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FEI horses test positive for banned substance

FEI horses test positive for banned substance

EPO has been banned for equine use since 2010. Samples reveal human hormone used to boost blood cells Two FEI...

Equine Editor
Rising number of ‘brown tick’ imports to the UK

Rising number of ‘brown tick’ imports to the UK

The majority of records involved rehomed dogs that had travelled to the UK from Cyprus and Spain. (stock photo) Parasitologists...

South Korea to vote on strengthening animal welfare law

South Korea to vote on strengthening animal welfare law

There are more than 17,000 dog meat farms in South Korea. Move seen as the first step to outright ban...

Birds of prey suffering across UK, report shows

Birds of prey suffering across UK, report shows

The report found that 196 birds of prey had been shot, poisoned, trapped or destroyed, including buzzards, peregrine falcons, red...

Wildlife Editor

Large animal on call – a look at the logistics

  The phone chirps and buzzes, rudely destroying the 3am peace. Bleary-eyed, you reach across to see what awaits. ‘Mr...

Carolyn Baguley

Oral badger vaccine trial yields ‘positive’ results

The badger vaccination trial took place in Co Kilkenny, Ireland. Findings consistent with previous studies  A field trial to assess...

Wildlife Editor