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Huge spike in ‘designer’ dogs going into rescue
The RSPCA has reported a huge spike in the number of ‘designer’ dogs arriving into its care.
Figures published by the charity show there has been a 517 per cent increase in the number of French bulldogs arriving into its kennels. During that time, the charity has also seen an increase in dachshunds, chihuahuas, and crossbreeds.
RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Hens said: “We know that the breeds of dog coming into our care often reflect the trends in dog ownership in the wider world and, at the moment, it doesn’t get more trendy than ‘designer’ dogs like French bulldogs and Dachshunds."
Figures published by the charity show there has been a 517 per cent increase in the number of French bulldogs arriving into its kennels. During that time, the charity has also seen an increase in dachshunds, chihuahuas, and crossbreeds.
RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Hens said: “We know that the breeds of dog coming into our care often reflect the trends in dog ownership in the wider world and, at the moment, it doesn’t get more trendy than ‘designer’ dogs like French bulldogs and Dachshunds."
Nick Henderson, founder and president of VMA, has died aged 92
VMA pays tribute to a "tireless campaigner"
VMA pays tribute to a "tireless campaigner"
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AHDB Pork calls for stepped-up biosecurity
Pig farmers are being urged to step up biosecurity to reduce the risk of swine dysentery in their herds.
According to Farmers Weekly, AHDB Pork have confirmed cases in the north and east of the UK and is calling on producers to focus on hygiene to protect their animals.
Members of the AHDB Pork Significant diseases charter are reported to have been informed of the outbreaks.
Pig farmers are being urged to step up biosecurity to reduce the risk of swine dysentery in their herds.
According to Farmers Weekly, AHDB Pork have confirmed cases in the north and east of the UK and is calling on producers to focus on hygiene to protect their animals.
Members of the AHDB Pork Significant diseases charter are reported to have been informed of the outbreaks.
