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Lemur population ‘on brink of extinction’

Lemur population ‘on brink of extinction’

Lemurs have lived on the island of Madagascar for more than 400 million years. Experts implementing major action plan for...

Wildlife Editor
Fresh insights into guinea pig social behaviour

Fresh insights into guinea pig social behaviour

They found that females tended to flee from each other during fertile periods, but otherwise would risk confrontation. Females risk...

Exotics Editor
UK pig sector halves antibiotic use in two years

UK pig sector halves antibiotic use in two years

Use of the Highest Priority Critically Important Antibiotics represented just 0.08 per cent of total antibiotic use in pigs in...

Travel industry urged to do more for animal welfare

Travel industry urged to do more for animal welfare

Swimming with dolphins can have serious animal welfare and safety risks.  RSPCA calls on tour operators to review all animal...

Wildlife Editor
Animal Welfare Foundation seeks new trustees

Animal Welfare Foundation seeks new trustees

Veterinary professionals with current or recent experience in production animal practice are invited to apply for the role. Professionals with...

Scientists discover potential treatment for Alabama rot

Scientists discover potential treatment for Alabama rot

CRVG first emerged in the UK in 2012. Study reports success of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange  Dogs affected by cutaneous and...