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Topical news on AWSEL issues from the UK and around the world.

One Health research programme awards first £1m to fight infectious diseases

Labour pledges to tighten up hunting laws as convictions fall

BVA responds to Godfray Review

Enhancing value, being evidence-led and campaigning highlighted as key factors in improving equine welfare through ‘Changing Times’

Australia: Liberal MPs and crossbench to push for live export ban after damning report

Are we wrong to assume fish can't feel pain?

Lop ears & bubble eyes? Avoid ‘wacky race’ towards extreme features in pets, urge vets

Vietnam’s first ethical elephant tours launch

Update:Final code of practice for the welfare of pigs expected in early 2019

Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed

New dog-fighting research: The reasons why vets under-report cases in the UK

An international collaborative network publishes new guidance handbook to enhance the evaluation of One Health