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NSA blames sheep deaths on escaped lynx

NSA blames sheep deaths on escaped lynx

Natural England is currently considering an application from the Lynx Trust UK, which is proposing a trial reintroduction. (Stock photo)...

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Surge in seahorse sightings in the Thames

Surge in seahorse sightings in the Thames

Short-snouted seahorse. Six animals sighted in just two months, ZSL says Marine biologists are reporting a surge in the number...

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Sharing best practices ‘critical’ to halt spread of ASF

Sharing best practices ‘critical’ to halt spread of ASF

Lithuania was the first country in the European Union to report cases in wild boar. Analysis reveals disease is continuing...

Sheep ‘can be trained to recognise faces’

Sheep ‘can be trained to recognise faces’

Sheep are considered a good animal model for studying Huntingdon’s disease. Facial recognition comparable to humans and monkeys – study...

Vets urged to change cattle injection method

Vets urged to change cattle injection method

“Based on our study findings, I strongly advise to inject all cattle in the neck where possible…" Study finds current...

Calls to add vets to shortage occupation list

Calls to add vets to shortage occupation list

It is thought unlikely that universities in the UK will be able to meet the increased demand in such a...