Increased vet burden creates animal welfare concerns

While the number of vets in Wales has increased, the number of pets has at a far higher pace.

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New Zealand to move to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

The New Zealand government said Tuesday that it would ban greyhound racing starting in 2026, citing concerns over the rate of injuries and fatalities among racing dogs.
NBC News - 1d
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years. New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from 2026 due to ...
The Guardian - 1d
Blumenthal slams Tuberville for saying vetting Trump picks not GOP's 'job'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for suggesting it is not Republican senators' responsibility to vet President-elect Trump's nominations for positions in ...
The Hill - 5d
Ex-school welfare officer jailed for sexual assaults

Nine of the teenagers who brought charges against Neil Beckett were pupils at Lagan College in Belfast.
BBC News - 5d
Collapse of France’s Government Further Burdens Its Weak Economy

Already struggling with flat growth and a large debt and deficit, the country faces a new period of instability without a functioning government or a budget.
The New York Times - 6d
Charlotte Dujardin banned 1 year for 'conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare'

British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin was banned one year by the International Equestrian Federation.
Yahoo Sports - 6d
Mizzou star WR Burden III to enter NFL draft

Missouri star wide receiver Luther Burden III tells ESPN's Pete Thamel that he will skip the Tigers' bowl game and prepare to enter the NFL draft.
ESPN - Dec. 2
Hegseth forced out of vets groups due to drinking, misconduct: New Yorker

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety ...
The Hill - Dec. 2