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Written By: lprent - Date published: 10:43 pm, January 11th, 2021 - 22 comments In September there was a 18 hour flight Dubai that ended in Auckland. A relatively close group on that plane showed infection after arrival, and a genetically similar version. The evidence of in-flight infection is very strong and points to the on-going issues with shipping virus hosts around the world. This has some pretty strong implications for long-haul flights in particular. But also t...

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Eight greyhounds have been euthanised since December 18 after sustaining racing injuries. This includes five in Whanganui at what animal rights organisation SAFE is calling a ‘death track’. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe is calling on the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to immediately close the Whanganui track for an investigation. “While Kiwis enjoyed their unstoppable summer, the greyhound death toll has soared over the last three weeks,” said Appelbe “The five dogs killed at the Whanganui racetrack is appalling and warrants an immediate investigation. The buck stops with MP...

File photo. Photo: 123rf It is planning a protest at The Canterbury Rodeo tomorrow. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said every year the events caused pain, fear and distress to animals. He said it was time for the government to take action and ban the worst parts of rodeos, or ban them completely. Rodeo organisers said they take animal welfare very seriously and comply with the industry code of welfare. Share this

Source: SAFE NZ The Canterbury rodeo is part of the annual rodeo season, which last season saw two animals killed at rodeo events. Both animals died at the Mad Bull rodeo in Otago. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said rodeo events cause pain, fear and distress to animals. “Every year, rodeo events cause torn ligaments, broken bones, bruising and internal damage,” said Appelbe. “The injuries can be so severe that bulls and horses are killed.” “Our message to locals is to skip the rodeo and join us as we stand against the rodeo’s violence and bullying towards ani...