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Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship opens for 2022
"Louise O’Dwyer was a friend of Improve International and we were honoured to have her share her expertise and talents"...

New record of pet insurance claims in 2021
In 2021, 1,029,000 claims were notified, 764,000 for dogs, 225,000 for cats and 40,000 for other animals. ABI reveals £2.4...

Study examines risk factors to tortoises during brumation
The study found a 7.78 per cent mortality rate during brumation. Findings highlight importance of monitoring temperature and environment. Brumation...

Trainer launches crowdfunder to help horses rescued from Ukraine
Kelleway has been on a mission to deliver goods and medical aid to horses affected by the devastating conflict. The...

Zoo freezes genetic samples to save animals from extinction
Jaguars are among the threatened animal species that have been successfully cryopreserved in the Nature’s SAFE biobank. Chester Zoo partners...

Scent dogs can detect coronavirus on human skin swabs – study
The dogs were able to accurately sniff-out coronavirus infection 92 per cent of the time. The dogs correctly identified the...