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Tyneandthyneagain becomes 32nd Aintree victim in a decade of carnage
The notorious Grand National claimed yet another victim when Tyneandthyneagain perished after a fall at the first fence.
Posted 08 Apr 2006
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Should the Grand National be axed for being too cruel?
From The Guardian (05/04/06): With thirty horses having died at Aintree since 1997, is it time the National was scrapped for being too cruel? Andrew Tyler, Director of Animal Aid, says yes. Peter Webbon, Chief Executive...
Posted 05 Apr 2006
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Does tinkering with bloodline increase equine mortality rate?
From The Guardian (21/03/06):
Posted 22 Mar 2006
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Joan Smith: what kind of sport lets its finest athletes die on the track?
From The Independent (19/03/06):
Posted 19 Mar 2006
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Official: Lib Dems are most animal-friendly party at Westminster – Animal Aid surveys MPs’ track records
With animal welfare issues set to play a significant part in the coming General Election, a new survey of MPs' voting records has revealed that the most animal-friendly of the three main parties at Westminster...
Posted 15 Apr 2005
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Aintree event claims another equine victim
The tradition of horse deaths at the notorious Grand National three-day meeting continued at this year's event when Lilium de Cotte died on Friday after suffering a massive haemorrhage while running in the 5.30 John...
Posted 11 Apr 2005
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Government accepts our amendments to Bill aimed at curbing vivisection protests
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill - which contains new measures aimed at protecting animal research establishments - received Royal Assent on Thursday 7th April 2005.
Posted 01 Apr 2005
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More than 370 horses raced to death every year
Jockey Club's courses are the deadliest
Posted 15 Mar 2005
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Statement on the failure of Professor William ‘Twink’ Allen to obtain a Home Office licence to conduct cloning experiments on horses
Professor William 'Twink' Allen, who conducts invasive experiments on horses at the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's Equine Fertility Unit based at Cambridge University, claims that the Home Office has bowed to pressure from animal rights protesters...
Posted 06 May 2004
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Science based toxicology – Animal Aid backs important new report promoting non-animal safety
In October 2003, the European Commission presented its latest proposal for a new EU regulatory framework for the testing of chemicals. This is part of the EU's plan to test thousands of substances that have...
Posted 01 May 2004