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Humans can tell chickens’ moods by their clucks, study finds

Humans can tell chickens’ moods by their clucks, study finds

Sixty-nine per cent of participants could identify the chickens’ mood. Participants could tell if they were excited or displeased. A...

Farm Animal Editor
Winner of George Hedley Memorial Award revealed

Winner of George Hedley Memorial Award revealed

“I was completely overwhelmed to hear that I had been nominated for this award – it will be a huge...

Farm Animal Editor
Reindeer receives treatment for eyelid tumour

Reindeer receives treatment for eyelid tumour

Anaesthesising reindeer is a relatively unexplored topic, so their procedure presented a novel approach to the surgery. Snowflake the reindeer...

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Bluetongue cases confirmed in Norfolk

Bluetongue cases confirmed in Norfolk

The two cases in Norfolk are the first outside Kent. The first case affecting a sheep has also been confirmed...

Farm Animal Editor
Gold standards needed for alpaca care, researchers say

Gold standards needed for alpaca care, researchers say

There are an estimated 60,000 alpacas in the UK. Study discovers significant variations in alpaca husbandry. Researchers have found significant...

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Bill introduced to ban live animal exports

Bill introduced to ban live animal exports

Charities including the RSPCA, Compassion in World Farming, and World Horse Welfare are supporting the bill. The legislation has been...

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