Hippos might fly: UK research discovers animal can get airborne
Analysis shows hippos get all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time when at full pelt
February 2024
‘A soul killer’: what’s behind the US’s critical veterinarian shortage?
As vets turn away from the profession citing poor mental health and high costs, experts say public health is at risk
November 2023
Vets, you deserve my apologies
Adrian Chiles
In my previous column, I accused veterinarians of ‘upselling’ remedies for profit, and I am sorry. Vets are lovely – but their corporate employers, not so much, writes Adrian Chiles
September 2023
American XL bully dog ban may be ineffective in short term, UK experts warn
University Guide 2024
Best UK universities for veterinary science – league table
May 2023
The age of extinction
Uganda’s first wildlife vet on breaking the mould – and why gorilla and human health are linked
The age of extinction
More than 50,000 wild birds in UK killed by avian flu – double previous estimates
January 2023
The age of extinction
‘Tears were rolling down my face’: readers describe ‘heartbreaking’ impact of bird flu
From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, Guardian readers have witnessed the ravages of the disease on wild species
September 2022
University Guide 2023
Best UK universities for veterinary science – league table
The study of the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury in animals, welfare, public health and pharmaceuticals
January 2022
Other lives
Sir James Armour obituary
Other lives: Professor of veterinary science and specialist in parasitic diseases
August 2021
On death row with Geronimo the condemned alpaca, and an army of ‘angels’ at his side
Down on Macdonald’s Gloucestershire farm, the alpaca that tested positive for bovine TB is safe with activists. As for Defra, it’s as if it had taken out a contract on Bambi …
November 2020
Badgers culled despite two studies casting doubt on TB link, say vets
Group of leading vets claim research, not published for two years, shows the mammals would have been unlikely to infect cattle
September 2020
University Guide 2024
University subject profile: veterinary science
Study of the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury in animals, animal care and welfare
August 2020
English universities to honour admission offers 'where possible'
Government to lift cap on student numbers for some courses and provide extra funding
January 2020
Call of the wild: the new science of human-animal communication
Degrees in this emerging field offer fascinating research opportunities and career options
June 2019
University Guide 2020
University subject profile: veterinary science
Study of the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury in animals, animal care and welfare, and a wide range of medical and surgical techniques
March 2019
A shoe-in: how apprenticeships put farriery back on track
For horse-loving Brits, farriery is an increasingly popular choice among apprentices
February 2018
The Conversation
Australia's cat plague is back after 40 years – and the solution is vaccination
Herd immunity is essential. If parvovirus vaccination rates fall below 70%, cats are in trouble
April 2017
Cockatoo's feather transplant 'like having hair extensions'– video
A badly burnt Carnaby’s cockatoo – an endangered species – is given a second chance at flight by vets in Perth
March 2016
QS rankings 2016
QS world university rankings 2016: veterinary science
The top 100 universities in the world for veterinary science, as ranked by higher education data specialists QS
