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Iguana escapes fire by jumping on fireman’s helmet
The fireman didn’t realise the iguana had jumped on to his head at first. Pet was carried to safety by...

Whom to choose? Clearing confusion about appropriate behaviour and training referral services
In this article, Karen Wild, ASAB-Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, explores the options for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and owners regarding the...

Traditional frequent worming of horses ‘unnecessary’ – study
"No adverse health affects were seen that could be ascribed to scaling down de-wroming intensity" – Dr Martin Nielsen. Researchers...

Largest ever survey into farmer wellbeing launched
"By initiating frank and honest conversations, I believe we can begin to ‘normalise’ our vulnerabilities." Alicia Chivers, RABI. The Big...

Petition launched to reverse decision on bee-harming pesticide
Research by the European Food Safety Authority found that most neonicotinoid pesticides pose a threat to bee species. Government permits...

Blind kitten’s sight restored through liver operation
Purdy recovered well and after two months she was off her medication and all of her clinical signs had resolved....