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'Sniffer rats' join Dutch police force

‘Sniffer rats’ join Dutch police force

One of the rats, Derrick, is 98.8 per cent accurate in all cases. (stock photo) Rat team can detect drugs...

Vets aid owners in horse weight loss study

Vets aid owners in horse weight loss study

"The study has shown how consistent, responsive support from a vet, coupled with innovative individual methods for weight loss, can...

Equine Editor
Study hopes to improve dairy donkey welfare

Study hopes to improve dairy donkey welfare

The donkey milk farming industry is growing, prompting concerns about animal welfare. Charity joins forces with Milan researchers The Donkey...

Equine Editor
'Huge spike' in missing pets, charity reports

‘Huge spike’ in missing pets, charity reports

The number of dogs and cats reported missing to the charity more than doubled during recent storms. Thunderstorms prompt a...

Irish minister calls for EU action on milk prices

Irish minister calls for EU action on milk prices

Liz Truss acknowledged that dairy farmers in the north are facing a "unique and extreme set of circumstances". Liz Truss...

Farm Animal Editor
Practice launch campaign to help head nurse

Practice launch campaign to help head nurse

Jan has been into work in her wheelchair several times, but will need an adapted car with hand controls to...

VNonline Editor