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WOKING, England, July 27, 2010 - After 2 years in development National Equestrian Crime Database (NECD) launches the most advanced equestrian crime prevention service in the world to UK equestrians. Delivering a wealth of ground breaking services NECD deters criminals by ensuring stolen equestrian items are almost impossible to sell on. For the first time, with its 'State of the Art' system sitting behind an easy to use website interface, NECD fills a big gap by enabling high tech information sharing of criminal activity throughout the Equestrian community, Police, Ports, Auction Houses, Insurance companies and The Home Office on a nationwide basis. NECD's aim is to provide a vital information service for the horse owner, equestrian community and other crime prevention organisations.

Humane Society International has reacted strongly to Home Office statistics released today revealing no significant decrease in animal experiments conducted in Britain, still totalling 3.6 million experiments in 2009

Animal Airways is at Your Service! LONDON, July 26, 2010 - As more and more military and civil guard units around the world utilize tracking dogs to assist in routine training and during high profile missions, the necessity for professional services in international dog shipment has increased accordingly.

LONDON, July 26, 2010 - The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week [22 July 2010] suspended a veterinary surgeon from the Register for nine months for convictions regarding docking puppies' tails and driving offences, and for failing to obtain a client's consent to treatment or explore other treatment options.

LONDON, July 23, 2010 - We are concerned about allegations raised by last night's Panorama programme, and would like to reassure the public that we will investigate the claims made, says veterinary regulatory body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, commenting on 'It Shouldn't Happen at a Vet's' (BBC 1, 9pm 22 July).