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Equine forum sparks discussion across the globe

Equine forum sparks discussion across the globe

The National Equine Forum saw vets, politicians and business leaders share knowledge and encourage debate. Event live-streamed to hundreds via...

Equine Editor
Scotland sees huge rise in animal cruelty seizures

Scotland sees huge rise in animal cruelty seizures

A record 302 animals were taken into the SSPCA’s care in 2017. Illegal puppy trade ‘remains a major concern’ The...

‘Dog-speak’ important for human-canine relationship

‘Dog-speak’ important for human-canine relationship

The finding could help owners form close ties with their pets. Study shows high-pitched emotional speech improves attention ‘Dog-speak’ is...

Electronic collars – a benefit to animals?

Electronic collars – a benefit to animals?

‘Containment fences which also use electronic collars are a very safe and effective way of confining both cats and dogs...

Nursing the pregnant mare 

Registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) are sometimes required to monitor a foaling at the practice – for example, if a mare...

Marie Rippingale

Advising clients on how to deal with behavioural problems in the elderly cat 

Owners often attribute behavioural changes in their ageing cats as just being “down to old age”; yet by doing so...

Vicky Halls