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Survey highlights concerns over rabbits’ welfare needs
A total of 43 per cent of vets said they had seen rabbits that were living alone. Findings mark the...
Husbandry and common illnesses of gerbils and hamsters
Mongolian gerbils and hamsters are popular ‘first pets’ and share many positive characteristics. There are, however, some significant differences in...
Hero police dogs receive animals’ ‘OBE’
PDSA director general Jan McLoughlin with PD Bruno and his handler British Transport Police, Rob Smith. Met and British Transport...
Gull dies after becoming trapped in netting
The gull trapped in netting attached to the Royal Mail’s Cardiff Mail Centre. Incident a “reminder” to monitor bird deterrents...
Scientists developing rapid diagnostic test for sheep scab
Sheep scab is a major welfare issue. Test would enable diagnosis before the appearance of clinical signs A rapid, point-of-care...
Scientists set to develop animal-free model of human airways
It is hoped the project will prevent experiements on or with animals. Model could prevent animal tests for toxicity of...
