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Support for RWAF’s Breeding Amnesty campaign
Preloved is supporting the campaign by prohibiting the sale of rabbits from 20 March to 9 April 2023. Prominent welfare...
BVA launches policy position on NTCAs
81 per cent of veterinary surgeons are concerned that the welfare needs of NTCAs are not being met. Vets are...
Pennard Vets appoints new exotics lead
Veterinary surgeon Mark Rowland, who specialises in treating exotic animals, has been appointed by Pennard Vets. Mark Rowland to join...
Goffin’s cockatoos can use tool sets, study finds
The study found that Goffin’s cockatoos can transport tools together when more than one is needed for a task. Researchers...
Guinea pig welfare improving, vets say
"We’re really proud of the positive difference that GPAW is making just two years after launching the campaign" – Dr...
Hong Kong set to end ban on hamster imports
The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department intends to lift the import ban in mid-January. Authorities are planning to...
Rabbits in first opinion practice CPD event
The course is aimed at general practitioners wanting to improve their knowledge of rabbits, Day course presented by Dr Sonya...
Rabbit-friendly vet awards announces winners
Pictured: Dr Madonna Livingstone, Rabbit Vet of the Year 2022. Full list of winners released by Burgess Excel. The winners...
Study reveals insights into ferret boredom
Sleeping more than usual and scratching at enclosure walls were the main behaviours owners used to differentiate rabbit boredom from...
Reptile relinquishment could be halved with education
"I believe that education is a key aspect of protecting wider reptile welfare" – Helen Tedds. Research analyses reptile adverts...