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🐈 In this issue of #FelineFocus Vicky Halls and Nathalie Dowgray look at the interaction between stress and infectious disease in the shelter environment. 🤩 https://t.co/v2XvBJbrU2

What does the ideal companion dog look like?🐕 New research from @AnthroZooRG asked participants what characteristics made an 'ideal dog'. Medium size, a low/non-shedding coat, and acquired through a shelter/rescue during puppyhood were all key elements ➡️ https://t.co/6EuAwub1pl

This study focused on the welfare impacts of cats held in isolation units as part of the admission process at a rescue centre Shortlisted for the BSAS 2023 Thesis of the Year Award by Winter Drake-Wilkes’ @AbWitCollege. 📖 https://t.co/gOcBBBZWfg #animalscience

How do you become an animal-friendly tourist when traveling abroad? ✈️🐾 A great starting point is our guide to choosing ethical activities that promote animal welfare 👉 https://t.co/FFupMpEC1R 💚 #TravelWithKindness #EthicalTourism

Our Animal Welfare Learning Programme just relaunched with NEW features: 🆓Completely FREE & accessible to all 🧠Learn from experts: developed by leading animal Orgs 🌏Thousands of global users 🙌No registration Get started👉 https://t.co/zZoSZPSjCs In partnership with @JMICAWE

A scientific paper published this week provides more evidence that the badger cull is ineffective. This new study undermines the previous government's reasoning for ordering badgers to be killed and supports previous findings that killing badgers in England has had no effect on

It's #WorldSnakeDay! 🐍 Snakes are amazing creatures, but proper care and good welfare standards are essential when keeping them in a captive environment. Read our dedicated 'Care For Us' guide to learn more about professional Python care: https://t.co/4ZGfsYGbyJ #AnimalWelfare

Police force joins dog welfare scheme #animalwelfare #policedogs @DogsTrust https://t.co/3GjdSTO4eU

Our Welfare of Pets in Schools Toolkit is available to veterinary professionals, schools & parents & it aims to promote welfare of pets which may be kept in a classroom setting. The toolkit is free & easy to access with downloadable content. More here; https://t.co/TC0AVALD20

🐇 Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the RVC reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits. @VetCompass ➡️ Read more: https://t.co/j9TzBw0qqE

🐇 It's Rabbit Awareness Week - Created by the Rabbit Awareness Action Group & Burgess Pet Care to raise awareness of responsible rabbit ownership. 📆 Register for our online CPD event, “Rabbit On” – Monitoring rabbits for surgery and recovery" here; https://t.co/GJqePqLJ82

We've joined forces with Southeast Asian Zoos & Aquariums Association (SEAZA) to train a new generation of Welfare Auditors! 🐾📋 💚The course equipped 40+ participants with the skills to effectively assess animal care & welfare at zoos in the region. 👇 https://t.co/A0OtWpXDNL

🐰It's Rabbit Awareness Week! Did you know that rabbits’ teeth grow continuously throughout their lives and need to be worn down by grinding and chewing high-fibre foods, such as grass and hay? 85-90% of a rabbit’s diet should be hay 👉 https://t.co/8eQpZZQP1P

Webinar. 3 July. Perspectives on how to take action to transform #livestock systems. Register now! https://t.co/p8IjewFg1m #AnimalWelfare

.@FAO @WHO @UNEP @WOAH identify opportunities and best practices for operationalizing #OneHealth to address health threats originating in the human-animal-environment interface in Europe and Central Asia. https://t.co/SX2ZcrR749

Importing cruelty is not OK. Ask your #GeneralElection candidates to pledge to stop trade in cruel products, including a #FurFreeBritain and ban on hunting trophy imports. Take action to make #AnimalsMatter at the ballot box! 🗳️🐾#CrackdownOnCruelty �� https://t.co/Qc5rvrBDWT✅

🐮By recognizing the intricate relationship between livestock and ecosystem services, we can pave the way for more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems🔄🌿 Curious to learn more❔ 🤓👉Read this paper https://t.co/qEN7iQp44q

Calling all #equine vets and #farriers around the world - can you support #research and complete this survey on your approach to #hoof care and maintenance please? https://t.co/Wn7FeOw7fr