Deadly superworm leaves retired greyhounds waiting months for homes

Greyhound adoption groups and specialist vets say they’re seeing a growing number of retired racing dogs infected with a deadly treatment-resistant parasite. Concerns have been raised about animal welfare, adoption costs and the spread of the disease beyond the racing industry. Treatment-resistant hookworm, like any worm infection, is transmitted through dogs when they ingest larvae…

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Fees at non-profit medical colleges not regulated, among highest | India News

National Medical Commission’s 2023 regulation allowed only Section 8 companies to set up medical colleges. Under Section 8 of Companies Act, such a company is a non-profit organisation in which surpluses can only be reinvested in charitable objectives. The amendment will allow all companies incorporated under Companies Act, 2013 to start medical colleges.In Jan 2017,…

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More than 20 SA Department for Child Protection employees stood down over eight months, FOI documents show

More than two dozen employees at South Australia’s child protection department have been stood down over eight months, according to Freedom of Information (FOI) documents. The documents also revealed that as at February 28 this year, there were 12 open investigations into staff as a result of a care concern. A care concern, or a…

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