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A retired surgeon is to stand trial over the death of a businessman in Inverness

Study: South African Swine Vaccine Can Limit Castration Complications  Sponsored by: Surgical castration of intact male horses is common throughout the world, but the routine surgery isn't always complication-free. A South African study led by Dr. John Birrell investigated the use of a GnRH vaccine (sold under the name Improvac by Zoetis in South Africa) prior to castrating 19 colts. The study sought to determine if the vaccine could reduce testis size and therefore minimize the risk of surgical complications. GnRH is an immunocontraception vaccination – it's a birth control that...