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Thousands of seabirds to benefit from Solway Firth expansion

Thousands of seabirds to benefit from Solway Firth expansion

The red-throated diver will be joining the extensive list of species already protected by the MAP. Red-throated diver and ringed...

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Two avian influenza cases confirmed in Norfolk

Two avian influenza cases confirmed in Norfolk

H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in Norfolk. Highly pathogenic H5N8 identified at two turkey-rearing farms. There were two new...

Vets challenge badger cull expansion

Vets challenge badger cull expansion

The UK Government recently granted badger control license for 11 news areas iof England. Move welcomed by the Badger Trust. A...

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Novel genetic diversity 'scorecard' wins innovation award

Novel genetic diversity ‘scorecard’ wins innovation award

The initiative has already looked at 26 species in Scotland, including the Scottish wildcat. SRUC aids development of diversity monitoring...

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Seagull found with both feet severed by fishing line

Seagull found with both feet severed by fishing line

The bird’s feathers were covering in blood an dirt as it had been unable to get up off of the...

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Bird keepers urged to prepare for new housing measures

Bird keepers urged to prepare for new housing measures

Bird keepers are being urged to prepare for the new measures, such as taking steps to safeguard animal welfare and...