists

08 August, 2024

A week of immersive research and hands-on learning inspires future scientists.

Mussel genome map enhances production and resistance

06 August, 2024

Complete genetic blueprint supports blue mussel breeding programmes, disease resistance and marine…

Clearance of deer cull carcasses is loss to ecosystem

29 July, 2024

The removal of deer bodies following annual culls in Scotland may be depriving the environment of…

AMR expert network secures funds to tackle resistance

23 July, 2024

A University of Edinburgh co-directed research network has received a £650,000 UKRI award to engage…