Tag: Animals
Agnes Wold on the difference between being hypersensitive and allergic
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on allergies: That is why it is so important that you treat celiac disease correctly and what is the difference between being allergic and hypersensitive. And then Agnes and Christer talk about ticks which, in addition to TBE and […]
The strike of cleaning and property maintenance services expanded at midnight
Organizations have had difficulty finding common ground, especially when it comes to salary increases. While PAM had rejected the first settlement proposal on the grounds that a percentage-based increase would not have sufficiently benefited low-wage workers, it also rejected the €91 increase offered in the previous proposal as insufficient. Annika Rönni-SällinenPAM president, said on Wednesday […]
Leashes are required for dogs on the beach from April to September
You will hardly see any dog without a leash on the Danish beaches this summer. According to the Nature Protection Act, all dogs must be kept on a leash between 1 April and 30 September – and this is mostly out of respect for birds. “It is important to take into account the breeding birds […]
Gifts galore when Den Blå Planet celebrates its 10th birthday today with guests in the late afternoon
Den Blå Planet celebrates its 10th birthday today, but instead of waiting for gifts, the aquarium is giving them out! From 16:00, the Blue Planet mascot HIK will hand out special gifts to the first 500 children who enter the doors of the aquarium, which is located at Jacob Fortlingsvej 1 near the airport. Meanwhile, […]
Hoarders – Throw it all away or move | Part 2/3
In Åke’s apartment there are several speakers, DVD players, stuffed animals, clothes and other appliances. There are stacks of boxes from floor to ceiling. One day he receives a letter. His landlord has heard about the situation and wants him to move out. He has to deal with it. “Sleeping on the street is unthinkable […]
The hunting harvests of white-tailed deer and red deer are decreasing in Finland
However, the number of white-tailed deer felled last season decreased by about 9% and the total harvest was about 7,000 animals less than the previous season. The decrease in the hunting harvest was particularly evident in the border areas of Satakunta, Pohjois and Etelä Häme and Varsinais Suomen game management districts. The white-tailed deer population […]
Harmful additives were found in Helsinki’s street cocaine samples, says a new study
The latest report covers lab results from 118 samples collected between September 13, 2022 and January 11, 2023, with the most commonly submitted samples being sold as amphetamine, cocaine, alprazolam, MDMA, or a variety of other synthetic stimulants. According to the report, the number of cocaine samples received (15 in total) has increased since the […]
Novo Nordisk’s use of monkeys in tests has skyrocketed
No other optionNovo Nordisk is aware of the problem, but claims it has no other options because its animal testing, including on monkeys, is crucial to production. The company said it places great emphasis on using as few animals for research as possible. “We cannot avoid using animals for experiments. We also cannot avoid using […]
Up the alternative alley: A diamond in the rough
This farm is a beautiful green oasis and one of my favorite places for a day out in the Copenhagen area. Baked goods On arrival in Grennesminde, I usually start my visit in the cozy café right at the entrance to the farm area. Nestled amongst the charmingly mismatched furniture of the old greenhouse, fantastic […]
HS: Basic Finns is a clear favorite among first-time voters
Basic Finns was the most popular party among both men and women, and it was supported by more than a third of the male respondents and about a fifth of the female respondents. The party ranked number one all over Finland and received particularly high opinions from young people in the northern and eastern parts […]
Less hunting and higher license fees
The Environmental Protection Agency, in an official statement published on its website, announced this year’s limit of reindeer hunting. The number of animals that can be hunted decreased compared to the previous year, while the price for a hunting license increased. This year it will be possible to hunt 901 animals, 475 females and 426 […]
Suspicion of mistreatment of horses in Borgarnes
The malnourished horses in Borgarbyggð’s cramped stables and possibly locked for long periods of time have caused concern among the inhabitants of the area. Steinunn Árnadóttir, one of the stud owners in the same area, says other horse owners are clearly outraged because the owner neglects the animals and the authorities are idle. She has […]
Carl Hedin
Carl Hedin is a dressage rider who, among other things, won SM gold in team dressage. He is one of Sweden’s biggest equestrian influencers on Instagram. He has his base on Särö outside Gothenburg where he trains and develops horses, and lives with the dog Iris, the cat Pippi and the rabbit Humphrey. Last year, […]
WHO reports 14,000 monkeypox cases worldwide, including 5 deaths
“Nearly 14,000 confirmed cases of #monkeypox have been reported to WHO this year from over 70 countries and territories. So far 5 deaths have been reported, all in Africa. @WHO will continue to do everything possible to support countries to stop transmission and save lives,” Tedros said in a tweet. Tedros also said that while […]
Anthrax found in dead cattle in the nature park in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia: Croatian authorities have said that anthrax has been diagnosed in dozens of cattle found dead in a natural park southeast of the Croatian capital Zagreb. The Ministry of Agriculture said that the authorities tested the animal bodies after reports that certain cattle had developed neurological symptoms before they died. Officials said measures were […]
Denmark’s animal boarding schools are struggling to keep up
About 2,000 animals are housed in only ten shelters across the country, according to Animal Protectionthe animal welfare organization The number has increased by 30 percent since last year – and the season is not yet at its peak. – It is a unfortunately high number, which unfortunately increases every summer, says Karina Fisker, head […]
The Finnish police suspect a man of animal welfare crimes after transporting the dog that led to his death from Russia
The Helsinki police have started a preliminary investigation, where it is suspected that a 24-year-old man transported 32 dogs to the ground under bad conditions. According to the police, the mode of transport, a small truck, caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals. The Border Guard notified the Helsinki police on Saturday that a […]
Customs suspects the company of smuggling 1.3 million kilos of contaminated feed to Finland
The authorities in Finland suspect that about 1.3 million kilos of contaminated feed raw materials have been illegally imported from Denmark. Customs announced on Tuesday that it would close the investigation into an exceptional case. According to the agency, a Finnish feed producer operating in Ostrobothnia is suspected of having imported contaminated material, fish waste. […]
Avian influenza spreads to mammals
Avian flu is becoming more common in Finland and has begun to spread from birds to mammals, according to nature conservation authorities. So far, the disease has been diagnosed in two foxes, one otter and one lynx. So far, the worst bird flu epidemic last year was in Janakkala in southwestern Finland, where thousands of […]
EMMA is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Espoo by donating a public sculpture
On the green bench of Toppelundinranta sits a human-sized figure welcoming passers-by to sit next to him. Nelli from Espoo is a bronze sculpture by Kerttu Horila that delights both Espoo residents and guests. The nomadic sculpture moves regularly and brings joy to a new neighborhood every year. The Espoo Youth Council decides on the […]
Part 1/2. The scandal at Huseby – the return of the Royal House
Florence Stephens grows up on the mighty estate Huseby mill outside Växjö. She is a skilled rider with a strong sense of animals, but seems to have a harder time deciding which people to trust. In 1957, the Huseby scandal broke out, a shaking tangle with branches all the way up to the royal house. […]
The white-tailed deer should be classified as a harmful species, says the Finnish Conservation Group
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation has proposed that the white-tailed deer be added to the country’s list of harmful species by 2030. According to the NGO, the species is responsible for traffic accidents and is also known to cause extensive damage to crops and wild plants. The white-tailed deer first appeared in Finland after […]
Panda-monium in the Zoo: Do they want to or do they not want to?
Pandas are really the strangest animals. When they are born, their average weight is 100 grams, ie only 1/900 of their mother’s weight. Humans, by comparison, are typically 1/20. It is as if they were born far too soon. And mating! Female pandas only ovulate once a year, which means that the window for impregnation […]
Nature filmmaker Jan Lindblad’s lifelong struggle
Jan Lindblad’s nature films enchant the Swedish television audience from the mid-sixties and twenty years onwards. The films open the door to unknown worlds: the rainforests of South America and the Caribbean. Jan becomes a super celebrity. But not only for his films, but also for his adventurous life. In his eagerness to film a […]
The Finnish fur industry is finding few buyers as the Chinese and Russian markets shrink
Sales in the Finnish fur industry are slowing down. In the online auction of the Finnish auction house Saga Furs in March, only one-fifth of mink skins and less than 40 per cent of fox skins found buyers. In China, which has been an important fur market in recent years, consumer activity has suffered from […]
Early signs point to a severe mosquito season
All signs point to a severe mosquito season, summer. According to a biologist from Lappeenranta, the snowy winter months, like right now, usually create ideal conditions for insects Kimmo Saarinen. The thick snow cover currently covers most of Finland. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, a record amount of snow fell in Eastern Finland in […]
Bubble sighting, Animals on tour & Attractive boredom
The scouts – community reconnaissance with humor The scouts are a program and a podcast for you who like community reconnaissance with humor. The scout panel consists of three sharp personalities whose mission is to try to read trends in our everyday lives and give us their visions for the future. No week is the […]
60,000 tracks: Snowshoes create Finland’s largest snow drawing
Finland’s largest-ever snow drawing was created this weekend in Hattula, just over 100 kilometers north of Helsinki. The average diameter of the pattern is 220 meters. The centerpiece of the work is a starfish, around which other seafood is grouped. Janne Pyykköthe designer of the drawing said there are 60,000 individual snowshoe tracks in the […]
The old drug can protect against COVID-19 lung damage, the study found
They say the FDA-approved drug, which has been in clinical use for more than 70 years, can protect against lung damage and the risk of blood clots in COVID-19 and other diseases that cause immune-mediated lung damage. The results of their research were published in “JCI Insight”. The study found that disulfiram protected rodents from […]
A “revolutionary” pacemaker reverses heart failure: a study
Manaaki ManawaThe Center for Cardiology at the University of Auckland led the study, and the results have been published in Basic Research in Cardiology. The revolutionary pacemaker is set to be tested on heart patients in New Zealand this year after successful animal testing. “Currently, all pacemakers synchronize the heart metronomically, which means a very […]
Happy Birthday Princess Mary!
Born in 1972 on the Australian island of Tasmania, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson met Crown Prince Frederick at the Slip Inn, a pub in Sydney, while the King was visiting Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics. The details of the fateful first few days have never been properly confirmed. Was the prince just introduced as Freddie? […]
Leads to the Our Roots show – a journey back in time
New genetic research is constantly being published, and our understanding of the past is becoming clearer. Thanks to the ancient DNA research of recent years, we know more about the migration of past people and even their appearance. Genomics proves that there is no biological basis to justify prejudices based on skin color or place […]
The DNA test decides the future of Helsinki’s young migratory reindeer
The young reindeer, who was caught by Helsinki police wandering a busy highway a few days ago, enjoyed themselves at the Korkeasaari Zoo on Monday, where the expected DNA test results will help decide where the animal will be sent. The reindeer were taken to the zoo’s wildlife hospital after police arrested him on Saturday. […]
Carnivores are more susceptible to cancer: Research
Despite the extent to which animals are exposed to cancer and how often this disease affects their health, little is known so far. This is not surprising, as in wildlife, any serious illness is likely to result in the animal’s untraceable death due to famine or predation. In addition, cancer is an age-related disease in […]
The study finds out how value decisions are encoded in the brain
They found that an area in the brain known as the retrosplenial cortex (RSC) is a site we use for value choices, such as which restaurant we choose to visit for dinner tonight. We will then update the RSC with fresh information based on new impressions of how much we enjoy the evening’s soup and […]
Part 1/2. The scandal at Huseby – the return of the Royal House
Florence Stephens grows up on the mighty estate Huseby mill outside Växjö. She is a skilled rider with a strong sense of animals, but seems to have a harder time deciding which people to trust. In 1957, the Huseby scandal broke out, a shaking tangle with branches all the way up to the royal house. […]
BBC: Thousands of reindeer lost in Lapland
The BBC says thousands of reindeer have disappeared from Finnish Lapland. The animals have wandered up to 100 miles to graze their food – lichen – covered under a layer of ice. The lichen is trapped under a layer of ice as the early snowfall melts and freezes as the temperature drops. Weather patterns and […]
See: Yle starts “Bird table” streaming
As the human hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush subsides and the Christmas rush descends, a variety of hustle and bustle continues in the courtyards and gardens across the country – especially if it involves a bird feeding table. "Finns are very active feeders of birds," The main curator of the Natural History Museum […]
Denmark to pump billions into the besieged aquatic environment
The initiatives include: – Analysis and improvement of water quality in coastal waters using newly developed ecosystem models that calculate nutrient numbers. – New quality indices have been developed to include benthic algae (Phytobenthos) when assessing waterway conditions. Bottom-dwelling algae, benthic animals, visibility depth and oxygen saturation will be included in the condition assessments of […]
Finland is vaccinating 50,000 minks against the coronavirus
The first mink in Finland have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Furcovac vaccine, developed by the Finnish Fur Breeders’ Association (FIFUR) and the University of Helsinki, received a conditional approval from the Finnish Food Safety Authority on Monday. The development of the vaccine has been a major investment for the association, he says Jussi […]
Mink coronation vaccinations were started at the first farms in Finland and the EU
says Marja Tiura, CEO of FIFUR. Mink vaccinations are performed with the Mink coronavirus vaccine, which was developed in a joint project between FIFUR and a research group at the University of Helsinki. The prescription, experimental vaccine preparation “FurcoVac” was granted a conditional authorization by the Finnish Food Safety Authority on 22 September 2021. The […]
The study shows why some cases of COVID are more critical than others
The study also showed that two known treatments – the use of monoclonal antibodies and the steroid dexamethasone – could help treat COVID-19 infections. But in the case of antibodies, treatment is only effective if it is given early in the disease. In the case of steroids, it is only effective if it is given […]
VMA Västernorrland: Gas leak in Stockvik in Sundsvall municipality – stay indoors and close windows.
ASTRID LINDGREN HAS SOLD 170 MILLION BOOKS Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was born in Vimmerby and started writing at an early age. She made her debut in 1944 and in 1945 “The book about Pippi Longstocking” was published by Rabén and Sjögren. The book was a success, Lindgren continued to work at the publisher, but also […]
The nasal vaccine may help fight new variants of COVID-19: Research
The study was published in the “Journal of Science Immunology”. “The best immune defense takes place at the gate, protecting against viruses trying to get in,” said Iwasaki, a senior author of the study. The mucous membranes have their own immune system that fights airborne or dietary pathogens. When exposed, these barrier tissues produce B […]
Vote: Majority opposes fur farming
Fur farming is not acceptable in its current form in Finland, 71 per cent of the respondents to a survey of animal rights organizations estimate. Women and young people in particular were opposed to the practice, as only 7% of women and 4% of 15-24 year olds considered fur farming to be acceptable. More than […]
Vegan "chicken lover" protests the launch of KFC in Finland
The launch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Finland was disrupted on Thursday when a man calling himself Benjamin announced that he was a “chicken lover” who was present to protest the company’s animal rights. KFC had promised to offer the first queue at the new outlet for free chicken for a year. Helsingin sanomat […]
They oppose the ban on the free movement of cats
The Icelandic Veterinary Association has issued an opinion on a planned ban on the free movement of cats in Akureyri. The president of the association says that the confinement of animals can have a very serious impact on their health. Bára Eyfjörð Heimisdóttir, president of the Icelandic Veterinary Association, issued an opinion on behalf of […]
Pandas may have to be returned to China, the mayor of Ähtäri warns
Two Chinese-borrowed giant pandas arrived at Ähtäri Zoo in western Finland in 2018. Under the Finnish names Lumi (Lumi) and Pyry (Blizzard), they quickly became popular favorites, but their maintenance costs the department about one million euros a year. Now the South Ostrobothnia Zoo is in financial trouble due to the decrease in the number […]
Researchers detect SARS-CoV-2 variant in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis
This variant competed rapidly with variants already existing in England due to increased infectivity and infectivity. The study describes the first identification of the SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant in domestic animals; two cats and one dog were positive in the PCR test, while two other cats and one dog developed antibodies two to six weeks after […]
The researchers identified a new antibody to COVID-19 variants
The antibody was identified by the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) team and tested on animal models at UNC-Chapel Hill. The researchers published their findings in the journal Science Translational Medicine. “This antibody has the potential to be therapeutic in the current epidemic,” said another senior author Barton Haynes, MD, Director of DHVI. “It may […]
For the first time in Finland, researchers found a dog parasite that can infect humans
The owner sent a stool and dog stool sample to the vet, who reported the discovery to the University of Helsinki. The results of a DNA test performed at the University of Eastern Finland confirmed that this was a Linguatula serrata infection. Although parasites are called tongue worms, they are crustaceans that live in the […]
Several Danish forests are allowed to remain untouched
In untouched forests, forestry has stopped, the chainsaws have been packed away, and the trainers are thus allowed to grow old, while, for example, bogs and fungi are a common sight. More specifically, the agreement means that 385 state forests are designated as untouched forest, where the trees and the rest of nature are allowed […]
385 state forests get peace of chainsaws and remain untouched
In untouched forests, forestry has stopped, the chainsaws have been packed away, and the trees are thus allowed to grow old, while, for example, bogs and fungi are a common sight. More specifically, the agreement means that 385 state forests are designated as untouched forest, where the trees and the rest of nature are allowed […]
Supporting parties will have cleaned up after PFOS pollution in the Armed Forces
Since 2016, the Ministry of Defence’s Property Agency has followed how pollution from fire foam at three air stations has spread to a river, a stream, a lake, groundwater and nature. Avisen Danmark and Radio4 have described this. Nevertheless, according to the two media, the agency has done nothing over the years to stop the […]
Cat shelters overcrowded
As reported by RÚV, this fall saw a sharp increase in the number of homeless cats ending up in Icelandic shelters. The exact cause of this is unknown, but Arndís Björg Sigurgeirsdóttir, director of the Villikettir cat shelter, says it may be due to lifting restrictions related to the COVID epidemic – people who took […]
Ministries fought for legal basis for the killing of mink
The fight went on, for several weeks until the government summit on November 3 decided that all mink should be killed. On Friday, the Mink Commission saw an internal email from September 2020 from the special consultant Niels Torpegaard Christensen in the Ministry of Health. In it he writes that in his eyes there was […]
The 10 minute check was in doubt about the mink title
In the email from September 2020, the special consultant Niels Torpegaard Christensen describes that in his eyes there was a legal basis in the law on keeping animals, which belonged to the then Ministry of the Environment and Food. – I do not understand why we should enter the epidemic law. The law on keeping […]
Fish from streams across the country are checked for toxic fluoride
In October and November, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency catches fish from 50 streams across the country. This is done to investigate whether PFAS has polluted nearby watercourses. This is stated by the agency in a press release. PFAS is a group of toxic substances. The harmful fluorine PFOS belongs to this group. It was […]
Climate change, human pressure, means that migration may no longer be worth it to animals
The study was published in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution. Many animals, including mammals, birds, and insects, migrate long distances north to reproduce, taking advantage of seasonally abundant food, fewer parasites and diseases, and relative safety from predators. However, an international research team, including researchers at the University of Bath, found that climate […]
Autumn holiday 2021: On safari in the savannah
Knuthenborg Safari Park Knuthenborg Alle 1, Maribo; open daily 10: 00-17: 00; under-12s: 99-149kr, over-12s: 159-239kr, under-3s free admission (more expensive on weekends); knuthenborg.dk Knuthenborg Safari Park has opened since 1969 and is the largest of its kind in Northern Europe and spreads over an area of 660 hectares. Close up with tigers Along with […]
Autumn Holiday 2021: Gunning down that hill
Copenhill Vindmøllevej 6C, Cph S; open Monday-Friday 12: 00-20: 00, Sat 10: 00-20: 00, Sun 10: 00-18: 00; children: DKK 105 per hour, adults: DKK 150 per hour; copenhill.dk An architecturally unique destination for an active family, Copenhill calls itself “Copenhagen’s epicenter for urban mountain sports” – and with good reason. Start your visit by […]
Autumn Holiday 2021: People say we’re monkeys around!
Copenhagen Zoo Roskildevej 32, Frederiksberg; open daily 09: 00-17: 00; over-12s: DKK 195, under-12s: DKK 105, zoo.dk Just last month, the Tourscanner named Copenhagen Zoo the 33rd best on the planet and drew special attention to its Elephant House, designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster. It’s not the only must-see enclosure in the famous […]
Autumn Vacation 2021: To fall over yourself to please
Adults easily assume that they know what children will like. Take us for example. Here is a supplement filled with children’s activities for the fall break. We have made a choice based on what we think they like best. But did we consult any children? No…. So see how quickly they thumbs their way through […]
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration will test meat and milk from toxic fields
If the toxin PFOS is found on areas where food is produced, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration will test whether it is ultimately in meat, fish, milk, feed and crops. This is stated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in a press release. In September, the Danish Regions designated 145 locations around the […]
Never before have there been so many wolves in Denmark
It is actually the largest number of wolves we have recorded simultaneously so far. This is what Peter Sunde, who is a professor at the Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University, says. – The number of animals we have registered in Denmark has been increasing in recent years. And the primary reason is that more […]
More money to GPS-monitor the wolf population
It tells Environment Minister Lea Wermelin (S) at a consultation on Thursday. – We expect the new initiatives launched during the first half of next year, she says. In addition to GPS-monitoring the wolves, the money will go to two other initiatives: dialogue meetings with local citizens and trailers with useful equipment for volunteer helpers […]
When the sea dies
Tropical coral reefs fade and die as the earth warms. With them into death they take thousands of other animals and plants. On beaches, fish are washed up that have not survived in the increasingly oxygen-poor or acidic water. At the same time, we are taking up tons and tons of the marine ecosystem’s most […]
Men travel to Denmark to offer illegal circumcision
People from abroad travel to Denmark to offer illegal circumcisions. This can be revealed by TV 2 in the documentary “Circumcision behind closed doors”, which the TV station shows from Thursday. In the documentary, TV 2 gets in touch with two men, both of whom claim to be carrying out the illegal circumcisions. One lives […]
Ten municipalities have contacted the board about possible poisoning grounds with animals
Earlier this year, it emerged that citizens in Korsør had eaten meat from cattle poisoned with PFOS. 118 of the citizens were themselves poisoned with fluorides. In September, the municipalities, regions and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration designated 188 current and former fire drill sites that may be contaminated with PFOS. Thereafter, the authorities […]
The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity begins today – with the aim of halting the loss of biodiversity
In the first part, the ministerial meeting is held mainly virtually. Ministers are expected to adopt the Kunming Declaration, which outlines the ambition of the goals that the countries are working together to achieve. Finland’s representative at the meeting is the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen, who will speak in the […]
How killer whales hunt herring
East of Iceland, where herring is fished, a lot has happened lately. Not only humans want spines, they are also hunted by orcs. Such hunting was observed in Héraðsflói Bay in the northernmost part of the eastern fjords last week, reports Morgunblaðið. Killer whales often follow the fishing boats. Individual specimens line up in a […]
The defense was aware of PFOS contamination on leased land
The Ministry of Defence’s Property Agency has for more than two years been aware of PFOS pollution in Hessellund Bæk in Viborg Municipality. Nevertheless, in the same period, the Armed Forces leased out the land and the brook to a cattle farmer who has had beef cattle walking there. This is what Avisen Danmark writes, […]
Animal knowledge of death challenges science
In recent years, however, there has been a shift in many researchers’ perceptions of how advanced animals can think. Several research studies indicate that some animals have a consciousness and possibly therefore also the ability to recognize death. Part of being aware of death is feeling sad when others die. Here, several observations point in […]
The surveillance camera records the bears marching into hibernation
Kainuu Border Guard on Friday has tweeted a picture it had taken of the bear’s mother and four puppies walking along the lake shore to sleep. Jouko Kinnunen, The captain of the Vartius border crossing on the Finnish – Russian border, tweeted the picture. "Sometimes technical surveillance takes great pictures of nature and animals," he […]
FACTS: This is how the police should talk to mink breeders
The action card contains what the police have been told to tell mink breeders in relation to the killing of their animals. Read the verbatim content of actioncard NO. 1 in relation to the conversation with owners of healthy mink farms (covid-19), here: * Try to keep the conversation short and focus on getting an […]
Legal mink doubt arose in Heunicke’s backyard
And before the Ministry of Justice the next day had reached the same conclusion as the Ministry of the Environment and Food, the government, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S), had announced that all mink in Denmark should be killed. But how did the Ministry of Justice get into doubt? On Thursday, during the […]
Ministry was sure of lack of authority for mink killing
This is explained by department head Tejs Binderup from the then ministry during his interrogation before the Mink Commission. According to both him and internal emails that are shown during the interrogation, there is a clear perception in the Ministry of the Environment and Food in September that the law on keeping animals does not […]
The Danes use less and less antibiotics
It shows that in 2020, Danes used 22 percent – just over a fifth – less antibiotics than ten years ago. It has succeeded through various initiatives to lower the use of antibiotics. Among other things, the doctors prescribe prescriptions to the patients, but say that they have to wait to receive the medicine. – […]
Pape will not limit the number of livestock with agricultural agreement
– We must find the smart solutions so that we can have a high livestock production, while we can do something good for our climate and environment. I do not support that we should limit the number of domestic animals, says Pape on Tuesday morning in connection with the opening of the Folketing.
Finland vaccinates fur animals against Covid disease
Finland vaccinates fur animals against Covid disease. The Finnish Breeders’ Association (FIFUR) will vaccinate minks against the coronavirus in the coming weeks, when the Finnish Food Safety Authority has granted it a conditional license. The vaccine covered by the license has been developed by a research group at the University of Helsinki. In addition to […]
Finland’s first UVC disinfection robot cleans in Turku
A new cleaning device is being tested at Turku University Hospital (Tyks). It is Uve, Finland’s first UV (ultraviolet) disinfection robot, a device of 80,000 euros, which the facility received as a donation from the EU. Administrative Director of Tyksin Hospital Hygiene Unit, Tiina Kurvinen, said he welcomed EU donations. "Patient rooms have a lot […]
Blue lots: Prehn has ordered a deficient mink report
The parties’ food rapporteurs say this, according to the Statens Serum Institut in a report that maintains the assessment that a resumption of a mink industry after 2021 constitutes a health risk of unknown magnitude. The rapporteurs point out that SSI’s report does not examine the risk based on specific scenarios or point to solutions. […]
K: Minister’s lack of mink announcement almost scandalous
The agreement on a ban on mink breeding in Denmark clearly states that it is temporary and runs until and including 31 December 2021. However, as part of the agreement, it can be extended until and including 2022. However, that choice has not yet been made. And as time has passed without a decision, there […]
Several mink breeders are ready to start up again
The ban was introduced in November last year by the government, which due to fears of corona in mink and consequent mutations of virus ordered all mink killed. Now the members of the Folketing’s Environment and Food Committee must decide whether they want to extend the ban or whether the mink profession should be allowed […]
Attract the family to an experience in the autumn
– As a nature guide, I am often asked about my favorite season, and it is actually autumn. Here you get the biggest sensory bombardment, and it’s a really good season to go out with the family, she says. An obvious activity is to focus on the micro-life of the forest, which is busy fetching […]
A dramatic police video shows how suddenly a deer can appear
Police in a recent emergency call in eastern Finland barely avoided a collision with a deer (a deer known in North America). The driver first saw one deer at the side of the road. As the police patrol approached the scene, another animal appeared next to the road. The driver managed to steer the vehicle […]
The Faroe Islands will consider rules for dolphin capture
The Faroe Islands will evaluate the rules on catching dolphins. This is stated by the Faroese team manager, Bárdur Nielsen, in a press release on Thursday. It comes after the killing of over 1400 white-sided dolphins has drawn criticism from environmental organizations. – We take the matter very seriously. Although these catches are considered sustainable, […]
Large fire at salmon factory has created corrosive chemical emissions
In connection with the fire at a salmon factory in Hvide Sande on Wednesday evening, a chemical spill occurred in the sea area. The chemicals have been released into the fjord and have colored the water red. It can be corrosive to the touch. The Central and West Jutland Police inform this on Twitter. Police […]
Municipalities say no to nature national parks
Where these areas will be located is still unclear, but on Wednesday the Ministry of the Environment announced 23 possible areas for nature national parks around Denmark. However, a number of Jutland mayors are already resigning. It writes Jyllands-Posten. One of the proposals is Rold Skov in Rebild Municipality. But it should not be turned […]
Parties: Mayors are too quick to criticize nature parks
The Social Democratic government, together with the support parties Enhedslisten, De Radikale and SF and Alternativet, has made an agreement on nature national parks. The Ministry of the Environment has just issued a gross list of 23 possible nature national parks. Of these, up to ten must be selected for nature national parks, which are […]
Australian forest fires trigger massive phytoplankton blooms in the sea: study
SYDNEY, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) – Researchers say smoke from Australia’s 2019 to 2020 bushfire season triggered a massive phytoplankton flower in the oceans between South America and New Zealand. The study was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, and lead researcher Peter Strutton from the University of Tasmania said they found links between phytoplankton […]
Holey-moley, let them live: experts advise garden owners against removing unwanted guests
With the fall here, precocial moles are now leaving their mother’s womb. And that way, it’s time for them to dig their own labyrinths into the ground, leaving unaesthetic molehills that are likely to create dismay from most garden owners. But be careful to take matters into your own hands — experts warn against killing […]
Studies show that global warming is causing animals to change
Climate change is not just a human problem, animals must also adapt to it. Bird researcher Sara Ryding A study from Deakin University in Australia said: “Often when climate change is discussed in the mainstream media, people ask‘ can people win this? “or” what technology can solve this? “.” “It’s high time to recognize that […]
German male wolf has come to Denmark: Revealed by DNA analysis
Another wolf has come to Denmark. This is clear after DNA analyzes have confirmed that a new German male wolf is behind an attack on sheep south of Holstebro on 4 August. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency writes in a press release. The wolf has apparently been in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein during the […]
Animal Protection demands a halt to increasing calf exports
– The legislation says that the animals must have water and possibly feed, and that they must be supervised. – But in practice it can not be realized, says Britta Riis, director of Animal Protection. The criticism is based on access to documents from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in exports of calves to […]
Annika Norlin is happy with Beppe Wolgers
Grandma Wolgers (1928-1986), multi-tasker, author and actor. Debuted as a poet in 1953 and had his public breakthrough with the song “Unknown animals” performed by Olle Adolphson. Also wrote many songs for Monica Zetterlund. Today, perhaps most well known as Pippi’s father in the film adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s books and from the children’s program […]
A kitten factory manager who sold sick cats for years received a fine of 210 euros
As in many other countries, the pandemic has led to more people buying pets in Finland. Last year, 49,000 new dogs were registered, more than 8 percent more than in 2019. Yle’s Swedish-language research program Spotlight has entered the cat trade. The program found that often by the time animal abuse cases attract the attention […]
Monday’s newspapers: Vaccination certificates for children, rage after an anti-gay politician appeared on TV and dead bunnies
Schools are out of the autumn break next month, but many parents planning holiday trips find that young people’s Covid certificates do not appear in Finland’s omakanta.fi service, says tabloid Evening News. Kela told IS that this was due to the fact that the guardians did not have access to the health information of children […]
Climate agenda in the fields: Legumes are a hit in the harvest
Since 2015, the area with peas has doubled, in the same period horse beans have tripled, and today lupins fill eleven times as much on the Danish fields as six years ago. According to team leader in the Danish Agency for Agriculture Peter Byrial Dalsgaard, it harmonizes with the green wave seen in the dietary […]
