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9th October 2013

Pregnancy hope continues for giant panda

Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo are still observing signs that that Tian Tian, their female giant panda, is in the late stages of pregnancy.

Simon Girling, head of veterinary services for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, said: "Tian Tian, our female giant panda, is still continuing to show signs of being in the late term of pregnancy. Her behaviour has mellowed out over the past few days, which is a very positive sign and she has also started to produce colostrum."

7th October 2013

Crufts 2014 tickets on sale

Tickets have gone on sale for Crufts 2014, which will take place from March 6 to 9 at the NEC in Birmingham. Advance tickets for the show on Thursday and Friday will cost £15 for adults and £11 for concessions, and on Saturday and Sunday will be £16 for adults and £12 for concessions. Entry is free throughout the show for children aged 11 and under. Tickets for specific competitions, including 'Best in Show' are sold separately. Book tickets online or by calling 0844 444 9944.

Image of last year's winner courtesy of the Kennel Club.

4th October 2013

Spanish Congress vote to protect bullfighting

Spanish Congress has decided to protect bullfighting and grant it cultural heritage status, a decision that has been condemned by international animal protection organisations. A coalition of six organisations said: "Bullfighting is cruel and outdated and has no place in a modern society; culture stops where cruelty starts." Bullfighting is declining and the public is not supportive of subsidies to protect it. The final text will now be presented to the Senate where a vote is likely to take place later this month.

1st October 2013

PETA launch not-for-profit international science company

PETA and its European and Asian affiliates have launched a not-for-profit science company - the PETA International Science Consortium (PISC). The new company will work with industry, private research facilities and regulatory bodies on developing strategies to implement and promote non-animal research methods. PISC Director Jessica Sandler, said: "By influencing national and international testing regulations and guidelines, PISC will help countries around the world shift more quickly to modern, humane science."

25th September 2013

DNA tests for Tibetan Spaniels

A DNA testing scheme for Progressive Retinal Atrophy 3 (PRA3) in Tibetan Spaniels has been approved by the Kennel Club. In the UK, this test is offered by the Animal Health Trust, and further details can be obtained directly from them.

Future results will appear on any new registration certificate issued for the dog and any future offspring, and on the Health Test Results Finder on the Kennel Club website. Results for dogs already tested can also be recorded, and a new certificate printed free of charge, if the owners submit copies of the DNA certificates themselves.

24th September 2013

HIC secures major world congress

The Harrogate International Centre (HIC) has announced it will host the next International Sheep Veterinary Congress (ISVC) in May, 2017. Around 700 world leading animal health experts are expected to attend the congress. Paul Ashton, sales manager at HIC, said: "It's great for HIC but it's also great for the local economy." Paul said he was able to secure the contract thanks to HIC's links to nearby Leeds/Bradford airport and strong regional associations with sheep farming and agriculture.

12th September 2013

Global unity against bullfights

Anti-Bullfighting campaigners have delivered a letter to the Congress of Deputies in Madrid, signed by more than 100 animal welfare organisations from 29 countries. The letter is part of a campaign, called #LoveSpainHateBullfights, which opposes the political initiative to protect bullfighting as "cultural heritage" and allow public funds to be used to support the industry. Altogether, petitions for the campaign have attracted more than 256,600 signatures across more than 135 countries.

10th September 2013

Possible panda pregnancy update

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo has released a statement about the possible pregnancy of its female giant panda, Tian Tian. Her hormones are following an atypical pattern, it reports, but external experts believe she may have experienced her secondary progesterone spike two weeks later than previously suggested. International colleagues will be helping to review results with the zoo this week, during the Giant Panda Research Symposium.

5th September 2013

Dachshund DNA needed for research

A research project is being carried out by the Dachshund Breed Council in collaboration with the Animal Health Trust (AHT) to study the genetic component of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) in dachshunds. The project is calling for dachshunds who have undergone back surgery for herniated discs in the lumbar spine when they were four to eight years old (although they may be older now). Those looking to get involved in the study can contact Gina Salisbury via email or phone 01425 476826

Click here to download the project brief, or here to download a sample submission form.

4th September 2013

Dog fun day to support Pup Aid

A dog fun day will be taking place at Primrose Hill, London, on September 7. The event will include appearances from celebrities such as Ricky Gervais and The Dreamboys and is being held in support of Pup Aid - in an effort to stop puppy farming. People are encouraged to come along to the dog fun day and sign the puppy farming e-petition by clicking here.

3rd September 2013

Birdworld holds Penguin Day

Researchers, conservationists and those working in penguin husbandry are gathering together at the International Penguin Conference from September 2-6. During the event, which is taking place at Bristol University, delegates will share ideas, results and best practice in protecting the 17 penguin species. Threats such as pollution, fishing practice and climate change are presenting a serious challenge to all penguins species.

29th August 2013

Stranded dolphin rescued by RNLI

A dolphin that last week became stranded on sandbanks of the River Dee was rescued and released into deeper water by a team from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The team transferred the dolphin to a lifeboat in a stretcher, where her condition was monitored, until she was safe to be released. Click here to watch video footage of the rescue.

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