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Calls to tackle mountain hare persecution

Calls to tackle mountain hare persecution

Mountain hare shooting is one of many country sports offered by game estates, and grouse moor managers also organise culls...

Wildlife Editor
Students assess human disease risk to mountain gorillas

Students assess human disease risk to mountain gorillas

The research focused on mountain gorillas living in and around the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Study suggests current hygiene systems...

Farmers warned of increased parasite risk

Farmers warned of increased parasite risk

Forecasters say that sheep are at risk from liver fluke, worms and blowfly strike. NADIS publish latest disease forecast A...

Northern Ireland achieves BSE negligible risk status

Northern Ireland achieves BSE negligible risk status

Northern Ireland has achieved the lowest risk level status available for BSE. Status a ‘huge boost’ for Northern Ireland’s beef...

Mindset matters – and here’s why

Corporate mindset can have an influence on the whole team. Here, behaviour expert Robin Launder gives his tips for embedding...

Robin Launder
Report links antibiotic use and resistance

Report links antibiotic use and resistance

Overall, the report says the use of antibiotics is higher in food-producing animals than humans, but this varies depending on...