Animals

Carla Lockhart MP.

Unfolding BTV-3 situation in GB extremely worrying for NI - MP

Ballinalare Farm Precious (Lot 25) is one of the first Bighill Magic daughters to be offered for sale.

One of the most anticipated Simmental sales of 2024

The new habitat at Belfast Zoo will introduce visitors to Australian wildlife.

Belfast Zoo goes Down Under with new Australian habitat

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A family of lions passed right by our jeeps (Photo: Amber Allott/NationalWorld)

Kenya safaris: Don't choose between beach or bush on this holiday

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Asian hornets are smaller than native hornets, but deadly to our bees and other pollinators (Photo: Wildlife and Countryside Link/PA Wire)

Killer insects invade UK

Founder Robert Wallace, Kinedale Donkeys

Watch: Robert Wallace talks about his love of donkeys

Fresh produce

Seven reasons why organic farming is important

Millions of UK cats are yet to be microchipped

Turnout beckons on farms across Northern Ireland.

How to navigate the busiest season of the farming calendar

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Heather's 2-year-old Zuchon, Crumpet covered in Sugar Puffs. A video shows a woman's hilarious reaction to her dog getting sugar puff cereal stuck in her fur.

Hilarious dog turns into the Honey Monster after raiding Sugar Puffs

Kenneth and Steven put strong emphasis on breeding good square cows with a leg in every corner.

County Down herd is renowned for producing top-quality bulls

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap

Birds and other wildlife need a helping hand as much of the UK experiences a cold snap, the RSPB warns

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Watch the video that 'proves' big cats roam Britain's countryside

The man had denied being in the area at the time, but he and the dog were recorded on a doorbell camera (RSPCA/SWNS)

Jail for abusive owner filmed dragging XL bully behind scooter

Details of the scheme - scheme year versus max age at slaughter in months

The payment rate in January 2024 will be £20 per eligible animal

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Damian Aspinall and gorilla Tambabi share a hug at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent. Picture: Damian Aspinall/SWNS

Moment gorilla gently hugs man captured on camera

Mina Alali with calf Moo Picture: Mina Alali / SWNS

Meet Moo - a calf adopted from a petting zoo who gets taken for walks

DAERA, CAFRE and local politicians assessing the damage with affected farmers

UFU arable & horticulture update

The bear calmly stole a fresh-caught salmon, as the fisherman who caught it could only watch on in disbelief. (Photo: Collab/SWNS)

Cheeky bear steals fisherman's freshly-caught salmon

Paul O'Hare, from Mayobridge in South Co Down with weanlings that were drenched with Liquid Gold Cattle earlier this week

It’s important that cattle’s’ immune systems are boosted prior to housing

DAERA has issued a reminder on the TRACES system ahead of pedigree livestock sales

Reminder on TRACES NT system ahead of pedigree sales

Latest figures

Figures endorse the Simmental breed qualities

In a massive endorsement of British Simmental’s commercial abilities, data from AHDB’s National Beef Evaluations has confirmed that on average, calves by a Simmental sire finish 36 days earlier than those by continental sires and 46 days earlier than calves by native sires

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Take control and proactively manage calf rearing with the AHV Calf Rearing Programme. Submitted picture

Ad Feature Get your calves off to the best start with AHV

The 11 dogs campaigners believe the council had euthanised (Lost Souls/Facebook)

Council seizes 82 dogs from sanctuary, sparking controversy as 11 put down

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Watch the ‘udderly’ adorable moment a herd of cows rush down a field to enjoy free jazz performance

Watch the moment a herd of cows flock to enjoy a free jazz performance

CCTV capturing the moment two dogs enter a family home in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, and savage two cats to death.

Moment Rottweilers run into family home and maul pet cats to death

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

Police are investigating a dog attack in Kirkby. Image: Stephen - stock.adobe.com

Woman dies after being rushed to hospital following brutal dog attack

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

My leg was ballooning’: Warning as venomous snake attacks holidaymaker in UK tourist hotspot

Warning as venomous snake attacks holidaymaker at UK tourist hotspot

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

Pigcasso has made over £1 million for her painting masterpieces (Credit: Pigcasso - Joanne Lefson)

Pigcasso: Paint-loving pig makes £1 million from masterpieces

Deer broke into a hospital in Devon

Watch the moment wild deer break entry into hospital & shock patients

Watch as group of animals surround woman in a real life Snow White moment

Watch as woman has Snow White moment in a Florida park

Matt Trewin reportedly uploaded the video on his personal Snapchat - Credit: Seven Network

Reality TV star under fire for filming himself running over a deer

Chester Zoo is hiring a zookeeper to look after penguins & parrots - how to apply

Chester Zoo is hiring a zookeeper to look after penguins

Harrowing image of a donkey desperately scavenging for food

Heartbreaking footage shows impact of plastic pollution on animals

A rare humpback whale has been spotted off the Cornish coast

Watch the moment rare humpback whale is spotted in British waters

The exact time you should walk your dog in the heatwave according to an expert

UK heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog?

Dogs stuck in hot cars can quickly become unwell

Animal laws you should be aware of as RSPCA issue hot weather warning

What is Taurine? The ‘elixir’ which could extend life and boost health

Katie Price is ‘numb and shocked’ after the death of dog Blade

Katie Price ‘numb and shocked’ over death of dog Blade

Paul O’Grady with his husband Andre Portasio at the National Television Awards in 2019 (Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s husband shares latest heartbreak

The activists, named as Rosa, Sarah and Rose and all in their 20s and 30s, then travelled to Berkshire and posed for photographs in front of Windsor Castle.

Activists who stole lambs from Sandringham estate hand themselves in

Lulu was found at a popular park earlier this month

Five foot snake found slithering through busy park rescued by RSPCA

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

Aldi has launched a new affordable pet range to help keep pets warm during the warmer months

Aldi launches new affordable pet range to keep dogs cool this summer

Pest controllers issue warning as Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer

Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer, says experts

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a number of suspected cat poisonings

RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after suspected cat poisonings