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Captive breeding 'not the solution'

Captive breeding ‘not the solution’

Capture and pre-sale mortality rates are said to be 80-98 per cent in ‘aquarium’ fish. Clifford Warwick calls for positive...

Exotics Editor
Bees are the best pollinators, study finds

Bees are the best pollinators, study finds

The researchers warn against focussing on bees as the solution to conservation and biodiversity concerns. Study helps scientists understand relationships...

Wildlife Editor
Culls underway in three counties

Culls underway in three counties

It was officially revealed last month that the culls would be extended to Dorset this year. Extension to Dorset provokes...

Wildlife Editor
Village under quarantine following Ebola death

Village under quarantine following Ebola death

The quarantine will last three weeks and covers almost 1,000 people. Officials detect disease in SellaKaffta, Kambia A village in...

Industry Editor

Ischaemic teat necrosis on the increase

Vets and farmers are being advised to look out for ischaemic teat necrosis – a condition which can lead to...

Farm Animal Editor
Cats 'do not need owners for security'

Cats ‘do not need owners for security’

Researchers say the relationship cats form with their owners is not based on the need for protection. Study explores cat-owner...