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Getting the Basics Right: The Fundamentals of Fertility
When discussing fertility, it is easy to become distracted by the latest breeding indexes, exciting new genetics, sexed semen, IVF programmes and embryo transfer. Whilst these technologies can undoubtedly accelerate genetic progress, the reality is that no breeding programme can outperform the basic management of the animals involved.
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Choke in horses: what owners need to know
Choke, or oesophageal obstruction, is an alarming condition for a horse owner but in most cases tends to look more dramatic than it is.
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First aid for pets during road traffic collison
Unfortunately, sometimes pets are involved in road traffic collisions. The most common accident is a dog or cat running onto the road in front of an oncoming vehicle. Sometimes, a dog may be in the car during a collision between two vehicles.
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How to prepare for fireworks
Fireworks can be extremely distressing for our dogs and their owners and can have longer lasting effects on welfare than just a couple of hours of fear.
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Lung Scanning: Detecting Hidden Pneumonia in Dairy Calves
Calf pneumonia remains a significant challenge in the dairy industry. While the immediate effects of disease are well recognised, the hidden long-term consequences can reduce growth rates, compromise future productivity and ultimately affect farm profitability.
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Equine Grass Sickness
Equine Grass Sickness has been a topic of conversation in the local news recently, but cases were first reported in Scotland in 1907.
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