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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"...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...