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Cats are ‘misunderstood’ not aloof

Cats are ‘misunderstood’ not aloof RVC study suggests owners misread signals According to behaviourists, the results of a new study...

Welfare challenge for rabbit owners

Welfare challenge for rabbit owners Meeting the five welfare needs of pets The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has...

Scotland to consult on microchipping

Scotland to consult on microchipping Government commit to consultation on new law At the recent British Veterinary Association (BVA) annual...

Sow nutrition for piglet quality

Sow nutrition for piglet quality Professor Sandra Edwards Conference brings presentation by pig nutritionist A discussion at the BPEX Innovation...

Sycamore trees linked to equine disease

Sycamore trees linked to equine disease Atypical myopathy caused by tree seed toxins New research suggests that toxins from the...

Red panda cub born

Red panda cub born Kitty, Highland Wildlife Park First successful breeding for 13 years The Highland Wildlife Park has confirmed...

Defra invests &pound8 million in wildlife

Defra invests £8 million in wildlife Invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) Multi-million pound funding for conservation projects  Environment minister Richard Benyon...

Leptospirosis vaccine launches

Leptospirosis vaccine launches Nobivac L4, MSD Animal Health Nobivac L4 offers broader protection A new vaccine offering broader protection against leptospirosis...

Regional trends in pet ownership

Regional trends in pet ownership Research finds Britain’s dog and cat-loving populations Petlog, the UK’s largest lost and found database...

Appeal for action on captive animals

Appeal for action on captive animals EU zoos and circuses fail to meet welfare needs Wildlife experts are calling for...