Ruminants are known as the biggest contributors to global warming. Their production of methane is more harmful for our planet than CO2. On top of their own production of greenhouse gasses, their transport requires fossil fuels and therefore emit CO2. Besides, keeping cattle requires enormous amounts of water. Therefore, we should all stop eating meat. …
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SWINGING A LAMB ALIVE
Lambing season is intens. A blend of farm labour, miracles of mother nature and emergency medecine. I consider it to be a valuable experience for every future veterinarian. Recently I spent two weeks on a farm in Brittany, France. Approximately 90 would give birth this season. I learned a lot from Lisa, the farmer I …
Influenza in Horses: Is Vaccination the Solution?
If your vet asked you to get a vaccin to protect your horse against the flu, it’s likely that you would. Especially when you could also protect all other horses in your area. However, I wonder if it’s as easy as it seems. I’m from a small village in the Dutch countryside. My area is …
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Thoughts of a Vet Student 