Pets Need not be Only for Christmas in Rental PropertyLONDON, November 26 - We're known for being a nation of animal lovers. More than 43% of the AAP Foundation Opens New Rescue Centre Primadomus in SpainALMERE, The Netherlands and VILLENA, Spain, November 24 - The Dutch AAP Foundation officially opens a new rescue centre today in Eukanuba World Challenge 2009 - UK Representative "Brando The Bulldog"LONDON, November 11 - Eukanuba are thrilled to announce that the Bulldog, Ch Int. Ch Fin. Swe. 10 Things You Never Knew About Ferrets…LONDON - - With Photo - Ferret Education & Research Trust / James Wellbeloved Survey, 2009 Eukanuba Champion Stakes - A Dynamic FinaleKENNILWORTH, England - A dynamic Eukanuba Champion stakes final was held at the Kennel Club building at Stoneleigh Park on Sat. 31st October. Presided by a panel of three renowned judges: Zena Thorn Andrews, honoured breeder of the famous Drakesleat Kennel and UK all breed judge; Sean Delmar IKC President and FCI all breed judge and Ken Sinclair, multi breed judge, from the famed Araki kennel and breeder of Crufts BIS Winner Ch / Am Ch Araki Fabulous Willy. They were assisted by the very proficient ring stewards, Jeff Horswell, Mark Cocozza and Phil Davies. Andrew Brace expertly providing the apt commentary. Oxon Vet Restored to RCVS Register After “Salutary” ExperienceLONDON - The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons this week [26 October 2009] approved an application for restoration to the Register from an Oxfordshire veterinary surgeon who had been struck off for false certification. Canadian Alleges Treaty Violations by BarbadosOTTAWA, Canada - A complaint filed by the Canadian owner of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, an eco-tourist facility in Barbados, alleges that the Government of Barbados has violated its international obligations by refusing to enforce its environmental laws, thereby allowing increased pollution and land development to damage the Sanctuary. Chimpanzees Leave Almere for New AAP-Home in SpainALMERE, The Netherlands and VILLENA, Spain - Ten chimpanzees in the care of the Dutch foundation AAP, are to be moved to Spain on November 2 2009. Government and Industry Timor Oil Spill Monitoring - Belated, Back-footed and Seriously OpaqueADELAIDE, Australia - Ten weeks into the uncontrolled and continuing oil and gas spill from the Montara wellhead, with anywhere from 10 to 20 million litres of oil spilled into the ocean, conservationists have stopped pulling punches. Merial invests US $ 70 million in Nanchang, ChinaNANCHANG, China - - Merial Animal Health Co. (China) Breaks Ground for Nanchang Plant’s Expansion Project - Nominees Announced for the 2010 Indianapolis PrizeINDIANAPOLIS - - Leading Animal Conservationists Vie for US$100,000 Award Twenty-nine animal conservationists who have dedicated their lives to saving the Earth’s endangered species have been nominated to receive the biennial Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. The nominees’ work spans the globe, representing a range of species from insects to mammals, and includes amphibians, elephants, bats, wolves and sharks, among many others. The Nominating Committee will review the applications and select the six finalists, who will be announced in the spring of 2010. The Prize Jury will then determine the winner who will be announced in mid-2010 and honored at the next Indianapolis Prize Gala, to be held September 25, 2010, in Indianapolis. HSI Launches ProtectSeals European Boycott of Canadian SeafoodBRUSSELS - On the heels of the European Union’s ban on the commercial trade in seal fur, Humane Society International is launching the ProtectSeals European boycott of Canadian seafood. By encouraging restaurants, chefs and consumers to boycott Canadian seafood, HSI intends to convince the Canadian fishing industry and government to stop the commercial seal slaughter. Is This Britain’s Oldest Resident?LONDON - What could be the country’s oldest resident has been discovered living in Coulsdon, Surrey. Practical Reptile Keeping’s on-going search for a tortoise which hatched when Queen Victoria was still on the throne has revealed an active centurion. Tommy was originally believed to have been a male when acquired from a street market in Streatham, south London, but this was clearly shown to be a mistake when she started to lay eggs later in life! Drink-Drive Cambridgeshire Vet Warned as to Future ConductLONDON - Following a two-year postponed judgment, the Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week [17 September 2009] warned a Cambridgeshire veterinary surgeon as to his future conduct, after he had been convicted in 2006 for causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. Disciplinary Judgment Postponed on Restoration ApplicationLONDON - The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week [17 July 2009] postponed its decision on whether to restore a former RCVS member to the Register, having previously struck her off for being unfit to practise. UK Animal Experiments at 17 Year High, Back to Early 1990s Levels. Science Needs a ‘Roadmap to Replacement’ Says Dr Hadwen Trust For Humane ResearchLONDON - Home Office statistics released today (21 July 2009) reveal that Britain’s animal experiments have reached a shocking 17 year high at 3.7 million experiments, a 14% rise since 2007. The Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research, the UK’s leading non-animal medical research charity, today reacted by saying that far greater progress to replace animals with alternatives should have been made but instead animal numbers are now as high as they were in the early 1990s. Norwich Vet Suspended for False CertificationLONDON - - The Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have suspended a veterinary surgeon for a period of six months for issuing two false horse passports, having found him to have been “consciously dishonest”. Eukanuba Publishes its 1st Ever Photographic Study of all 340 Breeds of Dog in the WorldGENEVA - Dog lovers all over Europe now have the opportunity to own Eukanuba’s 1st ever photographic study of all breeds in a series of two unique books, which magnificently capture all 340 dog breeds recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale also know as the world canine organization. Get Your Puppy off to a Great Start in Life With EukanubaGENEVA - Now, Eukanuba offers you a special designed Puppy Starter Kit available at your local pet specialty store. The kit not only provide you with a 100g [trial] sachet but also offers a EUR5 money off coupon on your next purchase of Eukanuba Puppy food 2.5KG (or heavier). Can Bacteria be Good for Your Dog?GENEVA - Your dog’s intestinal tract contains 65% of his immune system and contains both good and bad bacteria, the balance which is central to his health and well being. We are all aware of bacteria that cause illness but equally there are bacteria that can actually be good for your dog. Prebiotics contained in super premium nutrition like Eukanuba, increase the good bacteria, allowing them to crowd out the bad bacteria and help maintain a healthy balance in what is a complex internal ecosystem, but how do they work? The Second International Festival of Falconry: Abu Dhabi to Lobby for the Preservation of FalconryABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The second International Festival of Falconry will play a central role in Abu Dhabi’s global initiative to campaign for the preservation of falconry. Sponsored by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the festival takes place at the Englefield Estate, in the United Kingdom, from the 11-12 July. Time for Ferret Owners to Stand up & be Counted!LONDON - - 1st National Ferret Census Despite popular myth, not all ferret-owners wear cloth caps, or keep their ferrets down their trousers! Anecdotal evidence and sales of ferret food suggest that there are millions of ferrets in the UK - but until now there has been no reliable data about the ferret population or lifestyle. Is There a Wolf Inside Every Dog?GENEVA, Switzerland - Ever wondered why your dog continuously scents the air and the ground, enjoys running and chasing, loves the smell and taste of meat? Well the answer lies in his natural origins - a hunter, a carnivore that caught prey and ate meat - the wolf. Maybe it’s time to take a good look at your dog again, appreciate the wolf inside and feed as his nature intended. Enigma Diagnostics Announces Successful Evaluation of the Enigma FL by the UK’s Veterinary Laboratories AgencyPORTON DOWN, England - Enigma Diagnostics Limited, the decentralised and point-of-care molecular diagnostics company, announced today successful independent testing for bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) by the Veterinary Laboratories Agency to evaluate the performance of the Enigma FL (Field Laboratory). /C O R R E C T I O N — Enigma Diagnostics Limited/PORTON DOWN, England - In the news release, “Enigma Diagnostics Announces Successful Evaluation of the Enigma FL by the UK’s Veterinary Laboratories Agency” issued on 30 Jun 2009 13:17 GMT, by Enigma Diagnostics Limited over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that a second footnote has been added at the end of the fourth paragraph. The note references the following link: enigmadiagnostics.com/template2.php?page=news.php&m=4 Gwynedd Vet Reprimanded for ‘Reckless’ CertificationLONDON - The Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week [18 June 2009] issued a reprimand to a veterinary surgeon for reckless certification of an equine passport, having found her to have been “wholly indifferent” as to whether the horse had been vaccinated properly against equine influenza. Miracle Cat Socks Survives 34 Days Trapped Inside a Metal Storage ContainerHAYWARDS HEATH, England - A cat is recovering after surviving for OVER A MONTH trapped inside a 20ft industrial storage container. Rare White Tiger Becomes a Teenager - OnlineSANDOWN, England - Not Only Will Zena the White Tiger be Celebrating her 13th Birthday on the 24th May - But she Will be Doing so Live on the Internet World Famous Italian Tenor Jets in for Cow ConcertLONDON - Vintage Italian Ice Cream Recipe Calls for Operatic Ingredient - With Photo A vintage recipe for ice cream has provided the inspiration, this morning, for an acclaimed Italian tenor to stage a unique operatic performance - for cows. Alberta Farm Family AppreciatedOTTAWA - Arnold Van Ginkel is owed a debt of gratitude by the Canadian pork industry for putting the health of the industry first and the interests of his own farm second. Reptiles in Revolt Against Damian McBride ReferenceLONDON - Lizards Maligned by McBride Comparison Lizards and reptiles (and their owners) throughout the UK are up in arms - after being compared to disgraced former government adviser Damian McBride by both Conservative and Labour MPs in yesterday’s Public Affairs Committee meeting at the House of Commons. European Union Makes History by Banning Trade in Seal ProductsSTRASBOURG, France - Humane Society International Applauds Major Victory for Seals Humane Society International congratulated the European Parliament for voting overwhelmingly in favour of a strong ban on trade in seal products. Top 10 Must-see Events at the Ultimate Pet Show, NEC BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, England - This bank holiday weekend (2nd - 4th May 2009), look no further than the NEC Birmingham for a fun filled family weekend as the Ultimate Pet Show comes to town, showcasing everything from ferret racing to hero rats to bunny showjumping as well as seminars on the serious side of pet ownership. Hunt is on for Britain’s Oldest TortoiseLONDON - The search is on for Britain’s oldest tortoise, after the demise in 2004 of Timmy*, who reached the grand old age of 160. Tortoises are the longest-lived land vertebrates of all, so owners acquiring one today will need to plan ahead for their pet’s future well-being - a tortoise born in 2009 could still be alive in 2169! Virgin Trains Photocall: Marathon-Running Polar Bear at Macclesfield StationLONDON - What: Una Clarke, Macclesfield’s marathon-running polar bear, will be in costume on her way to London for Sunday’s race |
