Seven Llamas Culled Amid TB Outbreak, 27 More in Isolation as Farm Faces Long Closure Monday, April 27, 2026 tuberculosis llamas outbreak animalhealth farming isolation culling veterinary compensation apha A devastating outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) has forced a family-run llama farm in Newent, Forest of Dean, to cull seven llamas and isolate 27 others, leaving the owner heartbroken and the business shuttered for the majority … Read More
Cheltenham Festival Horse Hansard Dies on Day One Tuesday, March 10, 2026 hansard cheltenham festival equine welfare horseracing injury safety jockeyclub veterinary Hansard, a racehorse competing during the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, tragically died after sustaining a fatal injury while running on the flat. The incident occurred shortly after the second race of the day, the … Read More
9 Dog Breeds with the Shortest Life Expectancy — One Rarely Lives Beyond 5 Years Friday, February 13, 2026 lifespan dogbreeds health veterinary genetics puppies cardiology respiratory arthritis canine Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” but the reality is that certain breeds have significantly shorter life expectancies than others. Genetic factors, body size, and hereditary health issues heavily … Read More
Pet Owner's Ordeal to Retrieve Missing Dog Highlights System Flaws Monday, January 26, 2026 missingdog microchip petrecovery veterinary gloucestershire worcestershire petowners animalwelfare strayanimals petfees Tanya Tennant of Dymock, Gloucestershire, faced a distressing 24-hour ordeal to recover her missing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Luca, after he went missing near her home on January 14. Despite being found by a kind … Read More
Pet owner's 24-hour ordeal to reclaim missing dog ends with £65 fee Monday, January 26, 2026 dog microchip petreunion worcestershire veterinary regulatory petowners straydogs fee lostandfound Tanya Tennant of Dymock, Gloucestershire, faced a stressful 24-hour ordeal to recover her missing dog, Luca, after he was found in her village, taken to a veterinary clinic in Worcester, and then handed over to Worcestershire … Read More
Emergency Surgery Highlights Dangers of Feeding Dogs Pig’s Trotters Thursday, December 11, 2025 dog surgery veterinary pigstrotter health warnings treats esophagus emergency gloucester A veterinary practice in Gloucester is urging dog owners to exercise caution when selecting treats after a seven-year-old Springer Spaniel, Humphrey, required emergency surgery to remove a pig’s trotter lodged in his throat. … Read More