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More than 19,000 badgers culled in 2017
The culling is part of the government’s 25-year strategy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. Government urged to provide “conclusive evidence” that...
Fox hunting opposition at all-time high
The Hunting Act 2004 has helped more than 100,000 animals including foxes, hares and deer. Majority of the public support...
Fungal disease could be a ‘global threat to snakes’
The emerging disease has been reported primarily in rat snakes, milk snakes, garter snakes and viperids in the eastern part...
Scotland passes law to ban wild animals in circuses
BVA’s Scottish Branch president Melissa Donald welcomed the “progressive” law following a long campaign by vets. “Progressive” law welcomed by...
Calls to close Japan’s domestic ivory market
Under current laws, ivory businesses are regulated but trade between individuals is not, unless tusks are involved. Growing trend for...
First resident dolphins found in English waters
As dolphins are so wide-ranging, strong evidence is required to show that an area is important, before protection can be...