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The History Of Affordable Microscopes And Practical Microscopy For All

The History Of Affordable Microscopes And Practical Microscopy For All

The microscope we know today with its high power magnification, perfect optics and simplicity of use, was once the exclusive instrument of society's elite celebrity scientists. Now, thanks to popular and affordable microscopes such as the Vetlab Supplies Premiere 250 and Vetlab Premiere 1600, the fascinating world of scientific discovery is open to anyone with the curiosity to take a look beyond.

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Toxoplasmosis – The Feline disease set to devastate UK Sheep farming!

Toxoplasmosis – The Feline disease set to devastate UK Sheep farming!

Toxoplasmosis – caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a well-known disease of domestic cats, is also a potentially devastating disease of sheep. A paper published in the Veterinary Record estimates that toxoplasmosis in sheep costs UK farmers about half a million lambs a year through premature abortion; a figure that translates to a financial loss of between £12million to £24million annually.

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Cattle testing history crucial to healthy herds urges chief vet for Wales

Cattle testing history crucial to healthy herds urges chief vet for Wales

Christianne Glossop, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, urged cattle farmers to demand sight of an animal's disease and testing history before they buy or add new stock to their existing herds. Only complete and up to date testing records can give that vital assurance that a purchased animal is a healthy investment and won't compromise the physical and commercial health of the present herd.

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