Police investigating the death of a woman in Essex have warned against speculating about the type of dogs involved in the incident, amid claims they may have been XL bullies.
Senior vet and academic Dan O’Neill said the findings emphasised the “health and welfare crisis” with several popular breeds and importance of responsible ownership.
Officials say the cattle are being kept at their present locations, with further mitigation measures in place, while reduced midge activity has reduced the risk of further transmission.
Number of exemption certificates issued could outnumber euthanasia compensation claims by as many as 300 to one ahead of registration deadline at noon tomorrow (31 January).
The fifth largest animal health company in the world has acquired biotech firm Scout Bio, a University of Pennsylvania spin-out with particular expertise in monoclonal antibodies.
Project WORMS found 84% carrying out faecal worm egg counts and 40% routinely testing for tapeworm, but a third of respondents routinely treating their horse annually regardless of test results.
Dogs Trust leaders say financial challenges remain an ‘ongoing’ problem as they reveal more than 45,000 people contacted charity about giving up pets in 2023.
Newly released RVC analysis found four in five pandemic puppy owners had used at least one aversive training measure on their dogs and nearly all those surveyed experienced some form of behavioural issue.
