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Owner stress may influence dog stress levels, study finds
Vet practices could use findings to help improve welfare, researchers say.
Vet practices could use findings to help improve welfare, researchers say.
Livestock antibiotic sales at lowest level to date
Statistics also reveal low drug resistance among pigs and poultry.
Statistics also reveal low drug resistance among pigs and poultry.
Study finds evidence that crabs can feel pain
Researchers call for more humane treatment of shellfish.
Researchers call for more humane treatment of shellfish.
Retired service animals charity reaches grant milestone
The NFRSA has helped owners access veterinary care.
The NFRSA has helped owners access veterinary care.
BVNA launches online pet behaviour hub
The resources will support members to learn more about animal behaviour.
The resources will support members to learn more about animal behaviour.
Bury St Edmunds voted UK's most dog-friendly town
The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens
The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.
Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.
Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.
The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link.
Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.
Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.
The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link.
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NSA survey investigates sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its latest survey to better understand the severity of sheep worrying in the UK.
The survey will be open until Friday, 21 February 2025. UK sheep farmers are invited to share their experiences of sheep worrying by dogs and its impact on the industry.
NSA has been gathering information about sheep worrying for over 10 years as part of its campaign to raise awareness of incidents and produce new ways of educating the public.
Sheep worrying, often caused by dogs being loose near fields, can result in physical injury, miscarriage and death of animals affected.
The results of the survey will be shared with interested parties, including the UK press, before spring and ahead of lambing season next year.
For more information, or to complete the survey, visit NSA's website.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its latest survey to better understand the severity of sheep worrying in the UK.
The survey will be open until Friday, 21 February 2025. UK sheep farmers are invited to share their experiences of sheep worrying by dogs and its impact on the industry.
NSA has been gathering information about sheep worrying for over 10 years as part of its campaign to raise awareness of incidents and produce new ways of educating the public.
Sheep worrying, often caused by dogs being loose near fields, can result in physical injury, miscarriage and death of animals affected.
The results of the survey will be shared with interested parties, including the UK press, before spring and ahead of lambing season next year.
For more information, or to complete the survey, visit NSA's website.
