New animal cruelty bill in England and Wales includes longer jail sentences
“This will ensure that the worst animal abusers receive tougher and more proportionate sentences,” says World Horse Welfare’s Roly Owers.
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Wild horses a widespread conservation challenge, say rangeland scientists
“These effects would likely be greatly reduced if the horse populations were better managed, but sociopolitical factors often preclude improved management.”
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3D printing aids stem cell research into equine fractures
British scientists have made 3D printed scaffolds that can be used to turn induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells into bone in the laboratory.
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Aust first as ACT govt moves to recognise animals as sentient beings
Offences range from failing to provide an animal with water or shelter through to abandoning an animal, as well as offences for hitting or kicking an animal.
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Equine charity first to try “match funding” for Haiti education project
World Horse Welfare plan means £150,000 raised will be doubled by the UK Government.
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Rescued Stu on road to recovery despite losing best mate
A lack of appropriate hoof care is still one of the most common welfare issues faced by donkeys in the UK today.
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Effects of wildfire smoke claim life of wild horse heroine
Laura J. Simpson put up a courageous 10-month battle fighting the effects of the Klamathon wildfire in California.
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FEI names new Official Charity Partner
FEI and JustWorld International sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). They will work closely on development and fundraising for the latter’s charity programmes.
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Eric Lamaze claims important win during brain tumour battle
“The horse is the greatest therapy you can have,” says rider, who has been battling a brain tumour for 18 months.
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NZ equestrian’s vaulting “underdogs” raise $86K for World Champs trip
Eight vaulters aged from 11 to 18 are heading to Europe to train before the FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors in The Netherlands next month.
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Career change for equine lameness expert Dr Sue Dyson
Leading lameness researcher will act as a part-time independent clinical consultant and retain involvement in education.
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FEI commits horse sport to climate action and environmental responsibility
FEI has joined the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework.
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Wildfires, forests and soils: Balancing act in restoring the ecosystem
The best science shows that restoring the herbivory results in cooler wildfires which can benefit forest and grassland ecosystems as well as soils.
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Public agrees that “Donkeys Matter” as artisan garden voted best at Chelsea
International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary win the sought-after ‘BBC RHS People’s Choice Award’ in the Artisan Garden category at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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As habitats shrink, researchers predict animals will get smaller, too
“By far the biggest threat to birds and mammals is humankind – with habitats being destroyed due to our impact on the planet, such as deforestation, hunting, intensive farming, urbanisation and the effects of global warming.”
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Flower power: Donkeys steal show at Chelsea
‘Why Donkeys Matter’ at the Chelsea Flower Show backgrounds the international work of The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Musician extends tour to support equine therapy
Scott Helmer’s “One-Man Rock & Country Music Show” takes the music to the people to raise awareness and funds for equine therapy.
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Equine therapeutic shoeing technique helps baby giraffe
Giraffe born with hyperextended fetlocks is fitted with special shoes and casts on his hind legs.
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Worldwide interest in new group dedicated to horse soundness
New Equine Soundness Professionals organization adds British and Australian advisors, plans membership programmes.
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Are sanctuaries an acceptable solution for “excess” wild horses?
Bill Simpson feels that sanctuaries for wild horse management are at best “a band-aid”.
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