A horse imported from Norway to Northumberland has tested positive for a rare type of swamp flu – so rare that it is only the second case reported in 30 years. The name of the rare flu is Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) which affects horses, mules and donkeys; causing fever, anaemia, emaciation and even death. Transmitted via blood, the disease … More →

A new retirement scheme set up by Lancashire police force is somewhat different. The new scheme is not for the Baby Boomer generation, but rather for those that were born in the late 80s. Confused? The new scheme is actually for retired police horses. The mounted police force in Lancashire have set up a charitably fund to help retired police … More →

A bitter row has erupted over the round up of wild Mustangs on the Twin Peaks range in California. Animal rights activists are outraged over the methods and the reasoning behind the round up. However the park rangers insist that their methods are perfectly humane and essential to ensure the long term health of the Mustangs. The methods used to round-up … More →