May 13, 2013
The Newtownabbey Borough Council decision to ban circuses with animals using Council land is welcomed and applauded by the USPCA. Their decision makes a positive contribution to animal welfare and sets an example for those local authorities who still condone …
April 15, 2013
The USPCA Spring Ballot has now been drawn and the winners are confirmed. Congratulations to our winners. 1st. Diane Livingstone from Lisburn receives £1000. 2nd.Ronnie Hempson from Omagh receives £500. and 3rd. Peter Burrows from BT4 receives £250. Your prizes …
April 8, 2013
The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O’Neill was recently asked to reply to the following question. Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, given that there are a considerable number of gangs engaged in badger …
March 27, 2013
Rabbits can be a fantastic family pet, but like any companion animal they can suffer through ignorance on the part of their owners and we encourage all would be keepers to familiarise themselves with the basic advice found in the …
March 20, 2013
The key to reporting animal cruelty is knowing who has the legal powers and obligation to investigate, we hope this ‘road map’ will help. Companion Animals Concerns about neglect or abuses of pets (including equines) is the responsibility of Animal …
Bovine Tuberculosis is rightly a major concern within the farming industry. When it is detected entire herds can be culled and the public purse required to pick up the bill for losses incurred. The farming industry ‘finger pointing’ for a …
March 19, 2013
The League Against Cruel Sports will use drone technology to detect and deter criminals breaking the Hunting Bill in UK.Having seen its effectiveness first hand this move will act as a significant deterrent.Why does Northern Ireland’s wildlife remain at risk …
March 13, 2013
Blog Post by League NI Written by Mark on 05 March 2013 : 16:00 Double standards in politics are all too often overlooked, passed off as an inevitable consequence of the modern day government model. But, when the casualties of …
Banbridge Leader Tuesday 12th March 2012 A Katesbridge man has said ‘tame’ deer regularly appear in the area after a BBC report claimed farmed animals are being brought to the locality for hunting. The man who did not want to …
