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Rabies: real facts you need to know

When last were your pets vaccinated against this deadly zoonotic disease? Rabies is caused by a virus and affects all mammals. The World Health Organisation estimates that the disease claims around 60,000 human lives annually, with close to 95% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Rabies is found on every continent in the

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5 steps to responsible pet ownership

Pets are treasured members of our families who bring joy, companionship and endless entertainment to our lives. However, with the privilege of pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring their wellbeing. One way to fulfil this responsibility is to prioritise the five animal freedoms. Originally proposed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1979,

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Pets are not Christmas gifts!

Buying Christmas gifts can be so much fun. But if you’re thinking of buying a puppy or a kitten as a gift for anybody, think again – no matter how special that person is. Here are eight reasons why you should say NO to buying an animal as a gift… Financial reasons You don’t know

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4 Rabies facts you should know

Rabies is caused by a virus and affects all mammals. The World Health Organisation estimates that the disease claims around 60,000 human lives annually, with close to 95% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Rabies is found on every continent in the world, excluding Antarctica, and in 150 countries and territories. In South

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Scholarship in animal behaviour and welfare for African students

Three veterinarians or animal scientists from Africa who want to complete their masters in applied animal behaviour or animal welfare, can now apply for a scholarship at the University of Edinburgh. This grant is made available by the University and the Open Philanthropy Project, and all the international tuition fees will be covered. There are

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