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Research finds audiobooks have a calming effect
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Chatter box People across the UK are being urged to nominate a standout animal champion for the 2019 RSPCA Honours Awards.

The awards recognise those who have worked tirelessly to improve animal welfare, campaigned on behalf of animals, or shown true bravery. Previous winners include comedian John Bishop, who was awarded Celebrity Animal Champion of the Year, and 11-year-old Lobby Cantwell, who raised more than £1,000 for the charity through mountain climbs and bike rides.

To submit a nomination or find out more about the awards visit the RSPCA website. Nominations will remain open until 4 pm on Friday, March 15.  Chatter box

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Holidaymaker finds South African frog in suitcase
Holidaymaker finds South African frog in suitcase

RSPCA urges travellers to check their luggage
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Complexities of bird trade ‘underestimated’, report finds

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Scotland to introduce new legislation on fox hunting

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European birds identified as hosts of fatal Asian disease

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Fatal condition spreading through US deer

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Consultation ‘last chance’ to keep Minsmere safe

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Ivory bill becomes UK law

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Electrical fault cause of fire at Chester zoo

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New £1m project to investigate dairy cow lameness

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is leading a new £1 million research project to investigate the causes of lameness in dairy cows.

One in three dairy cows are affected by lameness every day in the UK, costing the industry an estimated £250 milion annually.

The project will take three years to complete and is due to finish by November 2021.

Professor Georgios Banos of SRUC commented: “In addition to pain and discomfort to the animal, lameness is associated with decreased milk production and inflated farm costs.

“Among cows raised in the same environment, some become lame while others do not. Understanding the reasons behind this will help us develop targeted preventive practices contributing to enhanced animal welfare and farm profitability.”
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