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Raptor wildlife casualties in general practice

Exotics expert Tom Dutton explains how to handle, feed and clinically examine birds of prey.    ...

Tom Dutton
Microplastics in urban rivers a ‘major factor’ in ocean pollution

Microplastics in urban rivers a ‘major factor’ in ocean pollution

Researchers are calling for tighter regulations on waste flowing into urban waterways. UK rivers found to contain high levels of...

Wildlife Editor

Campaign highlights ‘devastating impact’ of smoking around pets

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks of passive smoking and how to keep pets safe.   Leading...

Free-range status to be applied on flock-by-flock basis

Free-range status to be applied on flock-by-flock basis

The changes will allow poultry meat to be sold as free-range in the event of an outbreak of avian flu...

Appeal for information on dog fighting

Appeal for information on dog fighting

A reward of up to £5,000 is being offered for any information that could lead to a successful prosecution. (stock...

Late spring may increase disease risk for newborn animals

Late spring may increase disease risk for newborn animals

SAC Consulting has set out a number of steps farmers can take to tackle the problem of a late spring....