New Zealand bans tight nosebands during dressage
New rule to change the way noseband tightness is measured The New Zealand Equestrian Federation (NZEF) has taken action to…
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UK risk of Newcastle disease increased to medium
Move from Defra follows new outbreaks in Belgium The risk of Newcastle disease (ND) being introduced the UK has been…
Recall alert for Willcain Solution for Injection
Specific batches called back over low assay results The VMD has issued a product recall alert for Willcain Solution for…
Police raids uncover ‘ruthless’ tiger trade in Europe
Petition calls for EU ban on commercial trade to protect tigers Conservationists are urging the EU to ban all commercial…
Slaughtered Iceland whale is a hybrid, test confirms
DNA analysis shows hunters didn’t kill protected species Researchers investigating the slaughter of a whale off the coast of Iceland…
Parasitologist: UK on ‘verge of exotic parasite epidemics’
The UK could be on the verge of an exotic parasite epidemic unless the number of imported pets coming into…
‘Don’t Fret Pet’ campaign launched
Lintbells has launched its YuCALM ‘Don’t Fret Pet’ campaign this month to help pets and owners keep calm and carry…
Dr John Bradshaw receives RSPCA Honour
Author and TV personality wins Animal Welfare Science Award Animal welfare expert Dr John Bradshaw has been honoured with an…
Hyperdrug recalls Trimax Plus for racing pigeons
Product recalled ‘as a precaution’ Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Ltd is recalling its Trimax Plus 4 in 1 liquid for racing pigeons…
BVA reacts to Brexit white paper
John Fishwick welcomes commitment to build on animal welfare standards BVA president John Fishwick has responded to the government’s Brexit…