Animals
What happens to male chicks? Why being born male in the hen world doesn't have a good outlook
It's not a good outlook if you're born male in the hen world. The experts from the British Hen Welfare Trust explains what happens to male chicks
Horse welfare chief calls Olympian Charlotte Dujardin's video and provisional suspension a "massive wake up call" for equestrian sport
Treble Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin has been provisionally suspended and won't compete in Paris reports Aimi Clark
What are the benefits of horse riding? Why it's good for the body and the soul
Why horse riding is not just beneficial for your mental and physical health, but you're social life too
My cat has FIV – what does this mean? Vet discusses symptoms, causes and treatment of this incurable feline disease
Finding out your cat has FIV can be daunting says veterinary surgeon Sarah Elliott from Cats Protection, but with a bit of TLC they can live a happy and long life
What to do if you come across a loose horse
Learn what to do to stay safe and help reunite a runaway horse with its owner.
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Car sickness in dogs: how to treat and prevent motion sickness in dogs when they travel
Does your dog suffer from car sickness or travel anxiety? Here is some advice from the experts at the PDSA
Stop using dogs with extreme body shapes in advertising, warn vets, who say their 'fashionable looks' cause serious health issues
A fashion for using dogs with extreme body shapes in advertising is fuelling demand for unhealthy breeds, say vets
Underwater sniffer dog awarded animals’ OBE
Incredible springer spaniel awarded medal in recognition of his outstanding work in searching for bodies underwater
What is a heifer? Why a heifer isn't a cow
What is heifer and how does it differ from a cow? We explain the common farming term.
What to do if you find a lost or stray cat, from the experts at the RSPCA
Find out how to help a stray cat from the experts at the RSPCA
Farm animals
‘Cowfulness’: how time with cows helped me cope with loss
Tragic events, as unbearably painful as they may be at the time, often contain the seeds of something that can flourish and grow into things of unspeakable beauty. I talk from personal experience, says author of 'Being With Cows' Dave Mountjoy.
Britain's rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to booming chicken industry
Industrial chicken production in England and Wales has risen by the equivalent of one million birds per month for the last decade, putting rivers in at least seven counties at risk of becoming 'dead zones deplete of wildlife', according to a new report by the Soil Association.
How long do sheep live?
We take a look at the lifespan of sheep and discover a ewe that broke a world record.
Horses
Should we ride donkeys? An expert explains why it's not as straightforward as riding horses
Should we ride donkeys? Sarah Worth, research officer at The Donkey Sanctuary, explains what we should consider before saddling up
Military horses on the loose in London – AGAIN
It is the second time since April that horses have bolted from their riders in London.
What is a warmblood horse?
Learn all about the warmblood horse and why it excels at dressage and show jumping
Pets
What to do if you find a lost dog, from the experts at the RSPCA
Find out how to help reunite dogs with their owners quickly and safely from the experts at the RSPCA
If only pets could talk... Meet the cats and dogs that called Downing Street home
Downing Street pets: Discover the cats and dogs that lived behind the nation's most famous front door
Why rescue cats make great pets and how to choose the right one for you, from the experts at the RSPCA
So you’ve decided to a adopt rescue pet? Here’s all you need to know to give them a happy forever home
poultry
How long do chickens live?
The British Hen Welfare Trust takes a look at the lifespan of chickens - from commercial to pets - and discover a world record holder
Diligent layers with a friendly and curious nature - you won't regret adopting rescue chickens
Rescue hens make a great choice, say the experts at British Hen Welfare Trust, because not only are you prolonging their lives and improving the quality of life, but you also get fresh eggs for breakfast
How much room do hens need?
Wanting to keep chickens but wondering if you have enough space? Here's some advice from the British Hen Welfare Trust