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Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship opens for 2022

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

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...

Industry Editor
Study examines risk factors to tortoises during brumation

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...

Exotics Editor
Trainer launches crowdfunder to help horses rescued from Ukraine

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...

Equine Editor
Zoo freezes genetic samples to save animals from extinction

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...

Wildlife Editor
Scent dogs can detect coronavirus on human skin swabs - study

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...