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Over 2000 farm animals feared dead in flooding
Thousands of livestock are feared to have died in the floods caused by Storm Desmond earlier this month. Charity calls...
Sound system brings festive joy to homeless dogs
Research has shown that soothing tunes are beneficial to dogs. Music has a calming effect on the animals Dogs at...
Study reveals mechanics of dogs drinking
The idea that dogs are messy drinkers comes from the backward curl of the tongue. Dogs accelerate their tongues much...
UK’s butterflies in 40-year slump
Some formerly common and widespread butterfly species are now a cause for concern. Declines seen in over 75 per cent...
Health test for deafness extended to all breeds
Introduction of the programme follows the success of an official BAER testing programme for dalmations. Follows successful BAER testing programme...
PED to become notifiable in England
If a case of PED is suspected, vets and pig keepers will be obligated to notify the APHA. New rules...
