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Humane slaughter of wild fish

Humane slaughter of wild fish

There is good evdence that wild-caught fish may experience significant suffering Funding to encourage development and adoption of humane methods...

Wildlife Editor
Lest we forget

Lest we forget

Dogs Trust’s chief executive, Owen Sharp, and ‘Peanut’ at the memorial Fallen animals in war remembered Over 16 million animals...

Study reveals new insights into canine mammary cancer

Study reveals new insights into canine mammary cancer

The study found that spaying can increase the risk of more aggressive cancers. Higher serum oestrogen levels linked to improved...

Dogs have hidden coat colours

Dogs have hidden coat colours

The chocolate Labrador (left) is an example of the expression of a ‘fault’ allele that is ‘permitted’ by the breed...

UK-VARRS report ‘demonstrates power of working together’

UK-VARRS report ‘demonstrates power of working together’

The report shows that sales of antibiotics for food-producing animals fell by nine per cent between 2017 and 2018. NOAH...

Industry Editor
Humane Slaughter Association student scholarships open for applications

Humane Slaughter Association student scholarships open for applications

Applications are open for the Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships. Projects aimed at improving the welfare of food animals  Applications for...

Industry Editor