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Ants began farming before humans, study finds
"One often finds dozens of colonies, connected by ant highways, on a single tree." Fijian ants have a unique partnership...

AFSCAN app to provide perspective on canine health
Left to right: Dr Anselm Voigts, AFSCAN Ambassador, Namibia; Dr Olatunji Nasir, AFSCAN Ambassador, Nigeria, Professor Amandus Muhairwa, AFSCAN Ambassador,...

Basset hound reclassified as ‘category two’ breed
The reclassification will be reviewed in 12 months and in the meantime the breed’s progress will continue to be monitored...

Defra urges more effort to prevent spread of bTB
In the South-East, the report attributes the majority of bTB cases to purchases of infected cattle. Latest reports reveal new...

Tougher fox-hunting laws needed in Scotland, review finds
The report concluded that greater consistency and clarity is needed in the legislation, and hunts should be made more transparent...

Pet obesity: Are we doing a good job?
We should draw inspiration from the human field to help keep pets at their ideal weight Part of the solution...