Tag: Animal Welfare
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England moves to ban hare shooting for most of the year under new welfare rules
Overview of the welfare reform England is introducing sweeping changes to animal welfare law that will prohibit shooting hares for the majority of the year. The move represents a shift from the long-standing practice of allowing hare shooting during the breeding season. Under the new rules, exceptions and transitional arrangements are expected to be minimal,…
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England Moves to Ban Shooting Hares for Most of the Year
England to ban hare shooting for most of the year In a landmark shift for animal welfare and rural policy, the government has proposed sweeping changes to hare shooting regulations in England. The plan would restrict hare shooting to a narrow window, fundamentally altering how landowners, gamekeepers, farmers, and conservation groups manage hare populations. The…
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England Moves to Ban Hare Shooting for Most of the Year to Boost Animal Welfare
Overview of the Proposed Hare Shooting Ban England is considering sweeping changes to animal welfare law that would drastically reduce the period during which hunting hares is allowed. Under the proposed measures, shooting hares would be prohibited for most of the year, with only a limited window likely to remain open for certain permitted activities.…
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Ruling Parties Block Fox Hunting Ban Bill in Ireland’s Dáil
Overview: A High-Profile Attempt to Ban Fox Hunting In a move that put animal welfare at the center of a national debate, Ruth Coppinger, a Teachta Dála from People Before Profit–Solidarity, introduced a bill aimed at banning fox hunting in Ireland. The legislation quickly became a flashpoint, drawing sharp lines between the coalition’s major parties…
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Dáil Votes Down Foxhunting Ban as FF, FG and Sinn Féin Oppose Bill
Overview: Dáil Rejects Foxhunting Ban Bill The Dáil has defeated a proposed bill that would ban foxhunting in Ireland. The legislation, introduced by People Before Profit Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, was rejected by a wide margin, with the final vote tally reported as 124 votes against and 24 in support. The result marks a significant…
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Fox Hunting Ban Bill Faces Opposition in the Dáil
Overview The Irish Parliament, the Dáil, saw a strong display of political division as Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin joined forces to oppose a proposed bill aimed at banning foxhunting. Introduced by Ruth Coppinger of People Before Profit Solidarity, the legislation was defeated in a 124-24 vote on Wednesday night. The result underscores…
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A Nursing Home for Penguins: Aging with Dignity at a US Aquarium
Introducing a New Kind of Care for Penguins In an unexpected commitment to animal welfare, a US aquarium has established a dedicated nursing home for its penguin residents. This thoughtful program ensures that aging birds like Lambert can live out their golden years with the companionship of their peers, access to tailored veterinary care, and…
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Bull Riding Embraces a Groundbreaking Sports Science Era
Rodeo’s Cultural Rebirth Meets a New Era of Science Rodeo is entering a new chapter, one shaped not just by tradition but also by data, coaching science, and modern performance metrics. Fueled by pop culture moments like Yellowstone and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era, Western aesthetics have returned to the mainstream. Yet behind the glossy revival…
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Rescuers Free Cat Stuck on 10th-Floor HDB Ledge After 15-Hour Ordeal in Singapore
Urgent Rescue After a Prolonged Ordeal A pet cat was rescued after being stuck on a ledge of a 10th-floor HDB flat in Bukit Batok West for nearly 15 hours on November 18. The National Parks Board (NParks) has since opened an investigation into the incident, which drew concern from residents and animal lovers across…
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Cat rescued after being stuck nearly 15 hours on 10th-floor HDB ledge; NParks investigating
Cat Rescued After Long Standstill on a 10th-Floor Ledge A pet cat in Singapore was rescued after spending almost 15 hours perched on a ledge outside a 10th-floor HDB flat in Bukit Batok West. The incident, which began on the morning of November 18, drew the attention of neighbors and animal welfare officials as crews…