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Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (369+ words) The young male canine, named Neukgu, dug itself out of its enclosure in the central city of Daejeon on Apr 8 and had been on the run ever since. Authorities deployed hundreds of officers, drones and thermal cameras to track down…...
Singapore passes bill to set up Veterinary Council, introduce stricter regulation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (85+ words) Singapore is looking into making vet prices more transparent by providing itemisation of bills and clearer fee disclosures. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said this, in response to concerns raised by MPs debating the Vet Practice Bill....
Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea
1+ week, 1+ day ago (224+ words) The wolf dug into the ground and damaged the zoo's installed fence before escaping, said an official from the Daejeon Fire Headquarters. The male wolf - born in 2024 and weighing about 30kg - escaped from a zoo at a theme park in Daejeon,…...
Singapore passes Bill to set up Veterinary Council, raise sector standards
1+ week, 2+ day ago (830+ words) The Veterinary Practice Bill provides the legal foundation for the council and addresses gaps in existing legislation through a consistent framework covering professional registration, education and discipline, the National Parks Board (NParks) said. Speaking in parliament, Mr Alvin Tan, Minister…...
Lee Hong Chuang on Veterinary Practice Bill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (185+ words) The Veterinary Practice Bill provides a much-needed framework to strengthen regulations and professional standards, said MP Lee Hong Chuang. Speaking in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), he pointed out that animals are increasingly regarded as members of the family and this…...
Alvin Tan responds to clarifications sought on Veterinary Practice Bill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (66+ words) CNA Alvin Tan responds to clarifications sought on Veterinary Practice Bill You May Also Like We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly…...
Cai Yinzhou on Veterinary Practice Bill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (121+ words) The Veterinary Practice Bill strengthens animal welfare by ensuring that vets are held to high professional standards and builds public trust through mandatory licensing and clearer processes for managing feedback and complaints, said MP Cai Yinzhou. Speaking in parliament on…...
Man fined US$300 for entering hippo Moo Deng's pen: Thai zoo
1+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) BANGKOK: A Thai court has fined a man US$300 after he broke into the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, the zoo director said Wednesday. Moo Deng - whose name translates as "bouncy pork" - has…...
David Hoe on Veterinary Practice Bill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (133+ words) With pet ownership on the rise and growing demand for high-quality animal care, Singapore should create more structured and accessible pathways into the veterinary profession, said MP David Hoe. This includes developing a wider talent pipeline for not just vets,…...
Choo Pei Ling on Veterinary Practice Bill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (115+ words) Establishing a Veterinary Council, strengthening registration, requiring continuing professional education and putting in place a clear disciplinary framework are not just regulatory changes, but the foundations of a veterinary profession that people can have confidence in, said MP Choo Pei…...