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Iguana escapes fire by jumping on fireman's helmet

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...

Karen Wild
Traditional frequent worming of horses 'unnecessary' – study

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...

Equine Editor
Largest ever survey into farmer wellbeing launched

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

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...

Wildlife Editor
Blind kitten's sight restored through liver operation

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....