The Council of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists will again present to its members a proposal to change its name to one that will appropriately reflect New Zealand’s involvement in all of its functions. The new name being proposed is the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) and will be presented […]
Continue ReadingThe NSW branch of the RSPCA is calling for an end to feral pig hunts using dogs in state forests. The campaign comes on the heels of the NSW Game Council’s invitation to 24 hunters to participate in a trail using pig dogs to hunt feral pigs. The trial commenced on April 30 in Nundle, […]
Continue ReadingThe devastating impact of the March 11 Japan earthquake, ensuing tsunami and nuclear crisis has prompted three not-for-profit groups to form a coalition focusing on the welfare of animals. Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) was formed a day after a magnitude 9.0 quake and tsunami killed more than 13,000 people. About 5000 people […]
Continue ReadingCane toads appear to be evolving into “super toads” and growing larger, faster and smarter, as they hop their way into new territories in WA. Conservationists battling the toads say they have noticed a marked change in the animals’ behaviour and size as the toad front moves west and say to creatures now retreat from […]
Continue ReadingAn apparent breakdown in euthanasing procedure has led to the death of a ‘war hero’ dog in Asa Grande, Arizona last month. A worker from Pinal County Animal Care and Control has been suspended following the incident that ended the life of Target, a mongrel who was adopted by U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. It is […]
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