MS Patient Iris Berselli Seeks Funding for Treatment in Mexico

MS Patient Iris Berselli Seeks Funding for Treatment in Mexico

MS patient Iris Berselli and her border collie Bumper.© Photo Erik Rietman Nikki Butter Today at 12:29 Purmerend Bumper, a cross between an Australian shepherd and a border collie, bounces around Iris Berselli (46) and her husband Damiano. “You go into your crate,” Iris calls. There is no indication that Iris has been suffering from … Read more

Annual Vaccination, Microchipping, and Antiparasitic Campaign for Pets in Azuqueca de Henares

Annual Vaccination, Microchipping, and Antiparasitic Campaign for Pets in Azuqueca de Henares

Between October 16 and 31, the annual vaccination and identification campaign for domestic animals organized by the veterinary clinics of Azuqueca de Henares with the collaboration of the City Council will take place. Pet owners must make an appointment at any of the establishments, where rabies and multipurpose vaccines will be inoculated, identification microchips will … Read more

Primates and Sign Language: An Exploration of Non-Human Communication Abilities

Primates and Sign Language: An Exploration of Non-Human Communication Abilities

The use of language is a capacity that goes beyond humans. Other primates have managed to learn to express themselves through sign language. In fact, in all species of great apes (chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas and bonobos) there have been individuals who have been able to transmit messages through this communication system. In the program ¡Qué … Read more

Münstertal’s Festive Cattle Drive Celebrates Tradition and Safe Return to Winter Quarters in the Black Forest

Münstertal’s Festive Cattle Drive Celebrates Tradition and Safe Return to Winter Quarters in the Black Forest

Münstertal (dpa/lsw) – A large herd of cattle has returned from summer pasture to the Black Forest community of Münstertal. Cattle decorated with forehead wreaths were led to their winter quarters in the valley. The traditional cattle drive is also the reason for a weekend folk festival in the community in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district. 63 … Read more

Criminal Investigation Launched into Controversial Dog Breeder Jan Paridaans

Criminal Investigation Launched into Controversial Dog Breeder Jan Paridaans

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is conducting a criminal investigation into Jan Paridaans, the controversial dog breeder from Eersel. That investigation is ongoing, the Public Prosecution Service confirms to Omroep Brabant. The NVWA has filed a file that the Public Prosecution Service has taken up ‘with priority’, says a spokesperson for the regulator. It is … Read more

The Devastating Impact of Bluetongue Virus on Livestock: Jan van der Aar and Alex Vink’s Animals Affected

The Devastating Impact of Bluetongue Virus on Livestock: Jan van der Aar and Alex Vink’s Animals Affected

The animals of Jan van der Aar (left) and Alex Vink (right) are affected by the bluetongue virus.© Photo United Photos/Toussaint Kluiters Fiore Houwing Today at 07:01 Haarlemmerliede Sheep, goats and cattle suffer from bluetongue throughout the region. This viral disease, which kills or causes serious suffering to many animals, is spreading like wildfire. A … Read more

Joël’s Mission: Making the Film World More Inclusive – A Promising Future in Film and Theater

Joël’s Mission: Making the Film World More Inclusive – A Promising Future in Film and Theater

When asked what Joël would like to do after his training, he answers: “I am currently so deeply involved in the film world, I am never going to leave. I really love telling stories, so after my education I will focus on film and theater. I have set out, as a mission, to make the … Read more

Bluetongue Virus Outbreak: Livestock Farmers Concerned in Noordkop and West Friesland

Bluetongue Virus Outbreak: Livestock Farmers Concerned in Noordkop and West Friesland

Sheep farmer Jack Hogervorst feeds some of his 170 animals. “You hope that the bluetongue virus will pass by your animals.” © Photo Marc Moussault Mike Deutekom Today at 12:00 Schagen Livestock farmers are worried now that the bluetongue virus has also been found in sick animals in the Noordkop and West Friesland. “It is … Read more

Preventing the Spread of Tiger Mosquitoes: Tips and Information

Preventing the Spread of Tiger Mosquitoes: Tips and Information

The tiger mosquito has been spotted in Oudenbosch. The mosquito often comes with holidaymakers or with trucks coming from Southern Europe. Before leaving abroad, check whether your car, caravan and suitcase are mosquito-free, warns the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. And you can also prevent the mosquito from spreading once it is there. … Read more